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The Secret to Creating More Open, Airy Hand-Tied Bouquets Oct 16, 2026

Image: 'The Scramble Hand Tied Bouquet' from The Flower Class Membership


When we want a bouquet to feel generous, abundant or luxurious, there’s a natural temptation to add more flowers. More stems, more ingredients, more volume. But sometimes the thing that makes the greatest difference isn’t ad...

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The Question Worth Asking Before You Make a Floral Gift Oct 09, 2026

Image - The Statement Vase


There’s something rather lovely about making flowers specifically to be given to someone else.

It might be a grand gesture for an important occasion, a beautiful vase sent to mark a milestone, or simply something small made because somebody wanted to say thank you. Wha...

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How Do I Know How Many Flowers I’ll Need? Oct 02, 2026

Image: 'The Luxury Archway' from The Installations Masterclass inside The Flower Class Membership


I wanted to share a question that came up during a recent Coaching Call inside Flower Class, because I suspect quite a few florists will recognise it. One of our members had been asked to quote for a...

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What can you do with the familiar? Sep 28, 2026

Image: 'Autumn Gold' from The Flower Class Membership


I’ve always believed that some of the most interesting floral ideas begin when we look at something familiar a little differently.

It doesn’t necessarily require an extraordinary flower, an elaborate mechanic or an expensive vessel. Sometimes...

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Joseph Massie X Institute of Flowers: The beginning of something special Sep 02, 2026

Image - The Alocasia Tablescape


This October, Joseph is heading back to Ireland!

Not just for a Masterclass, but for the first in-person event in a new educational partnership with the Institute of Flowers that will run for years to come.
Taking place on October 18th - 19th 2026, the two-day Wedd...

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Learn with Joseph in Mexico: Joseph Massie X Flower School Mexico Aug 26, 2026

Image - The Rhubarb Centrepiece


ANNOUNCING: A very special, in person, hands-on learning opportunity.

Have you ever dreamed of whisking yourself away to Mexico City, immersing yourself in flowers and spending three wonderful days developing your skills and creativity? Well, this October, Joseph...

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On Tomatoes, Floral Fashions, Old Ideas and Why I’m Still Completely Obsessed Aug 15, 2026

Image - Tomato Abundance


Follow your curiosity.

It's something I've been thinking about a lot this summer, particularly as mine has apparently led me deep into tomato greenhouses.

A lot of my recent work has been influenced by fresh fruit. Strawberries, cherries, blackberries and, increasingly,...

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The Singapore Special : Everything Looks Good with Silver Jul 31, 2026

Your favourite floral podcast is back for one very special episode.

Nearly three weeks ago, I came home from Singapore after assisting my very good friend and podcast co-host Matthew Landers at the Floral Windows to the World Championship, and I think I’ve only just about recovered from the humidit...

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Why I Created the Installations Masterclass Jul 24, 2026

Image - The Asymmetrical Archway 


There are few things in floristry that create quite the same sense of wonder as a beautiful floral installation.

Floral installations have an extraordinary ability to transform a space, changing not only how it looks, but how it feels. They’re often the designs ...

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Ever wish someone would write all your emails for you so that you can get back to the things you love ...  LIKE FLOWERS?

Let me lighten your workload with this free collection of five essential email templates designed to help you efficiently tackle some of the most common - AND time consuming administrative tasks us floral designers get distracted by. In this helpful guide, I share with you the exact email templates I use within my own business to communicate professionally, keep my busy days better organised and claim back my precious time for a life filled with greater balance and ease.

Download five essential email templates for :

How To Apply For Freelance Work
How To Build Connections And Relationships
How To Book The Bride
How To Send A Winning Proposal
How To Keep The Door Open