Hunter Flower Collective – Building Community in the Hunter Valley

About this episode

Rebecca chats with Elsa and Madeline about the growth and challenges of the Hunter Flower Collective.

Guests: Elsa from Hunter Forage & Madeline from Mount Vincent Flower Farm In 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 have become their biggest strengths 💧 Dealing with floods, pests, and limited space — and finding resilience through community 💐 The importance of supporting local florists and fostering strong grower–florist relationships The Hunter Flower Collective is proof that big things grow from small beginnings — and that when flower farmers come together, they can change the landscape of their region. Connect with the Hunter Flower Collective: Instagram → @hunterflowercollective Elsa → @hunter_forage Mentioned in this episode: The Harvest (Hunter Valley’s local flower hub) Grow Not Flown Earthenry Flower Farm (TAS) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Rebecca Noble

Guests: Elsa, Madeline

Topics covered

• community building
• flower farming
• local growers
• resilience
• collaboration
• supporting local florists

Keywords

• Hunter Flower Collective
• flower farming
• community
• local growers
• resilience
• collaboration
• supporting florists

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hunter Flower Collective, Hunter Forage, Mount Vincent Flower Farm, The Harvest, Grow Not Flown, Earthenry Flower Farm

Places: Hunter Valley, TAS

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