World Cup Floristry Taster at Gloucester Cathedral
See the stunning installation created by Interflora Florist of the Year Elizabeth Newcombe for the recent NAFAS Florilegium.
Su Whale
May 25, 20232 min read
Wedding Cake Flowers
Su Whale offers advice on how to create wedding cake flowers and what to avoid.
Su Whale
May 18, 20232 min read
World Bee Day - 20th May
Su Whale explains how we can all help to protect our native bee populations with carefully selected flowers.
Su Whale
May 17, 20232 min read
Polka Dot Begonia
Get to know this newly fashionable houseplant, along with some of its relatives. Su Whale explores the benefits of begonias.
Su Whale
May 11, 20232 min read
Coronation Triumph for UK-Grown Flowers
Seasonal, UK-grown flowers and foliage adorned Westminster Abbey for the King's coronation. Su Whale tells all.
Su Whale
May 9, 20232 min read
Marvellous May: Flowers from UK Growers
Su Whale recommends UK-grown flowers for late spring and shares her care and conditioning tips.
Su Whale
May 8, 20232 min read
In Season: Lily of the Valley
This spring favourite needs careful handling and conditioning, as Su Whale explains.
Su Whale
May 2, 20232 min read
Start Afresh: Give your Shop a Mini Makeover
Su Whale praises the benefits of a good spring clean to get your shop back into shape after the hectic peaks
Su Whale
Apr 20, 20232 min read
Spring Wedding? It has to be Freesia.
Reliable and versatile freesia work with every style of wedding and floristry work. Su Whale explains more.
Su Whale
Apr 17, 20232 min read
Coronation? That must mean floral speculation!
We're all hoping that flowers will feature heavily at the Coronation, so Su Whale is enjoying a little speculation about what we may see.
Su Whale
Apr 14, 20232 min read
Basing – Creative Alternatives to Chrysanthemum
Su Whale suggests creative alternatives to costly white chrysanthemums for funeral basing.
Su Whale
Apr 13, 20233 min read
Versatile Campanula
More hardy than they look, Campanula suit every type of home and should be an easy plant to sell. Su Whale explains.
Su Whale
Apr 10, 20232 min read
Carnivorous Plants
Su Whale shares her top tips for keeping these fascinating houseplants alive!
Su Whale
Apr 6, 20232 min read
Magnificent Magnolias
Su Whale enjoys the delights of Magnolia in the spring garden, but blink and you'll miss it!
Su Whale
Apr 6, 20232 min read
British Grown: Spring
Su Whale recommends spring flowering shrubs available now from UK growers.
Su Whale
Apr 3, 20232 min read
