A Romsey micro flower farmer is spreading joy through the gift of sunflower seeds to Macedon Ranges residents.
Sunflowers have been a symbol of hope and joy for Gaynor Faye who was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition at the age of 42.
Facing difficulties with walking, talking and tremors, Gaynor had to give up her career and seek a slower-paced life.
“I had the rug pulled out from my feet,” she said. “It totally changed the course of my life.”
“I was a typical ‘type A’ person, so it has been a journey of understanding slow living.
“I began buying seeds and filling my garden with flowers, and watching them grow gave me a reason to get up every day.”
“Growing flowers also made me feel connected to my late nanna Beryl, whose house on Britannia Avenue was my happy place as a child.”
Gaynor moved to Romsey and recently began the process of establishing a micro flower farm: Britannia Avenue Botanical Emporium.
“The peace and slower pace of this beautiful region has helped in my recovery. Now I want to give back and spread that same hope and joy,” she said.
Britannia Avenue Botanical Emporium is giving 10,000 giant sunflower seeds to the Macedon Ranges community.
Macedon Ranges residents can claim a free packet of seeds via by registering via: forms.gle/3PNrT1sCY9BTjBPi6
Verdure Bistro will be a seed collection point with proof of registration. Seed packets are limited to one per household and should be planted by the end of December.
