The Victorian art of pot-et-fleur, combining living house plants with cut flowers, is enjoying a revival and allows you to create beautiful and sustainable floral arrangements without the need for floral foam. Words Jacky Mills, photographs Jason Ingram

NYC Wedding and Events Florist on Instagram: "Every florist I know has their own library of tips and tricks. And they all work well. These served me well 19 years and counting: 1. Use willow branches to bend/loop to make a grid inside the vase and feel good about being more green 💚 2. My sprite + bleach combo - Video explains why 3. Woody branches and stems - split the bottom using your shears, while your shears are inside the stem twist your wrist. Watch to see how it’s done. This helps…