Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for...

I always feel immensely privileged to be invited to judge either at the Flower Show, Chelsea in Bloom or Belgravia in Bloom by the RHS. ...

Ever thought of Summer as being a real opportunity to promote your floral décor skills outdoors? As creative people, we should always be considering new angles and ideas to market and promote our business’s and skills, and Summer is a fabulous season to be inspired without door spaces. From patio areas and gardens to larger spaces that require the beauty and colour of flowers. Why Summer outdoor floral décor?

Floral industry expert Karen Barnes extolls the virtues of great teamwork in your business and suggests ways to achieve it.

Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for...

Houseplants have grown in popularity due to trends and customer behaviour. They have numerous benefits making them such an important...

Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for florists. Watch how Karen creates a beautiful Pantone inspired arrangement reflecting the major trends for the season, Floral Pathways. Using 'Apricot Stocks', hyacinths, 'Royal Salsa' calla lillies, and decrotive grasses, siergras (chasmanthium).

Incorporating flowers into self-care routines is a simple yet powerful way to enhance well-being. Flowers have been shown to boost mood,...

Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for florists. Watch how Karen creates a beautiful Spring arrangement reflecting the major trends for the season, using 'Miss Piggy' rose, astrantia, gerbera, lisianthus, choisya and siergras (chasmanthium).

Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for florists. Watch how Karen creates a beautiful Spring arrangement reflecting the major trends for the season, using mimosa, roses, gerbera, prunus and palm leaves.

Invaluable advice from Karen Barnes to help you have a successful Mother's Day.

Experienced florist and business owner Karen Barnes offers her advice on managing your florist finances.

Knowing your competitors and how they operate is a vital part of running your own floristry business. Karen Barnes explains why.

‘Flowers are love's truest language’ Park Benjamin Sr Floriography, commonly called "the language of flowers", became popular in the Victorian era as a means of communication in which various flowers and floral arrangements were used to send coded messages, often of a romantic nature!     Whilst the language of flowers started in Constantinople in the 1600s, it was brought to England in 1716 by Lady Mary Wortley Montague, who had spent time in Turkey with her husband. The in

Expert florist and industry consultant Karen Barnes explains the importance of a professional wedding consultation.