Su Whale
15 hours ago2 min read
Let Loose with Scissors: Keeping Hyacinths Happy
Now that hyacinths are back in season, Su Whale shares her tips for using them successfully in floristry work.
Su Whale
2 days ago2 min read
Lovely Lilies featuring Floristry Tips from Su Whale
Lilies are one of the world's most popular and recognisable flowers, with thousands of varieties to choose from. Full of meaning and...
Su Whale
Jan 162 min read
Seasonal Foliage: A Hint of Spring
The tentative first buds of spring are starting to show, time to shake off the pine needles and holly berries and embrace the new season.
Su Whale
Jan 132 min read
Chrysanthemums featuring Floristry Tips from Su Whale
In 2021 the Netherlands exported around €470 million worth of Chrysanthemums, making them the second highest grossing flower, outsold...
Su Whale
Jan 102 min read
Anthurium featuring Floristry Tips From Su Whale
With over 600 varieties there are unlimited possibilities.
Viv Bradford
Jan 93 min read
A Rose by Any Other Name
Viv Bradford introduces the best red roses for Valentine's Day.
Su Whale
Jan 62 min read
January's Floral Stars
Su Whale recommends the best and most reliable stems for January floristry.
Su Whale
Jan 32 min read
Brassica featuring Floristry Tips from Su Whale
If cabbages make you think of school dinners, think again! For this versatile vegetable, otherwise known in floristry as the ornamental...
Su Whale
Jan 22 min read
Caring for Tropical Flowers in Cold Weather
For some, winter is all about armfuls of spruce and pine or boughs of holly and mistletoe, but for others, who prefer something a little...
Su Whale
Dec 24, 20244 min read
Anything but Roses!
Looking for creative alternatives to roses for Valentine's Day? Su Whale offers her suggestions.
Su Whale
Dec 20, 20243 min read
Handsome Hyacinths featuring Floristry Tips from Su Whale
Make the most of this fabulous seasonal favourite. Su Whale advises how to condition and use hyacinths in floral work.
Su Whale
Dec 16, 20242 min read
Bare Essentials
Make the most of striking structural branches when foliage is at a premium. Su Whale offers inspiration.
Su Whale
Dec 16, 20242 min read
Working with a Winter Palette
Su Whale encourages us to embrace a soft colour palette of blue, white and green, as an antidote to the Christmas excess.
Su Whale
Dec 13, 20242 min read
Cyclamen: More Than Just a Houseplant? featuring Floristry Tips from Su Whale
Cyclamen make great houseplants at this time of year, but did you know they can also be used as a cut flower and a foliage plant?
Su Whale
Dec 9, 20244 min read
Seasonal Foliage Christmas Greens A-Z
Choosing greenery for Christmas designs? Use this A-Z guide to foliage essentials that will see you through the festive season and...
