Nestled between the Barossa Valley and the Adelaide Hills, the picturesque town of Mt. Pleasant will once again host the annual S.A. Spring Garden Festival, happening on Saturday the 21st of September 2024.

The festival features a full program that includes very special guest speaker Hannah Moloney, a large variety of plant and garden stalls, garden themed workshops, talks, activities and free Nature Craft activities for the kids. There will also be lots of delicious food and beverages, including gluten free and vegan options.

The Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market is again partnering with the S.A. Spring Garden Festival with extended trading hours, so you’ll be able to enjoy both the Festival and the Farmers Market experience in one location.

Mt. Pleasant is a beautiful drive from every direction and in Spring, the Adelaide Hills and Barossa Valley are alive with blossoms and spectacular scenery!

Admission is $12 (+ booking fee) per adult if purchased online, $15 per adult if purchased at the gate, with children under 16 and under Free. Tickets available online and at the gate on the day.

Gates open at 8am and close at 3pm.

Online ticket: $12

Gate Entry: $15
Children 16 and under FREE

Farm Day is excited to partner with the National Motor Museum again in 2024 and as always, promises to have something for to suit every member of the family!

There will be all the usual crowd favourites - freshly baked damper and Devonshire tea, petting zoos, and a host of animal exhibits.

Milking cows, sheep shearing and working dog demonstrations along with log chopping, blacksmithing, restored engines plenty of other attractions to showcase the farming lifestyle and how farming has evolved over time.

Camel rides, bouncy castles, face painting and other amusement rides will be sure to put smiles on everyone’s faces.

As Farm Day is the sole fundraiser for Birdwood Primary School, the school’s representation must not be overlooked. The school will host a variety of retail stalls including our ever-popular Gardening, Sweet Treats and Port and Wine stalls. The students themselves are working hard on creating their own retail spaces in each year level too.

This really is a group effort with the whole school community being involved on some level, putting our best offerings forward for the public to enjoy!

As always, plenty of hot coffee and food choices to keep you full so you can stay and play the whole day long.

Children can use their imaginations while they 'build a city' with foam blocks or enjoy some quiet time colouring in, or challenge each other to giant board games like chess, Connect 4 and Jenga in our Kids Zone.

The Main Stage and Arena areas will host some great entertainers with live music, whip cracking and performances by our very own students.

Not sure how you will see it all? Purchase a Farm Day Trail Bag from the Info Stall by the entrance and it will lead you through the event, collecting as you go, ensuring no corner is left undiscovered.

Have we mentioned that each ticket also provides FREE access to the National Motor Museum?

Tickets on sale February 18th, don’t miss out!

All tickets must be pre-purchased via Try Booking.

May sees us recognising #worldbeeday

We’ve joined in for the last few years and it’s such an awesome way to celebrate the importance of pollinators in our world.

Keep an eye on our social media or sign up for our weekly newsletter to be kept in the loop about all the things @mountpleasantfarmersmarketau

Come join us in the school holidays for a farm experience as we do our morning rounds! On the farm you’ll come across chooks, cows, calves, sheep, a dog, goats, a donkey, and alpacas. Along the way you’ll be spoiled as you take in the panoramic views, be cuddled by the donkey or hand feed the friendly cows. ‌

A typical tour may include collecting chicken eggs, hand feed the alpacas and goats, pat the friendly cows and donkey and sit on the 4-wheeler motorbike. Following the 1.5 hr adventure, we finish off with a morning tea of freshly baked muffins, tea, coffee and unstructured play in the natural bush garden. An enjoyable morning of connecting with animals, mild exercise, lots of learning and fun and messy adventures for the kids!

Adults at children's prices - $16
Children (4yrs+) - $16
Children 3yrs & under - free

For more detailed info, visit: https://pleasantsense.com.au/guided-farm-tour

Due to the nature of being in a farm environment, parents/caregivers are responsible for duty of care and behaviour management of their children. Come prepared with hats, sunscreen and enclosed shoes.

If you want to make a certain someone feel special - why not check out the beautiful gifts available at the Bohemian Garden or Lunaria or Recreate?

Don’t forget Jan from the Bohemian Garden is also a florist!

Jan has an eclectic range of unique homewares and personal products, as well as seedlings and plants. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063689676202

Robyn at Lunaria is also stocking dresses as well as a great range of designer homewares. https://www.instagram.com/robynmitchelldesigns/

Recreate is home to many things - including homewares, craft items, personal products, clothing, children’s toys and many many more - as well as being a garden centre! Recreate works on the circular economy, so many products are re-purposed, but they also carry ranges of local artisan produced goods. https://www.facebook.com/recreatecommunity

Celebrate with us the official opening of our inclusive and accessible community garden.

Friday, 27 October, 4pm to 8pm

Enjoy a cooking demonstration by Mark McNamara, who will use fresh vegies and native plants from the gardens.

Bring the kids along for some craft activities or make some damper over open fire (weather and fire-danger permitting). Find out how wicking beds work and plant some vegies and flowers or try some of the tasty greens ready to be picked.

Join a Guided Sensory Walk or book into the family-friendly Forage & Create session, organised by Barossa Wellness and Barossa Outdoors at https://events.humanitix.com/forage-and-create .

Have a cup of coffee, glass of wine or a free non-alcoholic drink, while listening to the wonderful voice of Cloudy Davey and enjoy a healthy salad, burger or BYO picnic.

