Karen Barnes
Feb 273 min read
How the floriculture industry is investing in the future to support florists
Karen Barnes reports on new sustainable practices emerging in the industry.
Karen Barnes
Feb 234 min read
How to Streamline Mother’s Day in Tough Trading Times
Invaluable advice from Karen Barnes to help you have a successful Mother's Day.
Karen Barnes
Feb 195 min read
What to consider when opening a Florist retail shop or studio
Karen Barnes offers some sage advice on setting up your own floristry business.
Karen Barnes
Jan 234 min read
New Year’s Resolutions for Florists and Planning for the Year Ahead
Kick start 2024 by making and sticking to some business-based resolutions. Karen Barnes tells you how.
Karen Barnes
Jan 224 min read
Visiting the Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair 2024
Karen Barnes shares her top picks for seasonal product trends for 2024
Karen Barnes
Jan 13 min read
Planning for a Successful Christmas
Make Christmas a successful and fun seasonal peak with Karen Barnes' top tips for planning and preparation.
Karen Barnes
Dec 21, 20236 min read
Flower Lounge on the Road | Royal Flora Holland Trade Fair & IFTF
Karen Barnes reports on new trends, flowers and businesses spotted at this autumn's Dutch trade shows.
Karen Barnes
Dec 19, 20233 min read
Foraging - Is it for you and Your Business?
Karen Barnes give some timely advice about the benefits and legality of foraging for foliage and other plant material.
Karen Barnes
Nov 3, 20233 min read
Future Industry Trends: Canton Trade Fair 2023
Karen Barnes discovers exciting new trends and products at one of the largest trade fairs in the world.
Karen Barnes
Aug 28, 20235 min read
15 Wedding Flower Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them
Invaluable advise from floristry industry consultant and wedding expert Karen Barnes.
Karen Barnes
Jun 27, 20234 min read
Preparing for Your First Job in Floristry
Karen Barnes offers advice on how to look for your first job in floristry after you've completed your college training.
Karen Barnes
Jun 5, 20233 min read
Judging Belgravia in Bloom 2023
Karen Barnes shares the joy of judging this year's entrants to Belgravia in Bloom.
Karen Barnes
May 16, 20233 min read
Summer- The Benefits of Seasonal Flowers
Karen Barnes urges us to make the most of seasonal, locally sourced or grown flowers.
Karen Barnes
Mar 6, 20233 min read
Make the Most of International Women's Day
Seize International Women's Day as a sales opportunity, says Karen Barnes.
Karen Barnes
Feb 20, 20235 min read
Perfect Planning for Weddings & Events
Karen Barnes shares her expert advice on delivering successful and profitable weddings and events.
