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

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

32. Summer Crop Plan Debrief

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

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

Robin from Transition Farm shares her journey from vegetable farming to seed production, emphasizing the importance of biodynamic practices, soil health and seed sovereig

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

26. The Ultimate Supplier Guide for Aussie Flower Farmers: Plugs, Seeds, Bulbs & More!

OUR FREE GUIDE: ⁠How To Order From Ball Australia⁠ In this episode, Katie & Sarah talk through where they actually buy everything from for their Australian flower farms

25. Dahlias, Tuber Sales & Turning Grass into Growing Space with Mardi from Quite Contrary Flower Farm

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 wel

24. Selling to a Wholesaler & Scaling a Flower Farm with Kate from Bushy Blooms

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, grow

23. (PART 2) Italian Pansies & Growing a Team with Jen from Southern Highlands Flower Farm

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

22. (PART 1) Ranunculus & Diversifying Sales Channels with Jen from Southern Highlands Flower Farm

In part one of this interview with Jen from Southern Highlands Flower Farm, Sarah and Katie ask about Jen's background and how she got started before diving into her sale

21. March Wrap Up

In this episode Katie & Sarah share an update on seasonal farm activities like what they are sowing, planting and harvesting along with crop planning tweaks, and managing

20. Our 2026 Crop Plans

Sarah and Katie share their detailed crop planning process for the 2026-2027 season, focusing on spring flowers, succession planting, intercropping, and lessons learned f

19. Roses in the Subtropics & the Big Flower Farm Move with Luen's Flowers

Follow Luen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luensflowers/ In this episode we chat to Luen Free of Luen’s Flowers who shares her journey of transitioning to a new

18. Growing Cool Season Hardy Annuals in Australia

In this episode, Sarah and Katie share their experience with cool flowers in Australia, covering seed starting, climate considerations, crop selection, and tips for succe

17. We're back! Summer Wrap Up

In the first episode of Season 2, Katie and Sarah are back after a 3 month break, and dive into the challenges and successes they had over summer. Like always, weather an

16. Season Wrap Up

In this final episode of the season, Sarah and Katie celebrate their milestone of completing Season 1 of the podcast and plan to return with Season 2 in March 2026. They

15. A Deep Dive on Selling to Florists

In this episode, Sarah and Katie discuss: Their experiences and insights on selling flowers wholesale to floristsThe digital tools they use including an online availabil

14. Lessons from Grown Not Flown & the Bigger Pie Philosophy with Nikki Davey

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