Bloommates

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.cottage⁠

Things 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 florists
⁠Highsun 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 vulgaris

Salpiglossis

Nicotiana

Phlox

Monarda

Muscari

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
@hendogfarm
https://threedogsflowerfarm.com.au/

Follow us on Instagram:
@bloommatespodcast
@grown_by_lightninghollows
@quayle.cottage

Things 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 florists
Highsun 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 vulgaris

Salpiglossis

Nicotiana

Phlox

Monarda

Muscari

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.cottage

Things 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 florists
Highsun 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.

Robin from Transition Farm shares her journey from vegetable farming to seed production, emphasizing the importance of biodynamic practices, soil health and seed sovereignty. Discover how her farm adapts to climate challenges as well as the additional tax that seed growing puts on the soil and how Robin combats this. In this episode, Robin shares how she began seed breeding, the benefits of biodynamic practices, and insights into growing resilient, vibrant flowers like zinnias. Discover how regional seed production and sustainable practices can transform flower farming.

TRANSITION FARM DEVELOPED ZINNIAS
https://transitionfarm.com/collections/transition-farm-developed-zinnias
TRANSITION FARM SEED RAISING MIX RECIPE
https://transitionfarm.com/blogs/growing-resources/transition-farm-seed-raising-mix
STAND UP SOIL BLOCKER
Ladbrooke stand up soil blocker 1.5" 20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BUV4OOK?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback