Jonathon Downes
Mar 272 min read
Can you Advise Wigan and Leigh College on their New Floristry Apprenticeship?
The college is seeking guidance from established local florists.
Su Whale
Dec 4, 20233 min read
Seasonal Houseplant: Perfect Poinsettia
Christmas wouldn’t be the same without a cheerful poinsettia. Learn how to make the most of them here.
Su Whale
Nov 30, 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.
Jackie Whittaker
Nov 24, 20232 min read
Floristry Students Honoured at Awards
England and Northern Ireland’s first ever Land-based & Environment Learner Awards were held at Reaseheath College in Cheshire this week.
Su Whale
Oct 23, 20233 min read
Get Cosy with Autumn Foliage - Cotinus & Cordyline
It’s not just trees that glow at this time of year, some garden shrubs are capable of doing the same, and for me, Cotinus, or Smoke Tree....
Jackie Whittaker
Mar 24, 20234 min read
World-Class Workshops at the Interflora World Cup
See internationally acclaimed floral designers in action and take part in their inspirational workshops at the Interflora World Cup.
Jackie Whittaker
Feb 6, 20233 min read
National Apprenticeship Week 6th – 12th Feb
'Skills for Life' is the theme of National Apprenticeship Week 2023.
Karen Barnes
Nov 4, 20224 min read
Planning and Creating Large Floral Installations
Leading floral industry consultant Karen Barnes offers top tips on making floral installations successful and profitable.
Su Whale
Oct 26, 20221 min read
Autumn Flowers for Creative Designs
Su Whales suggests the best flowers, foliage and berries in shades of orange, purple and black to reflect the seasonal month ahead.
Eco Flower Supplies
Oct 10, 20223 min read
The Power of Print Marketing
Take a fresh look at printed marketing materials and learn how powerful they can be in promoting your business.
Su Whale
Oct 5, 20222 min read
Dried Flowers... On Trend!
Love them or loathe them, dried flowers are so popular for weddings and events. So why not embrace the trend while it lasts?
Su Whale
Oct 3, 20222 min read
Tips from the Bench: Using Moss in Funeral Work
Information and inspiration to help you make the best use of moss in funeral tributes.
Su Whale
Sep 29, 20222 min read
Seasonal Shop Displays: Get the Autumn Look
Su Whale encourages you to get creative with your seasonal shop displays to make the most of those impulse purchasing opportunities.
Su Whale
Sep 27, 20222 min read
Houseplants with Autumn Allure
Use houseplants to ring the seasonal changes in your shop displays. Su Whale suggests some to try.
