Every year the BFA provide members with a selection of images which you can use over a variety of different platforms. Run out of time to prepare your own or perhaps you don’t feel confident to design them?…. Then these images are for you. Below are the samples and members can follow the link at … Read more
Here are 30 things for you to consider over Christmas period. Good preparations keeps florists from Christmas insanity! 1: Email your customers to let them know your Christmas range is available to order now! Pre-order everything you dare, from your wholesaler. 2: Promote pre-orders making it easier to advertise your product for longer as well … Read more
The bloom room sessions are aimed at giving members an opportunity to learn, share and connect. Once a month we meet and all the registration links to the zoom sessions can be found in the members area. We also send out an email to members on the Friday before. If any of the below are … Read more
Every year the BFA provide members with a selection of images which you can use over a variety of different platforms. If you run out of time to prepare your own, perhaps you don’t feel confident to design them then these images are for you. Below are the samples and members can follow the link … Read more
We know you’re gearing up for one of the busiest times in the floristry calendar so, when our Industry Partner, Queen Bee, offered to share practical advice on how QR codes could streamline your festive marketing efforts, we were all ears! Let’s start with what a QR code actually is! A QR (Quick Response) code … Read more
We are thrilled to introduce the digital release of the PPW Guidance 2024, an invaluable resource for florists seeking to adopt more sustainable practices and providing essential guidance on managing Plastics, Packaging, and Waste issues within the floriculture sector. This comprehensive guide, developed through a close collaboration with the PPW working group, offers insights and … Read more
As the Christmas season approaches, wreath-making workshops are popping up on every florist’s agenda. We recently attended an evening held by our corporate member Flowervision Bristol, led by talented florist Tracy, where she described her approach to wreath-making this year—no base, no moss, and no foam insight. Eco-Friendly Wreath with a Twist Tracy’s method is … Read more
Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword; it’s about safeguarding the future—and that includes simple steps like not boiling a whole kettle for just one cup of tea! For florists, it means adopting practices that protect the beauty of flowers while ensuring future generations can enjoy them too. The sustainable shift is well underway, and clients are … Read more
The UK Floristry Judges Guild ran a photographic competition over the summer months. The task was to create a design to be carried at a wedding reflecting the lazy days of summer. The medal winners have now been announced via the UKFJG socials and we are pleased to show you the designs, placements and competitors … Read more
Our Competitions at FleurEx are a great way to have fun with your skills and learn new techniques at your own pace. These are the competitors designs and the winners for 2024. Competition 1 (Student competition) Sponsored By: Schedule 1 Student Competition Date Sunday 29th September 2024 Duration To be brought ready-made Theme Hand tied … Read more
