Karen Barnes
Apr 26, 20224 min read
Going Green: How to Make Your Business More Eco-friendly
In a world where we all need to look after our beautiful planet, the floristry industry must play its part . Karen Barnes suggests how.
Su Whale
Apr 14, 20222 min read
From the Workroom: Being Savvy with Basing
Su Whale shares her professional tips for effective, good quality basing work.
Caroline Marshall-Foster
Apr 11, 20227 min read
Singing, baking and how a pandemic rekindled the flower love!
We first met Nicola Evans back in 2018 when she came to help on the installations for the Leeds Castle Flower Festival. We’d seen her...
Nicole Moore
Mar 9, 20224 min read
Smartphone Flower Photography
Get ready to take better photos with expert Louise Mills. The good news is that you don’t need a high end camera.....
Su Whale
Mar 8, 20222 min read
Mother’s Day? Child’s Play!
Make the most of Mother's Day sales by creating a range for young children with money to spend.
Catherine Jane Kirk
Mar 8, 20221 min read
“That’s not what I wanted!” - Managing complaints
Catherine Jane Kirk shares her knowledge and expertise on the art of managing customer complaints...
Caroline Marshall-Foster
Feb 25, 20222 min read
Time for students at Worldskills
It’s time to register your skilled students for WorldSkills UK Competitions and who know, like Catey Burn (pictured top) of Old Oak...
Su Whale
Feb 18, 20222 min read
Let Loose with Scissors: All it takes is one banana!
Spring cleaning is on the horizon for Su Whale, not just for the home, but for the plants that live in it as well.
Jackie Whittaker
Feb 8, 20225 min read
In praise of Apprenticeships – florists share their experiences
Apprenticeships serve a vital role in producing future florists. We spoke to two florists about their experiences of apprenticeships.
Croner
Feb 2, 20223 min read
Correct Lifting Techniques
Regardless of industry, your workers will find themselves in situations where they need to lift and move an object.
Karen Barnes
Jan 26, 20223 min read
Weddings: how to handle difficult brides
How do you deal with a difficult bride without losing the contract? Karen Barnes shares her tips and explains why diplomacy is so important.
Jackie Whittaker
Jan 25, 20222 min read
Plants & Weddings – a natural combination
Plants are natural, pretty, and from the bride’s point of view also original and long-lasting gifts to present to their guests
Su Whale
Jan 11, 20221 min read
Let Loose with Scissors: Happy Houseplants
This week, Su celebrates National Houseplant Week and finds a happy place for a Curio.
Nicole Moore
Jan 10, 20223 min read
BRC talks future of High Streets with Labour Party Commission
The BRC attended the January meeting of the Labour Party’s Rebuilding our High Streets Commission to give an overview of the retail industry
Su Whale
Jan 10, 20223 min read
Plants for Bathrooms
Upgrade your bathroom with houseplants to add some cheer, a touch of glamour or even to purify the air. Su Whale explains how.
