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Flowerona is a multi-award winning flower blog, supporting and inspiring the floristry industry - from florists and flower growers, to floristry students and flower wholesalers. FLOWER TRENDS IN 2021 February 14, 2021 By Rona Leave a Comment. 14 Feb. Flower Trends headline this week’s Floristry Industry Insight in an article on the Thursd. website. You’ll discover five popular trends, including dried flowers and flower subscriptions by clicking on the first link below. Then, scroll down and you’ll discover some important dates

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RESOURCES - FLOWERONA Welcome to my brand new Floristry Industry Resources page. I hope that you enjoy browsing through the floristry-related Podcasts, Blogs, Magazines and UK Cut Flowers Directory below and gain lots of inspiration! This page is a ‘work in progress’ and I plan to keep adding to it. Rona Wheeldon | Flowerona. BRITISH FLOWERS WEEK 2021 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.

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Blog Courtesy. Content: All the content is created by Rona Wheeldon, unless otherwise stated. It’s lovely when people want to share something which they’ve read on Flowerona. However, I would ask that you do not reproduce or repost any content, either in full or part, without my prior written permission. STOCK - A WONDERFULLY FRAGRANT FLOWER Yesterday, I had such a wonderful day at the Chelsea Flower Show in London and took a lot of photos and notes! Over the coming days, I’ll be sharing my visit with you on my blog. In the meantime, today’s post is all about stocks, which were very popular at Chelsea, both in the show gardens and the floristry demonstrations. INTRODUCING POTTER, EMMA CLEGG... The inspiration for my work initially came from a very old Edward Raby piece, made for the Bristol Pottery, which is at my parents’ home. It’s a tiny wreath of peonies, which are no more than 1cm across. The accuracy and precision that he achieved in clay is just breath-taking. It was buried under a cross in Bristol for over one

hundred

INTRODUCING DESIGNER, LAURA MYSAK... Laura is a surface pattern designer specialising in botanical illustration and she incorporates her floral paintings into her textile designs. If you’re wondering what a surface pattern designer isthey create designs for any surface that requires a pattern such as fabric, wallpaper, wrapping paper, ceramics, etc. INTRODUCING TEXTILE ARTIST, CHARLOTTE CLOWES... 27 Apr. At a local craft fair recently, I met textile artist Charlotte Clowes . I was immediately taken by her unusual vibrant floral designs, which are so fresh and uplifting! Today’s post features a selection of her pictures which she creates using a unique paper making technique, comprising of dyed cotton fibres built up in collage

form

INTRODUCING PHOTOGRAPHER, SABINA RÜBER... Introducing photographer, Sabina Rüber. You may remember that earlier this year, I reviewed a book called Painterly Plants? Well, I was so blown away by the stunning photographs it featured that I contacted the photographer, Sabina Rüber. Today’s blog post features an interview with Sabina and a selection of her images. FLOWERONA - INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING THE FLORISTRY INDUSTRYCONTACTADVERTISINGFLORISTRY BLOGABOUTGROUP PRESENTATIONSFLORAL

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Flowerona is a multi-award winning flower blog, supporting and inspiring the floristry industry - from florists and flower growers, to floristry students and flower wholesalers. FLOWER TRENDS IN 2021 February 14, 2021 By Rona Leave a Comment. 14 Feb. Flower Trends headline this week’s Floristry Industry Insight in an article on the Thursd. website. You’ll discover five popular trends, including dried flowers and flower subscriptions by clicking on the first link below. Then, scroll down and you’ll discover some important dates

for

RESOURCES - FLOWERONA Welcome to my brand new Floristry Industry Resources page. I hope that you enjoy browsing through the floristry-related Podcasts, Blogs, Magazines and UK Cut Flowers Directory below and gain lots of inspiration! This page is a ‘work in progress’ and I plan to keep adding to it. Rona Wheeldon | Flowerona. BRITISH FLOWERS WEEK 2021 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.

BLOG COURTESY

Blog Courtesy. Content: All the content is created by Rona Wheeldon, unless otherwise stated. It’s lovely when people want to share something which they’ve read on Flowerona. However, I would ask that you do not reproduce or repost any content, either in full or part, without my prior written permission. STOCK - A WONDERFULLY FRAGRANT FLOWER Yesterday, I had such a wonderful day at the Chelsea Flower Show in London and took a lot of photos and notes! Over the coming days, I’ll be sharing my visit with you on my blog. In the meantime, today’s post is all about stocks, which were very popular at Chelsea, both in the show gardens and the floristry demonstrations. INTRODUCING POTTER, EMMA CLEGG... The inspiration for my work initially came from a very old Edward Raby piece, made for the Bristol Pottery, which is at my parents’ home. It’s a tiny wreath of peonies, which are no more than 1cm across. The accuracy and precision that he achieved in clay is just breath-taking. It was buried under a cross in Bristol for over one

hundred

INTRODUCING DESIGNER, LAURA MYSAK... Laura is a surface pattern designer specialising in botanical illustration and she incorporates her floral paintings into her textile designs. If you’re wondering what a surface pattern designer isthey create designs for any surface that requires a pattern such as fabric, wallpaper, wrapping paper, ceramics, etc. INTRODUCING TEXTILE ARTIST, CHARLOTTE CLOWES... 27 Apr. At a local craft fair recently, I met textile artist Charlotte Clowes . I was immediately taken by her unusual vibrant floral designs, which are so fresh and uplifting! Today’s post features a selection of her pictures which she creates using a unique paper making technique, comprising of dyed cotton fibres built up in collage

form

INTRODUCING PHOTOGRAPHER, SABINA RÜBER... Introducing photographer, Sabina Rüber. You may remember that earlier this year, I reviewed a book called Painterly Plants? Well, I was so blown away by the stunning photographs it featured that I contacted the photographer, Sabina Rüber. Today’s blog post features an interview with Sabina and a selection of her images. BRITISH FLOWERS WEEK 2021 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.

THE STORY OF THE DAFFODIL... The drooping of the daffodil symbolises the image of Narcissus bowing his head to admire his image in the lake. They say the centre of the daffodil is a cup filled with his tears. Some people therefore believe the daffodil represents vanity and unrequited love. This story led to the term Narcissism or a Narcissistic view, where people have an THE HEALING POWER OF FLOWERS BY CLAIRE BOWEN The Healing Power of Flowers is the name of Claire Bowen from Honeysuckle & Hilda’s first book. And earlier this month, I interviewed Claire on my new podcast, My Small Business & Me. Just in case you’ve not had chance to hear Claire’s wonderful floral journey, I thought that this Sunday I would feature a transcript of

our conversation.

INTRODUCING POTTER, EMMA CLEGG... The inspiration for my work initially came from a very old Edward Raby piece, made for the Bristol Pottery, which is at my parents’ home. It’s a tiny wreath of peonies, which are no more than 1cm across. The accuracy and precision that he achieved in clay is just breath-taking. It was buried under a cross in Bristol for over one

hundred

INTRODUCING ARTIST, LOUISE GARDINER... Introducing artist, Louise Gardiner. June 21, 2012 By Rona 4 Comments. 21 Jun. I’ve recently discovered the gorgeous and very unique work of artist Louise Gardiner. Louise’s embroidered creations are a fusion of drawing, painting, fabric and thread. And of all her floral-inspired designs, the one above is my very favourite. INTRODUCING DESIGNER, ABIGAIL BORG... Introducing designer, Abigail Borg. Last year, I came across the beautiful work of surface pattern designer and illustrator, Abigail Borg, who designs floral-inspired wallpaper, fabric, cushions and stationery. She was awarded ‘Best British Pattern 2010’ by Elle Decoration at The British Design Awards and her clients range from

Laura

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS : PLANTING AGAPANTHUS BULBS IN POTS Place the crocks at the bottom of the pot and position it in a sunny sheltered spot in the garden. Fill the pot with compost and mix in a couple of large handfuls of horticultural grit if using it. Agapanthus prefer free-draining soil, so the grit will aid with this. Plant each bulb with their crown (top) just 5cm below the surface, 20-25cm apart. A FACT SHEET ON LISIANTHUS, ALSO KNOWN AS EUSTOMA Hi, Here in Malaysia eustoma is the flower wedding planner love very much. As we are in the tropic I am not sure where my supply came from but i truly love this flower – in this humid country roses is a gamble but eustoma stand tall and bloom so perfectly up until two

weeks!

INTERVIEW WITH FLORIST, SIMON LYCETT Simon : I started off doing flowers for film and television commercials. In 1993, I did the flowers for the film ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ which was released in 1994. It generated great publicity and after it I was asked to do flowers for real people’s weddings and parties, and the odd funeral. FLOWERS (AND TREES!) FOR KATE AND WILLIAM'S WEDDING DAY... With regards to colour scheme, the royal couple have chosen a neutral palette of white, cream and green. According to Shane, one of the things that’s been very important to Kate is the meaning and language of flowers. She’s chosen blossoms, azaleas, rhododendron, euphorbia, wisteria, lilac and lily FLOWERONA - INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING THE FLORISTRY INDUSTRYCONTACTADVERTISINGFLORISTRY BLOGABOUTGROUP PRESENTATIONSFLORAL

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Flowerona is a multi-award winning flower blog, supporting and inspiring the floristry industry - from florists and flower growers, to floristry students and flower wholesalers. BRITISH FLOWERS WEEK 2021 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.

FLORISTRY BLOG WRITTEN BY RONA WHEELDON 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.

FLOWER TRENDS IN 2021 February 14, 2021 By Rona Leave a Comment. 14 Feb. Flower Trends headline this week’s Floristry Industry Insight in an article on the Thursd. website. You’ll discover five popular trends, including dried flowers and flower subscriptions by clicking on the first link below. Then, scroll down and you’ll discover some important dates

for

RESOURCES - FLOWERONA Welcome to my brand new Floristry Industry Resources page. I hope that you enjoy browsing through the floristry-related Podcasts, Blogs, Magazines and UK Cut Flowers Directory below and gain lots of inspiration! This page is a ‘work in progress’ and I plan to keep adding to it. Rona Wheeldon | Flowerona.

