The Journal

Where soil meets story;
Seasonal musings, floral moments

and behind-the-scenes glimpses from

the gardens, the kitchen

and the studio

This is where I put things down.
Fragments from the garden. Notes from the kitchen. Photo galleries. Observations on motherhood, land, legacy and the grit of showing up.
It’s not always curated to perfection. It’s real-time, real life. You know; dirt under the nails, half-finished thoughts, the smell of compost and coffee.

You’ll find poetry, seasonal reflections, snap shots of weddings and events - moments captured through flowers, food and film.

A Wildflower Wedding
Nicole McKnight Nicole McKnight

A Wildflower Wedding

At Festival Farm, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword — it’s the backbone of how we work. From the way we grow our flowers to how we design and deliver them, we’re always asking: how can we tread a little lighter?

For Jayden and Lucy, that mattered.

"The wedding industry has a lot of single-use items and consumerism, so to be able to balance that out was important to us both."


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Seeds with Soul
Nicole McKnight Nicole McKnight

Seeds with Soul

Open-pollinated seeds have a story to tell—they’re living heirlooms.

Tiny time travellers.

Each one carries stories, survival skills, and a bit of sass from the generations who grew them before you.

How wild is that?

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A Summer love story
Nicole McKnight Nicole McKnight

A Summer love story

Planning a summer wedding during the Christmas break comes with its fair share of curveballs — especially when the local flower markets shut down.

Ariana and Keegan weren’t keen to just cross their fingers and hope for the best. They chose Festival Farm not just for our garden-grown aesthetic, but for the peace of mind that comes with knowing exactly where your flowers are coming from — and who’s growing them

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