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3 Floristry Podcast Episodes | My Small Business & Me

May 30, 2021 By Rona Leave a Comment

30 May

3 new episodes which I’ve featured on my podcast, My Small Business & Me, are the focus of this Sunday’s blog post. They’re the perfect accompaniment to your weekend … whether you’re out on a walk, pottering in the garden or having a spring clean!

Thank you so much for your continuing feedback about the interviews. I’m so pleased they’re providing you with lots of inspiration! In particular, so many of you have shared that you especially like the 3 tips which guests share at the end of the episode.… Read more

Constance Spry & The Fashion for Flowers

May 23, 2021 By Rona Leave a Comment

23 May

Constance Spry & The Fashion for Flowers is the name of a new exhibition which opened this week at the Garden Museum in London. Guest curated by floral designer and writer Shane Connolly, this new exhibition explores Spry’s exceptional life, achievements and legacy, with exclusive access to her archive at the RHS Lindley Library.

Spry’s popularity has seen a huge resurgence in recent years as a new generation of floral designers rediscovers her ground-breaking approach to the art of flowers: seasonal, natural, yet unconfined by tradition and rules.… Read more

British Flowers Week 2021 | What’s On

May 16, 2021 By Rona Leave a Comment

16 May

British Flowers Week 2021, a campaign run by New Covent Garden Market, is taking place next month from Monday 14th June until Sunday 20th June. The week-long festivities celebrate the beauty and variety of British flowers, foliage and plants, as well as florists, growers and wholesalers.

As in previous years, the Garden Museum in London will be heavily involved with the campaign. And below you’ll discover some of the events, which will be taking place there. … Read more

7 Floristry Podcast Episodes | My Small Business & Me

May 9, 2021 By Rona Leave a Comment

9 May

7 floristry podcast episodes which I’ve featured on my new podcast, My Small Business & Me, are the focus of this Sunday’s blog post.

It’s been such a pleasure interviewing these incredibly talented entrepreneurs! I’ve loved hearing all about their small business journeys, how they’ve grown their businesses. And the challenges they’ve faced along the way. Simply click on the SHOW NOTES links below to listen to their interviews. … Read more

Student Transformations | Instagram for Florists Online Course

May 4, 2021 By Rona Leave a Comment

4 May

Student transformations – Before & After – seeing the wonderful impact my Instagram for Florists online course has had on participants fills me with such joy!

From beautifully enhanced Profiles with new photos of the person behind not only the flowers but also the Instagram account to revised Bios to appeal to their ideal clients, fabulously customised on-brand Highlight Cover Images and Grids with a much more cohesive look. Plus, of course, an increase in their followers!

With my six-week course starting again on Monday, I thought I’d share just a few of their transformations with you, so you can see for yourself…… Read more

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