<p><strong>Guests:</strong> Elsa from Hunter Forage &amp; Madeline from Mount Vincent Flower Farm</p><p>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 <strong>Hunter Flower Collective</strong>.</p><p>We talk about:<br>🌼 How the collective began — and the joy of growing from five friends to 31 members<br>🌸 The challenges and creativity of micro-scale flower farming on residential blocks<br>🌿 How connection, collaboration, and shared learning have become their biggest strengths<br>💧 Dealing with floods, pests, and limited space — and finding resilience through community<br>💐 The importance of supporting local florists and fostering strong grower–florist relationships</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Connect with the Hunter Flower Collective:</strong><br>Instagram → <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hunterflowercollective" target="_new" rel="noopener">@hunterflowercollective</a><br>Elsa → <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hunterforage" target="_new" rel="noopener">@hunter_forage</a></p><p><strong>Mentioned in this episode:</strong></p><ul><li><p>The Harvest (Hunter Valley’s local flower hub)</p></li><li><p>Grow Not Flown</p></li><li><p>Earthenry Flower Farm (TAS)</p></li></ul><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>