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Dahlias
Flower Farming
Australia
Local Sourcing
Ball Australia
Newcastle
Hunter Valley
Ranunculus
Pansies
Roadside Stand
Florists
Crop Planning
Maitland
Valentine's Day
Beetles (monoliptera)
Pansies (italian Varieties)
Milton
Wildflower Academy
Corncockle
Sydney

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

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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 th... more

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 Austr... more

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 an... more

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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 equipme... more

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Luen from Luen's Flowers
Owner/Operator, Luen's Flowers
Luen's Flowers
Episode: 28. Top 5 Dahlias for Cut Flowers (According To Our Podcast Guests)
Jen from Southern Highlands Flower Farm
Operator, Southern Highlands Flower Farm
Southern Highlands Flower Farm
Episode: 28. Top 5 Dahlias for Cut Flowers (According To Our Podcast Guests)
Kate from Bushy Blooms
Grower, Bushy Blooms
Bushy Blooms
Episode: 28. Top 5 Dahlias for Cut Flowers (According To Our Podcast Guests)
Mardi from Wooden Flower Farm
Grower, Wooden Flower Farm
Wooden Flower Farm
Episode: 28. Top 5 Dahlias for Cut Flowers (According To Our Podcast Guests)
Hannah Urquhart
Employee perspective guest, Floricultural Life on Instagram
Floricultural Life
Episode: 27. Inside a Commercial Flower Farm: The Employee Experience with Hannah Urquhart
Luen Free
Owner of Luen's Flowers, moving her farm to Milton
Luen's Flowers
Episode: 19. Roses in the Subtropics & the Big Flower Farm Move with Luen's Flowers
Nikki Davey
Co-founder of Duck Duck Pig Flower Farm; co-founder of Grown Not Flown; author
Duck Duck Pig Flower Farm; Grown Not Flown
Episode: 14. Lessons from Grown Not Flown & the Bigger Pie Philosophy with Nikki Davey
Ash Wheelhouse
Wedding floral designer behind Film and Foliage; founder of Wildflower Academy
Wildflower Academy / Film and Foliage
Episode: 12. In Class with Wildflower Academy: Pricing, Processes & Practical Magic
Bec Noble
Founder of Dish the Dirt and Growers Avenue, flower industry influencer
Dish the Dirt / Growers Avenue
Episode: 10. Dishing the Dirt with Bec Noble

Hosts

Katie
Host of Bloommates discussing business and blooms; co-farmer at Grown by Lightning Hollows
Sarah
Co-host, introduces guests and guides conversations; host of the show and co-farmer at Quayle Cottage

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • So much info and so much fun

    I love what Katie and Sarah have done with this podcast. It’s a wealth of information for flower farmers, and also such a joy to be taken into their world. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aimee2787
    Australia2 months ago
  • Amazing

    Love all the information you are sharing about flower farming and you do it in such a humble way! Highs and lows! My new favorite podcast 😄

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    57thParallelGardening
    Sweden5 months ago
  • Wonderful information

    Thank you Katie and Sarah, you share so much great information for a newbie flower farmer florist. I really appreciate your openness to share.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Woohoolovedit
    Australia6 months ago
  • Fav new flower podcast

    Okay, I’m not usually one to leave reviews but I just wanted to say that this is my fav flower podcast. Absolutely love the dynamic of the podcast, plus everyone you have interviewed so far. So great to hear from Aussie growers and florists. Thank you Sarah and Katie.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RachHowe
    Australia6 months ago
  • Such a great listen!

    You both have such a lovely energy and share amazing details, I could listen all day 😍 thank you so much for spending the time to share this amazing information with us 💜

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrsJenkinsGarden
    Australia7 months ago

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Listeners praise practical tips for crop planning and scaling small floriculture operations.
Fans appreciate the Australian perspective and emphasis on collaboration within the local floriculture community.
Many comments highlight the hosts' friendly, conversational style and actionable insights for both newbies and established growers.
Episodes routinely spotlight real-world challenges like weather, pests, and market dynamics, resonating with hands-on growers and designers.

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2. Get to know Katie from Grown by Lightning Hollows
Q: Do you see Grown by Lightning Hollows as a one-person business, or might you hire in the future?
She envisions continuing as a two-person operation with her husband Ian handling the sales-driven side, finds hiring daunting due to training and management concerns, and emphasizes doing business tasks herself to stay close to farming. She notes potential for a friend to help with labor in exchange for learning.
2. Get to know Katie from Grown by Lightning Hollows
Q: What are your biggest challenges in flower farming?
Katie cites time management, balancing farming with family responsibilities, and the need to expand production to meet florist demand while keeping her own customers prioritized. She highlights the benefit of a supportive partner and flexible, part-time off-farm work that aids balance.
2. Get to know Katie from Grown by Lightning Hollows
Q: What is your customer base and who do you sell to?
She sells at a roadside stand with an honesty system, supplemented by florists and occasional weddings. Over three years, a local following grew via Instagram and word of mouth, with ongoing efforts to increase florist supply and align production with wholesale demand.
2. Get to know Katie from Grown by Lightning Hollows
Q: Tell us about your background and growing space, where you are, and how you got into growing.
Katie explains that her property is 25 acres, prone to flooding, initially used for horses, and how she transitioned into flower farming through permaculture principles and a fascination with pollinators. She describes starting small, building a sprawling garden, and gradually expanding as the business framework formed.
27. Inside a Commercial Flower Farm: The Employee Experience with Hannah Urquhart
Q: Why is diversification away from roses important for this farm?
Roses are extremely intensive to produce and require seven-day-a-week attention; weather and pest pressures can cause major losses, so diversifying reduces risk, enables more flexible scheduling, and helps build resilience against climate-related shocks.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bloommates

What is Bloommates about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two Australian flower-farming friends share practical, hands-on conversations about growing, selling, and scaling small to mid-size cut-flower operations. Episodes center on crop planning, diversified revenue streams (agritourism, seed sales, wholesale hubs), weather-driven challenges, and the realities of balancing family life with farming. Noteworthy is the emphasis on local collaboration, community-building, and steering a niche, climate-sensitive business toward sustainability and growth, with detailed tips on growing specific varieties, seasonality, and direct-to-consumer or florist-based sales. Potential listeners — flower farmers, designers, and agri-entrepreneurs — will likely find actionable guidance, candid anecdotes, and a collab... more

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Recent guests on Bloommates include:

1. Luen from Luen's Flowers
2. Jen from Southern Highlands Flower Farm
3. Kate from Bushy Blooms
4. Mardi from Wooden Flower Farm
5. Hannah Urquhart
6. Luen Free
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