Subject Focus: Flower Power
Have you ever bought a bunch of flowers and simply stuck them in a vase when you got home and thought no more about it? Someone, somewhere, put a lot thought into how they are arranged, which colour combination to use and which different flowers would look good when put together. Floristry is the art of creating flower arrangements in vases, bowls, baskets or any suitable container using cut flowers, grasses, foliage, or even fruit and herbs! Also, there are several styles of floral design like Japanese Ikebana, which is a more minimal and asymmetrical form of flower arranging,...

Living off the Land
Apprenticeships offer new ways into careers, and apprentices are particularly in demand in the environmental and land-based industries. From conservation to animal care to landscape gardening, HotCourses checks out the possibilities… There are over 190 types of apprenticeships available, from administration through to veterinary nursing. Apprenticeships offer a great way for students to develop skills and knowledge, gain nationally recognised qualifications and progress quickly in their chosen career. They can also offer the opportunity for you to immerse yourself in an...