Jonathon Downes
- Mar 27
- 2 min
Can you Advise Wigan and Leigh College on their New Floristry Apprenticeship?
The college is seeking guidance from established local florists.
Su Whale
- Dec 4, 2023
- 3 min
Seasonal Houseplant: Perfect Poinsettia
Christmas wouldn’t be the same without a cheerful poinsettia. Learn how to make the most of them here.
Su Whale
- Nov 30, 2023
- 3 min
Cymbidium Orchids
Cymbidium orchids are prized for their colour range, elegance and long vase life. Su Whale shares her tips on caring for and using them.
Jackie Whittaker
- Nov 24, 2023
- 2 min
Floristry Students Honoured at Awards
England and Northern Ireland’s first ever Land-based & Environment Learner Awards were held at Reaseheath College in Cheshire this week.
Su Whale
- Oct 24, 2023
- 3 min
Get Cosy with Autumn Foliage - Cotinus & Cordyline
It’s not just trees that glow at this time of year, some garden shrubs are capable of doing the same, and for me, Cotinus, or Smoke Tree....
Jackie Whittaker
- Mar 24, 2023
- 4 min
World-Class Workshops at the Interflora World Cup
See internationally acclaimed floral designers in action and take part in their inspirational workshops at the Interflora World Cup.
Jackie Whittaker
- Feb 6, 2023
- 3 min
National Apprenticeship Week 6th – 12th Feb
'Skills for Life' is the theme of National Apprenticeship Week 2023.
Karen Barnes
- Nov 4, 2022
- 4 min
Planning and Creating Large Floral Installations
Leading floral industry consultant Karen Barnes offers top tips on making floral installations successful and profitable.
Su Whale
- Oct 26, 2022
- 1 min
Autumn Flowers for Creative Designs
Su Whales suggests the best flowers, foliage and berries in shades of orange, purple and black to reflect the seasonal month ahead.
Eco Flower Supplies
- Oct 10, 2022
- 3 min
The Power of Print Marketing
Take a fresh look at printed marketing materials and learn how powerful they can be in promoting your business.
Su Whale
- Oct 5, 2022
- 2 min
Dried Flowers... On Trend!
Love them or loathe them, dried flowers are so popular for weddings and events. So why not embrace the trend while it lasts?
Su Whale
- Oct 3, 2022
- 2 min
Tips from the Bench: Using Moss in Funeral Work
Information and inspiration to help you make the best use of moss in funeral tributes.
Su Whale
- Sep 29, 2022
- 2 min
Seasonal Shop Displays: Get the Autumn Look
Su Whale encourages you to get creative with your seasonal shop displays to make the most of those impulse purchasing opportunities.
Su Whale
- Sep 27, 2022
- 2 min
Houseplants with Autumn Allure
Use houseplants to ring the seasonal changes in your shop displays. Su Whale suggests some to try.
