Flower Council of Holland Trends: Spring 2024
Gentle Paradox is about softening and smoothing hard edges by using soft materials and structures
Su Whale
Jan 5, 20242 min read
Getting Your Winter Greens
Look beyond holly, spruce and pine to more unusual evergreens for Christmas displays. Su Whale shares her top picks from UK growers.
Su Whale
Jan 1, 20242 min read
How to Celebrate Advent
Create an advent event in your shop to generate some sales before Christmas kicks in. Su Whale provides some design inspiration.
Su Whale
Jan 1, 20242 min read
Flower Lounge on the Road | Royal Flora Holland Trade Fair & IFTF
Karen Barnes reports on new trends, flowers and businesses spotted at this autumn's Dutch trade shows.
Karen Barnes
Dec 21, 20236 min read
Pantone Color of the Year 2024
Introducing Peach Fuzz
Su Whale
Dec 8, 20232 min read
Christmas Wreath Inspiration
Su Whale shares 10 gorgeous Christmas wreath designs to get you inspired this season.
Su Whale
Dec 8, 20232 min read
South African Stars
Su Whale sings the praises of native South African flowers that become the stars of the show at this time of year.
Su Whale
Dec 8, 20232 min read
Christmas Berries
Fresh berries are perfect if you want to give seasonal arrangements a natural, festive feel, says Su Whale.
Su Whale
Dec 7, 20232 min read
Cymbidium Orchids
Cymbidium orchids are prized for their colour range, elegance and long vase life. Su Whale shares her tips on caring for and using them.
Su Whale
Nov 30, 20233 min read
10 Christmas Must-Haves from FleuraMetz
Go wild with lights, ornaments and seasonal sundries to bring the Christmas spirit into your shops.
FleuraMetz
Nov 21, 20232 min read
Houseplants for Winter
Su Whale shares her tips for keeping houseplants looking their best through the winter months.
Su Whale
Nov 14, 20232 min read
De Ruiter introduce new rose breed Born Free®
Founded more than a century ago, Dr Ruiter has been a market leader for rose breeding and other ornamental plants.
Jackie Whittaker
Nov 10, 20232 min read
Seasonal Foliage November pastels
Sandwiched as it is between Halloween and Christmas, November can seem to be a rather dull month colour wise.
Su Whale
Nov 9, 20232 min read
Poppies for Remembrance
The Royal British Legion adopted the red poppy as a symbol of remembrance.
Su Whale
Nov 9, 20232 min read
Bart Hassam: Designing with Foliage
Australian floral designer Bart Hassam was Interflora World Cup winner in 2019, triumphing at the competition in Philadelphia.
Su Whale
Nov 6, 20232 min read
