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Dish the Dirt

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Meadowbrook Flower Farm - Brookes story.

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2025/11/27

We’re closing out 2025 with a soulful, grounded, and beautifully honest conversation with Brooke Stewart of Meadowbrook Flower Farm. Set between Port Fairy and Warrnambool, Brooke’s six-acre farm is shaped by wind, weather, family, and the deep desire to build something meaningful from home.Brooke shares how flower farming became the anchor she needed during motherhood, a FIFO lifestyle, raising a child with Williams Syndrome, and the isolation of early COVID. What started with a handful of Aldi

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00:49:13

The story of Mountain Nursery with Paul Dalley

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2025/11/11

Key topics:Diversifying crops and sustaining staff year-roundProtected cultivation and the benefits of greenhousesExporting Australian flowers to Japan and beyondCollaboration, community, and why sharing knowledge mattersAdapting to climate change and investing in renewable energyMentioned:Wildflowers AustraliaAgriFutures research libraryEast Coast Wildflowers and the growers who inspire him🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen.

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00:47:49

Hunter Flower Collective – Building Community in the...

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2025/10/29

Guests: Elsa from Hunter Forage & Madeline from Mount Vincent Flower FarmIn this episode, Rebecca chats with Elsa and Madeline about how a small group of passionate local growers turned into a thriving community of 30+ members known as the Hunter Flower Collective.We talk about:🌼 How the collective began — and the joy of growing from five friends to 31 members🌸 The challenges and creativity of micro-scale flower farming on residential blocks🌿 How connection, collaboration, and shared learning

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00:49:35

Springview Irises – The Beauty of Bearded Blooms

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2025/10/07

Guest: Caitie O’Grady – Springview Irises, Ebden VICHost: Rebecca NobleNestled in the hills of northeast Victoria overlooking Lake Hume, Springview Irises is home to hundreds of bearded iris varieties grown by Caitie O’Grady and her family.In this episode, Caitie shares her journey from planting flowers in her childhood sandpit to running a thriving iris farm known for its colour, character, and care. We talk about:🌸 The story behind Springview Irises and its stunning lakeside setting🌸 Growing

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00:54:49

From Garden Dreams to Flower Farming Reality –...

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2025/09/23

In this episode of Dish the Dirt, I chat with Belinda from The Flowering Field, based in Burra, New South Wales. Belinda shares:How her passion for gardening during maternity leave blossomed into a flower farmThe challenges and opportunities of farming in a cool, frosty climateWhy dried flowers became a key part of her business modelThe importance of community, mentorship, and investing in the business of farmingHer biggest successes, learning curves, and advice for new growersBelinda’s story is one

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00:41:47

From Shopping Queen to Flower Farmer – Kathy’s...

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2025/09/09

n this episode of Dish the Dirt, I chat with the inspiring Kathy from Plumtree Floral Farm in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales.Kathy’s story is a reminder that it’s never too late to chase your dreams. After a long career in media and even a stint as Australia’s “shopping queen,” she traded city life for gumboots and flower fields. Since moving to the subtropics, Kathy and her husband have faced drought, floods, cyclones, and endless curveballs from the weather. But through resilience,

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01:01:03

Building The Harvest – A Grower–Florist Click and...

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2025/08/26

n this episode of Dish the Dirt, I sit down with Sarah from Quail Cottage and Ash, wedding florist Film and Foliage and founder of Wildflower Academy, to talk about The Harvest—a collection point that’s transforming the way florists and growers connect in the Hunter Valley and Newcastle region.We dive into how a simple idea—bringing growers together under one roof—has grown into a supportive community that’s making local flowers more accessible, profitable, and sustainable. From collaborative crop

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00:36:52

From Bush Roses to Wildflower Advocacy – with Hannah...

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2025/08/12

In this episode of Dish the Dirt, I chat with the vibrant and driven Hannah Urquhart, whose journey into the world of flowers began with a love for agriculture and a deep curiosity about how things grow. After completing her agricultural science studies, Hannah joined Bush Roses in New South Wales, where she now works full-time, surrounded by the beauty and challenges of flower farming.Hannah’s enthusiasm for Australian natives, her involvement with Wildflowers Australia, and her commitment to

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00:52:08

Small Farm, Big Heart – Pretty Little Flower Farm...

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2025/07/15

In this final episode of the season, host Rebecca Noble chats with Sharon from Pretty Little Flower Farm in Seville, Victoria. Sharon shares how her love of gardening, a lockdown during COVID, and a fascination with dahlias sparked a journey into flower farming — one that’s bloomed into a thriving roadside stall and a meaningful connection with her local community.Growing on just 400 square metres, Sharon proves that you don’t need acres to grow beauty — just intention, creativity, and a whole lot

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00:35:30

Rooted in Seasonality with Elissa from Larkspur Flowers

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2025/07/08

In this episode of Dish the Dirt, we sit down with Elissa from @larkspur.flowers, a passionate florist and designer based in Daylessford, Victoria. With a background in permaculture and landscape design, Elissa brings a unique, deeply intentional perspective to her work with flowers — one that’s grounded in sustainability, seasonality, and storytelling.We explore Elissa’s journey into floristry, from the spark that was lit at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, to her formative time

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00:33:44

From Dream to Dahlia Dynasty — Lorelie of Florelie...

