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EcoGrowers Podcast Episode 6: The importance of 100% ground cover

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Thank you for listening! We are delighted to present the EcoGrowers podcast where we discuss practical ways of growing in harmony with nature! Additional resources We invite listeners to join the EcoVineyards community via Facebook or Instagram @EcoVineyards, explore the EcoVineyards website and sign up to our monthly newsletter. About Dr Mary Retallack Mary is the founder and custodian of …

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EcoGrowers Podcast Episode 5: For the love of native ground covers

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Thank you for listening! We are delighted to present the EcoGrowers podcast where we discuss practical ways of growing in harmony with nature! Additional resources We invite listeners to join the EcoVineyards community via Facebook or Instagram @EcoVineyards, explore the EcoVineyards website and sign up to our monthly newsletter. About Dr Mary Retallack Mary is the founder and custodian of …

Fact Sheet
Integrated snail control in vineyards

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By Dr Michael Nash, The University of Adelaide and Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty LtdAbout this fact sheet Four species of snail Cornu aspersum, common garden snail; Theba pisana, white Italian snail; Cernuella spp., vineyard or common white snail; and Cochlicella barbara, small conical or small pointed snail predominantly cause vine damage especially at bud burst, they may contaminate …

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EcoGrowers Podcast Episode 4: Stacked enterprises, birds and microbats

adminArthropods, Birds, Grasses and forbs, Hydroseeding, Insectary, IPM and biocontrol, Mammals including microbats, Multispecies, Native plants, Perennials, Plant health, Predators, Shrubs, Undervine, Woody groundcovers, Podcasts

Thank you for listening! We are delighted to present the EcoGrowers podcast where we discuss practical ways of growing in harmony with nature! Additional resources We invite listeners to join the EcoVineyards community via Facebook or Instagram @EcoVineyards, explore the EcoVineyards website and sign up to our monthly newsletter. About Dr Mary Retallack Mary is the founder and custodian of …

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EcoGrowers Podcast Episode 3: The underpinning research

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Thank you for listening! We are delighted to present the EcoGrowers podcast where we discuss practical ways of growing in harmony with nature! Additional resources We invite listeners to join the EcoVineyards community via Facebook or Instagram @EcoVineyards, explore the EcoVineyards website and sign up to our monthly newsletter. About Dr Mary Retallack Mary is the founder and custodian of …

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EcoGrowers Podcast Episode 2: How to grow in harmony with nature

adminArthropods, Grasses and forbs, Hydroseeding, Insectary, IPM and biocontrol, Multispecies, Native plants, Perennials, Plant health, Predators, Shrubs, Undervine, Woody groundcovers, Podcasts

Thank you for listening! We are delighted to present the EcoGrowers podcast where we discuss practical ways of growing in harmony with nature! Additional resources We invite listeners to join the EcoVineyards community via Facebook or Instagram @EcoVineyards, explore the EcoVineyards website and sign up to our monthly newsletter. About Dr Mary Retallack Mary is the founder and custodian of …

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EcoGrowers Podcast Episode 1: Why is biodiversity important?

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Thank you for listening! We are delighted to present the EcoGrowers podcast where we discuss practical ways of growing in harmony with nature! Additional resources We invite listeners to join the EcoVineyards community via Facebook or Instagram @EcoVineyards, explore the EcoVineyards website and sign up to our monthly newsletter. About Dr Mary Retallack Mary is the founder and custodian of …

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EcoGrowers Podcast Introduction: Meet your hosts

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Join us! We are delighted to present the EcoGrowers podcast where we discuss practical ways of growing in harmony with nature! Additional resources We invite listeners to join the EcoVineyards community via Facebook or Instagram @EcoVineyards, explore the EcoVineyards website and sign up to our monthly newsletter. About Dr Mary Retallack Mary is the founder and custodian of the award …

Field guide
Biocontrol of common grapevine insect pests

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By Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty Ltd Healthy and diverse populations of predatory arthropods (insects and spiders) and parasitoids (wasps and flies) can help prevent grapevine pests from reaching economically damaging thresholds. In this guide, we explore the life cycle and biocontrol options for seven common insect pests of grapevines.About this fact sheet The beauty and functionality of native …

BPMG ground covers front page

Best practice management guide
Best practice management guide on ground covers in Australian vineyards

adminAnnuals, Grasses and forbs, Introduced plants, Midrow, Multispecies, Native plants, Perennials, Plant health, Soil carbon, Water cycle, Guides, Best practice management guides, BPMG Ground Cover

By Dr Mary Retallack, Stuart Pettigrew, Jade Killoran and Dr Ian Chivers In this guide you can read more about how to select ground covers including multispecies cover crops, native grasses and forbs and their establishment.About this fact sheet The beauty and functionality of native Australian wildflowers. Native Australian wildflowers produce significant pollen for insects, including bees, and are sought …