Some of the UK’s top names have joined the GFG Advisory Board this month … a move that will strengthen yet further the connection between members. That’s because Good Florist Guide is so much more than just a decal, certificate or branded marketing material. Yes it may be considered the Michelin Star of Floristry by some and …
60 Seconds with Jake Nicholson-Lailey ABUNDIFLORA, GLASTONBURY Meet Jake Nicholson-Lailey, proprietor of Abundiflora in Glastonbury. Putting together impromptu arrangements in his local church as a teenager led him into a career in floristry. It was a move he’s never regretted. Why did you decide to join the GFG? Caroline who runs the GFG has always …
ANNE, ALISON & HEIDI
We catch up with three passionate florists who all came to the job at different stages in life. Anne started straight from school, Alison changed careers in her 40s, and Heidi swapped a boring office job for her own florist’s studio.
MEET KEEELEY, LORNA & GILLIAN
Being GFG members has made a real difference for these fantastically creative florists. Keeley got mentioned in her local paper and both Lorna and Jillian say they love being recognised as part of a network of brilliant florists.
Wildly trendy, succulents can be seen adorning the homes of the stylish and feature in many a splashy Instagram post. And just to clear things up, cacti are also succulents but are defined by the presence of spikes. The feature that they share is their ability to store water in their leaves or stems. This …
It turns out that roses aren’t just the preserve of pretty English gardens. If you lack outdoor space but love the delicacy, fragrance and colour of this famed bloom, you can easily bring them indoors. Most varieties designed for interiors are miniature versions of Hybrid Tea roses. Their petite stems, leaves and flowers can easily …
Adding high impact to your interiors couldn’t be simpler when you invest in a plethora of indoor plants. The ‘urban jungle’ trend is here to stay and you can play with the concept in any way your heart desires. Whether you want to turn your sitting room into Jurassic Park with huge leafy specimens, style …
60 Seconds with Di Marvell PETALS FLORIST, MARGATE What started as a hobby for Di at the age of 20 had turned into a full blown floristry business by the time she was 21! Still trading nearly 30 years later, Di is the proud winner of four Chelsea Flower Show medals including two golds and …
MORGAN-DOUGLAS NUTH – OLD OAK FLORISTS Presiding over two beautiful florist shops, one in Ascot and the other in Ealing, Morgan-Douglas is a force to be reckoned with in the world of flowers. A master at social media, he knows just how to showcase his lovely creations and is the first to volunteer his help …
We all know the feeling. Mothers’ Day comes round every year and it’s increasingly hard to come up with a gift that will make our loved one feel really special. While fresh flowers are of course a must, you could go the extra mile and book your mother (and perhaps yourself) a beautiful floral workshop. …
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