Introducing the team at Simply Rose Petals

Sarah Benjamin
Co-Owner and Business Manager

Bachelor of Science
2006 Finalist Victorian Young Business Woman of the Year
2006 Finalist Victorian Business Innovation Awards
2006 Peter Mitchell Churchill Fellowship for Horticulture
Graduate Loddon Murray Community Leadership Program
Member of Australian Institute of Company Directors
Member of Australian Institute of Export

A self-confessed perfectionist, Sarah strives for excellence in every aspect of Simply Rose Petals, in particular, the provision of oustanding customer service. Sarah enjoys using her experience in the wedding and hospitality industry to assist customers with their event design. Recently engaged to Richard Sammon, Sarah now has the opportunity to use her experience to plan her own wedding. Definately a rose petal inspired one!

Jan Slater
Co-Owner and Production Manager

Graduate Diploma of Education
20 years experience growing and drying commercial rose crops

With extensive experience growing roses commercially and an innate sense of colour schemes, Jan selects new rose varieties every year that align with wedding colour trends. Over the last 15 years Jan has designed the unique commercial drying system that enhances the colour of the rose petals without the need for artificial dyes.

Jan's rose production trials help us maintain the largest colour range of rose petals in the world. Driven by a desire to provide quality products, Jan is dedicated to ensuring you receive only premium quality rose petals.

Brian Slater
Horticulturalist and Irrigation Manager

Bachelor of Agricultural Science
Graduate Diploma of Horticulture

Brian's expertise in moisture monitoring and irrigation, minimises water use whilst maintaining production levels. Extremely important in these tough times of drought, Brian has designed and implemented efficient irrigation for the new 2006-07 crop. In keeping with Simply Rose Petals commitment to providing an eco-friendly product, Brian uses minimal sprays, instead taking an Integrated Pest Management approach.

Fay Arthur
Production and Farm Assistant

Fay's diverse range of skills are a great asset to the business. Picking, de-petalling, packaging and delivery are some of the numerous tasks Fay performs. Passionate about the business, Fay attends all the bridal expos Simply Rose Petals exhibits at, helping assemble the site in the early hours of the morning and dismantle it well into the evening.

Nursery Workers

Our nursery workers are responsible for the daily care and maintenance of the rose plants. In summer this can mean picking and de-petalling, in the winter it mainly involves pruning and weeding. With the temperature exceeding 40 degrees Celcius over summer, our nursery workers are predominantly working outside. Is it any wonder the air-conditioned packing shed is so popular?