Broula Farm is located on the lands of the Worimi people, now known as Gloucester on the mid coast of NSW. Sheena and Sue are committed to stewarding the land and creating a sustainable, regenerative farm experience so that they can leave the land better than they found it.
Country Style & Life is a boutique flower farm set amonsgt the rolling green hills of Ellinbank, 10 minutes outside of Warragul in West Gippsland. Growing dahlias, lavender, peonies and roses - and other seasonal flowers such as tulips, hyacinths and hydrangeas - the property is a visual feast of stylish, elegant 'flower rooms' making this lovely farm a pretty jewel in the local landscape. Created by former Melbourne stylist and media personality, Sarah Foster - known around Australia for he...
Situated just outside of Canberra, Amy farms on part of their 50 Acre block. Growing Dahlia, zinnias and chrysanthemums- having trialled other things and working out it was more economical to focus on a few and grow them well in more volume and colours. Going into their 4th season.
10KM out of Bathurst you will find Dunkeld Flower Farm growing and arranging wild, untamed seasonal blooms.
A Melbourne based floral art studio that celebrates the delicate, the unexpected and the brave. Lead by Founder and Creative Director Vivien Hollingsworth they are an experienced team of passionate floral artists that focus on locally grown, artisanal blooms and honouring the abundance of seasons.
My name is Lisel Vonhoff from Belle Bouquets and I am a small farmer florist in the Darling Downs or to be more specific, Pechey, Queensland. Together with my husband and 4 children I live on 160 acres where along with a number of cows, a little flock of sheep and some chickens, I have a small plot where I grow a mixture of roses, dahlias and cottage annuals and during my season (September to May) I make up weekly bunches, create and work on a small amount of wedding flowers as well as floral wo...
Cloud Land Flower Farm is locates in Lade Vale, NSW just outside of Gunning. The brought the property in April 2018 and have now got over 100 peonies in the ground, selling dahlias, and other annuals. Jane has a background in floristry and Jay is new to the flower world. They also have an off the grid cottage called “storm cottage” and hope to provide farm emersion weekends in the near future.
The Little Urban Flower Farm on Wonnarua country in the heart of central Maitland, NSW. After a lengthy career as a lawyer and CEO for an international association, Simone sought a career that would reduce her carbon footprint, allow her to work from home, as well as align her work with her beliefs around sustainability and community connection. More bohemian potager than strict flower farm, their goals are to grow beautiful seasonal flowers for the immediate flower loving community.
The Hut Flower Farm is a family run farm in Southern Tasmania. They grow a variety of seasonal blooms, including roses, dahlias, ranunculus, annuals such as cosmos, chocolate lace and amaranth. Perennials such as ninebark, eucalyptus, hydrangeas nad viburnums. They aim to provide a local and sustainable alternative to flowers flown to their beautiful island state.
Hayden and Tash seed and grow their flowers with a strong intent for building climate resilience through combined regenerative agricultural practices. Their focus is healthy soil biology & building humus. Humus sequesters (stores) carbon, helping the natural cooling effect of the planet. How amazing!!!
Harvest Cottage sits in the Dja Dja Wurrung land of Victoria. Here we work with the environment to create our products, using what comes naturally and caring for the future. All Catherines life she has been creating; painting, floristry, gardening, yarn making and sculpture. The connecting element in her process is nature. As a florist she helped make the most incredible floral dreams come true. Horticultural planting and propagating have taught the wonders of the seasons and patience. Plants ar...
Sam Webb is well known for her beautiful home garden where she produces all of her families fruit and vegetables. However the love of flowers got her and she was offered a piece of land at Wandin North where she started her Wild Violet flower farm journey. Listen to Sam share her journey and the realities of growing such beautiful blooms.
As a young girl, Sandy would visit her grandmother in the garden city of Christchurch, New Zealand, on holidays. It was during those special visits that she developed her deep love of flowers. With the middle name Rose, Sandy has always been drawn toward these special flowers that bloom so abundantly. In 2009, Sandy left her corporate career in marketing to pursue her passion for flowers. After being mentored by a retired florist, she opened her own floral studio specializing in events and weddi...
A wonderful chat about how Josie, Chris and their three daughters came to be on this beautiful farm in Newlyn Victoria. Specialising in David Austin Roses, Josie hopes to one day be able to offer a wide variety of cut flowers to her wholesale and bridal clients.
Episode 8!! Please review at Apple Podcasts, so this can reach more people. At Sunrise Organic Flowers beauty and sustainability go hand in hand. Our summer flowering beauties and indigenous treasures are field grown on our certified domestic organic farm. Sunrise Organic Flowers is three acres, tucked in to 297 acres of Trust for Nature conservation-covenant protected forest. It's very special to caretake land like this and we take it seriously; another reason we're organic. No toxic sprays or ...
This week I get Tash and Hayden from Bloom into You located in Flowerdale Victoria to Dish the Dirt on their regenerative practices and how they found their farm.
Episode 6!! Who would have thought?! Today I speak to Lucy from Pennyweight Farm all about her journey to get to where she is now. She also shares valuable insights for new growers. Based in Franklinford in Central Victoria they grow everything from delicate sweet peas to giant sunflowers. Preferring beauty over utility every time. Find Lucy at pennyweightfarm.com.au
What a pleasure and inspiration this man is! Botany Green is a flower studio and micro flower farm in Gippsland 2.5 hours east of Melbourne. They have been cultivating their plot to make the most of a small space and test the limits as to how much space you really need to produce stunning flowers.
Today’s bonus episode is to bring a bit of hope and inspiration to your week. It’s been very tough for the community and this story is one that will lift your spirits. Kirsten is a qualified florist and along with her family they grow and arrange a wide variety of seasonal blooms from their 1/2 acre property in Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
Episode three - Today I chat to Janae and Chris from Fleur de Lyonville where they farm with nature in mind, completely avoiding chemical sprays. Recycling and rejuvenation are always forefront in the operation of their farm.
Episode Two! Today I get to interview a wonderful friend of mine, Hayley from the Rook Blooms. Hayley grows dahlias and ranunculus amongst other things on her property in Bullengarook, Victoria.
Today we speak to the inspirational Lorelie Merton of Florelie Seasonal Flowers. This is our first ever episode! Enjoy
A little background into me and why a started on this journey of Dish the Dirt
Dish the Dirt launches July 18th with weekly episodes showcasing flower growers.
