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Lent and the Florist

Most of us are aware of Shrove Tuesday (Pancake day), but few realise the significance of eating pancakes!  Immediately following Shrove Tuesday is Ash Wednesday the first day of Lent...

Welsh National Treasure

The first sign of spring for many is when the Daffodils start to bloom.  A sure sign that winter is on it's way out!   But the simple Daffodil (Narcissus...
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The eco-flower warrior...

It is quickly becoming apparent that as our customers become more aware of the impact they have on their environment, that florists need to be looking at both eco-friendly and...

Ready for Ranunculus?

These beautiful spring flowers take their name from the Latin word for frog! The wild variety grow in swampy areas and originate from central Asia. Soft stemmed they need gentle...
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Traditional Christmas Kissing Balls

An invitation to be kissed!  The Kissing ball comes from the Middle Ages when people would wind evergreens together in a ball shape.  In the centre they would place a...
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Willowdene Flowers, Crafts and Gifts

It is wonderful to see students go on to open their own floristry businesses and one in particular is Willowdene Flowers run by Diana Jones in Lincolnshire.  Diana is an...

Chamelaucium is Back

Chamelaucium, more commonly known as Wax Flower is back and we are so thrilled we just had to shout about it. We florists have many reasons to love Chamelaucium, below is...

Blue Light Discount

We now offer a 10% discount on all our courses and workshops for Blue Light Card holders.  If you are registered for the card, login to your account for the...

Flowers and the heat!

When temperatures hit the mid to high 20's it is time to rethink the flowers we buy if you want them to last! Whether we love peonies, stocks and delphiniums...
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Perfect for the summer...

We have fallen in love with our hatbox flowers!  We thought they might be rather "twee" but having experimented with lots of different options we can see why customers love...
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Rhododendron - fabulous cut flower!

Do you love Hydrangeas?  Huge blooms that make a statement and just ooze summer!  Well, how about trying Rhododendron as a cut flower?  Just recently we have been experimenting at...

The secret meaning of Meghan's Bouquet

As a florist, the marriage of Meghan and Harry was important as the flowers used in the wedding and the style of designs will be replicated over the next couple...