

From the Workroom: Being Savvy with Basing
Su Whale shares her professional tips for effective, good quality basing work.
Su Whale
6 days ago2 min read

Phalaenopsis – Everyone’s Favourite Orchid featuring Floristry Tips from Su Whale
Su Whale praises this perennial favourite and suggests how best to display and sell Phalaenopsis.
Su Whale
Mar 212 min read


Mother’s Day - How to Make Your Plants the Perfect Pick-Me-Ups
It’s always encouraging to see young children choosing something for their mum on Mother’s Day, and plants are ideal gifts – why? Well,...
Su Whale
Mar 182 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.
Su Whale
Mar 172 min read


Miniature Roses featuring Floristry Tips from Su Whale
Petite and delicate, Miniature roses are perfect tiny replicas of their garden cousins and, it could be said, no Mother’s Day plant...
Su Whale
Mar 142 min read

Houseplants for Mother’s Day
Su Whale suggests which houseplants could be best sellers for Mother's Day this year.
Su Whale
Mar 142 min read


Viburnum - a Versatile Spring Foliage
Both evergreen and deciduous, Viburnum is a popular shrub for landscaping and is also used extensively in floristry. It’s in the spring...
Su Whale
Mar 112 min read


UK Grown: March
Su Whale selects three different types of UK-grown foliage to give your Spring designs extra zing.
Su Whale
Mar 112 min read


International Women’s Day - Mimosa
Celebrated globally, IWD promotes the social, political and cultural achievements of woman all over the world.
Su Whale
Feb 272 min read

Getting Organised for Mother's Day
Follow Su Whale's tips for a successful and hopefully, stress-free Mother’s Day.
Su Whale
Feb 272 min read


Pocket Money Presents for Mother's Day
Su Whale gets creative with suggestions for affordable floral gifts for Mother's Day.
Su Whale
Feb 272 min read


Seasonal Flower of the Month: Tulip Tales
Never out of the top 10 of the world’s favourite flowers, the tulip is an iconic spring flowering bulb.
Su Whale
Feb 272 min read


Houseplant Trends 2025
The nation’s love affair with houseplants continues unabated, with new varieties and ideas on how to display them being constantly...
Su Whale
Feb 262 min read


Phalaenopsis as a Cut Flower
A stem of Phalaenopsis orchid is without doubt a luxury, but it is one which never fails to give value for money;...
Su Whale
Feb 252 min read


Bare Essentials Foliage featuring Floristry Tips From Su Whale
Make the most of striking structural branches when foliage is at a premium. Su Whale offers inspiration.
Su Whale
Feb 242 min read