Quandongs
Quandongs, also known as a Native Peach, are a popular bush food and are native to many parts of Australia, including our area!
Gardening
Native blooms
Using Australian native flowers in floristry and floral art is bang on trend right now. Here are a few favourite Australian native flowers used in bouquets and styling.
Planting by the moon
Gardening by the moon is not a new concept, and no, it doesn’t mean gardening in the middle of the night! It has been around for a very long time and in recent times, has had a resurgence in popularity.
Home
Craze for glaze!
There are few things better than the signs of spring and warm weather. After a long dreary winter, spring is time to bring the colour back into your home.
Linen, layers and luxury.
There is no one size fits all when it comes to bedding, says Donna O’Neil from Barossa Homewares, Nuriootpa.
To begin with the basics, it simply starts with a theme and you can work from there.
Welcome, summer!
Orchard Lane is ready for summer. Words by Krista Wohlstadt of Barossa Home Living
Health & Wellbeing
Protecting brain power and preserving joints – the natural approach to ageing well
As we age, looking after our bodies and minds becomes increasingly important for a fulfilling and active life. While ageing is an inevitable journey, adopting natural health practices can significantly contribute to the preservation of joint mobility and cognitive health.
Nurturing your well-being during the festive season
Embracing the festive spirit while maintaining your well-being can be a challenge. The Go Vita team understands the intricacies of balancing indulgence and health during the holiday season. Here are our top seven tips on how you can eat, drink, be merry – and thrive!
We listen to your hearing needs
In the ever-changing world of technology, advancements are constantly being made – and that’s certainly true for digital hearing innovations.
Fashion
Summer is here and it’s time to celebrate!
With the world returning to normality, we’re searching for any reason to dress up. After years of uncertainty, we can finally kick off our heels and party!
Winter styling with Orchard Lane
Bidding farewell to the breezy warm days of summer is always tough. When the winds grow chilly and the nights get colder, it’s certainly a bittersweet feeling. But, the change of the season signals months of comfort and cosiness ahead!
Styles of the social season
From office Christmas parties to dinners with friends as well as the big day, the time is now for your warm weather party wardrobe to shine!
Pets
Mosquito risks
Mosquito numbers are still at high levels across the state compared to previous years. SA Health has reduced its hierarchy of response to threat level two (medium).*
Dr Google – curse or blessing?
To Google is to be human….an interesting saying I recently heard. Humans are inquisitive and like to have answers, or at least to investigate what the answer might be.
‘We’re only Human’
Everyone has bad days; we have all been there and as veterinary professionals in the Barossa, we are very thankful for how few bad days we come across from our client base. The animals we see on a regular basis are well cared for, with owners who allow diagnostic work ups and appropriate therapy to ensure the best quality of life possible.
Travel
A hidden secret in every state
A hidden secret in every
South Australia’s top places to visit
South Australia’stop places to visit.
Fresh faces, fresh office and fresh experiences!
Fresh faces, fresh office and
Local Business News
Barossa Coffee Roasters are going green
Paul and Janelle Amos have
Discover the Unexpected Barossa
With thousands of stories to
Local Barossa businesses join forces to create ‘Cold Broo’
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY ELLA PRYOR Two
Aged Care
Protected: Baby, I’m amazed: The benefits of intergenerational social connection
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People are more than packages
Management fees for Home Care Packages can be some of the most complex information for a person to consider in the aged care enquiry process. Barossa Village shares some of the things to consider when enquiring about aged care services.
Volunteering is for all ages and abilities
Along with the staff who wonderfully care for older people in our community, volunteers have always been at the heart of Barossa Village, supporting staff and clients across the organisation.
Book Reviews
The Wattle Seed Inn
Following the success of The Farm at Peppertree Crossing, Leonie Kelsall continues to capture hearts with her second rural romance novel, The Wattle Seed Inn.
The boy who saw in colours
What if colours could speak? The boy who saw in colours, is the debut, historical fiction novel by Lauren Robinson, about Josef Schneider, a young boy with Synesthesia, living in Berlin, 1939.
The Passage of Conquest
The Passage of Conquest is a fast-paced historical fantasy about Giselle, an 18year old Ballerina, who finds herself stranded on a seemingly normal tropical island.
Automotive
Key considerations on the towing capacity of your vehicle.
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Down the road less travelled… and back!
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