BLOG COURTESY

Blog Courtesy. Content: All the content is created by Rona Wheeldon, unless otherwise stated. It’s lovely when people want to share something which they’ve read on Flowerona. However, I would ask that you do not reproduce or repost any content, either in full or part, without my prior written permission. THE STORY OF THE DAFFODIL... The drooping of the daffodil symbolises the image of Narcissus bowing his head to admire his image in the lake. They say the centre of the daffodil is a cup filled with his tears. Some people therefore believe the daffodil represents vanity and unrequited love. This story led to the term Narcissism or a Narcissistic view, where people have an

ALSTROEMERIA

Alstroemeria – a long-lasting cut flower. March 31, 2011 By Rona 5 Comments. 31 Mar. Alstroemeria are such a long-lasting flower, with a vase life of 7-14 dayswhich is probably why they are reported to be one of the biggest selling florist flowers worldwide. Below INTRODUCING ARTIST, LOUISE GARDINER... Introducing artist, Louise Gardiner. June 21, 2012 By Rona 4 Comments. 21 Jun. I’ve recently discovered the gorgeous and very unique work of artist Louise Gardiner. Louise’s embroidered creations are a fusion of drawing, painting, fabric and thread. And of all her floral-inspired designs, the one above is my very favourite. A FACT SHEET ON LISIANTHUS, ALSO KNOWN AS EUSTOMA Hi, Here in Malaysia eustoma is the flower wedding planner love very much. As we are in the tropic I am not sure where my supply came from but i truly love this flower – in this humid country roses is a gamble but eustoma stand tall and bloom so perfectly up until two

weeks!

FLOWERONA - INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING THE FLORISTRY INDUSTRYCONTACTADVERTISINGFLORISTRY BLOGABOUTGROUP PRESENTATIONSFLORAL

INSPIRATION

Flowerona is a multi-award winning flower blog, supporting and inspiring the floristry industry - from florists and flower growers, to floristry students and flower wholesalers. BRITISH FLOWERS WEEK 2021 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.

FLORISTRY BLOG WRITTEN BY RONA WHEELDON 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.

FLOWER TRENDS IN 2021 February 14, 2021 By Rona Leave a Comment. 14 Feb. Flower Trends headline this week’s Floristry Industry Insight in an article on the Thursd. website. You’ll discover five popular trends, including dried flowers and flower subscriptions by clicking on the first link below. Then, scroll down and you’ll discover some important dates

for

RESOURCES - FLOWERONA Welcome to my brand new Floristry Industry Resources page. I hope that you enjoy browsing through the floristry-related Podcasts, Blogs, Magazines and UK Cut Flowers Directory below and gain lots of inspiration! This page is a ‘work in progress’ and I plan to keep adding to it. Rona Wheeldon | Flowerona.

BLOG COURTESY

Blog Courtesy. Content: All the content is created by Rona Wheeldon, unless otherwise stated. It’s lovely when people want to share something which they’ve read on Flowerona. However, I would ask that you do not reproduce or repost any content, either in full or part, without my prior written permission. THE STORY OF THE DAFFODIL... The drooping of the daffodil symbolises the image of Narcissus bowing his head to admire his image in the lake. They say the centre of the daffodil is a cup filled with his tears. Some people therefore believe the daffodil represents vanity and unrequited love. This story led to the term Narcissism or a Narcissistic view, where people have an

ALSTROEMERIA

Alstroemeria – a long-lasting cut flower. March 31, 2011 By Rona 5 Comments. 31 Mar. Alstroemeria are such a long-lasting flower, with a vase life of 7-14 dayswhich is probably why they are reported to be one of the biggest selling florist flowers worldwide. Below INTRODUCING ARTIST, LOUISE GARDINER... Introducing artist, Louise Gardiner. June 21, 2012 By Rona 4 Comments. 21 Jun. I’ve recently discovered the gorgeous and very unique work of artist Louise Gardiner. Louise’s embroidered creations are a fusion of drawing, painting, fabric and thread. And of all her floral-inspired designs, the one above is my very favourite. A FACT SHEET ON LISIANTHUS, ALSO KNOWN AS EUSTOMA Hi, Here in Malaysia eustoma is the flower wedding planner love very much. As we are in the tropic I am not sure where my supply came from but i truly love this flower – in this humid country roses is a gamble but eustoma stand tall and bloom so perfectly up until two

weeks!

THE HEALING POWER OF FLOWERS BY CLAIRE BOWEN The Healing Power of Flowers is the name of Claire Bowen from Honeysuckle & Hilda’s first book. And earlier this month, I interviewed Claire on my new podcast, My Small Business & Me. Just in case you’ve not had chance to hear Claire’s wonderful floral journey, I thought that this Sunday I would feature a transcript of

our conversation.

INTRODUCING ARTIST, LOUISE GARDINER... Introducing artist, Louise Gardiner. June 21, 2012 By Rona 4 Comments. 21 Jun. I’ve recently discovered the gorgeous and very unique work of artist Louise Gardiner. Louise’s embroidered creations are a fusion of drawing, painting, fabric and thread. And of all her floral-inspired designs, the one above is my very favourite. INTRODUCING POTTER, EMMA CLEGG... The inspiration for my work initially came from a very old Edward Raby piece, made for the Bristol Pottery, which is at my parents’ home. It’s a tiny wreath of peonies, which are no more than 1cm across. The accuracy and precision that he achieved in clay is just breath-taking. It was buried under a cross in Bristol for over one

hundred

STOCK - A WONDERFULLY FRAGRANT FLOWER Yesterday, I had such a wonderful day at the Chelsea Flower Show in London and took a lot of photos and notes! Over the coming days, I’ll be sharing my visit with you on my blog. In the meantime, today’s post is all about stocks, which were very popular at Chelsea, both in the show gardens and the floristry demonstrations. INTRODUCING DESIGNER, LAURA MYSAK... Laura is a surface pattern designer specialising in botanical illustration and she incorporates her floral paintings into her textile designs. If you’re wondering what a surface pattern designer isthey create designs for any surface that requires a pattern such as fabric, wallpaper, wrapping paper, ceramics, etc.

FLOWER ARRANGING

Step 4. Line the box with a large single piece of cellophane and cut the foam to shape, fitting it snugly into the box. Be careful not to squash or press down on the foam though. Step 5. Prepare the foliage by stripping any leaves from the base of each stem. Add the larger leaved eucalyptus cinerea first to form the basic shape, followed by

the

FLOWERONA - PAGE 431 OF 436 - INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING THE Flowerona is a multi-award winning flower blog, supporting and inspiring the floristry industry - from florists and flower growers, to floristry students and flower wholesalers. INTRODUCING PHOTOGRAPHER, SABINA RÜBER... Introducing photographer, Sabina Rüber. You may remember that earlier this year, I reviewed a book called Painterly Plants? Well, I was so blown away by the stunning photographs it featured that I contacted the photographer, Sabina Rüber. Today’s blog post features an interview with Sabina and a selection of her images. STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS : PLANTING AGAPANTHUS BULBS IN POTS Place the crocks at the bottom of the pot and position it in a sunny sheltered spot in the garden. Fill the pot with compost and mix in a couple of large handfuls of horticultural grit if using it. Agapanthus prefer free-draining soil, so the grit will aid with this. Plant each bulb with their crown (top) just 5cm below the surface, 20-25cm apart. HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT HIGHLY SCENTED WHITE LILIES? You may remember that last year I featured poinsettias and talked about it being a bit of a Marmite plant? Well, I feel that white Oriental lilies as shown in FLOWERONA - INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING THE FLORISTRY INDUSTRYCONTACTADVERTISINGFLORISTRY BLOGABOUTGROUP PRESENTATIONSFLORAL

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Flowerona is a multi-award winning flower blog, supporting and inspiring the floristry industry - from florists and flower growers, to floristry students and flower wholesalers. BRITISH FLOWERS WEEK 2021 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.

FLORISTRY BLOG WRITTEN BY RONA WHEELDON 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.

FLOWER TRENDS IN 2021 February 14, 2021 By Rona Leave a Comment. 14 Feb. Flower Trends headline this week’s Floristry Industry Insight in an article on the Thursd. website. You’ll discover five popular trends, including dried flowers and flower subscriptions by clicking on the first link below. Then, scroll down and you’ll discover some important dates

for

RESOURCES - FLOWERONA Welcome to my brand new Floristry Industry Resources page. I hope that you enjoy browsing through the floristry-related Podcasts, Blogs, Magazines and UK Cut Flowers Directory below and gain lots of inspiration! This page is a ‘work in progress’ and I plan to keep adding to it. Rona Wheeldon | Flowerona.

BLOG COURTESY

Blog Courtesy. Content: All the content is created by Rona Wheeldon, unless otherwise stated. It’s lovely when people want to share something which they’ve read on Flowerona. However, I would ask that you do not reproduce or repost any content, either in full or part, without my prior written permission. THE STORY OF THE DAFFODIL... The drooping of the daffodil symbolises the image of Narcissus bowing his head to admire his image in the lake. They say the centre of the daffodil is a cup filled with his tears. Some people therefore believe the daffodil represents vanity and unrequited love. This story led to the term Narcissism or a Narcissistic view, where people have an

ALSTROEMERIA

Alstroemeria – a long-lasting cut flower. March 31, 2011 By Rona 5 Comments. 31 Mar. Alstroemeria are such a long-lasting flower, with a vase life of 7-14 dayswhich is probably why they are reported to be one of the biggest selling florist flowers worldwide. Below INTRODUCING ARTIST, LOUISE GARDINER... Introducing artist, Louise Gardiner. June 21, 2012 By Rona 4 Comments. 21 Jun. I’ve recently discovered the gorgeous and very unique work of artist Louise Gardiner. Louise’s embroidered creations are a fusion of drawing, painting, fabric and thread. And of all her floral-inspired designs, the one above is my very favourite. A FACT SHEET ON LISIANTHUS, ALSO KNOWN AS EUSTOMA Hi, Here in Malaysia eustoma is the flower wedding planner love very much. As we are in the tropic I am not sure where my supply came from but i truly love this flower – in this humid country roses is a gamble but eustoma stand tall and bloom so perfectly up until two

weeks!

FLOWERONA - INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING THE FLORISTRY INDUSTRYCONTACTADVERTISINGFLORISTRY BLOGABOUTGROUP PRESENTATIONSFLORAL

INSPIRATION

Flowerona is a multi-award winning flower blog, supporting and inspiring the floristry industry - from florists and flower growers, to floristry students and flower wholesalers. BRITISH FLOWERS WEEK 2021 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.

FLORISTRY BLOG WRITTEN BY RONA WHEELDON 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.

