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Bloommates

Two Aussie Flower Farmers

Katie from Grown by Lightning Hollows and Sarah from Quayle Cottage; two Aussie flower-farming friends chatting business and blooms.

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01:18:54

16. Season Wrap Up

Bloommates ·

2025/12/22

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 share an update on the working bee at Grown By Lightning Hollows, reflect on the challenges of irrigation and seedling care in the Summer heat, share their data on four crops from the Spring season including Delphinium, Ranunculus, Corn Cockle (Agrostemma), and Pansies. They also give recommendations for resources and podcasts for

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01:22:23

15. A Deep Dive on Selling to Florists

Bloommates ·

2025/12/15

In this episode, Sarah and Katie discuss:Their experiences and insights on selling flowers wholesale to floristsThe digital tools they use including an online availability listCrop selection and understanding florist needsThe best ways to first approach floristsStrategies to make yourself stand out as a flower farmerThe importance of pre-ordersStrategies for pricing and invoicing, andEffective communication for long-term relationshipsUltimately, they highlight the joy of selling to florists and the

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01:04:37

14. Lessons from Grown Not Flown & the Bigger Pie...

Bloommates ·

2025/12/10

duckduckpig.com.auinstagram.com/duck.duck.pigmilkingducks.comNikki's book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Pie-Gets-Bigger-Complementors-Competitors/dp/0646715984In this conversation, Nikki Davey discusses the importance of collaboration in the flower farming industry, emphasising the need for an abundance mindset rather than a competitive one. She shares her journey from finance to flower farming, explores innovative practices that can benefit the flower industry, and highlights some case studies

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00:43:30

13. November Wrap Up

Bloommates ·

2025/12/01

In this conversation, Katie and Sarah reflect on the past month of November on their Hunter Valley farms. They discuss some of the challenges they've been facing such as hot dry weather, compaction and compost contamination. This conversation highlights the complexities of agricultural business and resilience in the face of environmental challenges.

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01:54:12

12. In Class with Wildflower Academy: Pricing,...

Bloommates ·

2025/11/24

Film & Foliage:⁠www.filmandfoliage.com⁠⁠www.instagram.com/filmandfoliage⁠Wildflower Academy:⁠www.wildfloweracademy.co⁠⁠www.instagram.com/academywildflower⁠The Harvest: ⁠www.quaylecottage.com.au/theharvest⁠In this conversation, Sarah and Katie are joined by Ash Wheelhouse, a seasoned floral designer and founder of Wildflower Academy. They explore the intricacies of floral design, the challenges faced by florists, and the importance of local sourcing. Ashlee shares her journey in the floral

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01:05:12

11. Roadside Stands and Other Character Building Ways...

Bloommates ·

2025/11/17

This conversation explores the intricacies of selling flowers retail, focusing on roadside stands. Sarah and Katie discuss the selection of flowers, the different ways to sell flowers direct to consumer, the benefits and challenges of retail versus wholesale, customer engagement, marketing strategies, payment methods, and pricing. They also touch on the importance of social media and the hidden costs associated with running a flower business. Overall, the discussion provides valuable insights for

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00:48:54

10. Dishing the Dirt with Bec Noble

Bloommates ·

2025/11/10

Bec, from Dish the Dirt, discusses the evolution of the Australian flower farming community, the challenges faced by growers, and the impact her podcast has had. We explore the importance of collaboration between growers and florists, the role of community in the industry, and the significance of platforms like Growers Avenue. The discussion also touches on sustainability practices, the future of flower farming, and advice for new growers entering the field.

