About this episode

Caitie O’Grady shares her journey of running Springview Irises, a family-run iris farm in northeast Victoria, highlighting the beauty and diversity of bearded blooms.

Guest: Caitie O’Grady – Springview Irises, Ebden VIC Host: Rebecca Noble Nestled 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 bearded irises for Australia’s climate — from soil to frost 🌸 Why irises are far more than just purple, yellow, and white 🌸 The joy of open days and connecting with people through flowers 🌸 The importance of supporting small, family-run flower farms Follow Caitie’s journey: 🔗 springviewirises.com.au 📸 Instagram & Facebook: @spring_view_irises Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Rebecca Noble

Guest: Caitie O’Grady

Topics covered

• bearded irises
• flower farming
• family-run businesses
• gardening
• connecting with nature

Keywords

• Springview Irises
• bearded blooms
• flower farming
• gardening tips
• family business
• open days
• iris varieties

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Springview Irises

Places: Australia, Ebden VIC, Lake Hume

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