Calcaire Vineyards, McLaren Vale, SA EcoGrower

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Calcaire Vineyards

NikkiInsectary, Multispecies, Native plants, Perennials, Shrubs, Case studies, McLaren Vale, McLaren Vale, 2021–2023

Date: October 2023 EcoGrowers: Ben Lacey Region: McLaren Vale, SAAbout this project “It’s been an extremely gratifying experience, knowing we are changing landscapes for the better and increasing the biodiversity on our properties. It has been very helpful having Mary’s support, to point me in the right direction on the selection and procurement of plants.”READ THE FULL CASE STUDY

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K1 Wines

NikkiInsectary, Multispecies, Native plants, Perennials, Shrubs, Undervine, Case studies, Adelaide Hills, Adelaide Hills, 2021–2023

Date: October 2023 EcoGrowers: Jess and Geoff Hardy Region: Adelaide Hills, SAAbout this project “We’re a wine business that firmly values sustainability and strive to improve the land we are custodians of therefore we jumped at the opportunity to be involved in the EcoVineyards program. Mary is a wealth of knowledge; the program has been very educational and has given …

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Koonara Wines

NikkiInsectary, Multispecies, Native plants, Perennials, Shrubs, Case studies, Coonawarra, Coonawarra, 2021–2023

Date: October 2023 EcoGrowers: Dru Reschke and Hans Loder Region: Coonawarra, SAAbout this project “EcoVineyards creates a network of producers and suppliers who all want to achieve a common goal of improving sustainability of vineyards, through leveraging ecosystem services and increasing functional biodiversity.”READ THE FULL CASE STUDY

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Lake Breeze Wines, Follett Vineyard

NikkiInsectary, Multispecies, Native plants, Perennials, Shrubs, Case studies, Langhorne Creek, Langhorne Creek, 2021–2023

Date: October 2023 EcoGrowers: Tim Follett Region: Langhorne Creek, SAAbout this project “Our Follett Vineyards EcoVineyards experience has been one of learning and growth of knowledge towards the benefits of sustainability in and around our vineyard. Overall, it’s been a fun exercise that we are keen to continue, as we are seeing the benefits of more birds and insects already …

Rae Clark, Oborn Vineyard, SA EcoGrower

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Oborn Vineyard

NikkiArthropods, Insectary, Multispecies, Native plants, Perennials, Shrubs, Case studies, Coonawarra, Coonawarra, 2021–2023

Date: October 2023 EcoGrowers: Rae Clark Region: Coonawarra, SAAbout this project “The EcoVineyards experience has been awesome, to have the opportunity to network with likeminded people. Our vineyards have all greatly benefited from the planting of over 20 different species of trees, shrubs, and grasses. We have gained so much from the EcoVineyards experience and are grateful for being given …

Dave Boyd, Patrick of Coonawarra, SA EcoGrower

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Patrick of Coonawarra

NikkiInsectary, Multispecies, Native plants, Perennials, Shrubs, Case studies, Coonawarra, Coonawarra, 2021–2023

Date: October 2023 EcoGrowers: Dave Boyd Region: Coonawarra, SAAbout this project “Great learning and interacting experience which also helped re focus some past understandings. The program helped to refocus the mindset to include native solutions.”READ THE FULL CASE STUDY

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Sally and Andrew Macleod, Sharefarmers Vineyard

NikkiInsectary, Multispecies, Native plants, Perennials, Shrubs, Case studies, Coonawarra, Coonawarra, 2021–2023

Date: October 2023 EcoGrowers: Sally and Andrew Macleod Region: Coonawarra, SAAbout this project “This project has encouraged us to identify areas within our vineyard where we are able to plant native species for the benefit of not only the vineyard, but also to our farm as a whole. It has been rewarding to learn about the native species endemic to …

Skillogalee WInes

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Skillogalee Wines

NikkiClimbing and screening plants, Grasses and forbs, Insectary, Midrow, Multispecies, Native plants, Perennials, Shrubs, Undervine, Case studies, Clare Valley, Clare Valley, 2021–2023

Date: October 2023 EcoGrowers: Kerri Thompson, Brendon Pudney and Simon Clausen  Region: Clare Valley, SAAbout this project “We feel that we had great support for this project from the EcoVineyards team, other local participants, and our own staff. It has been a really positive engagement, feels good for the soul and has given us a great opportunity to learn from …

David Watkins and Mark Evans, Watkins Family Wines/Rankins Estate Vineyard

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Watkins Family Wines, Rankins Estate Vineyard

NikkiInsectary, Multispecies, Native plants, Perennials, Shrubs, Undervine, Case studies, Langhorne Creek, Langhorne Creek, 2021–2023

Date: October 2023 EcoGrowers: David Watkins and Mark Evans Region: Langhorne Creek, SAAbout this project “Being involved in the EcoVineyards program has been great for the environment, our organic growing program and our business. The program is not only good for the environment but also is improving the look of the property and has brought our staff and community together …

Heather Webster, Barry Featherston, Nick Woods, WindSong Wines, Langhorne Creek, SA EcoGrower

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WindSong Wines

adminClimbing and screening plants, Insectary, Multispecies, Native plants, Perennials, Shrubs, Woody groundcovers, Case studies, Langhorne Creek, Langhorne Creek, 2021–2023

Date: October 2023EcoGrowers: Peter and Julianne TreloarRegion: Clare Valley, SAAbout this project “The EcoVineyards program provided a focus and relevant supporting information for us to transition to more sustainable soil management practices in our vineyard. It also provided a wealth of practical information in an easy to access form to share with our customers – many of whom are supportive …