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

Customers are increasingly drawn to designs that feel both stylish and sustainable. Understanding seasonal trends helps florists create relevant work, elevate their brand, inspire customers and stay ahead in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Jump to Layered Greens Jump to Earthy Luxury Jump to Autumn Door Swag Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for florists. From lush Layered

Get inspired by one of the biggest Christmas and Winter 2026 floristry trends with Karen Barnes. In this video, Karen introduces the luxurious Frosted Berries & Bronze trend, a rich and elegant winter look that combines frosted textures, metallic accents, seasonal foliage and beautiful winter flowers. Featuring bronze, copper and silver highlights alongside traditional festive materials, this design offers a contemporary take on Christmas floristry. The Frosted Berries & Bron

Being able to wire flowers and foliage is an essential skill that every florist needs to learn. Alongside that comes an understanding of when wiring is needed, how to wire and which gauge is the most suitable. Contents Why Wire? Choosing the Right Wires Wiring Do’s and Don’ts Frequently Asked Questions Why Wire Flowers? Broadly speaking, wiring is for two reasons, to either support and/or be able to control flower and plant material. Wiring for Support Support wiring covers

Summer is Sweet Pea season. Su Whale explains the origins of this fabulously fragrant flower and how best to care for it in floristry.

Su Whale demonstrates how to create a simple yet elegant orchid corsage/buttonhole, perfect for weddings, proms, special occasions, events and formal celebrations. This design combines a stunning orchid bloom with eucalyptus, ivy leaves and hypericum berries, while demonstrating essential professional wiring and taping techniques used by florists every day. Su Whale is a florist and freelance writer with over Thirty years' experience in the floristry industry. She is the auth

One of the joys of spring, Ranunculus are an absolute delight. Su Whale explains how to make the most of them.

Longiflorum lilies are at their best right now. Su Whale explains how to care for them to get the best from their scent, colour and form.

If cabbages make you think of school dinners, think again! For this versatile vegetable, otherwise known in floristry as the ornamental cabbage, has worked its way into becoming a seasonal floral fixture. What Is Cabbage Crush Pinterest Trend 2026 Pinterest has released its latest annual Pinterest Predicts report, which highlights 21 trends it expects to take off in 2026. The motto for 2026? Live, laugh, leaf! With Cabbage Crush Boomers and Gen X will say goodbye to their

Cymbidium orchids are prized for their colour range, elegance and long vase life. Su Whale shares her tips on caring for and using them.

Let’s take a familiar analogy, that of creating a bouquet, to explore some key steps that will support you to engage, serve & keep customers

Make the most of seasonal flowers and foliage.

Follow Su Whale's guide to conditioning and caring for your Valentine's roses.

Originating from South Africa, the Protea family is an ancient one, with evidence from fossils showing that they were growing 75-80 million years ago. They are unusual flowers, with lots of small, densely packed showy florets surrounded by waxy bracts, forming a cup shape. Spring flowering in their natural environment, cultivated Protea are available all year round, with different varieties peaking within that time. What colours are Proteas available in? Shades of pink an

Bridge Farm is the UK’s leading horticultural expert, with a legacy cultivated over decades of innovation and sustainable growing. At their state-of-the-art facilities and glasshouses, they combine leading edge technology and advanced horticultural science to optimise nature. They deliver the very best of each season, growing naturally at scale. Growing more than 70 million plants a year in a low-carbon, water-efficient, biomass heated glasshouse. They carefully select and br