Su Whale
Aug 11, 20222 min read
Book Review: Floristry Competitions - The Ultimate Guide
Su Whale reviews the definitive guide to floristry competitions, recently updated by author Lynda Owen and reissued.
Su Whale
Jul 18, 20222 min read
Interflora Florist of the Year Final: You’ve Been Framed!
See how the competition finalists interpreted Schedule 3: a hand-tied inspired by bark.
Su Whale
Jul 14, 20222 min read
Interflora Florist of the Year Final: Tea for Two
A Table for Two inspired by nature proved a true test of the finalists' creativity and timing, with just 90 minutes to complete their work.
Su Whale
Jul 12, 20222 min read
Interflora Florist of the Year Final: ‘Ready to Wear’
Stunning shawls were created by all five finalists as they all interpreted Schedule 1 in different ways.
Caroline Marshall-Foster
Jul 7, 20221 min read
Europa Cup happening this month ... why not join the party!
FLORINT’s 4-yearly EUROPA CUP floristry championship will take place in Katowice, Poland, from August 26 to 28. Many of the world’s most...
Jackie Whittaker
Jul 3, 20222 min read
Elizabeth Newcombe crowned Interflora Florist of the Year 2022
The Interflora Florist of the Year 2022 has been crowned in a nail-biting final at RHS Garden Bridgewater in Manchester.....
Su Whale
Jul 1, 20221 min read
Let Loose with Scissors: Once you get the bug….
Su Whale gets to the heart of what makes competition floristry so special, and looks forward to an exciting final.
Jackie Whittaker
Jun 30, 20223 min read
Florist of the Year 2022: Meet the Judges
No floristry competition could go ahead without the involvement of judges and Interflora’s Florist of the Year competition has the best!
Caroline Marshall-Foster
Jun 27, 20221 min read
Five go to Manchester - Interflora Florist of the Year finals this weekend!
On Sunday afternoon (17.15 - 3.6.22) one florist in the UK will have been crowned Interflora Florist of the Year and have just over 12...
UK Floristry Judges Guild
Jun 21, 20222 min read
Floristry Judging: Empathy for the Competitor
Floristry judge Sarah Hills-Ingyon delves into the feelings and thought processes of a competition entrant and explains why empathy matters.
Su Whale
Jun 15, 20221 min read
Let Loose with Scissors at Chelsea: Our Floral Queen
Su Whale celebrates Her Majesty the Queen in all her guises, at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Su Whale
Jun 13, 20222 min read
Put the vibe into your houseplants – Chelsea Style!
Su Whale shimmies into the funktastic world of houseplants on display in the Chelsea Flower Show's Houseplant Studios!
Su Whale
Jun 2, 20222 min read
Chelsea in Bloom 2022: British Icons and Destination Displays
Su Whale marvels at the fabulous floristry talent and creativity that is Chelsea in Bloom.
Su Whale
Jun 1, 20222 min read
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022: Tablescapes – the next big thing?
Su Whale takes a look at some of the stunning floral tablescapes competing for a medal at RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Caroline Marshall-Foster
May 29, 20224 min read
Chelsea Champions
Back in its normal date .... with no restrictions and - apart from a few torrential storms - blazing sunshine. The RHS Chelsea Flower...
