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Being the flower experts, we enjoy writing about all the things going on in the world of flowers! We can keep you up-to-date on all the news - you’ll get to hear about what our florists are up to, hints and tips, new products we’ve designed and discovered, what’s going on in the industry and more!

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Being the flower experts, we enjoy writing about all the things going on in the world of flowers! We can keep you up-to-date on all the news - you’ll get to hear about what our florists are up to, hints and tips, new products we’ve designed and discovered, what’s going on in the industry and more!

Tell us your best Valentine’s Day story and WIN!

by Kate on February 5, 2010

Best Valentines Stories
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and we’ve been hearing your worst Valentine’s stories.

However, we didn’t want to be all doom and gloom so now we want to hear the best. Pay homage to your partner, tell us about that perfect present or your wonderful memories….

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Interflora florist is the ‘best business in Newark’

by Kate on February 3, 2010

Business Bag
Flowers by Suzanne in Newark has been named Business of the Year 2009 in the prestigious Newark Business Awards.

The Interflora florist opened in 2008 and since then has seen rapid growth and success; in the last 12 months alone turnover has more than doubled….

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Blooming marvellous spring flowers!

by Kate on February 2, 2010

Spring flowers
One of the best things about spring is the huge array of flowers that begin to bloom. Some are even hardy enough to flower through the late snow.

Here is a guide to the flowers you are most likely to see over the next few months….

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Tell us your worst Valentine’s Day story & WIN!

by Kate on January 28, 2010

Man Giving Dead Roses

This competition has now closed. The winners will be informed and published on the blog shortly…..

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Can Neil win at the 2010 Interflora World Cup? – Post 2

by Kate on January 26, 2010

Neil Whittaker
The 13th Interflora World Cup will take place in Shanghai this year from March 26-28. The venue for the competition will be the beautiful Oriental Riverside Hotel.

Representing Great Britain is talented florist Neil Whittaker of The Design Element in Irlam, Manchester…..

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How to: make a beautiful Valentine’s centrepiece

by Kate on January 22, 2010

Valentines Centre piece
For a truly romantic evening in on Valentine’s Day flowers, champagne and candlelight can’t be beaten.

This centrepiece and champagne holder – the latest in our series of how-to guides – is easy to make and won’t take you much time at all….

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The Flower Expert – 2010, a big year for floristry!

by Kate on January 19, 2010

Well what a way to start the New Year – with inches of snow, minus temperatures and road closures.
Susan Whale
Well done to all the florists out there who are still managing to deliver flowers in what can only be described as challenging circumstances….

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Getting ready for Valentine’s Day

by Kate on January 15, 2010

Single Kiss - £19.99
With Valentine’s Day only a month away it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to let your romantic side shine.

But first here’s a little history

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The healing power of flowers

by Kate on January 13, 2010

Healing Powers of Flowers
In an ever-changing, technology-driven world, there’s a very real interest in going back to nature and using age-old cures for health problems and general wellbeing.

We were lucky enough to have a chat with Susan Curtis, Head of Medicine at Neal’s Yard Remedies, who gives us the low-down on medicinal plants and flowers

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Breast Cancer Care shop window competition 2009

by Kate on January 12, 2010

Breast Cancer Care
Every 11 minutes someone is diagnosed with breast cancer and no one should have to face that alone.

That’s why Interflora continues to support and raise money for the charity Breast Cancer Care…

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