Date: November 2021 EcoGrowers: Anton Groffen and Liam Van Pelt Region: Adelaide Hills, SAAbout this project “A very positive experience that has resulted in a continued interest and exploration of the biodiversity in and around the Ashton Hills vineyard”READ THE FULL CASE STUDY____
Date: August 2022 EcoGrowers: Nicole Clark (pictured), Brad Case and Jen Venus Region: Langhorne Creek, SAAbout this project “The EcoVineyards experience has really made use reflect on the impact we have on our environment and how we can really improve the way we manage our overall ecosystem rather than just focusing on the vines. If we incorporate the principle of …
Date: August 2022 EcoGrowers: Yale Norris Region: Kangaroo Island, SAAbout this project “I feel really grateful to have had the opportunity to participate in the EcoVineyards project. Mary not only provided fantastic support personally, she also connected us with experts in other areas as well. These connections provided us with an enormous amount of knowledge and the confidence to move …
Date: October 2023 EcoGrowers: Lisa and Dale Wenzel Region: Langhorne Creek, SAAbout this project “This experience has been extremely informative especially the compost making day and time with both Mary’s as their knowledge is incredible. I think it is awesome that as a community we are bringing back and encouraging natural diversity to our soils, plants, and crops.”READ THE FULL …
Date: October 2023 EcoGrowers: Rebecca Wilson Region: Langhorne Creek, SAAbout this project “I love being part of the EcoVineyards tribe it has been very rewarding. I see a gathering of industry people opening their minds to alternative/new practices (like at the EcoVineyards field days and events) and it makes me feel good for the future of our industry. I also …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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 …