Strelitzia
Jul 22, 20222 min read
Holiday Chart from Strelitzia
Keeping up with staff holidays can be difficult, so why not use Strelitzia's handy holiday tracker to help you out.
Health Assured
Jul 21, 20224 min read
Encouraging physical wellbeing in the workplace
As an employer, you must support your employee’s health and wellbeing. If your organisation encourages activities which promote...
James Crompton
Jul 13, 20226 min read
Tall, friendly and chatty
In theory James Crompton should claim the 'in my blood' reason for becoming a florist ... in reality he had absolutely no desire. Indeed...
Caroline Marshall-Foster
Jul 13, 20226 min read
Passionate, Loyal and Loud!
Wendy Rea’s passion for flowers started when she started as a Saturday girl at 13. It got her totally hooked and at 22 she bought a...
Caroline Marshall-Foster
Jul 13, 20224 min read
Keeping your cool when it gets hot
Whilst there are no legal limits on working in hot weather, with temperatures predicted to again reach new highs over the next few days...
Caroline Marshall-Foster
Jul 13, 20223 min read
30 under 30 Nominations 2022 now open!
The 30 under 30 Awards, launched last year in memory of the wonderful Emma McDonald who tragically died at just 29, are now open. Awarded...
Nicole Moore
Jul 12, 20221 min read
HSE advice for employers on working in hot temperatures
HSE has today issued advice for employers on working in hot temperatures..
Eco Flower Supplies
Jul 12, 20224 min read
Save Money & Save The Planet!
As a small business it is easy to think what we do does not make a significant difference, or that environmental issues....
Karen Barnes
Jul 7, 20223 min read
Teamwork: Building a strong, happy and motivated team.
Floral industry expert Karen Barnes extolls the virtues of great teamwork in your business and suggests ways to achieve it.
Caroline Marshall-Foster
Jul 7, 20223 min read
Augusto Solano elected President of Union Fleurs
Above: Augusto Solano (left) and Richard Fox Members of Union Fleurs, the International Flower Trade Association, have elected a new...
Caroline Marshall-Foster
Jul 7, 20221 min read
Europa Cup happening this month ... why not join the party!
FLORINT’s 4-yearly EUROPA CUP floristry championship will take place in Katowice, Poland, from August 26 to 28. Many of the world’s most...
Caroline Marshall-Foster
Jul 7, 20222 min read
Elizabeth Newcombe crowned Interflora Florist of the Year 2022
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Newcombe of The Botanical Company, Bramley, Surrey was crowned Interflora Florist of the Year 2022 in a nail-biting...
Su Whale
Jul 6, 20222 min read
Bee-friendly Flowers
Bees are in decline, so its up to the floristry industry to do our bit by promoting bee-friendly plants. Su Whale explains more.
Jackie Whittaker
Jul 3, 20222 min read
Elizabeth Newcombe crowned Interflora Florist of the Year 2022
The Interflora Florist of the Year 2022 has been crowned in a nail-biting final at RHS Garden Bridgewater in Manchester.....
Su Whale
Jul 1, 20221 min read
Let Loose with Scissors: Once you get the bug….
Su Whale gets to the heart of what makes competition floristry so special, and looks forward to an exciting final.