nature’s way

Jonima Flowers in the NSW Southern Highlands is an enthusiastic bunch of family members seasonally planting more sustainable blooms

WORDS LAURA BARRY

Living on a flower farm in the idyllic highlands of NSW sounds like a springtime dream come true, but for the Padovano family it’s just another day on the job. After moving to Yanderra in 2006, Ingrid, a florist, and her husband John, a third-generation flower farmer, founded Jonima Flowers, a sustainable and seasonal flower farm that sells more than 100 types of flowers and foliage at markets and online. “John is the grower and salesperson, I’m the florist, and together we coordinate what we plant and grow on the farm,” says Ingrid. “Our four children play a big part in the farm, and sell the flowers at markets.” Nicola, 17, Marco, 16, Luca, 13, and Daniella, 11, all have roles in the business, from managerial duties to getting in…

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Inside Out (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2021

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