Get creative this Christmas!

With only a few weeks to Christmas now is the time to get creative and make your design for your front door. If you have missed our workshops, simply follow...

Kisses under the Mistletoe

What is the story behind kissing under the mistletoe? Mistletoe is a plant that grows on trees, high up in the branches - particularly apple trees.  It is a plant...

Cambridge Flower Company

For many of our students finding work experience on completion of the Career Course or Floristry for Beginners evening course can be difficult.  So, to make it so much easier...

In the News!

Chuffed with our latest article in The Cambridge Magazine.  There is also a "How to" section showing you how to get the most out of your own home grown flowers....

The season for water...

Yes, really - it maybe summer, but there is one flower in particular that needs plenty of water (and I mean plenty).  The gorgeous Hydrangea! Cut Hydrangea will often last...

All in the preparation...

Like any business, there is plenty that goes on behind the scenes at the school in preparation for the courses and workshops. One person who is very special to the...

Backstage - wedding photoshoot

At the weekend we hosted a wedding photoshoot for a wonderful new bridal company www.youhadmeathello.co.uk, giving our wedding floristry students the opportunity to take part using their own gorgeous designs....

Magical Summer Flowers

Midsummer is celebrated this year on June 24th, the representation of the middle of the summer, half way through the year to Christmas and the longest day of the year....

Chelsea Florist of the Year 2016

This week it is RHS Chelsea Flower Show, but it is not only the place to see amazing gardens, but fabulous artistic floristry too with the Chelsea Florist of the Year...

What do nuns and 5ft roses have in common?

Not alot you might think - but at New Covent Market Flower Market they contribute to the history and future of this great British institution. On a recent school tour...

Ooh la la - rustic french style

Justine Templeman founded her floristry business on finding a rusty old citroen van and coming up with the lovely idea of taking flowers, handtied bouquets and arrangements out and about...

Works of art - Clare Kenward Flowers

What a lovely morning I have had - out visiting a previous student who has a studio at the Cambridge Art Salon.    Clare is a florist of exceptional talent...