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2025/06/24

🌸 Episode Summary:This episode is a special one — recorded back in 2020, it captures the early days of Florelie Seasonal Flowers, a specialty cut flower farm in Bungaree, just outside of Ballarat, Victoria.Lorelie shares how a bunch of homegrown peonies gifted on her birthday planted the seed for what has since grown into a thriving, full-time flower farm. At the time of recording, Loralee was growing on a small scale with dreams of something bigger — and as of today, Florelie spans 2.5 acres of

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00:32:06

Growing Flowers for Seed: Emily from Petal & Bow Flowers

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2025/06/17

n this episode of Dish the Dirt, we head to Coonamble, NSW, to meet Emily from Petal & Bow Flowers — a passionate grower carving out her own path in Australia’s warm, dry inland.What began as a maternity leave project has bloomed into four hectares of native paper daisies and a farm-based business focused not only on growing beautiful flowers, but also on harvesting and sharing their seeds. Emily shares her journey from backyard grower to managing a large-scale native flower operation, the

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00:35:49

Love Sophie Floral — From Florist to Farmer with...

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2025/06/10

Guest: Sophie, founder of With Love Sophie and Honey Bunch Farm Location: Yark, VIC — a picturesque valley near Mansfield with a short and unpredictable growing season, but loads of heart.What We Cover:Sophie's journey from floristry to flower farmingHow growing for florists shaped her crop choicesThe chaos and learnings from her first year (hello, flood + 300 lost dahlias!)Why she’s obsessed with sweet peas—and why they’re perfect for her business modelBuilding a product-based approach using seeds

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00:21:23

🎙️ Saying Yes to the Farm Life – Janae & Chris of...

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2025/06/03

🌸 Episode Summary:In this heartfelt and honest episode of Dish the Dirt, we catch up with Janae and Chris from Fleurs de Lyonville—a flower farming couple based just outside of Melbourne. Recorded live at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show as part of our Growers Avenue series, this conversation offers a grounded look into what it really takes to grow a sustainable flower farm and business as a family.From managing over 50 different flower varieties, running farm tours, hosting

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00:58:57

Growing Your Own Way — with Mardi from Quite Contrary...

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2025/05/27

🌸 Episode Summary:In this episode of Dish the Dirt, we're thrilled to welcome back Mardi from Quite Contrary Flower Farm in Gippsland, Victoria. From lawyer to full-time flower farmer, Mardi’s journey is anything but conventional—and that’s exactly what makes it so inspiring.We dive into what’s changed since she last joined us: refining her business model, narrowing in on specialty crops like dahlias, David Austin roses, and bearded irises, and what it really means to grow your way. Mardi

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00:29:05

🎙 The Solo Gardener: Growing Biodiversity & Bold...

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2025/05/20

🌱 Guest: Jodie (aka The Solo Gardener), 5 Acre Farm, Taradale VIC📍 Recorded at: Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show – Growers AvenueIn this episode, we meet Jodie, a self-described Solo Gardener and the driving force behind 5 Acre Farm in Taradale, Victoria. Jodie shares her inspiring journey from corporate life to cultivating a biodiverse dream on Dja Dja Wurrung country—navigating the realities of farming, floristry, creativity, and courage, all as a one-woman powerhouse.We talk

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00:43:49

🎙 Seeds, Stories & Soil: A Native Garden Journey with...

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2025/05/13

🌿 Guest: Joanne, Flower & Seed Farmer | Albury-Wodonga, VIC https://backyardgardenenthusiast.com.au/📅 Recorded: Live at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show – Growers Avenue🎧 Podcast: Dish the Dirt📍 Location: Melbourne International Flower & Garden ShowIn this special episode recorded live from the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, host Rebecca Noble sits down with Joanne, a passionate Australian native flower and seed farmer from Albury-Wodonga.Joanne

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00:27:49

🎙️ Dish the Dirt – Episode: Macedon Ranges Growers x...

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2025/05/06

In this episode of Dish the Dirt, we speak with Olivia from Pemberley of Malmsbury about her third year participating in the Main Central floral installation at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show. After winning a Gold Medal and People’s Choice Award in 2023, and a Bronze Award last year, Olivia returns with even more passion—this time celebrating community, collaboration, and local blooms.We dive into how Olivia and her fellow micro flower farmers from the Macedon Ranges joined

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00:22:37

🎙 Dish the Dirt: 302 Flower Farm — Growing with...

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2025/04/29

Host: Bec Noble | Episode Recorded Live at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show 2025In this special episode, we meet Anna and Ray from 302 Flower Farm, a passionate husband-and-wife team growing seasonal blooms on their breathtaking property in Victoria’s Western District. From Proteas to Dahlias, tank water challenges to sunset views over the back paddock, Anna and Ray share their love for land, flowers, community, and the generations that have helped shape their farm.🌼 Hear how

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00:13:53

🎙️ Mini Episode: A Moment with Sue McLeary

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2025/04/17

Recorded live at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, this quick chat features world-renowned floral artist Sue McLeary (aka Passionflower Sue).I was lucky enough to grab a few moments with Sue to talk about her artistry, the beauty of floral wearables, and her love of locally grown flowers.It’s short, sweet, and full of floral inspiration. Enjoy! 🌸🔗 Learn more about Sue: passionflowersue.com📸 Follow us on Instagram: @_dishthedirt_Let’s Stay Connected:📸 Instagram:

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