Bloommates

In this episode, Sophie from Love Sophie Flowers shares her journey to wedding floristry and flower farming, her strategic approach to growing flowers, and her wish list of flowers she wishes more Australian flower farmers would grow from her perspective as a wedding florist including Phlox and Corn Cockle. Sophie also shares her insights on social media , and building a community around your passion. Discover practical tips for growing flowers such as Pansies and Sweet Peas, engaging audiences, and turning your hobby into a thriving business.

In this episode, Sarah and Katie share their latest farm updates, discuss the impact of heat on flowering, and explore pest management strategies for the upcoming season.Follow us on Instagram:⁠@bloommatespodcast⁠ ⁠@grown_by_lightninghollows⁠ ⁠@quayle.cottage⁠Things we mention a lot:⁠Florlist.com⁠ - the online availability platform we use to take florist orders⁠@harvest_flowermarket⁠ - the local flower hub connecting growers and florists⁠Highsun Express⁠ - bulk seed supplier ⁠Ball Australia⁠ - wholesale seedling/seed/plant supplier (hear us talk in detail about Ball on ⁠episode 26⁠)Weird crops we mention a lot that you may not know how to spell:Silene vulgarisSalpiglossisNicotianaPhloxMonardaMuscari

In this episode, Casey from Three Dogs Flower Farm shares her plans for her new rented one acre market garden including on farm events and subscription boxes. She aslo shares insights into her farm operations, seed and dahlia tuber production, and some of her favourite perennials including Windflowers, Silene vulgaris, and Rudbeckia triloba. Find Casey here:@threedogsflowerfarm@hendogfarmhttps://threedogsflowerfarm.com.au/Follow us on Instagram:@bloommatespodcast @grown_by_lightninghollows @quayle.cottageThings we mention a lot:Florlist.com - the online availability platform we use to take florist orders@harvest_flowermarket - the local flower hub connecting growers and floristsHighsun Express - bulk seed supplier Ball Australia - wholesale seedling/seed/plant supplier (hear us talk in detail about Ball on episode 26)Weird crops we mention a lot that you may not know how to spell:Silene vulgarisSalpiglossisNicotianaPhloxMonardaMuscari

In this episode, Katie and Sarah join Luen on her new farm where she shares her journey of farm downsizing, plans for her roadside stand, and establishing her new flower farm. She discusses practical tips for crop planning, moving farms, and optimising small-scale flower production. Luke joins for segment on hot composting techniques, farm management, and how he and Luen manage disagreements about the farm.Follow us on Instagram:@luensflowers @bloommatespodcast @grown_by_lightninghollows @quayle.cottageThings we mention a lot:Florlist.com - the online availability platform we use to take florist orders@harvest_flowermarket - the local flower hub connecting growers and floristsHighsun Express - bulk seed supplier Ball Australia - wholesale seedling/seed/plant supplier (hear us talk in detail about Ball on episode 26)

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.