A 40-acre homestead and flower farm on the hillside of Mount Tarrengower, focused on sustainable growing and seasonal rhythms. Our home is multi-generational, shared with family and frequent visitors, creating a warm and communal atmosphere. Surrounded by boulders and native bushland, it’s a place of slow living, creativity, and working with nature.
Running a flower farm while being a mother—and while it’s not my full-time job—is a big task, and having extra hands can make a real difference. But beyond that, I believe we’re not meant to do everything alone. Our homestead is home to more than just flowers—we have vegetable patches, a large orchard, and my father-in-law grows garlic here as well. We already live with multiple people on the property, and friends and family often come by to help out in different ways. Hosting volunteers feels like a natural extension of that—doing things together, sharing skills, and helping where we can. It’s a chance to exchange knowledge, welcome new perspectives, and offer people an opportunity to experience rural life, seasonal rhythms, and sustainable growing in a hands-on, low-pressure way.
Organic/Biological methods we use
We use a variety of organic and biological methods to maintain a healthy, sustainable farm ecosystem. We believe in working with nature rather than against it, which is why we emphasise practices that build soil health, conserve water, and encourage biodiversity.
Our farm is off-grid, powered by solar energy, and we collect rainwater for most of our household needs. Mulching plays a big role in helping us retain moisture, suppress weeds, and improve soil fertility. Composting is also a key practice, recycling organic waste to enrich the soil and support healthy plant growth.
We practice crop rotation to reduce the risk of pests and soil depletion, and we use homemade sprays and natural fertilisers to support plant health. We also encourage beneficial insects, like bees and ladybugs, to help with pollination and pest control, and we’ve incorporated chickens into the system. Our chickens are free to roam and help with pest management, particularly in the garden, naturally keeping the insect population in check.
We are always striving to grow with minimal intervention and using sustainable techniques that work in harmony with the environment. We are constantly learning and evaluating our ways, open to change.
