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Dahlias
Australia
Flower Farming
Pansies
Roadside Stand
Ranunculus
Corncockle
Wildflower Academy
Newcastle
Sydney
Floral Design
Local Sourcing
Valentine's Day
Beetles (monoliptera)
Milton
Pansies (italian Varieties)
Retail Floristry
Business/entrepreneurship
Roses
Growers Avenue

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, 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

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 pr... more

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 ... more

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.

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Recent Guests

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 12 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
    Australiaa month 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
    Sweden3 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
    Australia4 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
    Australia4 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
    Australia6 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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23. (PART 2) Italian Pansies & Growing a Team with Jen from Southern Highlands Flower Farm
Q: What are the key considerations when expanding agritourism experiences on the farm?
She emphasizes insurance, council rules, parking logistics, clear check-in and safety guidelines, and planning to avoid disruption to staff and family life while offering multiple experiences.
23. (PART 2) Italian Pansies & Growing a Team with Jen from Southern Highlands Flower Farm
Q: How do you manage seasonal labor and keep a healthy work-life balance while growing a farm?
She describes adding and coordinating a core team over several years, prioritizing school-hours and family-friendly schedules, and using a mixed model with family members and local moms to keep capacity while maintaining life balance.
23. (PART 2) Italian Pansies & Growing a Team with Jen from Southern Highlands Flower Farm
Q: What sparked your interest in pansies and importing Italian varieties?
Jen explains she loves trying new and different things, and Brenna Estrada's work and Floret courses helped open the door to importing Italian pansies and building a robust seed program.
22. (PART 1) Ranunculus & Diversifying Sales Channels with Jen from Southern Highlands Flower Farm
Q: What are your sale channels?
Jen outlines four main revenue streams for ranunculus and other crops: tubers, seedlings and plant stock, agritourism events and pick-your-own, and seasonal cut flowers; she emphasizes the shift toward an online nursery and farm experiences as core channels.
22. (PART 1) Ranunculus & Diversifying Sales Channels with Jen from Southern Highlands Flower Farm
Q: Jen, did you want to tell us a bit about yourself and the farm and what you do?
Jen explains her shift from corporate project management to flower farming, the scale of her operation, and her focus on dahlias, peonies, ranunculus, and more, highlighting a patient, multi-cropping approach and the evolution of her business.

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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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