FLOWER TRENDS IN 2021 February 14, 2021 By Rona Leave a Comment. 14 Feb. Flower Trends headline this week’s Floristry Industry Insight in an article on the Thursd. website. You’ll discover five popular trends, including dried flowers and flower subscriptions by clicking on the first link below. Then, scroll down and you’ll discover some important dates

for

RESOURCES - FLOWERONA Welcome to my brand new Floristry Industry Resources page. I hope that you enjoy browsing through the floristry-related Podcasts, Blogs, Magazines and UK Cut Flowers Directory below and gain lots of inspiration! This page is a ‘work in progress’ and I plan to keep adding to it. Rona Wheeldon | Flowerona.

BLOG COURTESY

Blog Courtesy. Content: All the content is created by Rona Wheeldon, unless otherwise stated. It’s lovely when people want to share something which they’ve read on Flowerona. However, I would ask that you do not reproduce or repost any content, either in full or part, without my prior written permission. THE STORY OF THE DAFFODIL... The drooping of the daffodil symbolises the image of Narcissus bowing his head to admire his image in the lake. They say the centre of the daffodil is a cup filled with his tears. Some people therefore believe the daffodil represents vanity and unrequited love. This story led to the term Narcissism or a Narcissistic view, where people have an

ALSTROEMERIA

Alstroemeria – a long-lasting cut flower. March 31, 2011 By Rona 5 Comments. 31 Mar. Alstroemeria are such a long-lasting flower, with a vase life of 7-14 dayswhich is probably why they are reported to be one of the biggest selling florist flowers worldwide. Below INTRODUCING ARTIST, LOUISE GARDINER... Introducing artist, Louise Gardiner. June 21, 2012 By Rona 4 Comments. 21 Jun. I’ve recently discovered the gorgeous and very unique work of artist Louise Gardiner. Louise’s embroidered creations are a fusion of drawing, painting, fabric and thread. And of all her floral-inspired designs, the one above is my very favourite. A FACT SHEET ON LISIANTHUS, ALSO KNOWN AS EUSTOMA Hi, Here in Malaysia eustoma is the flower wedding planner love very much. As we are in the tropic I am not sure where my supply came from but i truly love this flower – in this humid country roses is a gamble but eustoma stand tall and bloom so perfectly up until two

weeks!

THE HEALING POWER OF FLOWERS BY CLAIRE BOWEN The Healing Power of Flowers is the name of Claire Bowen from Honeysuckle & Hilda’s first book. And earlier this month, I interviewed Claire on my new podcast, My Small Business & Me. Just in case you’ve not had chance to hear Claire’s wonderful floral journey, I thought that this Sunday I would feature a transcript of

our conversation.

9 INSTAGRAM STORIES IDEAS ARCHIVES 9 Instagram Stories Ideas for florists and flower growers are the focus of this week’s blog post. It’s hard to believe that it’s coming up to five years since the Stories feature was first launched

on the platform!

INTRODUCING ARTIST, LOUISE GARDINER... Introducing artist, Louise Gardiner. June 21, 2012 By Rona 4 Comments. 21 Jun. I’ve recently discovered the gorgeous and very unique work of artist Louise Gardiner. Louise’s embroidered creations are a fusion of drawing, painting, fabric and thread. And of all her floral-inspired designs, the one above is my very favourite. INTRODUCING POTTER, EMMA CLEGG... The inspiration for my work initially came from a very old Edward Raby piece, made for the Bristol Pottery, which is at my parents’ home. It’s a tiny wreath of peonies, which are no more than 1cm across. The accuracy and precision that he achieved in clay is just breath-taking. It was buried under a cross in Bristol for over one

hundred

STOCK - A WONDERFULLY FRAGRANT FLOWER Yesterday, I had such a wonderful day at the Chelsea Flower Show in London and took a lot of photos and notes! Over the coming days, I’ll be sharing my visit with you on my blog. In the meantime, today’s post is all about stocks, which were very popular at Chelsea, both in the show gardens and the floristry demonstrations. FLOWERONA - PAGE 431 OF 436 - INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING THE Flowerona is a multi-award winning flower blog, supporting and inspiring the floristry industry - from florists and flower growers, to floristry students and flower wholesalers. INTRODUCING DESIGNER, LAURA MYSAK... Laura is a surface pattern designer specialising in botanical illustration and she incorporates her floral paintings into her textile designs. If you’re wondering what a surface pattern designer isthey create designs for any surface that requires a pattern such as fabric, wallpaper, wrapping paper, ceramics, etc. INTRODUCING PHOTOGRAPHER, SABINA RÜBER... Introducing photographer, Sabina Rüber. You may remember that earlier this year, I reviewed a book called Painterly Plants? Well, I was so blown away by the stunning photographs it featured that I contacted the photographer, Sabina Rüber. Today’s blog post features an interview with Sabina and a selection of her images. STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS : PLANTING AGAPANTHUS BULBS IN POTS Place the crocks at the bottom of the pot and position it in a sunny sheltered spot in the garden. Fill the pot with compost and mix in a couple of large handfuls of horticultural grit if using it. Agapanthus prefer free-draining soil, so the grit will aid with this. Plant each bulb with their crown (top) just 5cm below the surface, 20-25cm apart. HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT HIGHLY SCENTED WHITE LILIES? You may remember that last year I featured poinsettias and talked about it being a bit of a Marmite plant? Well, I feel that white Oriental lilies as shown in FLOWERONA - INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING THE FLORISTRY INDUSTRYCONTACTADVERTISINGFLORISTRY BLOGABOUTGROUP PRESENTATIONSFLORAL

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Flowerona is a multi-award winning flower blog, supporting and inspiring the floristry industry - from florists and flower growers, to floristry students and flower wholesalers. BRITISH FLOWERS WEEK 2021 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.

RESOURCES - FLOWERONA Welcome to my brand new Floristry Industry Resources page. I hope that you enjoy browsing through the floristry-related Podcasts, Blogs, Magazines and UK Cut Flowers Directory below and gain lots of inspiration! This page is a ‘work in progress’ and I plan to keep adding to it. Rona Wheeldon | Flowerona. FLOWER TRENDS IN 2021 February 14, 2021 By Rona Leave a Comment. 14 Feb. Flower Trends headline this week’s Floristry Industry Insight in an article on the Thursd. website. You’ll discover five popular trends, including dried flowers and flower subscriptions by clicking on the first link below. Then, scroll down and you’ll discover some important dates

for

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Blog Courtesy. Content: All the content is created by Rona Wheeldon, unless otherwise stated. It’s lovely when people want to share something which they’ve read on Flowerona. However, I would ask that you do not reproduce or repost any content, either in full or part, without my prior written permission. STOCK - A WONDERFULLY FRAGRANT FLOWER Yesterday, I had such a wonderful day at the Chelsea Flower Show in London and took a lot of photos and notes! Over the coming days, I’ll be sharing my visit with you on my blog. In the meantime, today’s post is all about stocks, which were very popular at Chelsea, both in the show gardens and the floristry demonstrations. INTRODUCING POTTER, EMMA CLEGG... The inspiration for my work initially came from a very old Edward Raby piece, made for the Bristol Pottery, which is at my parents’ home. It’s a tiny wreath of peonies, which are no more than 1cm across. The accuracy and precision that he achieved in clay is just breath-taking. It was buried under a cross in Bristol for over one

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INTRODUCING DESIGNER, LAURA MYSAK... Laura is a surface pattern designer specialising in botanical illustration and she incorporates her floral paintings into her textile designs. If you’re wondering what a surface pattern designer isthey create designs for any surface that requires a pattern such as fabric, wallpaper, wrapping paper, ceramics, etc. INTRODUCING ARTIST, LOUISE GARDINER... Introducing artist, Louise Gardiner. June 21, 2012 By Rona 4 Comments. 21 Jun. I’ve recently discovered the gorgeous and very unique work of artist Louise Gardiner. Louise’s embroidered creations are a fusion of drawing, painting, fabric and thread. And of all her floral-inspired designs, the one above is my very favourite. INTRODUCING PHOTOGRAPHER, SABINA RÜBER... Introducing photographer, Sabina Rüber. You may remember that earlier this year, I reviewed a book called Painterly Plants? Well, I was so blown away by the stunning photographs it featured that I contacted the photographer, Sabina Rüber. Today’s blog post features an interview with Sabina and a selection of her images. FLOWERONA - INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING THE FLORISTRY INDUSTRYCONTACTADVERTISINGFLORISTRY BLOGABOUTGROUP PRESENTATIONSFLORAL

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Flowerona is a multi-award winning flower blog, supporting and inspiring the floristry industry - from florists and flower growers, to floristry students and flower wholesalers. BRITISH FLOWERS WEEK 2021 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.

RESOURCES - FLOWERONA Welcome to my brand new Floristry Industry Resources page. I hope that you enjoy browsing through the floristry-related Podcasts, Blogs, Magazines and UK Cut Flowers Directory below and gain lots of inspiration! This page is a ‘work in progress’ and I plan to keep adding to it. Rona Wheeldon | Flowerona. FLOWER TRENDS IN 2021 February 14, 2021 By Rona Leave a Comment. 14 Feb. Flower Trends headline this week’s Floristry Industry Insight in an article on the Thursd. website. You’ll discover five popular trends, including dried flowers and flower subscriptions by clicking on the first link below. Then, scroll down and you’ll discover some important dates

