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Katie from Grown by Lightning Hollows and Sarah from Quayle Cottage; two Aussie flower-farming friends chatting business and blooms.
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- 6 days ago53 min
32. Summer Crop Plan Debrief
Flower farmers Katie and Sarah share their crop plans for the upcoming summer/autumn season including a mix of annuals and flowering perennials. They touch on their goals for this season that helped guide them when planning as well as some growing and sowing techniques for warm weather.
- 1 weeks ago1h 26m
31. Inside the World of Zinnia Breeding, Seed Production & Biodynamics with Robin from Transition Farm
Robin from Transition Farm shares her journey from vegetable farming to seed production, emphasizing the importance of biodynamic practices, soil health and seed sovereignty. Discover how her farm adapts to climate challenges as well as the additional tax that seed growing puts on the soil and how Robin combats this. In this episode, Robin shares how she began seed breeding, the benefits of biodynamic practices, and insights into growing resilient, vibrant flowers like zinnias. Discover how regional seed production and sustainable practices can transform flower farming.TRANSITION FARM DEVELOPED ZINNIAShttps://transitionfarm.com/collections/transition-farm-developed-zinniasTRANSITION FARM SEED RAISING MIX RECIPEhttps://transitionfarm.com/blogs/growing-resources/transition-farm-seed-raising-mixSTAND UP SOIL BLOCKERLadbrooke stand up soil blocker 1.5" 20https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BUV4OOK?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback
- 2 weeks ago1h 18m
30. We're Back! Winter Wrap Up: Big Projects, Winter Flowers & Mulch Film Update
Bioplastic Mulch Film: https://ausbioplas.com.au/products/biodegradable-mulch-film?srsltid=AfmBOoqSEEdTp4npUzMW_rN89aU0uujdUPlNaTLUAMeterJeKXWZ-hZsBlogpost about the Florlist platform update: https://www.quaylecottage.com.au/blog/florlist-overview
- May 25, 20261h 30m
29. Summer/Autumn Wrap Up: New Tools, Direct Sowing & Mother's Day
In this episode, Sarah and Katie share their season wrap-up, discuss challenges like weeds and weather, and share practical tips on DIY tools (the wire weeder), using bio plastic mulch, planting, direct sowing, and pest management. They reflect on their successes, failures, and plans for the next season, offering valuable insights for fellow flower farmers and gardeners.
- May 11, 202647 min
28. Top 5 Dahlias for Cut Flowers (According To Our Podcast Guests)
This episode is a dahlia lover’s dream. Katie and Sarah asked each guest from this season of the podcast to share their top 5 favourite dahlias for cut flower production, then compiled all the answers (as well as their own) into one big list of Australian grower favourites.From tried-and-true classics to newer releases, a few tissue culture varieties from Ball Australia, and even a few that haven’t quite hit the market yet, this episode covers more than 30 cultivars that flower farmers across Australia are loving right now. Whether you’re growing on a tiny patch or a large-scale farm, there’s plenty of inspiration for your wish list ahead of tuber sale season!Featured growers & their picks:Luen (@luensflowers) Coorabell Astrid, Bracken Palomino, Coorabell Texas, Boundary Snowflake, Kotare Buttermilk. Honourable mention: Devon SeattleJen (@southernhighlandsflowerfarm) Fancy Pants, Penhill Watermelon, Lileah Pink Petticoats, Darbro Barton A25, Florelie Cosmic RomanceKate (@bushy.blooms) Portlight Pair Beauty, Orange Stone, Yellow Quartz, Coorabell Astrid, Winkie RhubarbMardi (@qcflowerfarm) Queen Vic Life on Mars, Serenade Rosa, Serenade Fairylights, QC Hot Mess (working title), Coorabell EmmaSarah (@quayle.cottage) Everbloom First Dance, Florelie Antique, Everbloom Lioness, Everbloom Rockmelon, Sheila, Boundary Snowflake.Katie (@grown_by_lightninghollows) Carlos Watermelon, Winkie Truffle, Bracken Palomino, Florelie Lizzie Lou, XanZu Bek, Devon Salmon. Honourable mentions: Pink Quartz, Florelie Flamingo, Coorabell Moonglow
- May 4, 202657 min
27. Inside a Commercial Flower Farm: The Employee Experience with Hannah Urquhart
In this episode, Sarah and Katie chat with Hannah Urquhart from @floriculturalife - an ag science graduate working at Bush Roses in Bookham, NSW, a large-scale commercial flower farm growing everything from roses and natives to annuals, perennials and foliage. We dive into what working on a commercial flower farm actually looks like day-to-day, from the systems and infrastructure needed to run at scale to the realities of working as an employee in the flower industry rather than owning the business yourself.You can find Hannah here:Instagram: @floriculturalife
- Apr 27, 20261h 13m
26. The Ultimate Supplier Guide for Aussie Flower Farmers: Plugs, Seeds, Bulbs & More!
OUR FREE GUIDE: How To Order From Ball AustraliaIn this episode, Katie & Sarah talk through where they actually buy everything from for their Australian flower farms including plugs, seeds, live plants, bulbs, farming tools, and floristry equipment.Chapters:00:37 Ball Australia28:13 High Sun Express for Bulk Seeds35:39 Royston Petrie Seeds40:30 Bulb Suppliers44:35 Plant Suppliers56:39 Retail Seed Suppliers01:05:46 Essential Equipment and Tools for Flower Farming & Floristry. Suppliers mentioned:Ball AustraliaHigh Sun ExpressRoyston Petrie SeedsDrewitts Family Farms (wholesale) / Red Earth Bulbs (retail)Van Diemen Quality BulbsJD PropagationMikiry ChrysanthemumsWild Violet Flower FarmPure Maiden FarmTwist Creek FloraSouthern Highlands Flower FarmDi’s Delightful PlantsWoodbridge NurseryERA NurseryVeggie & Flower Garden SeedsThe Seed CollectionThe Diggers ClubTransition FarmEarthenry FarmSouthern HarvestSeed ScapeThree Dogs Flower FarmActive VistaKoch & CoApackGarden City PlasticsSeeds per gram list (to help with ordering from Royston Petrie Seeds)
- Apr 20, 20261h 19m
25. Dahlias, Tuber Sales & Turning Grass into Growing Space with Mardi from Quite Contrary Flower Farm
In this episode, Katie and Sarah chat with Mardi from Quite Contrary Flower Farm. They cover everything from growing dahlias, the digging/dividing/storing process, as well as tuber sales. They also ask Mardi about her field grown roses and her bed prep process when it comes to turning grass into growing space. Find Mardi here: instagram.com/qcflowerfarm/quitecontraryflowerfarm.com
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