Meet The Team

Hi, I’m Cat! I am utterly addicted to flowers and making people smile! Sunflowers are my absolute favourite but anything with berries, branches or a good fragrance makes my day! I first started The Willow Branch after finishing my apprenticeship in 2012. Originally the idea began as a blog for art, floristry and life but eventuated into so much more. Building our family around local talents and what our community has to offer has extended into the dynamic team we have today. I am so grateful for the family we have grown and the opportunities our town has presented us.

In my spare time you can find me patting dogs, roasting vegetables, reading books on flower farming or having a bath with a cup of tea.

My fiancé Brad and I travel down to Epping three days a week to bring you the freshest and most diverse produce available, and we have been able to meet so many amazing local and knowledgeable growers along the way that we can now call friends.

We hope that in the future our team can continue to celebrate the best of our community and bring joy through flowers, plants and artisan crafts to all of our loved ones.

Hey, I’m Alyce! I love all things quirky and colourful. When I’m not working with beautiful blooms at The Willow Branch I spend my days out hunting for hidden gems at vintage stores and op shops, watching trashy reality tv or lounging around at home with my husband Cody, our three cats Pumpkin Posy and Boss and our three legged dog Ralph.

I am a lifetime flower lover and enjoy foraging for blooms and foliage whenever I can. Ask any of the girls at the store and I am sure they will tell you I am obsessed with all things native. I love the wild look with lots of texture and fun colour combinations.

After relocating back to Gippsland due to covid I have adjusted to the quiet country life better than I thought and am loving the peaceful lifestyle out on the farm. My long term goals include owning a goat, learning how to drive manual and opening a wedding venue in the old barn on the family property.

Hey, I’m Amy! My love of flowers started when I was a little girl. Both of my grandmothers had gorgeous gardens filled with rows of Delphinium, Sweet Pea, Hollyhock and Forget Me Not. Just to name a few & I can still remember the gorgeous scent.

The old fashioned, cottage style is still my favourite! Floristry is just one of my greatest loves. I’m lucky to have a beautiful family who I cherish. I love to cook, cold winter days, anything chocolate & Asian food is my absolute favourite. I look forward to continuing my Floristry journey at The Willow Branch & creating beautiful arrangements to be loved & admired.

Hi I’m Amy but the girls at work call me Lil’ Amy and so can you! I completed my floristry apprenticeship through working at The Willow Branch over the past couple of years.

My favourite part of my job is that I get to play with flowers, and I aspire to be as creative as possible daily. I have such a strong passion for floristry and I am so grateful for the opportunities I am given at work.

My favourite flower personally would have to be the Phalaenopsis Orchid. the beauty of those flowers I strongly believe is unmatched. Mind you dahlias, ranunculus, tulips, zinneas and even the occasional gerbera are all up there.

Hi, I’m Emma! Growing up I always loved to be in the garden with my Nan surrounded by flowers and helping out where I could. That’s where my love for floristry and flowers began.

I’m naturally drawn to all things creative and this is just one of them, there are endless possibilities when it come to flowers and I love the freedom of being able to make something different each day, bringing smiles to people faces, it’s something I could never get tired of.

When I’m not working at The Willow Branch you can probably find me shopping, hanging out with friends or family and of course taking care of all my indoor plants.

Hey! I’m Jacinta. I’ve just started my floristry apprenticeship here at The Willow Branch. When I’m not working my life mostly revolves around video games, TV and movies, music, and obviously my dog.

Every day I’ve spent at The Willow Branch has been filled with fun and new experiences and I’ve been lucky enough to gain some new friends!

I’m super excited to keep learning and trying new things and I can’t wait to see where this road takes me. Hope to see you soon!

Hi I’m Lakoda, I lead the market mornings, help with wedding set ups, shop assistance and deliveries.

Since leaving high school I’ve worked in jobs based around horticulture, garden and landscape work. This grew my passion and knowledge towards plants & flowers even more.

Nature has always amazed me and I absolutely love the outdoors. In my spare time outside of work I enjoy travelling, camping, pilates, thrifting, photography, and anything creative. I run a small business on the side creating flow artwork called ‘Artistry By Lakoda’, I also love to draw.

Some of my favourite flowers are sunflowers, dahlias, grevillea’s, gerberas, roses and zinnias.

Hey I’m Zoe, I start my apprenticeship next year and you will find me at The Willow Branch on Sunday’s taking care of all the plants! I grow my own native plants and flowers, and have my own small business making earrings called Zoi Earrings.

I love making fresh bouquets in lots of colours and in my spare time you will find me in my garden!

I play netball and love riding my motorbike and horses in my spare time and I especially love going on holidays with my family.