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Blog Courtesy. Content: All the content is created by Rona Wheeldon, unless otherwise stated. It’s lovely when people want to share something which they’ve read on Flowerona. However, I would ask that you do not reproduce or repost any content, either in full or part, without my prior written permission. STOCK - A WONDERFULLY FRAGRANT FLOWER Yesterday, I had such a wonderful day at the Chelsea Flower Show in London and took a lot of photos and notes! Over the coming days, I’ll be sharing my visit with you on my blog. In the meantime, today’s post is all about stocks, which were very popular at Chelsea, both in the show gardens and the floristry demonstrations. INTRODUCING POTTER, EMMA CLEGG... The inspiration for my work initially came from a very old Edward Raby piece, made for the Bristol Pottery, which is at my parents’ home. It’s a tiny wreath of peonies, which are no more than 1cm across. The accuracy and precision that he achieved in clay is just breath-taking. It was buried under a cross in Bristol for over one

hundred

INTRODUCING DESIGNER, LAURA MYSAK... Laura is a surface pattern designer specialising in botanical illustration and she incorporates her floral paintings into her textile designs. If you’re wondering what a surface pattern designer isthey create designs for any surface that requires a pattern such as fabric, wallpaper, wrapping paper, ceramics, etc. INTRODUCING ARTIST, LOUISE GARDINER... Introducing artist, Louise Gardiner. June 21, 2012 By Rona 4 Comments. 21 Jun. I’ve recently discovered the gorgeous and very unique work of artist Louise Gardiner. Louise’s embroidered creations are a fusion of drawing, painting, fabric and thread. And of all her floral-inspired designs, the one above is my very favourite. INTRODUCING PHOTOGRAPHER, SABINA RÜBER... Introducing photographer, Sabina Rüber. You may remember that earlier this year, I reviewed a book called Painterly Plants? Well, I was so blown away by the stunning photographs it featured that I contacted the photographer, Sabina Rüber. Today’s blog post features an interview with Sabina and a selection of her images. THE STORY OF THE DAFFODIL... The drooping of the daffodil symbolises the image of Narcissus bowing his head to admire his image in the lake. They say the centre of the daffodil is a cup filled with his tears. Some people therefore believe the daffodil represents vanity and unrequited love. This story led to the term Narcissism or a Narcissistic view, where people have an INTRODUCING POTTER, EMMA CLEGG... The inspiration for my work initially came from a very old Edward Raby piece, made for the Bristol Pottery, which is at my parents’ home. It’s a tiny wreath of peonies, which are no more than 1cm across. The accuracy and precision that he achieved in clay is just breath-taking. It was buried under a cross in Bristol for over one

hundred

THE HEALING POWER OF FLOWERS BY CLAIRE BOWEN The Healing Power of Flowers is the name of Claire Bowen from Honeysuckle & Hilda’s first book. And earlier this month, I interviewed Claire on my new podcast, My Small Business & Me. Just in case you’ve not had chance to hear Claire’s wonderful floral journey, I thought that this Sunday I would feature a transcript of

our conversation.

INTRODUCING ARTIST, LOUISE GARDINER... Introducing artist, Louise Gardiner. June 21, 2012 By Rona 4 Comments. 21 Jun. I’ve recently discovered the gorgeous and very unique work of artist Louise Gardiner. Louise’s embroidered creations are a fusion of drawing, painting, fabric and thread. And of all her floral-inspired designs, the one above is my very favourite. 9 INSTAGRAM STORIES IDEAS ARCHIVES 9 Instagram Stories Ideas for florists and flower growers are the focus of this week’s blog post. It’s hard to believe that it’s coming up to five years since the Stories feature was first launched

on the platform!

INTRODUCING DESIGNER, ABIGAIL BORG... Introducing designer, Abigail Borg. Last year, I came across the beautiful work of surface pattern designer and illustrator, Abigail Borg, who designs floral-inspired wallpaper, fabric, cushions and stationery. She was awarded ‘Best British Pattern 2010’ by Elle Decoration at The British Design Awards and her clients range from

Laura

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS : PLANTING AGAPANTHUS BULBS IN POTS Place the crocks at the bottom of the pot and position it in a sunny sheltered spot in the garden. Fill the pot with compost and mix in a couple of large handfuls of horticultural grit if using it. Agapanthus prefer free-draining soil, so the grit will aid with this. Plant each bulb with their crown (top) just 5cm below the surface, 20-25cm apart. A FACT SHEET ON LISIANTHUS, ALSO KNOWN AS EUSTOMA Hi, Here in Malaysia eustoma is the flower wedding planner love very much. As we are in the tropic I am not sure where my supply came from but i truly love this flower – in this humid country roses is a gamble but eustoma stand tall and bloom so perfectly up until two

weeks!

A SUNNY SPRING DAY AT FULHAM PALACE GARDEN CENTRE IN LONDON Recently I visited Fulham Palace Garden Centre, an oasis of greenness and tranquillity in southwest London, catering specifically for the urban gardener.. A lot of thought has gone into sourcing plants and products suitable for green-fingered people in London.from tasteful, light, plastic pots for balconies and roof gardens, to climbers, dwarf plants and automated irrigation systems. THERE ARE RANUNCULUS....AND THEN THERE ARE CLONI RANUNCULUS! Interview with Alan Titchmarshfeaturing his new gardening range with Waitrose, RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden & new ITV series ‘Britain’s Best Gardens’ » FLOWERONA - INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING THE FLORISTRY INDUSTRYCONTACTADVERTISINGFLORISTRY BLOGABOUTGROUP PRESENTATIONSFLORAL

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Flowerona is a multi-award winning flower blog, supporting and inspiring the floristry industry - from florists and flower growers, to floristry students and flower wholesalers. RESOURCES - FLOWERONA Welcome to my brand new Floristry Industry Resources page. I hope that you enjoy browsing through the floristry-related Podcasts, Blogs, Magazines and UK Cut Flowers Directory below and gain lots of inspiration! This page is a ‘work in progress’ and I plan to keep adding to it. Rona Wheeldon | Flowerona. BRITISH FLOWERS WEEK 2021 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.

BLOG COURTESY

Blog Courtesy. Content: All the content is created by Rona Wheeldon, unless otherwise stated. It’s lovely when people want to share something which they’ve read on Flowerona. However, I would ask that you do not reproduce or repost any content, either in full or part, without my prior written permission. STOCK - A WONDERFULLY FRAGRANT FLOWER Yesterday, I had such a wonderful day at the Chelsea Flower Show in London and took a lot of photos and notes! Over the coming days, I’ll be sharing my visit with you on my blog. In the meantime, today’s post is all about stocks, which were very popular at Chelsea, both in the show gardens and the floristry demonstrations. INTRODUCING DESIGNER, LAURA MYSAK... Laura is a surface pattern designer specialising in botanical illustration and she incorporates her floral paintings into her textile designs. If you’re wondering what a surface pattern designer isthey create designs for any surface that requires a pattern such as fabric, wallpaper, wrapping paper, ceramics, etc.

ALSTROEMERIA

Alstroemeria – a long-lasting cut flower. March 31, 2011 By Rona 5 Comments. 31 Mar. Alstroemeria are such a long-lasting flower, with a vase life of 7-14 dayswhich is probably why they are reported to be one of the biggest selling florist flowers worldwide. Below INTRODUCING POTTER, EMMA CLEGG... The inspiration for my work initially came from a very old Edward Raby piece, made for the Bristol Pottery, which is at my parents’ home. It’s a tiny wreath of peonies, which are no more than 1cm across. The accuracy and precision that he achieved in clay is just breath-taking. It was buried under a cross in Bristol for over one

hundred

INTRODUCING ARTIST, LOUISE GARDINER... Introducing artist, Louise Gardiner. June 21, 2012 By Rona 4 Comments. 21 Jun. I’ve recently discovered the gorgeous and very unique work of artist Louise Gardiner. Louise’s embroidered creations are a fusion of drawing, painting, fabric and thread. And of all her floral-inspired designs, the one above is my very favourite. INTRODUCING PHOTOGRAPHER, SABINA RÜBER... Introducing photographer, Sabina Rüber. You may remember that earlier this year, I reviewed a book called Painterly Plants? Well, I was so blown away by the stunning photographs it featured that I contacted the photographer, Sabina Rüber. Today’s blog post features an interview with Sabina and a selection of her images. FLOWERONA - INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING THE FLORISTRY INDUSTRYCONTACTADVERTISINGFLORISTRY BLOGABOUTGROUP PRESENTATIONSFLORAL

INSPIRATION

Flowerona is a multi-award winning flower blog, supporting and inspiring the floristry industry - from florists and flower growers, to floristry students and flower wholesalers. RESOURCES - FLOWERONA Welcome to my brand new Floristry Industry Resources page. I hope that you enjoy browsing through the floristry-related Podcasts, Blogs, Magazines and UK Cut Flowers Directory below and gain lots of inspiration! This page is a ‘work in progress’ and I plan to keep adding to it. Rona Wheeldon | Flowerona. BRITISH FLOWERS WEEK 2021 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.

BLOG COURTESY

Blog Courtesy. Content: All the content is created by Rona Wheeldon, unless otherwise stated. It’s lovely when people want to share something which they’ve read on Flowerona. However, I would ask that you do not reproduce or repost any content, either in full or part, without my prior written permission. STOCK - A WONDERFULLY FRAGRANT FLOWER Yesterday, I had such a wonderful day at the Chelsea Flower Show in London and took a lot of photos and notes! Over the coming days, I’ll be sharing my visit with you on my blog. In the meantime, today’s post is all about stocks, which were very popular at Chelsea, both in the show gardens and the floristry demonstrations. INTRODUCING DESIGNER, LAURA MYSAK... Laura is a surface pattern designer specialising in botanical illustration and she incorporates her floral paintings into her textile designs. If you’re wondering what a surface pattern designer isthey create designs for any surface that requires a pattern such as fabric, wallpaper, wrapping paper, ceramics, etc.

ALSTROEMERIA

Alstroemeria – a long-lasting cut flower. March 31, 2011 By Rona 5 Comments. 31 Mar. Alstroemeria are such a long-lasting flower, with a vase life of 7-14 dayswhich is probably why they are reported to be one of the biggest selling florist flowers worldwide. Below INTRODUCING POTTER, EMMA CLEGG... The inspiration for my work initially came from a very old Edward Raby piece, made for the Bristol Pottery, which is at my parents’ home. It’s a tiny wreath of peonies, which are no more than 1cm across. The accuracy and precision that he achieved in clay is just breath-taking. It was buried under a cross in Bristol for over one

hundred

INTRODUCING ARTIST, LOUISE GARDINER... Introducing artist, Louise Gardiner. June 21, 2012 By Rona 4 Comments. 21 Jun. I’ve recently discovered the gorgeous and very unique work of artist Louise Gardiner. Louise’s embroidered creations are a fusion of drawing, painting, fabric and thread. And of all her floral-inspired designs, the one above is my very favourite. INTRODUCING PHOTOGRAPHER, SABINA RÜBER... Introducing photographer, Sabina Rüber. You may remember that earlier this year, I reviewed a book called Painterly Plants? Well, I was so blown away by the stunning photographs it featured that I contacted the photographer, Sabina Rüber. Today’s blog post features an interview with Sabina and a selection of her images. INTRODUCING POTTER, EMMA CLEGG... The inspiration for my work initially came from a very old Edward Raby piece, made for the Bristol Pottery, which is at my parents’ home. It’s a tiny wreath of peonies, which are no more than 1cm across. The accuracy and precision that he achieved in clay is just breath-taking. It was buried under a cross in Bristol for over one

hundred

9 INSTAGRAM STORIES IDEAS ARCHIVES 9 Instagram Stories Ideas for florists and flower growers are the focus of this week’s blog post. It’s hard to believe that it’s coming up to five years since the Stories feature was first launched

on the platform!

