New Grower’s Webinar - Episode 3
What to grow? with Jeremy Smith and Paul Dalley
4 September 2024, 5:30pm
This is the 3rd episode of a 7-part webinar series designed to help new growers understand some of the ins and outs as they plan and manage their farms.
Episode 3 features Jeremy Smith, leading horticulture teacher, consultant and wildflower grower, speaking with Paul Dalley, a well-known and highly respected wildflower grower based in Kempsey. Building on some of the topics raised in Episode 2, they will delve into questions about what to plant on your farm including determining what you can grow, how to go about sourcing your plants, the debate around propagating versus purchasing and understanding legal requirements related to some plants. These questions are generally the most frequently asked of our experienced growers so please take this opportunity and bring all your questions!
WildFlowers Australia members – Free
(Must be a fully paid member of WildFlowers Australia)
Non-members - $40 registration fee (non-refundable)
(This includes members of Wildflower Industry Network – WIN)
Members MUST register to receive the relevant link for the webinar!
Please note, registration will close at 12noon on 4 September 2024.
Please contact webinars@wildflowersaustralia.com.au with any questions.
More on our speakers…..
Jeremy Smith
Jeremy Smith is a leading horticulture teacher and consultant and a passionate wildflower grower. Jeremy has been involved in the horticulture industry for over 40 years, starting in the nursery business where he worked across retail, wholesale and propagation operations. He began his teaching career in the early 2000s at TAFE NSW. He’s known for his innovative teaching approach that includes plenty of hands-on experimentation and problem solving. He applies all that he knows at his own farm, The Wildflower Farm Somersby, which has now been producing and exporting flowers for over 30 years.
Paul Dalley
Paul Dalley is a highly respected wildflower grower with years of experience in the industry. After working as a beekeeper in the early ‘70s, Paul moved to a bush block near Kempsey and started his farm, Mountain Nursery. At first growing from seeds, he built small greenhouses and the business progressed to producing flowering pots for supermarkets and then cut flowers sold to florists. I
In 1986, Paul diversified into Australian native wildflowers, aiming to sell to the then thriving export market. After some failures with climatically unsuited plants from Western Australia, Paul switched focus to east coast natives and has expanded from there. He now grows a range of natives for domestic and international markets, from Christmas Bells to Christmas Bush, Flannel Flower, Kangaroo Paw, Banksia and more.
Paul was one of the original organisers of WildFlowers Australia and has served on its board and as President. He is known for his generosity in helping new and fellow growers. You can see the magic of his flowers on Instagram @mountainfloral2022 and @mtn.nurserywildflowers.