Our flower farmers' companions
Part 1, Meet Maggie, the border collie who resides at The Cottage Flower Farm. Angie tells us that Maggie does not like being photographed, but we're sure you’ll all agree that she takes a fine photo! The Cottage Flower Farm, Ararat, VIC
Go to linkPart 2, Maggie is starting to slow down from her chores of shadowing the chooks around the yard and chasing the birds away from the flower beds but, that's not surprising. Maggie has been Angie's trusty companion for 15 years! The Cottage Flower Farm, Ararat, VIC
Part 1, Meet Miss Peppa Puppy from Serenade Farm. She's a 12 year old border collie who lives on Bec's sensational dahlia farm. Peppa loves spending time in the garden. She is Bec's little shadow, never far from her side; her loyal companion and dahlia model! Serenade Farm, Tamborine Mountain QLD
Part 2, Bec suspects that Peppa's apparent love of dahlias is more likely based on the fact that Bec spends hours in the garden most days and Peppa loves to be there with her. She walks along the paths and never squishes the plants. Serenade Farm, Tamborine Mountain, QLD
Meet Lavender ('Lavey' for short). She is Petrina's constant companion in the garden. Lavey also has exquisite taste in flowers. The only problem is that she likes to sit on whatever she most likes at the time. Recently it was cornflowers! Now it's chocolate cosmos! Petrina Blooms, Ivanhoe, Melbourne, VIC
Go to linkMeet the trio of Jack Russell terriers : Harvey (4), Norma (3) and Willa (10 months) with their gorgeous mum, Molly. They love spotting all the frogs among the flowers, snoozing in the sun as Molly harvests the flowers, swimming in the dam and hopping on the tractor. Florabool Flower Farm, Elaine, VIC
Go to linkPart 1, Meet Lola, a two year old bulldog, belonging to Mardi and Matt. She exhibits a great personality, a joyful spirit, infectious grin, playful nature, and some quirky habits! Quite Contrary Flower Farm, Labertouche VIC
Go to linkPart 2, Lola especially adores bonding time with dad, Matt, as they ride the farm bike and tractor together. Quite Contrary Flower Farm, Labertouche VIC
Go to linkPart 3, One of Lola's quirky habits stems from a dislike of farm tools. She can bark at a shovel all day! Quite Contrary Flower Farm, Labertouche VIC
Go to linkPart 4, At puppy school Lola took on the role of 'class clown' and had to repeat Level One three times! In her defence, Mardi says that Lola is very clever but easily distracted! Quite Contrary Flower Farm, Labertouche VIC
Go to linkPart 1, Meet Quill. She resides with Eddie (son) and Sarah (daughter-in-law) at Miffy's Meadow. She is a rescue cat who became a part of the family on February 29 last year. The vet estimates she was born on New Years Eve 2019. Miffy's Meadow, Trentham, VIC
Go to linkPart 2, Quill has a very special relationship with flowers. She is fascinated by their beauty and scent. One of her favourite pastimes is watching Miffy arrange flowers into bouquets. Miffy's Meadow, Trentham, VIC
Go to linkPart 3, When she's outside, Quill appears to prefer herbs to flowers. Watering the herb garden is a daily ritual she particularly enjoys. Miffy's Meadow, Trentham, VIC
Go to linkCharlotte has many companions on her farm. Dogs, cats, goats, parrots, chickens and the neighbour's alpacas! Plus Mr Frog! What a happy and contented creature! Rinconada Flower Farm, Elland, NSW
Go to linkPart 1, Meet Carrie, a seven year old whippet who lives with Mel and James. I think she should be the canine face of the Protea industry! What a supermodel! Wrenhaven Wooragee, North East VIC
Go to linkPart 2, Mel tells us that Carrie is very entertaining. She loves doing 'zoomies' in the paddocks, stealing the sheep treats (pellets) and pestering the rabbits among the protea plants. Wrenhaven Wooragee, North East VIC
Go to linkPart 3, Take a lead from Carrie - stop and smell the flowers! Wrenhaven Wooragee, North East VIC
Go to linkPart 4, In more recent times Carrie has taken to watching the rabbits through the window from the comfort of her cosy spot by the fire. When the temptation gets too much, she hightails it out the doggy door and the chase is on! Wrenhaven Wooragee, North East VIC
Go to linkPart 5, Carrie’s head down a rabbit hole! Despite rabbits largely eating Mel's zinnia seedlings at the start of the season, Mel is secretly pleased that Carrie doesn't catch them. Wrenhaven Wooragee, North East VIC
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