Gardening

  WORDS BY KRISTEE SEMMLER 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...

Do you get on well with your neighbours? Or maybe not so much? Whatever the case, sometimes it’s nice to have a little privacy in your yard. Of course fences are great for this, however, I’d much prefer a ‘green wall’ to look at.

For any gardener, picking handfuls of fresh, sweet homegrown berries over the warmer months is one of life’s simple and delicious pleasures. The hardest thing is getting them inside and not being tempted to eat them all straight off the plant!

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...

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.

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

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...

Many of us have beloved fur babies (dogs or cats) that are part of the family and share our homes and gardens with us. When living with a pet it is important to check for dangers in the home which may cause harm.

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...