Meet Nadine from Blak Botanicals

Blak Botanics Is about celebrating the beauty & diversity of flora native to this country.

Our People have been shaping stories on this country for generations & native flora has always played a very strong part of that telling process. From bunches to bouquets, arrangements to installations, projects to special moments, we are a First Nations led business, working sustainably, collaborating and learning with plenty of stories to tell.

My name is Nadine McDonald-Dowd & I am a Yuwi women from Mackay North Queensland. I’ve worked for over 30 years in the arts industry & well, it was time, so at 49 years of age, I did a certificate 3 in Floristry.

There is so much for me to learn, to listen to & to hopefully share as this little venture begins to grow & blossom - pun intended. I’m a simple person who loves working with our Native flora & ultimately just want to share that joy with others.