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

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.

Make the most of striking structural branches when foliage is at a premium. Su Whale offers inspiration.

The much-loved hellebore is one of our earliest flowering plants

Week two in our series of easy-to-follow vlogs which will take you through the basics of using social media marketing to promote...

Su Whale explains how to care for and condition narcissi for cheerful spring displays.

With over 600 varieties there are unlimited possibilities.

If cabbages make you think of school dinners, think again! For this versatile vegetable,  otherwise known in floristry as the ornamental...

Judith Blacklock is the author of 18  bestselling books . She is a Fellow of the Institute of Horticulture, for whom she designed a...

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

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

Join Joseph Massie for the Exploding Wreath - a firework of a floral display, just perfect for this time of year. Built on an AgraWool...

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

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