Houseplant Styling: Classy Plants for Conservatories
Get the garden vibe in the conservatory with striking foliage and flowering houseplants. Su Whale suggests the best choices.
Su Whale
Apr 7, 20222 min read
Let Loose with Scissors: Fabulous Forsythia
Its early spring and Forsythia is enjoying its brief moment in the spotlight. Su Whale explains how to make the most of it in floristry work
Su Whale
Mar 25, 20221 min read
Florist File: Kara Halford
Su Whale chats to the super-talented owner of The Artisan Floral Studio in Southampton, an enthusiastic competitor and florist .
Su Whale
Mar 15, 20223 min read
My Working Week: Georgia Miles from The Sussex Flower School
Su Whale chats with Georgia Miles from the Sussex Flower School about flower sourcing, teaching and that all important work/life balance.
Su Whale
Mar 8, 20222 min read
Building Your Wedding Business
Weddings are an essential part of a florists’ portfolio so its important to make the most of this business opportunity.
Su Whale
Mar 3, 20224 min read
Spring Cleaning: All it takes is one banana!
Spring cleaning is on the horizon for Su Whale, not just for the home, but for the plants that live in it as well.
Su Whale
Feb 18, 20222 min read
Florist File Jay Cockett
Su Whale catches up with Jay Cockett, an award-winning florist based in Weymouth, Dorset....
Su Whale
Feb 11, 20223 min read
My Working Day: Valentine’s Day Delivery Driver
We often hear from florists about the challenges of Valentine's Day, but what about the deliver drivers? Brett Whale tells all!
Su Whale
Feb 3, 20222 min read
Let Loose with Scissors: Hurray for Cornwall!
This week Su celebrates the arrival of Cornish-grown Narcissi; another welcome sign that spring is on the way.
Su Whale
Jan 20, 20222 min read
Florist File: Lizzie Newcombe
Su Whale meets professional florist and award-winning competitor Lizzie Newcombe from The Botanical Company in Surrey.
Su Whale
Jan 19, 20223 min read
Let Loose with Scissors: Happy Houseplants
This week, Su celebrates National Houseplant Week and finds a happy place for a Curio.
Su Whale
Jan 11, 20221 min read
Going Green: Bleached Flowers and Foliage
However, commercially bleached flowers and foliage are far from environmentally friendly. Su Whale investigates.
Su Whale
Jan 7, 20222 min read
Let Loose with Scissors: the holly and the ivy
Su Whale explores the garden for reliable evergreens and winter flowers to brighten up the winter days.
Su Whale
Dec 23, 20211 min read
Let Loose with Scissors: Hyacinths
Su Whale looks forward to spring with the flowering of hyacinths, whether forced for Christmas or potted up to flower naturally.
Su Whale
Dec 16, 20211 min read
Florist File: Hannah Beckley
Su Whale catches up with florist Hannah Beckley, still only 20 years old but already a multiple medal winner.
Su Whale
Dec 10, 20212 min read