THE STORY OF THE DAFFODIL... The drooping of the daffodil symbolises the image of Narcissus bowing his head to admire his image in the lake. They say the centre of the daffodil is a cup filled with his tears. Some people therefore believe the daffodil represents vanity and unrequited love. This story led to the term Narcissism or a Narcissistic view, where people have an THE HEALING POWER OF FLOWERS BY CLAIRE BOWEN The Healing Power of Flowers is the name of Claire Bowen from Honeysuckle & Hilda’s first book. And earlier this month, I interviewed Claire on my new podcast, My Small Business & Me. Just in case you’ve not had chance to hear Claire’s wonderful floral journey, I thought that this Sunday I would feature a transcript of

our conversation.

INTRODUCING ARTIST, LOUISE GARDINER... Introducing artist, Louise Gardiner. June 21, 2012 By Rona 4 Comments. 21 Jun. I’ve recently discovered the gorgeous and very unique work of artist Louise Gardiner. Louise’s embroidered creations are a fusion of drawing, painting, fabric and thread. And of all her floral-inspired designs, the one above is my very favourite. INTRODUCING DESIGNER, ABIGAIL BORG... Introducing designer, Abigail Borg. Last year, I came across the beautiful work of surface pattern designer and illustrator, Abigail Borg, who designs floral-inspired wallpaper, fabric, cushions and stationery. She was awarded ‘Best British Pattern 2010’ by Elle Decoration at The British Design Awards and her clients range from

Laura

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS : PLANTING AGAPANTHUS BULBS IN POTS Place the crocks at the bottom of the pot and position it in a sunny sheltered spot in the garden. Fill the pot with compost and mix in a couple of large handfuls of horticultural grit if using it. Agapanthus prefer free-draining soil, so the grit will aid with this. Plant each bulb with their crown (top) just 5cm below the surface, 20-25cm apart. WONDERFUL PLASTER CAST TILES OF FLOWERS BY RACHEL DEIN OF Rachel’s favourite flowers to cast include Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart) and Japanese anemones. And she’s often commissioned to make wedding flower tiles for brides who wish to preserve their bridal bouquet. To see more of Rachel’s work, do visit the Tactile A FACT SHEET ON LISIANTHUS, ALSO KNOWN AS EUSTOMA Hi, Here in Malaysia eustoma is the flower wedding planner love very much. As we are in the tropic I am not sure where my supply came from but i truly love this flower – in this humid country roses is a gamble but eustoma stand tall and bloom so perfectly up until two

weeks!

THERE ARE RANUNCULUS....AND THEN THERE ARE CLONI RANUNCULUS! Interview with Alan Titchmarshfeaturing his new gardening range with Waitrose, RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden & new ITV series ‘Britain’s Best Gardens’ » FLOWERONA - INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING THE FLORISTRY INDUSTRYCONTACTADVERTISINGFLORISTRY BLOGABOUTGROUP PRESENTATIONSFLORAL

INSPIRATION

Flowerona is a multi-award winning flower blog, supporting and inspiring the floristry industry - from florists and flower growers, to floristry students and flower wholesalers. RESOURCES - FLOWERONA Welcome to my brand new Floristry Industry Resources page. I hope that you enjoy browsing through the floristry-related Podcasts, Blogs, Magazines and UK Cut Flowers Directory below and gain lots of inspiration! This page is a ‘work in progress’ and I plan to keep adding to it. Rona Wheeldon | Flowerona. BRITISH FLOWERS WEEK 2021 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.

BLOG COURTESY

Blog Courtesy. Content: All the content is created by Rona Wheeldon, unless otherwise stated. It’s lovely when people want to share something which they’ve read on Flowerona. However, I would ask that you do not reproduce or repost any content, either in full or part, without my prior written permission. STOCK - A WONDERFULLY FRAGRANT FLOWER Yesterday, I had such a wonderful day at the Chelsea Flower Show in London and took a lot of photos and notes! Over the coming days, I’ll be sharing my visit with you on my blog. In the meantime, today’s post is all about stocks, which were very popular at Chelsea, both in the show gardens and the floristry demonstrations. INTRODUCING DESIGNER, LAURA MYSAK... Laura is a surface pattern designer specialising in botanical illustration and she incorporates her floral paintings into her textile designs. If you’re wondering what a surface pattern designer isthey create designs for any surface that requires a pattern such as fabric, wallpaper, wrapping paper, ceramics, etc.

ALSTROEMERIA

Alstroemeria – a long-lasting cut flower. March 31, 2011 By Rona 5 Comments. 31 Mar. Alstroemeria are such a long-lasting flower, with a vase life of 7-14 dayswhich is probably why they are reported to be one of the biggest selling florist flowers worldwide. Below INTRODUCING POTTER, EMMA CLEGG... The inspiration for my work initially came from a very old Edward Raby piece, made for the Bristol Pottery, which is at my parents’ home. It’s a tiny wreath of peonies, which are no more than 1cm across. The accuracy and precision that he achieved in clay is just breath-taking. It was buried under a cross in Bristol for over one

hundred

INTRODUCING ARTIST, LOUISE GARDINER... Introducing artist, Louise Gardiner. June 21, 2012 By Rona 4 Comments. 21 Jun. I’ve recently discovered the gorgeous and very unique work of artist Louise Gardiner. Louise’s embroidered creations are a fusion of drawing, painting, fabric and thread. And of all her floral-inspired designs, the one above is my very favourite. INTRODUCING PHOTOGRAPHER, SABINA RÜBER... Introducing photographer, Sabina Rüber. You may remember that earlier this year, I reviewed a book called Painterly Plants? Well, I was so blown away by the stunning photographs it featured that I contacted the photographer, Sabina Rüber. Today’s blog post features an interview with Sabina and a selection of her images. FLOWERONA - INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING THE FLORISTRY INDUSTRYCONTACTADVERTISINGFLORISTRY BLOGABOUTGROUP PRESENTATIONSFLORAL

INSPIRATION

Flowerona is a multi-award winning flower blog, supporting and inspiring the floristry industry - from florists and flower growers, to floristry students and flower wholesalers. RESOURCES - FLOWERONA Welcome to my brand new Floristry Industry Resources page. I hope that you enjoy browsing through the floristry-related Podcasts, Blogs, Magazines and UK Cut Flowers Directory below and gain lots of inspiration! This page is a ‘work in progress’ and I plan to keep adding to it. Rona Wheeldon | Flowerona. BRITISH FLOWERS WEEK 2021 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.

BLOG COURTESY

Blog Courtesy. Content: All the content is created by Rona Wheeldon, unless otherwise stated. It’s lovely when people want to share something which they’ve read on Flowerona. However, I would ask that you do not reproduce or repost any content, either in full or part, without my prior written permission. STOCK - A WONDERFULLY FRAGRANT FLOWER Yesterday, I had such a wonderful day at the Chelsea Flower Show in London and took a lot of photos and notes! Over the coming days, I’ll be sharing my visit with you on my blog. In the meantime, today’s post is all about stocks, which were very popular at Chelsea, both in the show gardens and the floristry demonstrations. INTRODUCING DESIGNER, LAURA MYSAK... Laura is a surface pattern designer specialising in botanical illustration and she incorporates her floral paintings into her textile designs. If you’re wondering what a surface pattern designer isthey create designs for any surface that requires a pattern such as fabric, wallpaper, wrapping paper, ceramics, etc.

ALSTROEMERIA

Alstroemeria – a long-lasting cut flower. March 31, 2011 By Rona 5 Comments. 31 Mar. Alstroemeria are such a long-lasting flower, with a vase life of 7-14 dayswhich is probably why they are reported to be one of the biggest selling florist flowers worldwide. Below INTRODUCING POTTER, EMMA CLEGG... The inspiration for my work initially came from a very old Edward Raby piece, made for the Bristol Pottery, which is at my parents’ home. It’s a tiny wreath of peonies, which are no more than 1cm across. The accuracy and precision that he achieved in clay is just breath-taking. It was buried under a cross in Bristol for over one

hundred

INTRODUCING ARTIST, LOUISE GARDINER... Introducing artist, Louise Gardiner. June 21, 2012 By Rona 4 Comments. 21 Jun. I’ve recently discovered the gorgeous and very unique work of artist Louise Gardiner. Louise’s embroidered creations are a fusion of drawing, painting, fabric and thread. And of all her floral-inspired designs, the one above is my very favourite. INTRODUCING PHOTOGRAPHER, SABINA RÜBER... Introducing photographer, Sabina Rüber. You may remember that earlier this year, I reviewed a book called Painterly Plants? Well, I was so blown away by the stunning photographs it featured that I contacted the photographer, Sabina Rüber. Today’s blog post features an interview with Sabina and a selection of her images. 9 INSTAGRAM STORIES IDEAS FOR FLORISTS AND FLOWER … 9 Instagram Stories Ideas for florists and flower growers are the focus of this week’s blog post. It’s hard to believe that it’s coming up to five years since the Stories feature was first launched on the platform! Now, they’re the first place many of us check out when we go to Instagram. If THE STORY OF THE DAFFODIL... The drooping of the daffodil symbolises the image of Narcissus bowing his head to admire his image in the lake. They say the centre of the daffodil is a cup filled with his tears. Some people therefore believe the daffodil represents vanity and unrequited love. This story led to the term Narcissism or a Narcissistic view, where people have an 9 INSTAGRAM STORIES IDEAS ARCHIVES 9 Instagram Stories Ideas for florists and flower growers are the focus of this week’s blog post. It’s hard to believe that it’s coming up to five years since the Stories feature was first launched

on the platform!

THE HEALING POWER OF FLOWERS BY CLAIRE BOWEN The Healing Power of Flowers is the name of Claire Bowen from Honeysuckle & Hilda’s first book. And earlier this month, I interviewed Claire on my new podcast, My Small Business & Me. Just in case you’ve not had chance to hear Claire’s wonderful floral journey, I thought that this Sunday I would feature a transcript of

our conversation.

INTRODUCING POTTER, EMMA CLEGG... The inspiration for my work initially came from a very old Edward Raby piece, made for the Bristol Pottery, which is at my parents’ home. It’s a tiny wreath of peonies, which are no more than 1cm across. The accuracy and precision that he achieved in clay is just breath-taking. It was buried under a cross in Bristol for over one

hundred

INTRODUCING ARTIST, LOUISE GARDINER... Introducing artist, Louise Gardiner. June 21, 2012 By Rona 4 Comments. 21 Jun. I’ve recently discovered the gorgeous and very unique work of artist Louise Gardiner. Louise’s embroidered creations are a fusion of drawing, painting, fabric and thread. And of all her floral-inspired designs, the one above is my very favourite. A FACT SHEET ON LISIANTHUS, ALSO KNOWN AS EUSTOMA Hi, Here in Malaysia eustoma is the flower wedding planner love very much. As we are in the tropic I am not sure where my supply came from but i truly love this flower – in this humid country roses is a gamble but eustoma stand tall and bloom so perfectly up until two

weeks!

