5 Top Florist Myths
Florists make so much on Bouquets (particularly with weddings) One of the things that crops up is that flowers particularly wedding flowers are expensive. Flowers in general are expensive, however one of the main issues that we as florists have is that you cannot but single stems from the wholesalers. Flowers come usually in a…
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The Beauty in Ageing
Starting a business in my mid-late 30’s I often question whether I started my business too late in life. I look around at others who have more youth on their side and wonder if I did this all too late. However, in my business journey I have been so blessed to meet so many other…
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The Endo Trojan- Getting the Diagnosis of Endometriosis
*trigger warning about health issues. This blog is not really about flowers, but it is about how I have got to this point and flowers are now a big part of my life and my work. However, this blog is mainly about my journey getting diagnosed with Endometriosis. I hope that this blog helps someone…
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Floriography – the language of flowers
When I started researching the secret language of flowers (Floriography) I got so engrossed with this subject. I am a big believer that flowers can say things that sometimes words can’t. To give flowers can express love, care, warmth, peace, health, etc. I found it so heart warming that in Victorian times they used flowers…
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Potential feelings when starting a business
Starting a business can bring about a variety of different feelings anywhere from severe anxiety to extreme excitement, with all that’s in-between. From my early experience and talking to other small start-up’s these feelings are completely normal! The good thing about experiencing these feelings it means that you actually give a damn about your customers,…
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Ideas on how to manage wedding costs
Weddings are magical. They are a celebration of two people in love making a commitment to one another. However sometimes it can be hard making decisions about what is important to you both. Sometimes there are other influencing factors such as family members and trying to keep others happy, but finances can also play a…
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Becoming a florist
So I am definitely not an expert in this field. I started my florist career in my 30’s and therefore have not gone down the most traditional career road. How did I get here? I originally trained as an Early Years Teacher, but then decided to work in mental health for 7 years. Whilst working…
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Emotional Intelligence to rule the World
This is a bit of a non-florist post, but it is related so bear with, lol. A few months ago I was exhibiting at a Wedding fair and I met a lovely couple and I was talking to them about how they got together and as the conversation progressed we got talking about their jobs.…
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New Year, new you?
I always think Christmas can be a real rollercoaster, it can be filled with things like love and togetherness, but can also bring about feelings of loss and sadness, and perhaps even a spectrum of all of these feelings. Having lost a family member in January I can appreciate the mix of feelings that the…
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6 Months of The Floral Trojan
It’s been 6 months since I started the business in June 2023. In some ways it feels like yesterday and other ways it feels like it’s been years, lol. I have learnt so many things along the way and I know I have a great many things still to learn! So how did I get…
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Christmas florals
Lets talk about the C word- Christmas! Now is the time of year that Christmas music is starting to be played on the radio, supermarkets are battling it out with their Christmas adverts and Poinsettia’s are starting to be sold. There are some many wonderful options regarding Christmas florals. From beautiful Christmas wreaths, to garlands,…
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Which flower personality are you?
Did you ever do those personality quiz’s in magazine’s? As a young girl I absolutely loved the magazine GirlTalk – does anyone else remember this magazine? I remember doing a Friends quiz and I came out as Monica – actually no surprise to anyone who knows me, lol, but I remember I desperately wanted to…
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Bespoke service at The Floral Trojan
When you hear the term bespoke what do you think of? Do you think individualised, person-centred, tailor made maybe even special? And when you think of all these things put together, are you thinking expensive? Here at The Floral Trojan I like to think that our bespoke service is individualised, person-centred, tailor made and also…
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Halloween Flower fun
Halloween is just around the corner, but it’s not too late to have some fun floral Halloween fun. Here are a few ways that you can get some Halloween flower fun injected into your home… Should you decide to decorate your house using flowers for Halloween the main advice I would give is to just…
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UK flower seasons
British home grown flowers are becoming more and more popular, therefore I thought I would write a blog/guide of what flowers you can usually get hold of in a particular season. These are not all the blooms that florists can access as we use wholesalers that purchase flowers from the big Holland markets which have…
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Why do some flowers smell?
