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Bloommates

by Two Aussie Flower Farmers

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38. Proteas, Profit & the Practicalities of Growing Australian Natives with Andmia Flower Farm

October 26, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

In this episode, Sarah and Katie visit Mel at Andmia Flower Farm in the Hunter Valley to learn how she built a full-time business growing Australian natives and proteas. Mel explains the farm’s four-year path to profitability, crop…
37. If We Swapped Farms: Hypothetical Crop Plans, Layouts & Business Models

October 19, 2026 · 48 min

In this episode Sarah and Katie explore how they would plan each other's farms if they switched, considering space, crops, and business strategies. They share insights on crop choices, farm layout, and the realities of running a flower…
36. Growing Flowers for Weddings & Building an Online Community with Love Sophie Flowers

October 12, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min

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…
35. September Wrap Up: Out with Ranunculus, in with Dahlias, & Starting Summer Annuals

October 5, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

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 ⁠@…
34. A Visit to Three Dogs Flower Farm: New Rented Land and a Love of Perennials

September 28, 2026 · 40 min

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…

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33. Chaotic Ramblings with Luen's Flowers: Urban Farming, Roadside Stand & Compost with Luke

September 21, 2026 · 1 hr 50 min

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…
32. Summer Crop Plan Debrief

September 14, 2026 · 53 min

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…
31. Inside the World of Zinnia Breeding, Seed Production & Biodynamics with Robin from Transition Farm

September 7, 2026 · 1 hr 27 min

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…
30. We're Back! Winter Wrap Up: Big Projects, Winter Flowers & Mulch Film Update

August 31, 2026 · 1 hr 18 min

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29. Summer/Autumn Wrap Up: New Tools, Direct Sowing & Mother's Day

May 25, 2026 · 1 hr 30 min

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…
28. Top 5 Dahlias for Cut Flowers (According To Our Podcast Guests)

May 11, 2026 · 48 min

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…
27. Inside a Commercial Flower Farm: The Employee Experience with Hannah Urquhart

May 4, 2026 · 58 min

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…