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00:55:17

9. October Wrap Up

Bloommates ·

2025/11/03

In this episode, Katie and Sarah discuss their experiences as flower farmers in Australia during October. They share insights on weather challenges, planting updates, and the success of their harvests, particularly focusing on Corn Cockle/Agrostemma. The conversation also touches on the balance between work and farming, the complexities of ordering and growing dahlias, and the introduction of new woody perennials to their farms. Additionally, they explore financial aspects of flower farming,

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01:31:02

8. Florists Spill: Local Sourcing, Sustainability &...

Bloommates ·

2025/10/27

This episode is a heartfelt conversation with Jess and Cait, who share their experiences and insights into the world of retail floristry. They discuss the importance of sustainability, the challenges and joys of working with local flower growers, and the unique connections they foster with their community through their shop, The Little Garden. They discuss their commitment to local sourcing, the impact of COVID-19 on their business, and their philosophy of radical honesty and community support

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01:05:52

7. Crop Planning: Mapping Out Your Flower Year

Bloommates ·

2025/10/20

Bed Rotations & Sowings - Template spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lHdGneb_V7inYF9mMgZKfKXSpdOrYHg8xbnFwKJu7gY/edit?usp=sharing(You are welcome to copy and paste this template into your own spreadsheet to use)In this conversation, Sarah and Katie discuss their approach to crop planning. After discussing how they choose what they grow in a previous epsiode, this conversation dives into what they do after they have their list of flowers. From where crops are placed, mapping

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00:58:54

6. All Things Seeds with Three Dogs Flower Farm

Bloommates ·

2025/10/13

In this episode, Sarah and Katie, two flower farmers from Australia, interview Casey from Three Dogs Flower Farm. Casey shares her journey from being a botanist to starting her flower farm, discussing the challenges and triumphs along the way. The conversation covers topics like seed saving, favourite flowers, and the importance of local adaptation.

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00:56:33

5. How We Choose What We Grow

Bloommates ·

2025/10/06

In this episode, Sarah and Katie, two flower farmers from Australia, discuss their experiences and insights into flower farming. They explore how they choose what to grow based on market needs, personal preferences, and constraints. The conversation delves into the importance of profitability, data analysis, and the balance between joy and financial viability in farming. They also share their experiences with trialling new crops and the challenges they face in the industry. The episode wraps up with

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01:02:46

4. September Wrap Up

Bloommates ·

2025/10/02

In this episode, Katie and Sarah, two flower farmers from Australia, discuss the rapid transition to high temps in early Spring, share insights on direct sowing techniques, the excitement of designing for weddings (and Katie's big wedding drama). The conversation also touches on the complexities of colour descriptions and reflections on their farming journey as they look forward to the rest of the season.Chapters00:00 Spring Weather Changes and Impact on Flower Farming06:08 Irrigation and

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00:33:24

3. Get to know Sarah from Quayle Cottage

Bloommates ·

2025/09/29

In this episode, Katie interviews Sarah about her unique experience in the world of flower farming. She discusses her urban growing space, the evolution of the crops she grows, and the importance of community. The conversation delves into the challenges she faces, particularly regarding time constraints and small space growing, and how she navigates the business side of selling flowers to florists. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Flower Farming Journeys10:02 Selling to Florists: The Business Side14:39

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00:34:44

2. Get to know Katie from Grown by Lightning Hollows

Bloommates ·

2025/09/29

In this episode, Sarah interviews Katie about her journey into flower farming, discussing her growing space, customer base, and the challenges she faces. Katie elaborates on her property, the flooding issues, and her approach to growing flowers sustainably. She also touches on her sales strategies, including a roadside stand and selling florists, and expanding her growing space. The conversation highlights the joy of harvesting, the business mindset required for flower farming, and the story behind

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00:24:07

1. Meet Your Bloommates

Bloommates ·

2025/09/29

In the very first episode of the Bloommates podcast, Sarah and Katie, two passionate flower farmers from Australia, share their journey into flower farming, their motivations for starting the podcast, and their experiences in the industry. They discuss the need for more Australian-specific content in the flower farming community, their personal stories, and the diverse flower varieties they grow. The episode also touches on building a customer base with florists and their future plans for the

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00:00:51

Trailer

Bloommates ·

2025/08/23

Bloommates season 1 coming 2025.

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