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Dish the Dirt

Rebecca Noble
Flower Farming
Dahlias
Local Flowers
David Austin Roses
Sustainability
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
Paper Daisies
Australian Native Flowers
Workshops
Gardening
Australia
Floral Design
Biodiversity
Hunter Flower Collective
Local and Seasonal Flowers
Community Collaboration
Australian Native Plants
302 Flower Farm
Gippsland, Victoria
Permaculture

We go in search of flower farmers, to share their knowledge, passion and insights into the flower industry. Having fun along the way! It's going to be blooming fabulous. Season 2026 coming soon.

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Dawn Allen began as a Saturday girl in her local florist shop, met her husband at Covent Garden Flower Market, and now farms Australian natives from Bob's Garden — fifty acres at Boneo on the Mornington Peninsula, looking out to Bass Strait. In May, ... more

Five years ago, Bec sat down with Petrina from Petrina Blooms as Melbourne crawled out of its first COVID lockdown. This episode, she finally makes it back for that promised gin — and finds out everything that's bloomed, died back and come up again s... more

Some episodes are time capsules. This is one of them.

We're rewinding to late 2020, as Victoria emerged from its first long lockdown — gin raised, friends finally allowed over, the whole state breathing out. In the middle of it sits Petrina from Pet... more

Dish the Dirt — Show NotesThe Cotton Bunch with Jamie Rother & Caroline Azria

What happens when a third-generation cotton farmer and a Paris-born UX designer meet at Disney World, fall in love, and end up growing flowers on the Darling Downs? You ge... more

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Recent Guests

Petrina Blooms
Flower farmer, florist, and educator with a global reach
Self-employed
Episode: The one and only Petrina Blooms
Petrina Burrows
Owner of Petrina Blooms, flower farmer and gardener featured in the episode.
Petrina Blooms
Episode: 🌸 From the Archives: Petrina Blooms — 8,000 Bulbs in a Suburban Garden
Jamie Rother
One half of The Cotton Bunch, former cotton and grain grower turned flower farmer
The Cotton Bunch
Episode: The Cotton Bunch with Jamie Rother & Caroline Azria
Caroline Azria
Co-founder of The Cotton Bunch, international background in diplomacy and trade
The Cotton Bunch
Episode: The Cotton Bunch with Jamie Rother & Caroline Azria
Brooke Stewart
Owner of Meadowbrook Flower Farm
Meadowbrook Flower Farm
Episode: Meadowbrook Flower Farm - Brookes story.
Paul Dalley
Australian native flower grower, Mountain Nursery NSW
Mountain Nursery
Episode: The story of Mountain Nursery with Paul Dalley
Caitie O'Grady
Owner, Springview Irises
Springview Irises
Episode: Springview Irises – The Beauty of Bearded Blooms
Sarah (Quail Cottage)
Grower and founder of Quail Cottage; participant in The Harvest
Quail Cottage, Newcastle region
Episode: Building The Harvest – A Grower–Florist Click and Collect in Newcastle
Hannah Urquhart
Grower at Bush Roses; co-author of Australian Native Proteaceae paper
Bush Roses; Wildflowers Australia
Episode: From Bush Roses to Wildflower Advocacy – with Hannah Urquhart

Host

Bec Noble
Host who engages with flower farmers to share their stories and insights into the flower industry, focusing on community connection and collaboration.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 115 ratings
  • Thank you

    This is a wonderful podcast is great to hear from Australian flower farmers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cobblapegs galore
    Australiaa year ago
  • From the Ground Up

    Thoroughly enjoy listening to Bec chat with our Australian growers. Getting the dirt on challenges they face from nature to industry challenges. If you are working in any level of the Floral industry this is must listen to give you an insight into the work involved in growing flowers and that as a grower you are not alone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shandre99
    Australia4 years ago
  • Most encouraging flower farming resource

    I love listening to other flower farmers share their experience, lessons they’ve learned and their views on the industry. I love the wide range of farmers from micro/backyard growers to huge commercial growers. Everyone has a worthwhile story to share that we can learn from.

    It is inspiring and creates a wonderful sense of community for the flower growing industry. Everyone is so generous with their knowledge and willingness to openly help and share with others.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alearninglife
    Australia4 years ago
  • Thanks so much for making this podcast! I'm starting a micro flower farm next year and the insights here are so valuable. Good on you for having a go - inspiring!

    Podcast Addict
    4
    4 years ago
  • Thanks so much for making this podcast! I'm starting a micro flower farm next year and the insights here are so valuable. Good on you for having a go - inspiring!

    Podcast Addict
    LittleBirdie
    4 years ago

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The podcast is praised for its informative nature, helping aspiring farmers understand the challenges and joys of the flower industry.
It is noted that the variety of guests provides a rich tapestry of insights into flower farming, making it enjoyable for both hobbyists and professionals.
Listeners describe the content as inspiring, emphasizing the positive experiences shared by flower farmers.
Many appreciate the focus on local growers, enhancing community connections and supporting sustainable practices.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

🌸 From the Archives: Petrina Blooms — 8,000 Bulbs in a Suburban Garden
Q: So do you sell your flowers to anyone or do you just grow them for yourself?
She explains that selling began during COVID when people asked to buy bouquets, opened her Instagram to the public, and now she regularly sells locally grown bouquets while still enjoying growing for personal use.
Rooted in Seasonality with Elissa from Larkspur Flowers
Q: What three things would you take if you had to leave the farm or workshop quickly?
She would take a pair of snips, business cards, and twine to ensure she can continue working and presenting herself professionally in an emergency.
Rooted in Seasonality with Elissa from Larkspur Flowers
Q: Where are you located and what is your business name?
Her business is Larkspur Flowers, based in Dalesford, Victoria, and she explains her focus on events, weddings, delivery bouquets, corporate arrangements, and workshops.
Meadowbrook Flower Farm - Brookes story.
Q: What are your hopes for the future of Meadowbrook Flower Farm?
Brooke hopes to build soil health, keep the operation manageable, achieve year-round local sales, and diversify income streams (e.g., wreaths, dried flowers, willow wreath components) while maintaining a village-like community around farming.
Meadowbrook Flower Farm - Brookes story.
Q: Can you take us back to the beginning and tell us what started you with the flower farming bug?
She explains how a cottage garden renovation during maternity leave, COVID-19 disruptions, and inspiration from gardening and floristry contacts drew her into growing and selling cut flowers, aided by guidance from established florists and podcasters.

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What is Dish the Dirt about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Content focuses on the experiences and insights of flower farmers, offering a blend of personal stories and practical advice that highlights the challenges and triumphs in the flower industry. Guests share their diverse backgrounds, from starting as hobbyists to running full-fledged flower farms, providing valuable information on sustainable practices, local sourcing, and community engagement. This engaging and inspirational content fosters a sense of community among listeners who may share a passion for gardening or are looking to enter the flower farming business. The podcast reinforces the importance of supporting local farmers and the growing trend towards sustainability in agriculture, making it a unique resource for anyone interested ... more

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1. Petrina Blooms
2. Petrina Burrows
3. Jamie Rother
4. Caroline Azria
5. Brooke Stewart
6. Paul Dalley
7. Caitie O'Grady
8. Sarah (Quail Cottage)

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