New for 2025 are two stand-out exhibits not to be missed.   Farewell Flowers  For the first time at Chelsea there will be a display of...

Su Whale shares her pick of the plants for a pretty, flowering Easter display inside or out.

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

Su Whale praises this perennial favourite and suggests how best to display and sell Phalaenopsis.

It’s always encouraging to see young children choosing something for their mum on Mother’s Day, and plants are ideal gifts – why? Well, where children may be unmoved by large flowery hand-tieds or floral arrangements, what will attract them is anything compact, bright and colourful, especially if they are easy for small hands to carry. Plants have the extra attraction of being something that can be nurtured and grown.  So, what are the points to bear in mind when making your

Petite and delicate, Miniature roses are perfect tiny replicas of their garden cousins and, it could be said, no Mother’s Day plant display is complete without them. Occasionally referred to as the China rose as they originate from the East and are a descendant of the old Chinese rose Rosa chinensis.   Although only small in stature, their development over the past sixty years or so has been extensive, and there are over seventy varieties of miniature rose listed, available i

Su Whale suggests which houseplants could be best sellers for Mother's Day this year.

Upgrade your bathroom with houseplants to add some cheer, a touch of glamour or even to purify the air. Su Whale explains how.

Get to know this delicate, trailing houseplant and it could become a favourite with you and your customers.

Christmas wouldn’t be the same without a cheerful poinsettia. Learn how to make the most of them here.

It's not difficult to understand why the cut echeveria is becoming increasingly popular in Europe, especially in Germany, Austria and...

Although it’s true that generally speaking houseplants are better suited to coping with hot, sunny weather than cut flowers, they still...

Su Whale explains how the clever use of flowers and plants can bring light to the darkest of areas.

Su Whale offers some clever retail tips to attract children to purchase for Mother's Day.