Native Australian flowers now available to public everyday at Yelverton Protea Farm near Busselton
A working flower farm that has been quietly growing some of the states most stunning blooms over the last 35 years is now open to the public seven days a week.
Just off the Bussell Highway between Busselton and Margaret River sits Yelverton Protea Farm set over two hundred acres of undulating fields and nurtured by the Island Brook creek.
The flower farm was previously focused on selling to wholesalers but now invites members of the public to visit the farm to buy blooms such as Proteas and Native Wildflowers.
'We've always grown for the wholesale market . . . but opening our gates to the public has become such a rewarding part of what we do. People are blown away by what they find here,' co-owner Laura Thorpe said.
The farm will give visitors a unique opportunity to see a working commercial farm up close.
'You'll see muddy boots, tractors, packing tables… but also some of the most incredible flowers you'll ever lay eyes on,' Ms Thorpe said.
The harvest shed is the heart of the farm and is open every day, stocked with fresh Proteas, native bunches and Proteaceae plants ready to take home. Visitors can browse, learn about the flowers, and chat directly with the team.
Proteas are a South African native flower also known as sugarbushes and have been grown in WA for the past 40 years.
Flower-fans have commented on the Yelverton Protea Farm's
Instagram page
showing support for the local business as they prepare for mothers day.
'We loved the day in the life 🙌 lots of lucky mums this weekend 💐,' one person wrote.
'A great collection of flowers for Mother's Day week,' another commented.
Yelverton Protea Farm is now open daily from 10am to 5pm.
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