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Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been in business for years, there’s always room to improve your floristry skills. The trends are always changing and this is the place to stay up-to-date with the latest styles, pick up some tips and get insight from experts in the industry on techniques, suppliers, flower varieties and floral designers in the industry.
Latest Design Inspiration News


Using Colour in Design: Yellow
Improve your grasp of colour theory and its practical application in floristry with Su Whale's easy guide. This time, its all about yellow.
Su Whale
8 hours ago2 min read


Florist's Top Tips for Funeral Work
Use a Lazy Susan One of the most useful items that I use when making funeral pieces is a cake turntable, which is aptly referred to as...
Sophie Waterfield
7 days ago3 min read


Watch Karen Barnes Showcase the Latest Trends with the Pantone Colour of the Year: Mocha Mousse
Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for...
Karen Barnes
Apr 91 min read
Latest Inspirational Suppliers News


Grower Spotlight: David Wheatley of Petite Peonys
With lots of florists now buying from UK growers large and small, the gap between florist and grower is shrinking. As part of our quest...
Viv Bradford
Mar 203 min read


Masterpieces Celebrates 1 Year: Floral Art with a Global Touch
What do you get when you combine a passion for (modern) art with the refinement of floral design and florists? Masterpieces. A project...
FleuraMetz
Mar 192 min read


Innovative Sustainable Water Use on Marginpar Farms
Constructed wetlands - How we Reuse Water Sustainably At our farms in Kenya and Ethiopia, we have built innovative systems to sustainably...
Helena van Achterberg
Mar 183 min read
Latest Inspirational Varieties News


Using Colour in Design: Yellow
Improve your grasp of colour theory and its practical application in floristry with Su Whale's easy guide. This time, its all about yellow.
Su Whale
8 hours ago2 min read


Muscari featuring Floristry Tips from Su Whale
Lucky spring visitors to The Netherlands' Keukenhof Gardens are not just greeted by acres of glorious Tulips, interspersed between their...
Su Whale
2 days ago2 min read


Floral Decorations for Celebrations
Flowers for entertaining is a profitable market to tap into, so here's some creative inspiration to get you started.
Su Whale
3 days ago4 min read
Latest Inspirational Techniques News


Floral Decorations for Celebrations
Flowers for entertaining is a profitable market to tap into, so here's some creative inspiration to get you started.
Su Whale
3 days ago4 min read


Florist's Top Tips for Funeral Work
Use a Lazy Susan One of the most useful items that I use when making funeral pieces is a cake turntable, which is aptly referred to as...
Sophie Waterfield
7 days ago3 min read


Spring Wedding Inspiration: Sunshine Yellow
Use these fresh, fun and organic designs to inspire your spring wedding work.
Su Whale
Mar 272 min read
Latest Inspirational People News


Preview: Chelsea & Belgravia in Bloom 2025
Chelsea in Bloom and Belgravia in Bloom are back for 2025. Even if you don’t have tickets for Chelsea Flower Show itself, it will be well...
Su Whale
6 days ago2 min read


Doncaster College Floristry Department Selected for RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025
Doncaster College is thrilled to announce that its Floristry department has been selected to exhibit at the world-renowned Chelsea Flower...
Doncaster College
Apr 72 min read


My Floral Journey: the Challenges and Importance of Training
When I look back on my training journey, it’s one I wouldn’t change in any way. It’s a pathway I encourage anyone to take. It’s fun, hard...
Hannah Friel
Mar 193 min read
Latest Sustainability News


Why Sustainable Packaging Matters in the Floriculture Industry
As consumers increasingly prioritise environmental responsibility, the global flower industry faces a critical challenge. While the...
Thursd
Mar 257 min read


Innovative Sustainable Water Use on Marginpar Farms
Constructed wetlands - How we Reuse Water Sustainably At our farms in Kenya and Ethiopia, we have built innovative systems to sustainably...
Helena van Achterberg
Mar 183 min read


Sustainability: How Technology can Help your Business Reach Net Zero
Sustainability, net zero and reducing your carbon footprint are becoming important issues for business owners. From cutting down on waste...
British Business Bank
Feb 254 min read
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