Houseplants with Autumn Allure
Use houseplants to ring the seasonal changes in your shop displays. Su Whale suggests some to try.
Su Whale
Sep 27, 20222 min read
Tips from the Bench: Woven with Love
Su Whale provides her step by step guide on creating a hand-woven wreath base that's sustainable and ideal for woodland burials.
Su Whale
Sep 23, 20221 min read
Florists Excel on Master Diploma
Su Whale revels in the high quality skills of students at The Floristry School Sheffield as they complete their Master Diploma
Su Whale
Sep 14, 20222 min read
September from the Artisan Grower
Make the most of UK grown flowers and foliage with Su Whale's pick of the best late season stems.
Su Whale
Sep 12, 20222 min read
Using Colour in Design: Orange
Orange is a colour that can't be ignored, so learn to design with it by following Su Whale's tips.
Su Whale
Aug 23, 20222 min read
Hay Fever - Sneezing Through Summer
Learn the difference between good and bad pollen, plus how to avoid hay fever-inducing wedding flowers.
Su Whale
Aug 18, 20222 min read
Designing with Tropical Flowers
Go tropical this season with our selection of the best five flowers and foliage for that statement summer look.
Su Whale
Aug 17, 20222 min read
Summer Succulents
Follow Su Whale's quick guide to succulents - trendy, versatile and virtually impossible to kill!
Su Whale
Aug 16, 20222 min read
Let Loose with Scissors: Lovely weather for…Cacti?
Cacti aren't as heat tolerant as you might think, so learn how to look after them as the temperature rises.
Su Whale
Aug 11, 20222 min read
Book Review: Floristry Competitions - The Ultimate Guide
Su Whale reviews the definitive guide to floristry competitions, recently updated by author Lynda Owen and reissued.
Su Whale
Aug 11, 20222 min read
Seasonal Flower of the Month: Roses
Follow Su Whale's care and conditioning tips to get the most out of roses this summer.
Su Whale
Aug 10, 20222 min read
Herbs, this Season’s ‘Must Have’
Fresh, seasonal herbs can be fabulous additions to bridal bouquets and wedding flowers. Su Whale suggests some of the best.
Su Whale
Aug 9, 20222 min read
Let Loose with Scissors: Cornflowers - Blue and Beautiful
Su Whale enjoys the reappearance of our native cornflower in wildflower meadows and explains how best to use it as a cut flower.
Su Whale
Jul 28, 20222 min read
Interflora Florist of the Year Final: You’ve Been Framed!
See how the competition finalists interpreted Schedule 3: a hand-tied inspired by bark.
Su Whale
Jul 18, 20222 min read
Parties and Picnics
No party should be without flowers, so get creative and start promoting your floral centrepieces and tablescapes!
Su Whale
Jul 15, 20222 min read
