Caroline Marshall-Foster
Dec 15, 20212 min read
Flowers fit for a Queen
When someone wants to send the Queen some flowers then who better to organise and deliver than a Good Florist Guide member or two!!
Su Whale
Dec 10, 20212 min read
Going Green: Glitter and Spray Paint
Glitter & sparkle have always been part & parcel of Christmas but at what cost to the environment? And what, if any, are the alternatives?
Caroline Marshall-Foster
Dec 9, 20212 min read
Stephanie brightens up No 10 door
If you’ve been admiring the wreath that’s on the door of 10 Downing Street during all the recent TV coverage, then give a round of...
Caroline Marshall-Foster
Dec 9, 20213 min read
Veri Peri ... the colour for 2022
Pantone have again broken with tradition and created a brand-new colour for its 2022 Colour of the year. Called Very Peri, the dynamic...
Su Whale
Dec 6, 20211 min read
Let loose with Scissors: Cornus
Su celebrated the vibrant colours of cornus stems and its usefulness in design work at this time of year.
Caroline Marshall-Foster
Nov 29, 20211 min read
A dream dress for a dream come true
Rebecca McGuigan may only have been a florist for two years but her first Christmas window has got the customers smiling! Studying at...
Su Whale
Nov 10, 20211 min read
British Grown flowers for late Autumn into Winter
There's a more limited selection of British-grown flowers and foliage available at this time of year.
Su Whale
Oct 28, 20212 min read
Let Loose with Scissors: Get the Orange Vibe
However you refer to 31st of October, you can be sure that the colour orange will be part of the celebrations.....
Su Whale
Oct 14, 20212 min read
Let Loose with Scissors: Falls for Echinacea
Su Whale discovers Echinacea and falls for its autumnal charms
Liz Dawes
Sep 29, 20212 min read
Creating an eco-friendly funeral piece
Florist Liz Dawes explains how she approached a customer request for a plastic-free funeral piece.
Laura Stephens
Sep 26, 20212 min read
Where to start when creating bespoke funeral pieces
Florist Laura Stephens explains how to deal sympathetically with customers requesting bespoke funeral pieces.
Caroline Marshall-Foster
Sep 11, 20214 min read
DRESSES FOR CANCER ... THE ROSE COLLECTION
Fleurs de Villes ROSÉ took place at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park at the end of July...
Su Whale
Aug 1, 20212 min read
Let Loose with Scissors: Sowing the Seeds
"Sowing the Seeds
At the beginning of the year my grand plan was to produce a cutting patch to see me through the summer..."
Kuldeep Gheer
Aug 1, 20211 min read
How to anchor floral foam in different containers
If you've ever struggled to make your floral foam fit those oddly shaped containers, here's a reminder about how to do it properly.
