New Growers Webinar- Episode 2-
Determining Site Possibilities and Needs, with Craig Scott and Jeremy Smith
This is the second of a 7-part webinar series with the first 3 episodes to be presented in the winter months of 2024.
Episode 2, Determining Site Possibilities and Needs will be held on Wednesday 7 August at 5:30pm. The episode will feature Craig Scott, grower and well-loved Sydney Flower Market wholesaler speaking with Jeremy Smith, a leading horticulture instructor and consultant, and also a long-time wildflower grower. They will discuss some of the primary considerations as you develop your farm site including what grows in your region, knowing your environment and your soil, infrastructure needs and requirements for labour and other specialist expertise. Questions will be welcome from the audience.
WildFlowers Australia members – Free
(to be eligible you must be a current full financial member of WildFlowers Australia)
WFA Members MUST register to receive the relevant link for the webinar!
Non-members: $40 registration fee
(non-members includes members of the Wildflower Industry Network of NSW – WIN)
Registration closes: 7 August 2024 12pm
More on our speakers…..
Craig Scott
Craig Scott is a fourth-generation farmer and wholesaler of wildflowers operating under the well-known name of East Coast Wildflowers. Craig began his career with flowers working with his father who introduced cut natives to the flower markets in the late 70’s/early 80’s. When Craig and his family moved to the family’s 20 acre NSW Central Coast farm, Craig expanded the Australian wildflower offering. Today, Craig grows more than 200 species of plants with 98% of them being Australian natives. Craig also runs a stand at the Sydney Markets where he wholesales product from his farm and from suppliers across Australia.
Jeremy Smith
Jeremy Smith is a leading horticulture instructor 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.