

Top Tips For Participating in Floristry Competitions
Entering a floristry competition can be a great way to showcase your skills and gain recognition in the industry. Here are some tips to...
Corrine Heck
Aug 29, 20243 min read


Peat-free Houseplants
Nurturing plants has a positive impact on your environment and mental health. Take that one step further and introduce eco-friendly...
Su Whale
Aug 27, 20242 min read


The Essential Insurance you Need as a Sole Trader
Working for yourself can be freeing, but all the paperwork falls onto you, including insurance. You’re the expert at what you do, but you...
Federation of Small Businesses
Aug 26, 20244 min read


Celebrate the Magic of Summer with Flowers
Inspirational floristry from Hungarian master florist Krisztián Kövér.
Helena van Achterberg
Aug 23, 20244 min read


8 Ways your Business Can Benefit from Building Local Community Links
In an era where online shopping dominates, bricks & mortar local retailers still have a unique advantage: their community. Building...
Jackie Whittaker
Aug 23, 20243 min read


How to Develop your Local Funeral Flower Business
Over the years I have met many florists from all around the world and I am always surprised when I hear these statements; “I love doing...
Karen Barnes
Aug 21, 20245 min read


The Business of Floristry: Purchasing and Waste
We continue our series of videos, The Business of Floristry, bringing insight in to the running of a florist business from our business...
Karen Barnes
Aug 19, 20245 min read


Shop Displays: Captivating Customers
In the dynamic world of retail, where first impressions are crucial, mastering the art of crafting engaging displays in your store can be...
Oasis
Aug 15, 20243 min read


10 Tips About Your Workforce and Bank Holidays
Do you have employees who work over bank holidays? Public holidays raise all sorts of questions, from employee and employer alike. To...
Croner
Aug 14, 20242 min read


Compostable Cellophane for your Sustainable Business
Today we are looking back on our collaboration with the founder of Heyland & Whittle , based in West Sussex, a brand renowned for...
Eco Flower Supplies
Aug 13, 20242 min read


Houseplants and Heatwaves
Although it’s true that generally speaking houseplants are better suited to coping with hot, sunny weather than cut flowers, they still...
Su Whale
Aug 12, 20242 min read


In Search of a White Aster
A sea of Asters, the hum of bees, and a select group of colleagues. Literally, as our product development colleagues visited our Aster...
Helena van Achterberg
Aug 12, 20242 min read


Step-by-step: Hiring an Apprentice
We’ve put together a simple checklist that you’ll need to follow to hire an apprentice, from choosing the apprenticeship to signing the...
Federation of Small Businesses
Aug 12, 20243 min read


Talking Technique: RHS Tatton Park Flower Show 2024
We take a closer look at some of the techniques found in the beautiful Floral Creations from RHS Tatton Park Flower Show 2024. We focus...
Su Whale
Aug 9, 20241 min read


Sustainability: RHS Tatton Park Flower Show 2024
This year’s crop of talented floral artists were challenged to create an installation reflecting the theme of ‘Raise Awareness’. Each...
Su Whale
Aug 2, 20241 min read