Manning Valley Flower Collective
The Manning Valley Flower Collective is a group of flower growers and florists from our region who are looking to connect with other growers and designers, share knowledge and insights, and create a community of like-minded flower folk who value collaboration over competition. Network member Rachel Falla shares their story.
Manning Valley Flower Collective (photo: Emily Vergara, Flora Adora Studio)
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Our members range from small scale flower growers, studio florists and floral creatives. We live in such a beautiful part of the world - from the rivers to the oceans, to the mountains to the towns, and there is so much that can be grown here and IS being grown here.
A shift has begun around Australia with an emphasis on grown not flown local flowers. Flowers are ephemeral and shine in their place, in their season and time. This growing awareness around the impacts of imported flowers is resulting in vibrant flower growing communities popping up around the country.
The benefits of being an active part of the Collective are the opportunities for collaboration and connections. We organise gatherings where we discuss all manner of flower growing and the 'business of flowers' topics - from what seeds we are sowing now, to the price of flowers, to education, what inspires us, and everything in-between. We've also had seed swaps and shared bulk seed and plug orders as many of our members are small scale growers and wholesale orders are generally too large.
A shift has begun around Australia with an emphasis on grown not flown local flowers. Flowers are ephemeral and shine in their place, in their season and time. This growing awareness around the impacts of imported flowers is resulting in vibrant flower growing communities popping up around the country.
The benefits of being an active part of the Collective are the opportunities for collaboration and connections. We organise gatherings where we discuss all manner of flower growing and the 'business of flowers' topics - from what seeds we are sowing now, to the price of flowers, to education, what inspires us, and everything in-between. We've also had seed swaps and shared bulk seed and plug orders as many of our members are small scale growers and wholesale orders are generally too large.
Photo: Emily Vergara, Flora Adora Studio
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Most importantly, the connections and friendships made have been the most beneficial and joyful part of it all. In this time of the COVID pandemic, we are looking forward to the world opening up and allowing us to gather and drink tea and talk flowers again in person.
Some of our members include Broula Farm, The Little Orange Farm, Dogswood Botanical, Flora Adora Studio, Rose Myrtle Farm, Tranquil Garden Nursery, Blooms With A View, Arcadia Flower Farm, and Hello Posy Co. |
We welcome all MidCoast growers, no matter the scale or experience, who are interested in growing for cut flowers or if you are a florist looking to connect with our growers and to design with locally grown flowers where possible.
The world always needs more people growing flowers!
The world always needs more people growing flowers!
Photo: Rachel Falla
Find us on
Instagram @manningvalleyflowercollective
or join our private Facebook group of the same name
Find us on
Instagram @manningvalleyflowercollective
or join our private Facebook group of the same name
