n this episode of Dish the Dirt, we head to Coonamble, NSW, to meet Emily from Petal & Bow Flowers — a passionate grower carving out her own path in Australia’s warm, dry inland.

What began as a maternity leave project has bloomed into four hectares of native paper daisies and a farm-based business focused not only on growing beautiful flowers, but also on harvesting and sharing their seeds. Emily shares her journey from backyard grower to managing a large-scale native flower operation, the clever ways she and her husband have built systems from scratch (including a DIY seed cleaner!), and how she’s now helping schools and community groups fundraise through meaningful flower-growing experiences.

We also talk about:

• What it’s really like to farm in a hot, dry climate

• Why paper daisies (Rhodanthe) are her hero crop

• The importance of community, adaptability, and trial and error

• Her experience joining Growers Avenue at MIFGS

• And the beautiful momentum building around Australian-grown flowers and seed sharing

This conversation is full of warmth, determination, and down-to-earth insight — a true reflection of Emily herself.

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Instagram: @petalandbow.flowers

Website: https://petalandbowflowers.com.au

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