Gardening terminology explained…
For a novice gardener, horticultural terms, practices and scientific plant names can feel like another language (which it basically is! Generally Latin) and seem a little intimidating.
Gardening old wives’ tales, fact of fiction?
Gardening old wives' tales, fact of fiction?
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Gardening old wives' tales, fact of fiction?
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kristee semmler // the barossa nursery
‘Old wives’ tales’ - “A widely held traditional belief that is now thought to be unscientific...
Favourite Summer Fruits
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THE BAROSSA NURSERY
Gardening Advice with Kristee Semmler
There’s nothing quite like the smell of a fresh, perfectly ripe peach in summer, or its sweet juicy flavour. Summertime provides such a rich bounty of...
Indoor plants… the new obsession
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THE BAROSSA NURSERY
Gardening Advice with Kristee Semmler
On trend, plant addict, crazy plant lady, indoor jungle, obsession are all terms I’m seeing more and more when referring to indoor plants.
I’ve seen Facebook posts...
Gardening Advice with Kristee Semmler: What to do in your winter garden
What to do in your winter garden
When we think of winter we often think cold rainy days, tucked up inside by the fire with a hot cup of soup. But not all winter days...
Gardening Advice with Kristee Semmler: Kids in the garden
Kids in the garden
“Spending time with children is a lot more important than spending money on children”.
In previous generations children generally grew up outside, playing in gardens, creeks and parks.
Unfortunately we are seeing it...
Edible flowers
Edible flowers
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Edible flowers
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kristee semmler // the barossa nursery
In the world of restaurants and food it is well known that people ‘eat with their eyes’ first. Food these days is a multi-sensory experience with chefs...
Tropical paradise
So you’re in love with all things tropical and would like to bring that feeling to your own garden in the Barossa. Can it be done?
With careful plant selection you can create your own tropical paradise right here in the Barossa, cold winters and all!
Time to get out in the garden!
Time to get out in the garden!
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Time to get out in the garden!
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kristee semmler // the barossa nursery
The world has faced some uncertain and frightening times in the past months with the global...