FLOWER ARRANGING

Step 4. Line the box with a large single piece of cellophane and cut the foam to shape, fitting it snugly into the box. Be careful not to squash or press down on the foam though. Step 5. Prepare the foliage by stripping any leaves from the base of each stem. Add the larger leaved eucalyptus cinerea first to form the basic shape, followed by

the

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS : PLANTING AGAPANTHUS BULBS IN POTS Place the crocks at the bottom of the pot and position it in a sunny sheltered spot in the garden. Fill the pot with compost and mix in a couple of large handfuls of horticultural grit if using it. Agapanthus prefer free-draining soil, so the grit will aid with this. Plant each bulb with their crown (top) just 5cm below the surface, 20-25cm apart. WONDERFUL PLASTER CAST TILES OF FLOWERS BY RACHEL DEIN OF Rachel’s favourite flowers to cast include Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart) and Japanese anemones. And she’s often commissioned to make wedding flower tiles for brides who wish to preserve their bridal bouquet. To see more of Rachel’s work, do visit the Tactile FLOWERONA - INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING THE FLORISTRY INDUSTRYCONTACTADVERTISINGFLORISTRY BLOGABOUTGROUP PRESENTATIONSFLORAL

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Flowerona is a multi-award winning flower blog, supporting and inspiring the floristry industry - from florists and flower growers, to floristry students and flower wholesalers. FLORISTRY BLOG WRITTEN BY RONA WHEELDON 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.

RESOURCES - FLOWERONA Welcome to my brand new Floristry Industry Resources page. I hope that you enjoy browsing through the floristry-related Podcasts, Blogs, Magazines and UK Cut Flowers Directory below and gain lots of inspiration! This page is a ‘work in progress’ and I plan to keep adding to it. Rona Wheeldon | Flowerona. FLOWERONA - PAGE 431 OF 436 - INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING THE Flowerona is a multi-award winning flower blog, supporting and inspiring the floristry industry - from florists and flower growers, to floristry students and flower wholesalers. STOCK - A WONDERFULLY FRAGRANT FLOWER Yesterday, I had such a wonderful day at the Chelsea Flower Show in London and took a lot of photos and notes! Over the coming days, I’ll be sharing my visit with you on my blog. In the meantime, today’s post is all about stocks, which were very popular at Chelsea, both in the show gardens and the floristry demonstrations. THE STORY OF THE DAFFODIL... The drooping of the daffodil symbolises the image of Narcissus bowing his head to admire his image in the lake. They say the centre of the daffodil is a cup filled with his tears. Some people therefore believe the daffodil represents vanity and unrequited love. This story led to the term Narcissism or a Narcissistic view, where people have an STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS : PLANTING AGAPANTHUS BULBS IN POTS Place the crocks at the bottom of the pot and position it in a sunny sheltered spot in the garden. Fill the pot with compost and mix in a couple of large handfuls of horticultural grit if using it. Agapanthus prefer free-draining soil, so the grit will aid with this. Plant each bulb with their crown (top) just 5cm below the surface, 20-25cm apart.

ALSTROEMERIA

Alstroemeria – a long-lasting cut flower. March 31, 2011 By Rona 5 Comments. 31 Mar. Alstroemeria are such a long-lasting flower, with a vase life of 7-14 dayswhich is probably why they are reported to be one of the biggest selling florist flowers worldwide. Below A FACT SHEET ON LISIANTHUS, ALSO KNOWN AS EUSTOMA Hi, Here in Malaysia eustoma is the flower wedding planner love very much. As we are in the tropic I am not sure where my supply came from but i truly love this flower – in this humid country roses is a gamble but eustoma stand tall and bloom so perfectly up until two

weeks!

INTRODUCING PHOTOGRAPHER, SABINA RÜBER... Introducing photographer, Sabina Rüber. You may remember that earlier this year, I reviewed a book called Painterly Plants? Well, I was so blown away by the stunning photographs it featured that I contacted the photographer, Sabina Rüber. Today’s blog post features an interview with Sabina and a selection of her images. FLOWERONA - INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING THE FLORISTRY INDUSTRYCONTACTADVERTISINGFLORISTRY BLOGABOUTGROUP PRESENTATIONSFLORAL

INSPIRATION

Flowerona is a multi-award winning flower blog, supporting and inspiring the floristry industry - from florists and flower growers, to floristry students and flower wholesalers. FLORISTRY BLOG WRITTEN BY RONA WHEELDON 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.

RESOURCES - FLOWERONA Welcome to my brand new Floristry Industry Resources page. I hope that you enjoy browsing through the floristry-related Podcasts, Blogs, Magazines and UK Cut Flowers Directory below and gain lots of inspiration! This page is a ‘work in progress’ and I plan to keep adding to it. Rona Wheeldon | Flowerona. FLOWERONA - PAGE 431 OF 436 - INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING THE Flowerona is a multi-award winning flower blog, supporting and inspiring the floristry industry - from florists and flower growers, to floristry students and flower wholesalers. STOCK - A WONDERFULLY FRAGRANT FLOWER Yesterday, I had such a wonderful day at the Chelsea Flower Show in London and took a lot of photos and notes! Over the coming days, I’ll be sharing my visit with you on my blog. In the meantime, today’s post is all about stocks, which were very popular at Chelsea, both in the show gardens and the floristry demonstrations. THE STORY OF THE DAFFODIL... The drooping of the daffodil symbolises the image of Narcissus bowing his head to admire his image in the lake. They say the centre of the daffodil is a cup filled with his tears. Some people therefore believe the daffodil represents vanity and unrequited love. This story led to the term Narcissism or a Narcissistic view, where people have an STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS : PLANTING AGAPANTHUS BULBS IN POTS Place the crocks at the bottom of the pot and position it in a sunny sheltered spot in the garden. Fill the pot with compost and mix in a couple of large handfuls of horticultural grit if using it. Agapanthus prefer free-draining soil, so the grit will aid with this. Plant each bulb with their crown (top) just 5cm below the surface, 20-25cm apart.

ALSTROEMERIA

Alstroemeria – a long-lasting cut flower. March 31, 2011 By Rona 5 Comments. 31 Mar. Alstroemeria are such a long-lasting flower, with a vase life of 7-14 dayswhich is probably why they are reported to be one of the biggest selling florist flowers worldwide. Below A FACT SHEET ON LISIANTHUS, ALSO KNOWN AS EUSTOMA Hi, Here in Malaysia eustoma is the flower wedding planner love very much. As we are in the tropic I am not sure where my supply came from but i truly love this flower – in this humid country roses is a gamble but eustoma stand tall and bloom so perfectly up until two

weeks!

INTRODUCING PHOTOGRAPHER, SABINA RÜBER... Introducing photographer, Sabina Rüber. You may remember that earlier this year, I reviewed a book called Painterly Plants? Well, I was so blown away by the stunning photographs it featured that I contacted the photographer, Sabina Rüber. Today’s blog post features an interview with Sabina and a selection of her images. 9 INSTAGRAM STORIES IDEAS FOR FLORISTS AND FLOWER … 9 Instagram Stories Ideas for florists and flower growers are the focus of this week’s blog post. It’s hard to believe that it’s coming up to five years since the Stories feature was first launched on the platform! Now, they’re the first place many of us check out when we go to Instagram. If

BLOG COURTESY

Blog Courtesy. Content: All the content is created by Rona Wheeldon, unless otherwise stated. It’s lovely when people want to share something which they’ve read on Flowerona. However, I would ask that you do not reproduce or repost any content, either in full or part, without my prior written permission. BRITISH FLOWERS WEEK 2021 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.

TIME FOR A SPRING CLEAN ON FLOWERONA Time for a Spring Clean on Flowerona. April 4, 2021 By Rona Leave a Comment. 4 Apr. For over two years now, every Sunday, I’ve compiled a Floristry Industry Insight blog post. And after have studied my Google Analytics data, I’ve decided to have a little bit of a refresh, a spring clean on Flowerona. So, here are my thoughts. THE STORY OF THE DAFFODIL... The drooping of the daffodil symbolises the image of Narcissus bowing his head to admire his image in the lake. They say the centre of the daffodil is a cup filled with his tears. Some people therefore believe the daffodil represents vanity and unrequited love. This story led to the term Narcissism or a Narcissistic view, where people have an ABOUT RONA - FLOWERONA The Flowerona Brand. I started initially by launching my blog, Flowerona, back in December 2010. I’ll share my floral journey a little further down the screen, as unfortunately my life wasn’t always filled with flowers! The Flowerona blog has been a springboard for so many amazing opportunities including regularly freelancing for

New Covent

THE HEALING POWER OF FLOWERS BY CLAIRE BOWEN The Healing Power of Flowers is the name of Claire Bowen from Honeysuckle & Hilda’s first book. And earlier this month, I interviewed Claire on my new podcast, My Small Business & Me. Just in case you’ve not had chance to hear Claire’s wonderful floral journey, I thought that this Sunday I would feature a transcript of

our conversation.

INTRODUCING POTTER, EMMA CLEGG... The inspiration for my work initially came from a very old Edward Raby piece, made for the Bristol Pottery, which is at my parents’ home. It’s a tiny wreath of peonies, which are no more than 1cm across. The accuracy and precision that he achieved in clay is just breath-taking. It was buried under a cross in Bristol for over one

hundred

FLOWER ARRANGING

Step 4. Line the box with a large single piece of cellophane and cut the foam to shape, fitting it snugly into the box. Be careful not to squash or press down on the foam though. Step 5. Prepare the foliage by stripping any leaves from the base of each stem. Add the larger leaved eucalyptus cinerea first to form the basic shape, followed by

the

SIX TOP TIPS ON HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR PHALAENOPSIS ORCHIDS Phalaenopsis orchids are such popular and beautiful houseplants, but to keep them blooming repeatedly can sometimes be a little bit of a challenge. Here are my six top tips on how to keep them blooming

longer.

