Quince harvest
Our quince harvest is under way, and the trees have a bountiful crop.
Biodynamic Orchard, Market Garden and BnB accommodation
http://heysentrail.asn.au/news/heysen-trail-through-wirrabara-forest-to-reopen/ The Heysen Trail through the Wirrabara Forest has been closed since the Bangor Bushfire in January 2014 Good news from the ‘Friends of the Heysen Trail’ group is that it is soon to be re-opened. The link to this news is above
Photo is of Raymon using our hydraulic ladder to pick apricots from the high branches. We have an excellent apricot crop, and the peaches, nectarines and plums are all looking good.
We have Taralee Orchards beef and lamb available for sale. Photo shows our new portable coolroom at the Wirrabara Market. Our beef and lamb are grass fed, receive no veterinary products, and are processed under low stress conditions at a nearby abattoir. We deliver the …
View of the apricot trees in flower from the veranda of Apricot Cottage.
Plum trees in flower, Ruby Cottage in background.
Photo of me at a recent Port Pirie Producers Market,’talking the talk’ on our stall. We attend the Wirrabara Producers Market and Port Pirie Producers market on a regular basis, as well as other nearby markets and shows. We sell fresh fruit in season, a …
Our fruit harvest is nearing the end. We have finished harvesting peaches and plums, and have made a start on the quinces, which is our final fruit. Generally, it has been a good harvest, with good quality fruit, considering the very hot January, and …