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Katie from Grown by Lightning Hollows and Sarah from Quayle Cottage; two Aussie flower-farming friends chatting business and blooms.

  1. 8 HRS AGO

    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 Seattle Jen (@southernhighlandsflowerfarm) Fancy Pants, Penhill Watermelon, Lileah Pink Petticoats, Darbro Barton A25, Florelie Cosmic Romance Kate (@bushy.blooms) Portlight Pair Beauty, Orange Stone, Yellow Quartz, Coorabell Astrid, Winkie Rhubarb Mardi (@qcflowerfarm) Queen Vic Life on Mars, Serenade Rosa, Serenade Fairylights, QC Hot Mess (working title), Coorabell Emma Sarah (@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

    48 min

  2. 4 MAY

    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

    58 min

  3. 27 APR

    26. The Ultimate Supplier Guide for Aussie Flower Farmers: Plugs, Seeds, Bulbs & More!

    OUR FREE GUIDE: ⁠How To Order From Ball Australia⁠ In 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 Australia 28:13 High Sun Express for Bulk Seeds 35:39 Royston Petrie Seeds 40:30 Bulb Suppliers 44:35 Plant Suppliers 56:39 Retail Seed Suppliers 01:05:46 Essential Equipment and Tools for Flower Farming & Floristry. Suppliers mentioned: ​Ball Australia​High Sun Express​Royston Petrie Seeds​Drewitts Family Farms (wholesale) / Red Earth Bulbs (retail)​Van Diemen Quality Bulbs​JD Propagation​Mikiry Chrysanthemums​Wild Violet Flower Farm​Pure Maiden Farm​Twist Creek Flora​Southern Highlands Flower Farm​Di’s Delightful Plants​Woodbridge Nursery​ERA Nursery​Veggie & Flower Garden Seeds​The Seed Collection​The Diggers Club​Transition Farm​Earthenry Farm​Southern Harvest​Seed Scape​Three Dogs Flower Farm​Active Vista​Koch & Co​Apack​Garden City Plastics ⁠Seeds per gram list⁠ (to help with ordering from Royston Petrie Seeds)

    1hr 14min

  4. 20 APR

    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

    1hr 19min

  5. 13 APR

    24. Selling to a Wholesaler & Scaling a Flower Farm with Kate from Bushy Blooms

    In this episode, Katie and Sarah chat with Kate from Bushy Blooms in Albany, Western Australia. They cover everything from growing at scale, selling to a wholesaler, growing dahlias, and diversifying your sales channels to ensure your flowers always have an outlet. As well as wholesale, Kate also sells her flowers at a farmers market, through her roadside stand, to event florists, and does DIY event buckets. Kate gives a behind the scenes look at the process of selling to a wholesaler and the logistics involved. Find Kate here: https://www.instagram.com/bushy.blooms/ https://www.bushyblooms.net/

    1hr 19min

  6. 7 APR

    23. (PART 2) Italian Pansies & Growing a Team with Jen from Southern Highlands Flower Farm

    In part two of this interview with Jen from Southern Highlands Flower Farm, Sarah and Katie chat with Jen about all things Italian cut flower Pansies, on farm events and workshops, as well as how Jen has created a workplace that supports mums. Make sure you head to part one to hear about how Jen got started, how the business has evolved and diversified, as well as tips on growing Ranunculus as a cut flower. Find Jen here: ⁠https://southernhighlandsflowerfarm.com.au⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/southernhighlandsflowerfarm

    1hr 9min

  7. 7 APR

    22. (PART 1) Ranunculus & Diversifying Sales Channels with Jen from Southern Highlands Flower Farm

    In part one of this interview with Jen from Southern Highlands Flower Farm, Sarah and Katie ask about Jen's background and how she got started before diving into her sales channels, how the business has evolved and diversified, and growing Ranunculus as a cut flower. Make sure you head to part two for all things Italian cut flower Pansies, on farm event and workshops, as well as how Jen has created a workplace that supports mums. Find Jen here: https://southernhighlandsflowerfarm.com.au https://www.instagram.com/southernhighlandsflowerfarm

    1hr 6min

  8. 30 MAR

    21. March Wrap Up

    In this episode Katie & Sarah share an update on seasonal farm activities like what they are sowing, planting and harvesting along with crop planning tweaks, and managing weather challenges. It provides practical tips on planting, support systems, and adapting to weather impacts like high winds, perfect for flower farmers and growers.

    48 min
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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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  • Creator
    Two Aussie Flower Farmers
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Two Aussie Flower Farmers
  • Show Website
    Bloommates

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