Gardening

Time to get out in the garden! gardening Time to get out in the garden! words by kristee semmler // the barossa nursery The world has faced some uncertain and frightening times in the past months with the global...

Edible flowers gardening Edible flowers words by 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...

Natural control of garden pests These days it sometimes seems that nearly everything is bad for us or can affect our health, from burnt or canned foods and too much sugar to drinking out of...

Growing roses here in the Barossa is easy. They are well suited to our climate and with the right position and care, put on a great floral show throughout the warmer months.

Bees please! gardening Bees please! words by kristee semmler // the barossa nursery Bees are arguably the most important species on Earth.They are responsible for the pollination of the vast majority of our food crops and while there are...

Quandongs, also known as a Native Peach, are a popular bush food and are native to many parts of Australia, including our area!

Growing Citrus gardening Growing Citrus words by kristee semmler // the barossa nursery Citrus are a staple in any Aussie backyard. They produce bumper crops of zesty fruits and include lemons, oranges, mandarins, limes, blood oranges, grapefruit and cumquats and...

How to Summer proof your garden Hot, dry summers are typical in the Barossa Valley. Weeks upon weeks of hot weather with no rain is not uncommon. It can be tough for plants and gardens to...

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!

No doubt at one time or another we have all enjoyed fruits such as apples, pears, watermelon, apricots and strawberries from the shops, our own gardens or local orchards. However, sometimes it’s nice to try something a little different, or better yet, grow something a little different.