Flowers14 Feb 2025A thong in a bunch of roses for Valentine's day?Florist Fiona Penny shares the more unusual Valentine's requests from her 30 years in the industry.14 Feb 2025Dorset14 Feb 2025Ukraine refugee opens florist ready for Valentine's DayAlla Orekhovska says she inherited her passion for floristry from her grandmother.14 Feb 2025Bristol14 Feb 2025Garden competition returns with butterfly themeGuildford in Bloom is aiming to raise awareness to declining butterfly numbers in the UK.14 Feb 2025Surrey12 Feb 2025'Fairytale' snowdrop display brings hope The arrival of snowdrops has created a magical setting, according to the Evenley Wood head gardener.12 Feb 2025Science & Environment7 Feb 2025Volunteers sought to plant rare wildflowersA charity is looking to grow 40,000 plants across South Lakeland over the next two years. 7 Feb 2025Cumbria5 Feb 2025Kew celebrates Peru with colourful orchid displayThe display also includes alpaca and flamingos in floral form at the Princess of Wales Conservatory.5 Feb 2025London4 Feb 2025Florist reduces waste by giving blooms a new lifeUrsula Stone repurposes blooms and uses them in flower arranging classes for the community.4 Feb 2025London24 Jan 2025'Hot garbage': Australians react to smell of 'corpse flower' in bloomAlmost 20,000 people visited Sydney's Botanic Gardens to catch a whiff of a rare plant in bloom.24 Jan 2025Australia20 Dec 2024Award-winning in-bloom floral team loses fundingLudlow Town Council is taking over responsibility for the competition after cutting the funding. 20 Dec 2024Shropshire