EcoVineyards factsheets
Overview
Utilising native grassland species in Australian viticulture
A ‘how to’ guide and managing expectations
By Andrew Randell Fairney, Seeding Natives Incorporated
Insights on wildflowers and forbs from WA
By Keith Smith, Formosa Flora, and Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty Ltd with input from Craig Neild, Tim Saggers and Dr Todd Erickson
Functional biodiversity solutions for Australian vineyards
By Prof. Geoff Gurr and Dr Jian Liu, Charles Sturt University
Vineyard Hydroseeding Q&A
By Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty Ltd
Preparation for making good thermal, aerobic compost for brewing compost tea
By Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty Ltd
Based on the methods of Dr Elaine Ingham, Soil Food Web, and Dr Mary Cole, Agpath Pty Ltd
Fire resistant native insectary plants
There is growing interest in the types of plants that may offer resistance to fire and/or have low flammability characteristics …
An introduction to native insectary plants
Recent research found that native insectary plants can increase the presence of predatory arthropods (insects and spiders) …
‘Sedges on edges’ – Improving farm dams
Farm dams are important sources of water and a typical sight in our dry Australian landscape…
Weedy species - what do they tell us?
Weedy species are often referred to as plants located in an undesirable location. But they can also provide an indicator of soil health …
Natural predators of vineyard insect pests
A guide to the natural enemies of grapevine pests in South Australia