

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


International Women’s Day - Mimosa
Celebrated globally, IWD promotes the social, political and cultural achievements of woman all over the world.
Su Whale
Feb 272 min read


Choosing Joy: Starting out on a Career Change Journey
In Summer 2024 I handed in my notice for a well-paid, full-time senior role in Marketing & PR to follow my dream of becoming a florist....
Joanna Marshall
Feb 204 min read


Hearts & Flowers: Valentine's Inspiration from Floral Fundamentals
If you'd love to create something new and unique for Valentine's Day but are lacking inspiration, take a look at these stunning designs,...
Jackie Whittaker
Jan 161 min read


New Year’s Resolutions for Florists and Planning for the Year Ahead
Kick start the new year by making some business-based resolutions. Karen Barnes suggests how.
Karen Barnes
Dec 24, 20244 min read


The Promise of a New Year
Top tips from Viv Bradford on getting the new year off to a flying start.
Viv Bradford
Dec 24, 20243 min read

Floristry Learners Celebrated at Industry Awards
Following a successful launch in 2023, England and Northern Ireland’s Land-based & Environment Learner Awards (LBEL) 2024 were held at...
Jackie Whittaker
Nov 28, 20242 min read

New Institute Established to Support Ireland’s Florists
Launched in October 2024, the Institute of Flowers has been created to support and nurture Ireland’s 4000+ professional florists . It...
Jackie Whittaker
Nov 26, 20243 min read


Grower Spotlight: Barnyard Flowers
The way that florists buy flowers is changing. With the advent of social media we all know a little more about growers, particularly the...
Viv Bradford
Oct 17, 20244 min read


Flowers: a Growing Business
I can remember as a very junior florist (well more of a sweeper and tidier really) getting in the delivery van with an ever-changing...
Viv Bradford
Oct 3, 20243 min read


How-to: Creating 3D Effect with 2D Shapes
Created by Nicola from The Bloom Room in Cumbria.
Oasis
Oct 1, 20243 min read


Looking Back on the Interflora World Cup 2023: Nicolaus Peters
One year on from the Interflora World Cup we caught up with finalist Nicolaus Peters to see how she was doing since his fantastic 1st...
Jonathon Downes
Sep 13, 20242 min read


Looking Back on the Interflora World Cup 2023: Elisabeth Pålsson
One year on from the Interflora World Cup we caught up with finalist Elisabeth(also known to friends as Lisa) Pålsson to see how she was...
Jonathon Downes
Sep 12, 20242 min read


Looking Back on the Interflora World Cup 2023: Elizabeth Newcombe
One year on from the Interflora World Cup we caught up with finalist Elizabeth Newcombe to see how she was doing since her phenomenal 3rd...
Jonathon Downes
Sep 11, 20243 min read


Inspiring Floral Futures with Details Flowers Software
In this exclusive interview, Courtney Champagne, an agricultural science teacher in Texas, shares her experiences, shedding light on the...
Corrine Heck
Sep 10, 20245 min read