

Getting Your Winter Greens
Look beyond holly, spruce and pine to more unusual evergreens for Christmas displays. Su Whale shares her top picks from UK growers.
Su Whale
Jan 1, 20242 min read


How to Celebrate Advent
Create an advent event in your shop to generate some sales before Christmas kicks in. Su Whale provides some design inspiration.
Su Whale
Jan 1, 20242 min read


Poinsettia: Create a Christmas Centrepiece
How to create a simple, but very effective, Poinsettia centrepiece.
Su Whale
Dec 12, 20231 min read


Pantone Color of the Year 2024
Introducing Peach Fuzz
Su Whale
Dec 8, 20232 min read


Christmas Wreath Inspiration
Su Whale shares 10 gorgeous Christmas wreath designs to get you inspired this season.
Su Whale
Dec 8, 20232 min read


South African Stars
Su Whale sings the praises of native South African flowers that become the stars of the show at this time of year.
Su Whale
Dec 8, 20232 min read


Christmas Berries
Fresh berries are perfect if you want to give seasonal arrangements a natural, festive feel, says Su Whale.
Su Whale
Dec 7, 20232 min read

Seasonal Foliage - Christmas Greens
Looking for something other than holly and spruce? Here are some alternative foliage suggestions to see you through the season.
Su Whale
Dec 5, 20233 min read


Using Scent & Light to Enhance Christmas Spirit in your Shop
Su Whale explains how to create a festive atmosphere and boost sales in your shop this Christmas.
Su Whale
Dec 1, 20233 min read


Cymbidium Orchids
Cymbidium orchids are prized for their colour range, elegance and long vase life. Su Whale shares her tips on caring for and using them.
Su Whale
Nov 30, 20233 min read


Houseplants for Winter
Su Whale shares her tips for keeping houseplants looking their best through the winter months.
Su Whale
Nov 14, 20232 min read


Seasonal Foliage November pastels
Sandwiched as it is between Halloween and Christmas, November can seem to be a rather dull month colour wise.
Su Whale
Nov 9, 20232 min read


Poppies for Remembrance
The Royal British Legion adopted the red poppy as a symbol of remembrance.
Su Whale
Nov 9, 20232 min read


Bart Hassam: Designing with Foliage
Australian floral designer Bart Hassam was Interflora World Cup winner in 2019, triumphing at the competition in Philadelphia.
Su Whale
Nov 6, 20232 min read


Firework Flowers
Expert florist Su Whale shares her pick of the best colourful, seasonal blooms to cheer up even the dullest of November days.
Su Whale
Nov 2, 20232 min read