10 Seasonal Cut Flowers available in May is the focus of this blog post. So, if you’re looking to buy blooms this month and you live in the Northern Hemisphere, then read on. Whether you’re buying flowers for your home or as a gift, planning a May wedding or you’re organising an event or party in May, I’m sure you’ll find this post hugely beneficial.
Sweet Pea | Lathyrus odoratusSweet peas (pictured above) have dainty ruffled petals and an incredible scent.… Read more
I’m delighted today to share with you an interview with coach Kerry Ashby from Kerry Ashby Coaching, where she shares details of the range of services that she provides for florists.
What was the trigger for you to set up Kerry Ashby Coaching?My business was born out of the fact that I asked a question in an industry group. And I was completely shot down for suggesting it. I stepped back and thought, ‘No. You’re wrong. I can do it my way.’… Read more
Six tips about how to look after your flowers and make them last longer is the focus of my latest video on YouTube.
Tip 1. Remove Lower LeavesIf your flowers have any foliage which may fall below the waterline, you need to remove them. Some flowers have clean stems like bluebells and some have lower leaves on their stems like tulips. If you leave the leaves on, the foliage will rot and cause bacteria to grow, which will shorten the life of the flowers.… Read more
Brand Manager, Art Director & Photographer Sundari Ferris shares her small business journey. Creativity runs through all the threads of her career, initially working in the wedding industry, she now provides art direction, photography and branding for businesses. She also creates beautiful handmade, textured painted backdrops, which are used by photographers and florists.
LISTEN WATCHVisit YouTube Channel
SHOW NOTESVisit My Small Business & Me Website
(Image: Emma Pilkington)… Read more
Anemones are the focus of this episode of my new YouTube series, ‘Cut Flower Facts’. You’ll discover where the name Anemone derives from, where they’re grown and what they signify in the Language of Flowers.
P.S. Here’s a link to a similar video featuring Narcissi. … Read more