FLOWERONA - INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING THE FLORISTRY INDUSTRYCONTACTADVERTISINGFLORISTRY BLOGABOUTGROUP PRESENTATIONSFLORAL

INSPIRATION

Flowerona is a multi-award winning flower blog, supporting and inspiring the floristry industry - from florists and flower growers, to floristry students and flower wholesalers. FLORISTRY BLOG WRITTEN BY RONA WHEELDON 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.

RESOURCES - FLOWERONA Welcome to my brand new Floristry Industry Resources page. I hope that you enjoy browsing through the floristry-related Podcasts, Blogs, Magazines and UK Cut Flowers Directory below and gain lots of inspiration! This page is a ‘work in progress’ and I plan to keep adding to it. Rona Wheeldon | Flowerona. FLOWERONA - PAGE 431 OF 436 - INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING THE Flowerona is a multi-award winning flower blog, supporting and inspiring the floristry industry - from florists and flower growers, to floristry students and flower wholesalers. THE STORY OF THE DAFFODIL... The drooping of the daffodil symbolises the image of Narcissus bowing his head to admire his image in the lake. They say the centre of the daffodil is a cup filled with his tears. Some people therefore believe the daffodil represents vanity and unrequited love. This story led to the term Narcissism or a Narcissistic view, where people have an STOCK - A WONDERFULLY FRAGRANT FLOWER Yesterday, I had such a wonderful day at the Chelsea Flower Show in London and took a lot of photos and notes! Over the coming days, I’ll be sharing my visit with you on my blog. In the meantime, today’s post is all about stocks, which were very popular at Chelsea, both in the show gardens and the floristry demonstrations. STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS : PLANTING AGAPANTHUS BULBS IN POTSGROWING AGAPANTHUS IN POTSAGAPANTHUS CARE IN WINTERPLANTING AGAPANTHUS SEEDSAGAPANTHUS PLANTS CAREAGAPANTHUS PLANTS FOR SALEGROW AGAPANTHUS

FROM SEED

Place the crocks at the bottom of the pot and position it in a sunny sheltered spot in the garden. Fill the pot with compost and mix in a couple of large handfuls of horticultural grit if using it. Agapanthus prefer free-draining soil, so the grit will aid with this. Plant each bulb with their crown (top) just 5cm below the surface, 20-25cm apart.

ALSTROEMERIA

Alstroemeria – a long-lasting cut flower. March 31, 2011 By Rona 5 Comments. 31 Mar. Alstroemeria are such a long-lasting flower, with a vase life of 7-14 dayswhich is probably why they are reported to be one of the biggest selling florist flowers worldwide. Below A FACT SHEET ON LISIANTHUS, ALSO KNOWN AS EUSTOMA Hi, Here in Malaysia eustoma is the flower wedding planner love very much. As we are in the tropic I am not sure where my supply came from but i truly love this flower – in this humid country roses is a gamble but eustoma stand tall and bloom so perfectly up until two

weeks!

INTRODUCING PHOTOGRAPHER, SABINA RÜBER... Introducing photographer, Sabina Rüber. You may remember that earlier this year, I reviewed a book called Painterly Plants? Well, I was so blown away by the stunning photographs it featured that I contacted the photographer, Sabina Rüber. Today’s blog post features an interview with Sabina and a selection of her images. FLOWERONA - INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING THE FLORISTRY INDUSTRYCONTACTADVERTISINGFLORISTRY BLOGABOUTGROUP PRESENTATIONSFLORAL

INSPIRATION

Flowerona is a multi-award winning flower blog, supporting and inspiring the floristry industry - from florists and flower growers, to floristry students and flower wholesalers. FLORISTRY BLOG WRITTEN BY RONA WHEELDON 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.

RESOURCES - FLOWERONA Welcome to my brand new Floristry Industry Resources page. I hope that you enjoy browsing through the floristry-related Podcasts, Blogs, Magazines and UK Cut Flowers Directory below and gain lots of inspiration! This page is a ‘work in progress’ and I plan to keep adding to it. Rona Wheeldon | Flowerona. FLOWERONA - PAGE 431 OF 436 - INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING THE Flowerona is a multi-award winning flower blog, supporting and inspiring the floristry industry - from florists and flower growers, to floristry students and flower wholesalers. THE STORY OF THE DAFFODIL... The drooping of the daffodil symbolises the image of Narcissus bowing his head to admire his image in the lake. They say the centre of the daffodil is a cup filled with his tears. Some people therefore believe the daffodil represents vanity and unrequited love. This story led to the term Narcissism or a Narcissistic view, where people have an STOCK - A WONDERFULLY FRAGRANT FLOWER Yesterday, I had such a wonderful day at the Chelsea Flower Show in London and took a lot of photos and notes! Over the coming days, I’ll be sharing my visit with you on my blog. In the meantime, today’s post is all about stocks, which were very popular at Chelsea, both in the show gardens and the floristry demonstrations. STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS : PLANTING AGAPANTHUS BULBS IN POTSGROWING AGAPANTHUS IN POTSAGAPANTHUS CARE IN WINTERPLANTING AGAPANTHUS SEEDSAGAPANTHUS PLANTS CAREAGAPANTHUS PLANTS FOR SALEGROW AGAPANTHUS

FROM SEED

Place the crocks at the bottom of the pot and position it in a sunny sheltered spot in the garden. Fill the pot with compost and mix in a couple of large handfuls of horticultural grit if using it. Agapanthus prefer free-draining soil, so the grit will aid with this. Plant each bulb with their crown (top) just 5cm below the surface, 20-25cm apart.

ALSTROEMERIA

Alstroemeria – a long-lasting cut flower. March 31, 2011 By Rona 5 Comments. 31 Mar. Alstroemeria are such a long-lasting flower, with a vase life of 7-14 dayswhich is probably why they are reported to be one of the biggest selling florist flowers worldwide. Below A FACT SHEET ON LISIANTHUS, ALSO KNOWN AS EUSTOMA Hi, Here in Malaysia eustoma is the flower wedding planner love very much. As we are in the tropic I am not sure where my supply came from but i truly love this flower – in this humid country roses is a gamble but eustoma stand tall and bloom so perfectly up until two

weeks!

INTRODUCING PHOTOGRAPHER, SABINA RÜBER... Introducing photographer, Sabina Rüber. You may remember that earlier this year, I reviewed a book called Painterly Plants? Well, I was so blown away by the stunning photographs it featured that I contacted the photographer, Sabina Rüber. Today’s blog post features an interview with Sabina and a selection of her images. 9 INSTAGRAM STORIES IDEAS FOR FLORISTS AND FLOWER … 9 Instagram Stories Ideas for florists and flower growers are the focus of this week’s blog post. It’s hard to believe that it’s coming up to five years since the Stories feature was first launched on the platform! Now, they’re the first place many of us check out when we go to Instagram. If

BLOG COURTESY

Blog Courtesy. Content: All the content is created by Rona Wheeldon, unless otherwise stated. It’s lovely when people want to share something which they’ve read on Flowerona. However, I would ask that you do not reproduce or repost any content, either in full or part, without my prior written permission. BRITISH FLOWERS WEEK 2021 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.

TIME FOR A SPRING CLEAN ON FLOWERONA Time for a Spring Clean on Flowerona. April 4, 2021 By Rona Leave a Comment. 4 Apr. For over two years now, every Sunday, I’ve compiled a Floristry Industry Insight blog post. And after have studied my Google Analytics data, I’ve decided to have a little bit of a refresh, a spring clean on Flowerona. So, here are my thoughts. THE STORY OF THE DAFFODIL... The drooping of the daffodil symbolises the image of Narcissus bowing his head to admire his image in the lake. They say the centre of the daffodil is a cup filled with his tears. Some people therefore believe the daffodil represents vanity and unrequited love. This story led to the term Narcissism or a Narcissistic view, where people have an ABOUT RONA - FLOWERONA The Flowerona Brand. I started initially by launching my blog, Flowerona, back in December 2010. I’ll share my floral journey a little further down the screen, as unfortunately my life wasn’t always filled with flowers! The Flowerona blog has been a springboard for so many amazing opportunities including regularly freelancing for

New Covent

THE HEALING POWER OF FLOWERS BY CLAIRE BOWEN The Healing Power of Flowers is the name of Claire Bowen from Honeysuckle & Hilda’s first book. And earlier this month, I interviewed Claire on my new podcast, My Small Business & Me. Just in case you’ve not had chance to hear Claire’s wonderful floral journey, I thought that this Sunday I would feature a transcript of

our conversation.

INTRODUCING POTTER, EMMA CLEGG... The inspiration for my work initially came from a very old Edward Raby piece, made for the Bristol Pottery, which is at my parents’ home. It’s a tiny wreath of peonies, which are no more than 1cm across. The accuracy and precision that he achieved in clay is just breath-taking. It was buried under a cross in Bristol for over one

hundred

FLOWER ARRANGING

Step 4. Line the box with a large single piece of cellophane and cut the foam to shape, fitting it snugly into the box. Be careful not to squash or press down on the foam though. Step 5. Prepare the foliage by stripping any leaves from the base of each stem. Add the larger leaved eucalyptus cinerea first to form the basic shape, followed by

the

SIX TOP TIPS ON HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR PHALAENOPSIS ORCHIDS Phalaenopsis orchids are such popular and beautiful houseplants, but to keep them blooming repeatedly can sometimes be a little bit of a challenge. Here are my six top tips on how to keep them blooming

longer.

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FIONA PERRY

I met up with Rona for a 121 Consultancy Session. I'd approached Rona as I needed some guidance with writing blog posts for my new business venture (as well as my existing business as I was well down on my target set last November of a blog post a month). Rona’s research into all the social media platforms for my two businesses was so impressive, without looking at a notebook once, she gave me honest feedback with regard to my management of all the sites I use and an appraisal on where I could improve certain areas to raise my profile and enhance my brand. I came away with so much more than I had anticipated and would definitely see Rona again on a regular basis for a 121 session. For people like me who respond to goals and objectives, it's vital to have someone help keep me on task and motivated. Rona is an expert in her field and a font of knowledge on how to use Social Media effectively for florists. I have a huge amount of energy and enthusiasm but sometimes feel overwhelmed by all the decisions and things to do with running a business. Social Media is not my area of expertise, but I recognise that I need it to make a difference to my business and with Rona’s help and expert tuition, I know I’ll soon see the changes I’ve made benefit my new business.

