Su Whale encourages you to get creative with your seasonal shop displays to make the most of those impulse purchasing opportunities.

Question – when is an Aster not an Aster? When it’s a Symphyotrichum!  Formerly a very large group in the Asteraceae family, the flower which we know as Aster has  been reclassified into another genus, Symphyotrichum (pronounced sim-fy-oh-TRY-kum)  Not a name that rolls off the tongue, so this pretty, versatile flower is still generally referred to by its common names of September flower or Michaelmas daisy.  Using Asters in Floral Design  Aster is such a useful flower in flo

Su Whale provides her step by step guide on creating a hand-woven wreath base that's sustainable and ideal for woodland burials.

A display of dried flowers will set the tone seasonally, will smell lovely, especially if it includes lavender, and is another reason to...

Make the most of UK grown flowers and foliage with Su Whale's pick of the best late season stems.

Panicum grass, or Switch grass, is known for its adaptability and resilience. Panicum grass is excellent as a foliage in floral designs...

As home-grown flowers become more popular with both florists and the public, its wise to know what's available every month so you can plan

Use houseplants to ring the seasonal changes in your shop displays. Su Whale suggests some to try.

Pretty, with ruffled, bell-shaped flowers and grey-green leaves, Eustoma (or lisianthus) is popular and long-lasting. Originating from...

Late summer/early autumn is the perfect time for harvesting flowers for drying. The easiest method is to air dry, and this can be done in the shop or at home.   How to Choose Flowers to Air Dry  It’s important to select flowers which are just coming into their prime, they need to be good quality and not over mature, else they will fall apart. If you intend to dry in bulk from your flower stock, put the chosen flowers to one side as soon as they arrive, don’t leave it as an af

Gold for Southport College  Congratulations to Southport College Floristry Department for winning a gold medal for their Summer...

The summer months inevitably mean weddings, festivals and graduations, in fact a host of events being held in larger than normal venues....

Follow Su Whale's quick guide to succulents - trendy, versatile and virtually impossible to kill!

In this British-grown flower feature we focus on Alstroemeria, or Peruvian lily, is a native of South America and a true floral trooper.

tips and tricks for Oxalis triangularis and Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana)