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25.01.2022 Hope you've all been having a wonderful Easter and enjoying your family, even if from a distance.

25.01.2022 I love ranunculus just on their own, loose and airy in a vase. They have such a short season, but so worth growing! These will only be available for a few more weeks, so if you fancy a bunch, message soon!

24.01.2022 Gorgeous Spring bouquet created for a lucky recipient today. Brightened my kitchen so much before it was collected that I had to go and make one for myself!

24.01.2022 Got carrot envy? My latest blog post will have you growing perfect carrots! https://bee-friendlybotanicals.com.au/f/the-secret-to-amazi

24.01.2022 Some bunches are harder to make than others... VALE Deb Gooding 31/07/1972 -20/05/2020 You were the sunniest of blooms in our WAWMR bunch. Rides definitely won't be the same without you. Condolences to Deb's family, friends and fellow WAWMR riders.

24.01.2022 Is the warmer weather inspiring you to gather family and friends around for evening meals outdoors? We love this time of year for this very reason. And I love the chance to stroll through the garden and forage for flowers to decorate the grazing table. Thank you, Charlotte, for the inspiration!

23.01.2022 Due to some cancellations we have 3 spots open for the Gifts from the Garden workshop. Please direct message me if you'd like to come, but be quick!

23.01.2022 Here's something I've learned... Getting seeds to transplant stage can be tricky, especially since seed punnets dry up fast this time of year. I've had more success since I've started watering from the base. The seedlings wick up the water they need and don't dry up anywhere near as fast. Keeping the surface a little drier helps prevent the pythium problems we tend to have with our soils too. I place the punnets in a shallow tray and fill with about 1cm of water every few days. If the seedlings are slow growing, I add a tiny bit of seasol once the second set of true leaves start showing. Got a vegie/flower question? Just ask!

23.01.2022 Growing ranunculus in your garden? Here's a pro tip for enjoying them indoors: Some types of flowers don't open any further from picking, but ranunculus do! Those at the soft, marshmallowy ball stage (bottom right bloom in pic) will open over a period of about a week, extending the vase life of your arrangement so harvest some of your blooms at this early stage. And as for ALL arrangements, don't forget to change the water every 1-2 days. Nothing kills flowers quicker than bacteria in their water.

23.01.2022 Perfect weather blessed our 'Gifts from the Garden' workshop today. Thank you for your lovely company, Ladies. Your creations were absolutely beautiful!

20.01.2022 Spring is nearly here and I'm so excited about the coming season!!! Our weather has been very different this year and is making for a very slow start to the flowering season but I'm anticipating being able to open for a few orders in a couple of weeks. Will keep you all posted in the lead up! Until then, please enjoy these lovely pics previewing marshmallow soft ranunculus flowers (My favourite...this week! )

20.01.2022 Want to spread some cheer this weekend? Bunches of happiness are $15 and our Little Jars of Joy are just $10! Also available, $7 plain statice for drying/crafts. ... PM to get yours. See more

18.01.2022 A recent visitor mentioned they were having trouble with earwigs in their garden. I found this and thought I'd share with everyone in case others are having the same problem. Happy gardening! "Sustainable earwig control | Sustainable Gardening Australia" https://www.sgaonline.org.au/earwigs/

17.01.2022 Gifts from the Garden Workshop. Coming Soon! I will be offering a morning workshop in early December designed to inspire and provide some basic skills so you too can create beautiful bouquets from your own gardens. Participants will enjoy a tour of our farm, learn how and when to harvest different types of flowers, then harvest flowers of their choice, (foraged from our farm and from our field) and learn how to construct a traditional hand-tied, wrapped bouquet.... You will create 2 bouquets so you get extra practice and leave with one to keep and one to give away. Morning tea is included. Cost will be $60 pp Limited places available. Expressions of interest encouraged as if there is a lot of interest I'm happy to run this workshop again. Please comment below to express your interest. Registrations will open soon.

17.01.2022 Gorgeous wreaths now available. Pink - $25 SOLD Yellow - $35

15.01.2022 Surprise bunch for a young lady who loves pink.

14.01.2022 A dear friend requested a flower crown for her upcoming festival ball. What a joy it was to create this for her. Possibly my most favourite creation yet.

13.01.2022 Hope you're enjoying the crisp Winter days while they last. Meanwhile I'm getting excited about the glimpses of Spring colour.

13.01.2022 COMPETITION CLOSED. Time for a giveaway! Who brightens your day/week/life?! Tag them below to let them know.... One randomly chosen lucky person will receive a gorgeous bunch of blooms (and the tagger too for brightening their friend's day). See more

13.01.2022 We are officially OPEN for a new season!!! Small $10 posies of beautiful Spring blooms are now available. We also have plain statice posies (mix of colours) for you crafters out there looking for blooms to dry. Message to order.

12.01.2022 A huge thank you to Charlotte of http://apartytoremember.com.au/ for inviting us to be part of their team for a local event today. Charlotte is a huge advocate of supporting local small businesses and the incredible event she coordinated today showcased a range of brilliant Hills-based services and products. The event was absolutely amazing. Highly recommend Charlotte's services. A Party To Remember

11.01.2022 Nominate a Family in Need Our veggies have started to grow and we have one very generous sized box of fresh, organic produce ready to gift today. It consists of rainbow chard, kale, rocket,baby fennel, spring onions, pak choy, parsley, chillies and leek - all harvested 10mins ago. Please PM ONLY to nominate a family who is in need and would benefit from this. As things grow we'll have more to gift. I wish we could gift all your nominations but things start small. Don't hold back, please nominate via PM We'll keep the list and work through it to deliver as more boxes become available over coming weeks.

10.01.2022 FREE fresh produce will be available from the top of our drive tomorrow. Please take what you need for yourselves or others. Note: Lemonade lemons (eat as a fruit, not on your fish!) and tangeloes also available.

10.01.2022 One of things I'm loving about focusing on my local community is the new connections and friendships with like-minded people. Today, I spent time exchanging farming ideas and inspiration with local apiarist, Jess Cebela of https://m.facebook.com/happyhoneyperth/ in Chidlow. (Please check out her page if you'd like some delicious local honey). Thanks so much for the lovely afternoon, Jess. I've come back to our little farm brimming with ideas (and seeds!) It's going to be a busy week!

09.01.2022 Winter weather is beginning and marks a period of rest for our little farm while we prepare Spring beds and sow the next season's blooms. We'll continue to provide botanicals to our regular subscription clients but will not be open for other orders during this time. In the interim, our blog posts will continue, with occasional freebies for all you keen gardeners! And our vegie boxes will be coming along in a month or so to help out those in need. ... Don't worry, we'll be bursting with blooms again when the warmer weather returns! This is how living seasonally really helps us appreciate the good things each season has to offer. Warm regards, Nathalie

08.01.2022 These beauties going out to a couple of special ladies today. $10 bunches currently available. Message to order.

05.01.2022 The annuals are a long way from blooming, but I'm thoroughly enjoying the gorgeous natives at this time of the year. Take a walk and enjoy a forage around your garden. I'd love to see your floral creations. Maybe post some in the comments below?

05.01.2022 Looking for an affordable, sustainable, clutter-free Teacher's Gift to end the year? How about a $10 'Little Jar of Joy' or wrapped posy? Choose your colour/bloom pallette based on carnation pinks, cornflower blues, sunflower yellows, perfect purples, rainbow or native/everlasting mix.

04.01.2022 In case anyone is under the illusion that flower farming is all about skipping through the flower fields, baskets in hand to the theme song of 'The Sound of Music'... Just thought I'd share that I've spent my morning organically squishing aphids on all the rose bushes so they aren't decimated before the ladybird cavalry arrive. Delightful huh?!

01.01.2022 Last of the summer blooms.

01.01.2022 New bug in the field today! First time I've seen a heliotrope moth.