More ecogrowers join the ecovineyards project

I’m thrilled to advise the Wine Grape Council of SA and Retallack Viticulture have secured funding to extend our very popular EcoVineyards project – a project that incorporate native insectary plants in and around vineyards to create biodiverse ecosystems, support insect predators, reduce input costs and enhance the resilience and sustainability of our beautiful South Australian vineyards.
 
We now have another 19 EcoGrowers embarking on their projects, and we can’t wait to see what great ideas they come up with. Welcome to the project:

• David Bowley – Vinteloper                          
• Eliza Coulls – Lansdowne Wine/Vineyards
• Jess Hardy – K1 Wines                                   
• Greg Horner – Mt Bera Vineyards
• Jo Watkins – Watkins Family Wines         
• Peter and Julianne Treloar  - Penna Lane Vintners
• Dru Reschke – Koonara Wines                   
• Sally MacLeod – MacLeod Vineyards
• Sue Bell – Bellwether                                     
• Rae Clark – Macvale Vineyards
• Steven Raidis – Raidis Estate                      
• David Boyd – Patrick of Coonawarra
• Ben Lacey – Calcaire Vineyards                 
• Ben Marx and Katherine Hill – Gertie Wines
• Heather Webster – Windsong Wines      
• Bec Willson – Bremerton Vintners
• Tim Follett – Lake Breeze Wines               
• Dale and Lisa Wenzel – Glenrowan Vineyards
• Simon Clausen/Kerri Thompson – Skillogalee Wines

Keep an eye out for updates and follow some of the projects through our website, Facebook or Instagram. 
 
Sincere thanks to our initial 23 EcoGrowers who are currently wrapping up their 2-year projects and finalising case studies with Mary – between us we had over 30,000 new native insectary plants put in the ground – that is very cool!
 
Finally, to our long list of supporters over the past 2 years – thank you, thank you, thank you, it is truly amazing what has been achieved and learned through strong collaborations and positive project culture.

I raise a glass to each and every one of you!
 
Lisa Bennier
Business Manager