Fiona Perry Flowers

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2018-11-29T14:52:23+00:00

Fiona Perry Flowers

I met up with Rona for a 121 Consultancy Session. I'd approached Rona as I needed some guidance with writing blog posts for my new business venture (as well as my existing business as I was well down on my target set last November of a blog post a month). Rona’s research into all the social media platforms for my two businesses was so impressive, without looking at a notebook once, she gave me honest feedback with regard to my management of all the sites I use and an appraisal on where I could improve certain areas to raise my profile and enhance my brand. I came away with so much more than I had anticipated and would definitely see Rona again on a regular basis for a 121 session. For people like me who respond to goals and objectives, it's vital to have someone help keep me on task and motivated. Rona is an expert in her field and a font of knowledge on how to use Social Media effectively for florists. I have a huge amount of energy and enthusiasm but sometimes feel overwhelmed by all the decisions and things to do with running a business. Social Media is not my area of expertise, but I recognise that I need it to make a difference to my business and with Rona’s help and expert tuition, I know I’ll soon see the changes I’ve made benefit my new business. https://flowerona.com/testimonials/fiona-perry/

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LUCY MACNICOLL

Before meeting with Rona for a one to one session, we thought we were pretty social media savvy at Lucy MacNicoll Floral Design. How wrong we were! Rona’s encyclopaedic insight regarding all things tech alongside her thorough and descriptive breakdown of every possible social media platform, meant we left feeling a lot more informed and totally inspired. Thanks to Rona, our brand handwriting is now consistent across all of our platforms and we now see social media as an integral part of enhancing the business rather than just another thing to add to the To-Do List. Thank you Rona. Lucy MacNicoll Floral Design

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2018-11-29T14:34:54+00:00 Lucy MacNicoll Floral Design Before meeting with Rona for a one to one session, we thought we were pretty social media savvy at Lucy MacNicoll Floral Design. How wrong we were! Rona’s encyclopaedic insight regarding all things tech alongside her thorough and descriptive breakdown of every possible social media platform, meant we left feeling a lot more informed and totally inspired. Thanks to Rona, our brand handwriting is now consistent across all of our platforms and we now see social media as an integral part of enhancing the business rather than just another thing to add to the To-Do List. Thank you Rona. https://flowerona.com/testimonials/lucy-macnicoll/

HAZEL SHAW

We wanted to take our social media on to the next level and we felt it was time to learn more after mastering the basics. Rona’s training involved so much more than ‘how to’ do social media. She helped Eden Blooms to get a consistent brand message across all our platforms, showed us how to prioritise and focus our goals and even gave us a great new idea for achieving our floral ambitions. Rona floats in like a spring breeze, bringing warmth and new life to our business. It’s always a pleasure to work with Rona and the results we see from the changes she suggests are immediate. We're happy clients and happy florists!

Eden Blooms

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2018-11-29T14:41:28+00:00

Eden Blooms

We wanted to take our social media on to the next level and we felt it was time to learn more after mastering the basics. Rona’s training involved so much more than ‘how to’ do social media. She helped Eden Blooms to get a consistent brand message across all our platforms, showed us how to prioritise and focus our goals and even gave us a great new idea for achieving our floral ambitions. Rona floats in like a spring breeze, bringing warmth and new life to our business. It’s always a pleasure to work with Rona and the results we see from the changes she suggests are immediate. We're happy clients and happy florists! https://flowerona.com/testimonials/hazel-shaw/

ALISON HOWE

We recently used Rona to help get our heads round how we could improve our presence on social media and understand where we should be focusing our efforts. Rona really is the 'font of all knowledge' on social media. She's the 'girl in the know'. She has managed to de-mystify many aspects. And the world of social media does not seem such a scary place now...we're even starting to enjoy it and love the fact that its so measurable. Thank you Rona for switching on our 'Social Media' light bulb.

Mad Lilies

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2018-11-29T14:43:42+00:00

Mad Lilies

We recently used Rona to help get our heads round how we could improve our presence on social media and understand where we should be focusing our efforts. Rona really is the 'font of all knowledge' on social media. She's the 'girl in the know'. She has managed to de-mystify many aspects. And the world of social media does not seem such a scary place now...we're even starting to enjoy it and love the fact that its so measurable. Thank you Rona for switching on our 'Social Media' light bulb. https://flowerona.com/testimonials/ali-cat/

FIONA PERRY

I met up with Rona for a 121 Consultancy Session. I'd approached Rona as I needed some guidance with writing blog posts for my new business venture (as well as my existing business as I was well down on my target set last November of a blog post a month). Rona’s research into all the social media platforms for my two businesses was so impressive, without looking at a notebook once, she gave me honest feedback with regard to my management of all the sites I use and an appraisal on where I could improve certain areas to raise my profile and enhance my brand. I came away with so much more than I had anticipated and would definitely see Rona again on a regular basis for a 121 session. For people like me who respond to goals and objectives, it's vital to have someone help keep me on task and motivated. Rona is an expert in her field and a font of knowledge on how to use Social Media effectively for florists. I have a huge amount of energy and enthusiasm but sometimes feel overwhelmed by all the decisions and things to do with running a business. Social Media is not my area of expertise, but I recognise that I need it to make a difference to my business and with Rona’s help and expert tuition, I know I’ll soon see the changes I’ve made benefit my new business.

Fiona Perry Flowers

Flowerona

2018-11-29T14:52:23+00:00

Fiona Perry Flowers

I met up with Rona for a 121 Consultancy Session. I'd approached Rona as I needed some guidance with writing blog posts for my new business venture (as well as my existing business as I was well down on my target set last November of a blog post a month). Rona’s research into all the social media platforms for my two businesses was so impressive, without looking at a notebook once, she gave me honest feedback with regard to my management of all the sites I use and an appraisal on where I could improve certain areas to raise my profile and enhance my brand. I came away with so much more than I had anticipated and would definitely see Rona again on a regular basis for a 121 session. For people like me who respond to goals and objectives, it's vital to have someone help keep me on task and motivated. Rona is an expert in her field and a font of knowledge on how to use Social Media effectively for florists. I have a huge amount of energy and enthusiasm but sometimes feel overwhelmed by all the decisions and things to do with running a business. Social Media is not my area of expertise, but I recognise that I need it to make a difference to my business and with Rona’s help and expert tuition, I know I’ll soon see the changes I’ve made benefit my new business. https://flowerona.com/testimonials/fiona-perry/

JO BIRD

Here at David Austin Roses, we are passionate about improving and doing things better, but we don’t always have the answers. Working with Rona helped us achieve this mission for continuous improvement, whilst delivering some very tangible assets. Her gift is the ability to listen and interpret what you are looking for; suggesting ideas and solutions and executing them perfectly. Rona in fact took everything we did to the next level. More importantly, Rona was fantastic to work with – very straightforward, supportive and extremely helpful. It is like adding an editor to your team where words, imagery or ideas, are carefully curated to be beautiful, professional and deliver everything that your brand demands. For us, this is the beginning of the journey with Rona and we are excited to start our next chapter. Marketing & PR Manager, David Austin Wedding & Event Roses

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2019-07-31T18:10:04+01:00 Marketing & PR Manager, David Austin Wedding & Event Roses Here at David Austin Roses, we are passionate about improving and doing things better, but we don’t always have the answers. Working with Rona helped us achieve this mission for continuous improvement, whilst delivering some very tangible assets. Her gift is the ability to listen and interpret what you are looking for; suggesting ideas and solutions and executing them perfectly. Rona in fact took everything we did to the next level. More importantly, Rona was fantastic to work with – very straightforward, supportive and extremely helpful. It is like adding an editor to your team where words, imagery or ideas, are carefully curated to be beautiful, professional and deliver everything that your brand demands. For us, this is the beginning of the journey with Rona and we are excited to start our next chapter. https://flowerona.com/testimonials/jo-bird/

AGNES WEIDLIN

I didn’t know what to expect during my Power Hour with Rona, but it exceeded by far what I thought it would be. We spoke about when to post regularly on Instagram. And she gave me a lot of tips and suggestions, which I hadn’t even considered. One of the main things she encouraged me to do was to set a date to start with my flower business ... and I did it during that Power Hour! I absolutely recommend every florist to take the “Instragram for Florists Online Course” and if possible, a Power Hour with Rona as well, you won’t regret it! Thank you dear Rona for all your advice and encouragement, the lovely meeting and specially for your kindness!

Agnes Weidlin

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Agnes Weidlin

I didn’t know what to expect during my Power Hour with Rona, but it exceeded by far what I thought it would be. We spoke about when to post regularly on Instagram. And she gave me a lot of tips and suggestions, which I hadn’t even considered. One of the main things she encouraged me to do was to set a date to start with my flower business ... and I did it during that Power Hour! I absolutely recommend every florist to take the “Instragram for Florists Online Course” and if possible, a Power Hour with Rona as well, you won’t regret it! Thank you dear Rona for all your advice and encouragement, the lovely meeting and specially for your kindness! https://flowerona.com/testimonials/agnes-weidlin/ KATE GORDON LENNOX & CLARE PIKE We cannot recommend Rona’s Power Hour more highly. In the space of an hour she managed to cover all the topics on our list, and more, in a calm and encouraging manner. As a result of her observations we feel much more confident and have already made some changes to our

Instagram account.

Rich Pickings

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2021-02-09T11:03:43+00:00

Rich Pickings

We cannot recommend Rona’s Power Hour more highly. In the space of an hour she managed to cover all the topics on our list, and more, in a calm and encouraging manner. As a result of her observations we feel much more confident and have already made some changes to our

Instagram account.

https://flowerona.com/testimonials/kate-gordon-lennox-clare-pike/ SIMON LYCETT – FLORAL DECORATOR There would appear to be nothing that Rona doesn’t know about social media. I had my first social media lesson with Rona a couple of years ago. I then attended her Social Media for Florists Workshop and I’ve just had a follow up social media session with her to reinforce what I’ve learned and also to look ahead at how I can improve the social media aspect for our business. Informative, instructive, intuitive and patient are words that immediately spring to mind! She has taught me and my team that social media is something which can genuinely enhance a business and that it is nothing to be frightened

of!

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Simon J Lycett Ltd

There would appear to be nothing that Rona doesn’t know about social media. I had my first social media lesson with Rona a couple of years ago. I then attended her Social Media for Florists Workshop and I’ve just had a follow up social media session with her to reinforce what I’ve learned and also to look ahead at how I can improve the social media aspect for our business. Informative, instructive, intuitive and patient are words that immediately spring to mind! She has taught me and my team that social media is something which can genuinely enhance a business and that it is nothing to be frightened of! https://flowerona.com/testimonials/simon-lycett/

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