Su Whale
Feb 152 min read
Primroses and Polyanthus
The common primrose, or Primula vulgaris, is always the first plant to flower in Su's garden.
Su Whale
Feb 133 min read
Delightful Daffodils - Fragrant Narcissus
Su Whale explains how to care for and condition narcissi for cheerful spring displays.
Su Whale
Jan 53 min read
Plants for Romance
There’s more than one way to say ‘I love you’ than with a dozen red roses, however gorgeous!
Su Whale
Jan 12 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.
Jackie Whittaker
Jan 15 min read
Christmas Tips from the Experts
Top tips from your fellow florists to make your Christmas trading a success
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.
Jackie Whittaker
Nov 24, 20232 min read
Floristry Students Honoured at Awards
England and Northern Ireland’s first ever Land-based & Environment Learner Awards were held at Reaseheath College in Cheshire this week.
Su Whale
Nov 14, 20232 min read
Houseplants for Winter
Su Whale shares her tips for keeping houseplants looking their best through the winter months.
Strelitzia
Nov 1, 20231 min read
Christmas Product Range HOW-TO GUIDE | Strelitzia
Katie at Strelitzia has been busy creating 7 new Christmas products shares how she did it...
Karen Barnes
Oct 18, 20234 min read
Why it's Important to Keep Learning
Karen Barnes explains what continuous professional (and personal) development can do for you and your floristry career.
Jonathon Downes
Sep 8, 20234 min read
Training College Spotlight: CAFRE
Northern Ireland's leading training provider for floristry offers a broad range of courses within purpose-built facilities.
Jonathon Downes
Sep 7, 20233 min read
Training College Spotlight: Coleg Cambria
Floristry training courses available from one of the largest colleges in the UK.
Jonathon Downes
Sep 6, 20236 min read
Training College Spotlight: Bishop Burton College
Bishop Burton College is a specialist land-based college which delivers first-class education and training at all levels.
Jonathon Downes
Sep 5, 20234 min read
Training College Spotlight: Moreton Morrell College
Part of the Warwickshire Colleges Group, learn what professional floristry training is on offer at Moreton Morrell College.
Florist Trainer
Sep 5, 20232 min read
Selling Skills - The Power of Words
Reconsider your language and it could make all the difference to sales.
