Draper embarked on flower farming after researching profitable crops online and dedicating 2000sqm of her property to this new venture. With limited gardening experience, she committed to experimenting with growing flowers year-round, utilizing polytunnels and a greenhouse. Her focus on sustainable practices led her to employ a 'chop and drop' method, transforming her garden into a vibrant mix of English garden species. Initially growing flowers for excess drying purposes, she found a market for them, particularly in winter. Draper's journey reflects a commitment to both learning and adapting in her new agricultural pursuit.
"I want to grow flowers all year round and I start them all from seed. Some require warm conditions to germinate, and some require cooler conditions. Others require heat to grow after they germinate."
"Now I'm more chop and drop as it's less work for me and is more natural and sustainable. I'm no gardener so my garden is not tidy or attractive, it's a working garden!"
"Before her first season in 2022, Draper covered her allocated area in black tarp to kill the grass before cultivating it and carrying out soil testing."
"Draper discovered flower growing by Googling 'what is the most profitable crop per square metre'. I was only allowed to use about 2000sqm for a new venture because we needed the rest to run some beefies."
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