Grow Cut Flowers — Autumn
A Practical Introduction to Growing Sustainable Cut Flowers
By Poppy & Fern | 20 & 21 March 2026
Grow Cut Flowers, Autumn is a hands-on, two-day workshop designed to introduce you to growing your own sustainable cut-flower garden through the cooler months.
Held during one of the most powerful planting windows of the year in Northern NSW, this workshop focuses on autumn sowing for winter and early spring abundance. As the heat softens and the soil settles, conditions become ideal for establishing cool-season annuals that deliver strong stems and long flowering windows.
Led by Jess Connor of Poppy & Fern, this practical workshop is ideal for beginners, home gardeners and anyone wanting to bring more homegrown beauty into their everyday life.
What You’ll Learn
The best cool-season flowers to plant in autumn, including snapdragons, stock, sweet peas, poppies and more
How to prepare healthy soil and create productive growing beds
Starting seeds with confidence, without guesswork
Planning autumn successions to keep flowers coming for months
Protecting young plants as the weather cools
Harvesting techniques for long vase life
How to plan your space for winter and early spring abundance
All techniques are demonstrated step by step and designed to be approachable for all experience levels.
Why Autumn Matters
Cool-season flowers establish beautifully when planted in autumn, resulting in stronger plants, longer flowering periods and better overall performance through winter.
You’ll leave with a clear planting plan, a tray of freshly sown seeds and the confidence to get everything into the ground straight away.
Who This Workshop Is For
This workshop is perfect if you love the idea of growing your own cut flowers but aren’t sure where to start.
Whether you’re a beginner, a hobby gardener or simply wanting to deepen your connection to the seasons, this program provides the skills and practical knowledge to set your garden up for success.
Workshop Details
Dates
Friday 20 & Saturday 21 March 2026
Time
9:30am – 3:00pm each day
Location
Poppy & Fern flower field at The Farm, Byron Bay
This is an outdoor, hands-on workshop held in the elements. Expect to get your hands dirty and spend time working directly in the garden.
Investment
$850
Payment plans available.
What’s Included
Five packets of seasonal flower seeds
Seed flat and ingredients to create seed-raising mix
Harvest buckets suited to cut flowers
Flower scissors
A detailed planting guide and seasonal action plan
Extra goodies along the way
What to Bring
Covered shoes
Comfortable, breathable clothing suitable for outdoor work
Sun protection and a water bottle
Lunch is not included. We’ll break for lunch — bring your own or purchase a quick bite from Three Blue Ducks on site. There will not be time to travel into Byron.