Su Whale
Aug 17, 20222 min read
Designing with Tropical Flowers
Go tropical this season with our selection of the best five flowers and foliage for that statement summer look.
Su Whale
Aug 16, 20222 min read
Summer Succulents
Follow Su Whale's quick guide to succulents - trendy, versatile and virtually impossible to kill!
Merel van den Burg
Aug 12, 20221 min read
Spotted on the Market: Lathyrus odoratus
Merel van den Burg of Florismartdirect explains why sweet peas should be on every florist's shopping list.
Su Whale
Aug 11, 20222 min read
Let Loose with Scissors: Lovely weather for…Cacti?
Cacti aren't as heat tolerant as you might think, so learn how to look after them as the temperature rises.
Su Whale
Aug 10, 20222 min read
Seasonal Flower of the Month: Roses
Follow Su Whale's care and conditioning tips to get the most out of roses this summer.
Su Whale
Aug 9, 20222 min read
Herbs, this Season’s ‘Must Have’
Fresh, seasonal herbs can be fabulous additions to bridal bouquets and wedding flowers. Su Whale suggests some of the best.
Su Whale
Jul 28, 20222 min read
Let Loose with Scissors: Cornflowers - Blue and Beautiful
Su Whale enjoys the reappearance of our native cornflower in wildflower meadows and explains how best to use it as a cut flower.
Merel van den Burg
Jul 25, 20222 min read
Protea 'Arctic Ice' - nothing but beauty!
Merel van den Burg takes a closer look at King Protea 'Arctic Ice', a distinctive and stylish addition to any floral design.
Su Whale
Jul 15, 20222 min read
Parties and Picnics
No party should be without flowers, so get creative and start promoting your floral centrepieces and tablescapes!
Strelitzia
Jun 29, 20222 min read
Free Bouquet recipe card from Strelitzia
Ever struggled to get right exactly what to put in a bouquet? Making your creations look great is easy, but making a decent profit.....
Merel van den Burg
Jun 17, 20221 min read
Spotted on the Market: Cut Kalanchoe
How to make the most of colourful and robust Kalanchoe as a cut flower. Merel van den Burg from Florismartdirect explains all.
Su Whale
Jun 16, 20221 min read
Let Loose with Scissors: Sweet, sweet Williams
This week Su Whale celebrates Sweet Williams, a cottage garden favourite that also makes a great cut flower.
Su Whale
Jun 15, 20222 min read
Purple Haze - Loving Lavender
Make the most of lavender this summer, perfect for its scent as well as its dreamy purple colouring.
Su Whale
Jun 14, 20221 min read
Summer Colour Trends: Hot Passion & Summer Shades
Su Whale explores the latest seasonal colour trends from Pantone and looks at how these translate into floristry.
Caroline Marshall-Foster
Jun 8, 20223 min read
Five go wild with British
The fabulous Garden Museum, based next to Lambeth Palace on the banks of the River Thames in London, will play host to some amazing...
