The Skills Workshop will run on Saturday and Sunday so you’ll be able to buy a ticket for either or both days if you wish. The cost is only £95.00 (plus VAT) and this covers everything you need for a full day. This workshop will be aimed at refreshing skills and working on honing some … Read more
After the roaring success of FleurEx 2022 we are excited to introduce you to the all new FloriCon business focused trade show on the 14th and 15th October 2023. Hundreds of professional florists, floristry students and industry suppliers will come together to be inspired, network and re-energise their passion. We will bring you the best … Read more
One of the more common misconceptions people have towards minimum wage law is that they assume salaried positions don’t have to correspond to hours worked. In other words, many employers seem to think that a job with a salary means that employees always get their salary, regardless of hours worked. This is, quite simply, not … Read more
Whether we’re creating bespoke bouquets for a baby’s arrival or arranging some wow-worthy wedding blooms, our whole business is built on the power of human connection. Using artificial intelligence (AI) might seem a world away from the beating human heart of your flower business but its popularity and use in the florist industry is on … Read more
What an amazing time at the Interflora World Cup 2023. Our very own UK competitor Lizzie Newcombe came 3rd in the competition, Elisabeth Palsson, Norway 2nd and Nicolaus Peters, Germany in 1st place. We want to celebrate and congratulate what Lizzie achieved, ably assisted by Charlotte Davies by showing you her fabulous work. All the … Read more
This FloriCon will see brand new first time exhibitors so this is the place to be for new products, innovative floral design ideas, new wholesale flower and suppliers. You’ll have the chance to meet up with all those exhibitors face to face as well as your fellow florists and colleagues you haven’t seen for a … Read more
The Eurofleurs 2023 competition took place at the stunning Arboretum Volčji Potok park near the capital Ljubljana. Our UK competitor Catey Burn from Old Oak Floral Designers in Ascot was placed 4th, only 11 points away from 1st place. 12 countries competed in total and to earn a place in the competition means that you … Read more
Welcome to the August 2023 newsletter! Can you believe it has been a whole year since our first sustainable focused newsletter!! Grab a cup of tea and settle into your summer news!……….. Calling all Florists! One of the key areas of sustainability is education, this is effective when we shareinformation and good practices. We would … Read more
We are pleased to introduce you to your speakers for FloriCon 2023! Over the 14th and 15th October there will be 3 sessions of speakers each day, aimed at inspiring you in your work and reigniting your enthusiasm for maintaining a healthy business. The Stevenson theatre holds around 200 people so pick the session you’d … Read more
For FloriCon 2023 we want to help you to reignite the passion and skills of floristry. If it is for yourself, staff or something fun to connect to your floral friends, we have you covered. There will be four individual competitions over the weekend as well as a whole day skills workshop as well as … Read more
