

The Significance of a Nosegay in our Commercial Business
Karen Barnes suggests an innovative way to stand out from the competition.

Karen Barnes
Mar 21, 20244 min read


How the floriculture industry is investing in the future to support florists
Karen Barnes reports on new sustainable practices emerging in the industry.

Karen Barnes
Feb 27, 20243 min read


What to consider when opening a Florist retail shop or studio
Karen Barnes offers some sage advice on setting up your own floristry business.

Karen Barnes
Feb 19, 20245 min read


Planning for a Successful Christmas
Make Christmas a successful and fun seasonal peak with Karen Barnes' top tips for planning and preparation.

Karen Barnes
Jan 1, 20243 min read


Preparing for Your First Job in Floristry
Karen Barnes offers advice on how to look for your first job in floristry after you've completed your college training.

Karen Barnes
Jun 27, 20234 min read


Festive Interior Decorations and How to Capture Sales
Leading floral industry consultant Karen Barnes shares her tips on capturing a share of the festive home decor market.

Karen Barnes
Dec 27, 20224 min read


Going Green: How to Make Your Business More Eco-friendly
In a world where we all need to look after our beautiful planet, the floristry industry must play its part . Karen Barnes suggests how.

Karen Barnes
Apr 26, 20224 min read


Competition Floristry: What the judges are looking for
Top UK floristry judge Karen Barnes explains more about the knowledge and skills a judge must bring to the judging process.

Karen Barnes
Oct 15, 20213 min read


Competition Floristry: How to become a successful competitor
Taking part in floristry competitions is incredible and results in so many positive learnings, opportunities and friendships.

Karen Barnes
Sep 30, 20213 min read




