For C , and nearly 50 long time at its current Nine Elms location , New Covent Garden Flower Market has been supplying flowers , plants , and foliage to customers across London and the South - East . Today , it announces its backup as a supporter of Great Britain ’s inaugural National Florist Day . To keep , the mart will host a bloom demonstration program on Saturday , 8th June 2024 , from 6:15 am to 9:30 am .
Caroline Marshall - Foster , founder of National Florist Day , explains , " To say I am thrilled National Florist Day is bechance would be an understatement ! Throughout my career , I have had the privilege of seeing just how wonderful the whole diligence is and I hump first - handwriting the amazing things florist do to make magic moments for every possible occasion .
It has always been my dream to chance a direction of observe the faces of floristry from throughout the industry , showcasing our whole sector to the consumer man and helping florists everywhere encourage themselves on a broad scale . To see this come to life is awing , indeed will be one of the highlights of my career and I ca n’t wait to get started ! "
The demonstrations will take place at the Green & Bloom Flowers social unit within the market , featuring five renowned florists , all of whom are long - standing and cherished customer of the bargainer at NCGM . The line - up and agenda * are as follows :
6.15 presentation by NFD Lord Caroline Marshall Foster – Purple Spotted Media
6.25 Elaine Graham – Pesh peak
7.00 Ahmed Salman – Paul Thomas Flowers
7.35 Warren Bushaway – London Event Florist
8.10 Alan Simpson – Hybrid prime
8.45 Simon Lycett – Simon J Lycett Ltd
The effect will be live - streamed on instagram through the @marketflowers feed .
UK retail sale of flowers and flora are reckon to be worth £ 2.4 billion , with independent flower store contribute around 25 % of this market . June 8th is dedicated to acknowledging their especial and inspiring work , which captivates the nation and brings smasher to our life through their stunning floral creations .
Tommy Leighton , NCGM ’s Press Officer , add , " Each florist shop will create something uniquely magical from peak and foliage source from the Market that morning . We will also exhibit a special creation from the bud florists at our neighboring Wyvil School and premiere fresh picture about the grocery . We invite everyone to fall in us , forgather the awful florist shop , and kick back off the inaugural National Florist Day in style . "
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