How to arrange flowers
Gardens
Garden designer Sean Pritchard on the best tulips to display for a joyful spring interior
In an extract from his new book: Outside In: A year of growing and displaying, Sean Pritchard takes us through his favourite tulips to grow and display
Decoration
The six vases you need for every kind of flower arrangement
Floral designer Nikki Tibbles of Wild at Heart and flower grower Hannah Bryce of Minnow & Wolf advise on the essential vases you need in your collection, that will work whatever flower arrangement you have
Gardens
A tutorial for a long and elegant table centrepiece
In an extract from Catherine Foxwell's new book ‘Floral Evolution’ we walk through the steps for a long, low floral arrangement, perfect for summer weddings and parties
Gardens
Five ways to make your flowers last longer by floral artist, Bex Partridge
Sustainable dried flower artist and author Bex Partridge has become one of the UK’s most sought after names thanks to her striking long-lasting floral installations. As she launches her first online course with Create Academy, Bex shares some of her advice on how to breathe new life into flowers that are picked from your garden, or which are gifted from a loved one
Gardens
Five simple flower arrangements for high summer
Summertime is finally upon us, bringing with it a seasonal bounty of colourful blooms. To make the most of the most floral season of the year, we've rounded up five simple arrangements from the archive
Gardens
The wonky charm of a wildflower bouquet
Foraged flowers can be a cheap and simple way to make a bouquet oneself. We spoke to co-founder of flower design studio Worm about the appeal of wild flowers, and how to go about picking ones own
Decoration
Three florists on their most memorable bouquets
Long after their scent disappears, grand floral arrangements and fantastical bouquets leave lasting impressions. Florists Lucy Vail, Nikki Tibbles and Philippa Craddock share their most memorable designs
Decoration
How to keep cut flowers fresh
The team at sustainable flower subscription club Uncut Stems offer expert tips on how to extend the life of a bunch of flowers
Flowers
How to create a pretty, nostalgic bouquet of dried flowers
Carolyn Dunster's new book ''Cut and Dry: The Modern Guide to Dried Flowers from Growing to Styling'' contains everything you need to know about drying flowers and decorating with them. In this extract we learn how to create a hand-tied bouquet of dried flowers
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Gardens
How to create a beautiful window display using early summer flowers
In an extract from her book From Seed to Bloom, Milli Proust offers a step-by-step guide to arranging a wonderfully wild installation on your windowsill
Gardens
The six elements you need for a perfect flower arrangement
In an extract from her new book Cut Flowers, Celestina Robertson explains the six types of plant you need to grow in your cutting garden to create the perfect arrangements
How to arrange flowers
Nikki Tibbles celebrates the return of peony season
As the flowers of spring reach their full glory, Nikki Tibbles of luxury London florist Wild at Heart celebrates the return of her personal favourite, the peony
Shopping
A guide to vases and how to use each type
We've rounded up the finest vessels from vases to jugs, to give your flowers a worthy place to live, from handmade ceramics to affordable high street options.
How to arrange flowers
How to use blossom branches in floral arrangements
Make a statement by adding blossom branches to your vases – Philippa Craddock and Kitten Grayson tell us how
Gardens
A Constance Spry themed flower tutorial by Ultramarine
Gemma Pearce of Ultramarine shares four modern ways to arrange flowers, inspired by the inimitable Constance Spry
Christmas Decorating
Romantic ideas for Christmas flower arrangements
The creative duo behind Kitten Grayson have been behind the flowers for some of the UK's most stylish places and people, and here they share their secrets for showstopping Christmas garlands
Flowers
Florist Nikki Tibbles on how to arrange hydrangeas
As summer draws to a close, Nikki Tibbles of luxury London florist Wild at Heart reflects on the beauty of hydrangeas and how to arrange them to show off their spectacular blooms
How to arrange flowers
How to make a simple hand-tied bouquet of flowers
Turning a posy of flowers in to a neat bouquet is a life skill worth having. In an extract from her book Vintage Flowers, Vic Brotherson of Scarlet & Violet reveals how to make the perfect hand-tied bunch.
Flowers
Who we follow on Instagram for flower arranging inspiration
From painterly compositions to single stem tablescapes, these accounts will fill your feed with floral joy
How to arrange flowers
The new wave of florists changing the way we arrange flowers
As bright colours, wild arrangements and seasonal British flowers take over the world of floristry, we discuss the essential elements of modern flower arranging with on-trend florists