About this teacher
Founder of #flowertalk
Since early childhood a fascination with flowers and nature have inspired Jonathan to become one of the UK’s leading designers within the floral art world. For over 25 years he has inspired and entertained audiences and individuals with his love of flowers through demonstrations, workshops and classes.
Living on the edge of the Peak District Jonathan undertakes extensive private commissions throughout the UK for both public and private clients. Jonathan is a regular feature at all of the major RHS shows including Chelsea, Hampton Court, Tatton and Malvern and he delivers seasonal events at Belmond Le Manoir aux quat ‘Saisons, Woburn Abbey, Castle Howard, Chatsworth House and at many other prestigious locations.
Working directly with the retail floristry sector Jonathans extensive industry knowledge, skills and presentation techniques are highly sought after by wholesalers and independent retailers to help source and promote seasonal products through demonstrations, interior displays, workshops and magazine articles. He is a regular contributor to the BFA Magazine and Flora International and writes many features for leading lifestyle and horticultural magazines, blogs and online features.
Jonathan is immediate past President of the North of England Horticultural Society.
He is an Ambassador for the charity UCARE and an ambassador for The Haven Breast Cancer Charity
As a British Flower Ambassador Jonathan works closely with professional flower farmers to forge links between growers and florists. He is a passionate advocate for British seasonal flowers and is always enthusiastic to promote them to the public when he is demonstrating at any major event. In recognition for his celebrated role within UK floristry he was awarded in 2020 an honorary membership of the Institute of Professional Florists by the British Florist Association
