Floral Inspiration Archives

A Flower-Filled Life | Floristry Industry Insight

September 20, 2020 By Rona Leave a Comment

A Flower-Filled Life is the name of Clare Nolan’s new website. Sharing a passion for all things floral, it’s been so lovely to get to know Clare over the last few years. And when she told me about her new venture, I couldn’t wait to sign up as a founding member for her online subscription service.

I was absolutely blown away by the stunning photographs and wonderful prose in her first Seasonal Quarterly online magazine – The Big Autumn Reset. ⁠Do pop over to Clare’s new website by clicking the first link below.… Read more

Flower Power Festival | Floristry Industry Insight

September 13, 2020 By Rona Leave a Comment

Have you heard about the Flower Power Festival, which is taking place this month? Together with florist Leigh Chappell and flower grower Sarah Whiting, The Charterhouse in London have curated a two day online festival of talks, films and demonstrations by florists, garden and landscape designers, growers and wellbeing specialists.

Florists who are taking part include Catherine Foxwell from Floral Evolution, Shane Connolly and Hattie Fox from That Flower Shop. For more details, simply visit The Charterhouse website.… Read more

Blooming Brilliant Bouquets | Floristry Industry Insight

September 6, 2020 By Rona Leave a Comment

Blooming brilliant bouquets is the title of a new episode on the Gardening with the RHS podcast. They take a journey from the field to the florist, and feature flower grower Cel from Forever Green Flower Company, Rebecca and Sonny at New Covent Garden Market and florist Simon Lycett. Plus there are tips from the RHS Advisory Team on how to grow cut flowers at home. Click on the first link below to have a listen. … Read more

English Seasonal Flowers | Floristry Industry Insight

August 30, 2020 By Rona Leave a Comment

English seasonal flowers … packed with scent and colour. And such a treat for the senses. The Real Flower Company grows a wide variety at their sustainable Hampshire farm. As well as their signature roses, they also grow English garden flowers to add movement and texture to arrangements. Read on to discover founder Rosebie Morton’s top picks of the season, as well as the latest floristry news and wedding flowers inspiration. … Read more

Brexit Tariffs & Their Potential Impact | Floristry Industry Insight

August 23, 2020 By Rona Leave a Comment

Brexit Tariffs and their potential impact on the UK floristry industry headline this week’s blog post. The BFA (British Florist Association) have highlighted this week that if no deal is forthcoming with the European Community by December 31st, the government is intending to add an 8% tariff to all cut flowers coming into the UK. To read more about the situation and how you can help the industry, please click on the first link below. … Read more