Seasonal Foliage: Silver, nature’s way.
Silvery foliage for designs has never been so relevant as we celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Su Whale finds some of the best.
Su Whale
May 23, 20222 min read
Let Loose with Scissors: It’s time for a plant health check!
Its time to wake up your houseplants for the summer season. Su Whale tells you how.
Su Whale
May 20, 20222 min read
Outdoor Planters: Get the Chelsea Look
Take inspiration from the Chelsea Flower Show and plant up stylish pots for the patio or garden. They should be good sellers all year round
Su Whale
May 18, 20222 min read
Houseplants Chelsea Style
Inspire your customers to get hooked on houseplants. Su Whale suggests some creative display ideas for all around the home.
Su Whale
May 16, 20222 min read
Interflora Florist of the Year Semi-finals: The Big Idea!
Su Whale explains the importance of "idea" in competition work, demonstrated by the semi-finalists' interpretations of the Surprise Design
Su Whale
May 12, 20221 min read
Interflora Florist of the Year Semi-finals: Using Colour
Su Whale explores the importance of colour in competition floristry work and shares some of her favourite examples from the semi-final.
Su Whale
May 11, 20222 min read
Interflora Florist of the Year Semi-finals: Exploring Technique
Flawless technique is one of the pre-requisites for a champion florist. Su Whale looks at some of the best at Florist of the Year.
Su Whale
May 10, 20222 min read
Giving it the Wow Factor at the Semi-Final of Interflora Florist of the Year
Su Whale explains the technical complexities of competition floristry with some wonderful examples from the Florist of the Year semi-final.
Su Whale
May 9, 20222 min read
Let Loose with Scissors: Forget-me-not
Su discovers forget-me-nots coming up everywhere and explains how best to use them in floristry.
Su Whale
May 6, 20221 min read
Seasonal Flower of the Month: Awesome Alliums
Su Whale shares her tips on using alliums in floristry work and advises how to avoid the smell of onions!
Su Whale
May 4, 20223 min read
Going Green: Vase Hygiene and Flower Food
Good housekeeping s essential to keep flowers and foliage fresh and in good condition. Su Whale guides us through hygiene best practice.
Su Whale
Apr 18, 20222 min read
Choosing Houseplants for Easter
Su Whale shares her pick of the plants for a pretty, flowering Easter display inside or out.
Su Whale
Apr 12, 20222 min read
Using Colour in Design: Yellow
Improve your grasp of colour theory and its practical application in floristry with Su Whale's easy guide. This time, its all about yellow.
Su Whale
Apr 12, 20222 min read
Seasonal Foliage: Getting the Blues
Su Whale helps you choose the best blue-grey foliage for all your floristry work.
Su Whale
Apr 11, 20222 min read
Houseplant Styling: Classy Plants for Conservatories
Get the garden vibe in the conservatory with striking foliage and flowering houseplants. Su Whale suggests the best choices.
Su Whale
Apr 7, 20222 min read