I am definitely partial to a showy and smelly (nice smelly) flower. When I recently ran a kids workshop I got asked so many amazing questions and the children made so many great observations. One of those observations was that some of the flowers smelt nice whilst other flowers didn’t seem to smell at all.…
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Baby Flower Names
I have been inspired to do a blog about flower baby names due to one of my friends naming her little girl the most beautiful flower name. Boys names were a lot harder to find, perhaps because flowers traditionally have been associated as a feminine thing. Therefore with the boys list I have included some…
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And I Quote
I absolutely love a motivational quote. I have put together 10 of my top favourite quotes that always put a smile on my face or give me a good kick up the bum, lol. Here are my top 10 fave’s… 1. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Eleanor…
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Flower Records
Who doesn’t love a bit of useless trivia, lol. Here are 15 fun Guinness World Record’s regarding flowers… What flower record would you love to create? Mine’s super cheesy – Mine would be the florist with the most happiest customers 🙂
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Different flower styles
I am very lucky to be good friends with another florist. When I look at my friend Lily’s flower arrangements there’s always one word that comes to mind and that is ‘dreamy’. It got me thinking about florists and their individual styles, the way that they make flowers sing and how you would describe them.…
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How to care for your blooms
I wanted to do a lil blog about how to care for your cut flowers. Whether you get flowers from us here at The Floral Trojan, the supermarket or even another florist please read the below for care advice on how to get the best from your cut blooms. Leaf stripping- not to be confused…
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Real versus Faux versus Dried
I thought I would write a blog about real, faux and dried flowers and discuss the Advantages and Disadvantages of each one. Real Flowers in arrangements: Real flowers are flowers that are alive that have been cut to be used in floral arrangements. Advantages Disadvantages 1. To be honest the only disadvantage of real flowers…
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Cats, Dogs and Flowers
I wanted to do a lil post about how some flowers are toxic to cats and dogs. Doesn’t seem fair of nature to have made it so some of our loves are not compatible! There is a great long list on various cat and dog charity websites which list flowers and plants which are toxic…
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Why The Floral Trojan?
Anyone that knows me would think that on opening a florist I would probably have called it something like Princess Pretty Pink Petals, lol, ok maybe not that extreme but they definitely would have expected something like Dreaming Daisy’s. Don’t get me wrong I do love things like that, but there are so many reasons…
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The value of you!
I was umming and arrring about writing this post as I didn’t want it to come across as a bitter monologue about certain people and employers’ behaviour, however if it’s one thing i’ve learnt over the last year is acknowledging the value that you bring. After becoming ill last year with a chronic bladder infection,…
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Florist Vs Supermarket flowers
This is certainly not a blog to moan about Supermarket flowers. I have as have many people at some point purchased flowers from a supermarket and have been pleased with the purchase. However working in the floristry field has allowed me to see the difference in the flowers. I purchase flowers from the Wholesalers for…
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Wedding Flower Planning
There is no set criteria on Wedding flowers. I have put together a short list on what is traditional in regards to who typically receives flowers on the big day. However, specific floral arrangements and recipients can vary based on cultural or personal preferences. At a wedding, several people typically receive flowers. Here are some…
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Putting yourself out there
Putting yourself out there, engaging with others, and sharing ideas is something that doesn’t come naturally to lots of people. This is definitely me! Making yourself vulnerable and pushing your comfort zone is something I continuously challenge myself to do and oh my goodness it’s really hard. But with the hard part of it all…
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What is floral foam
Floral foam is a spongy material that we use to hold flowers in place in arrangements. It’s like a green foam that absorbs water to keep the flowers hydrated and stable. We soak the foam in water before using it to make sure the flowers stay fresh. The foam itself can come in different shapes…
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Why flowers are so important
In summary, flowers are important for their beauty, symbolism, role in reproduction, support of ecosystems, environmental benefits, cultural significance, and therapeutic value. They bring joy, add colour to our lives, and have a profound impact on both the natural world and human experiences.
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Flowers in Songs
It’s obvious for me to say that I love flowers, but I also love making arrangements with some cheesy tune playing in the background, which got me thinking that I really should have a playlist about Flowers! Therefore I thought I’d do a little blog about it to record somewhere what songs there are about…
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Flowers in literature
I thought i’d write a fun lil post about flowers and their appearance in literature (Oh god, does this sound like snoozeville, I hope not, but here goes). Flowers in stories and literature go far back, with different flowers symbolising different meanings in different cultures. In Greek myth, roses are linked with Adonis, the lover…
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The invisibility of chronic illness
Hey all, I’m sorry if you are reading this as i’m guessing you or someone you love is managing a chronic illness. May 2022 last year I started my chronic illness journey and finally got diagnosed privately and properly by 10 Harley Street with a chronic embedded bladder infection/ chronic cystitis/ chronic uti, whatever you…
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Flower funnies
So thought it would be fun and probably a bit silly to do a blog about flower jokes. So here are some naff flower jokes, I hope at least one of them makes you smile 🙂 What did the big flower say to the little flower? Hello bud What did the flower say to Snow…
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The inclusivity of flowers
There are so many reasons why I love flowers- the smell, the beauty, the impact they have on wellbeing whether it’s looking at them or arranging them. But I also love flowers for their inclusivity. I truly believe that flowers are for everybody. Flowers are for all genders and all ages. I believe that kids…
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Flower Power
Various symbolic meanings are associated to different flowers. Although not commonly used for these reasons nowadays, here are a few of my favourites: Plants and flowers have been used for hundreds of years to try to help cure and relieve aches and pains. Common things are things like aloe vera for burns or lavender for…
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AnyBUDy listening? Wellbeing and finding you
I’d imagine anybody reading the title is thinking, “oh here we go, another post about mindfulness, relaxation, meditating etc”. True when you look up how to improve wellbeing and our mental health those things very often come up. But, what I’ve found it’s not a case of laying down on the floor trying to find…
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