Don't forget to take a sunset walk through the gardens when the colours are at their best.

Book your tickets now to join us during the school holidays for a free, fun day out in nature. Suitable for children 0 to 10 years.

Thursday, 5 October from 10am to 2pm
Bookings at: www.barossabushgardens.com.au/events

Go for a scavenger hunt, explore the nature trail or one of the labyrinths set up for the day, watch the birds, build a tipi, have a play in our nature play area with muddy puddle, mud kitchen and lots of new logs to climb on.

Try some of the amazing craft and sensory activities brought to you by the Gawler Environment Centre, the Northern and Yorke Landscape Board, Shana Green from The Root Cause, Louise Mason from the Barossa Community Labyrinth and our own amazing volunteers.

Still not convinced? You can have your face painted by Tinke by Bianca and meet and learn about native animals with Animals Anonymous between 11am and 1pm or simply take a break reading a book in our story nook.

Parents can tap into the never-ending supply of delicious coffee from The People Vs Coffeewhile supervising their little ones.

This event is supported by The Barossa Council and Green Adelaide.

Explore a great range of stalls featuring quality plants, garden furniture, decor & garden care products. Workshops available.

Meet our guest speakers, take a workshop & uncover the secrets to a successful garden!

Special Guest - Hannah Moloney from Gardening Australia!

Entry $10
Senior/Concession $7
Children under 12 free

Mt Pleasant will be the backdrop for to the annual SA Spring Garden Festival.

The combination of the Spring weather, the exceptionally broad variety of plant and garden wares, informative guest speakers, the charming venue, the diverse range of stallholders, workshops, along with the special programmed events for the day, food and entertainment will see the township of Mt Pleasant come alive for the day.

Kim Syrus will be the special guest speaker at the festival this year. You might know Kim from the television show ‘Outdoor Indoors’. Kim is the Executive Producer and Presenter of the South Australian lifestyle show and has an extensive knowledge on and experience with iconic gardens and landscapes.

Mt Pleasant Farmers Market will partner with the festival and run-in conjunction with the extended trading hours to align with those on the festival day.

0493 280 881

info@saspringgardenfestival.com.au

www.saspringgardenfestival.com.au

6:30pm (AEST) Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Canberra | 6:00pm (ACST) Adelaide, Broken Hill | 4:30pm (AWST) Perth

Join Sophie Thomson as she takes us through growing veggies vertically to maximise space and utilise produce plants to help cool and shade your garden and home.

Sophie Thomson has continued to light up the screen on ABC TV’s Gardening Australia with her infectious enthusiasm for more than 16 years. She is generous with her knowledge as a horticulturist gleaned from over 35 years of hands-on gardening experience. She shares her insights, tips and knowledge nationally through public speaking engagements, media columns, talk back radio and her recent best-selling book Sophie’s Patch.

Aside from the obvious environmental benefits, Sophie believes gardening improves our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, as well as that of the broader community. Since 2020, she has been working to support fire affected communities on Kangaroo Island and in the Adelaide Hills helping them rebuild their gardens.

Register for this free, live digital session here: https://www.growitlocal.com/.../vertical-veggies-with...

Mt Pleasant Farmer’s Market -

Celebrating World Bee Week with all things Bee! Live Hive, Hive Tours, Bee Workshops, loads of honey and educational activities for the children.

A great opportunity to boost your child's confidence by giving them a sense of ownership and possibly start a live-long passion for growing their own food.

This free, fun learning session is for kids of all ages and they will learn about the wicking effect, soil and worms, beneficial insects and get to plant vegetables and flowers in our new wicking beds.

We have two sessions available and places are limited.

22 & 29 April from 10.30am to 11.30am

Bookings at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../wicking-bed-workshop...

Supported by The Barossa Council Northern and Yorke Landscape Board Green Adelaide and the Government of South Australia.

Join us for a gardeners day out visiting the highly regarded Sophie’s Patch. The garden of media personality Sophie Thompson. Hosted by Barossa Nursery staff members Kristee and Trish.

$125 per person. Spots are limited so make sure to get in quick!

Tickets: www.barossanursery.com.au/product/gardeners-day-out

Email: enquiries@barossanursery.com.au

Tel: 8562 2288

For medicine, for food, for shelter...Aboriginal peoples have a wide range of uses for many of the native plants of Australia.
Chris Hall will explain some of the different uses of native plants from the Barossa region. You will have the opportunity to feel, smell and even try some of them.
Explore the Barossa Bushgardens and experience it as a provider of food, materials for building and weaving and medicinal uses.

Tickets free: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/traditional-uses-plants-workshop-tickets-310164810297

A great opportunity to boost your child's confidence by giving them a sense of ownership and possibly start a live-long passion for growing their own food.

This free, fun learning session is for kids of all ages and they will learn about the wicking effect, soil and worms, beneficial insects and get to plant vegetables and flowers in our new wicking beds.

We have two sessions available and places are limited.

22 & 29 April from 10.30am to 11.30am

Bookings at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../wicking-bed-workshop...

Supported by The Barossa Council Northern and Yorke Landscape Board Green Adelaide and the Government of South Australia.

April 2022 – Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th, Monday 18th

The tradition continues…Easter at Sophie’s Patch

Easter at Sophie’s Patch has become a tradition thousands of South Australians, and many interstate visitors have come to enjoy. 2022 will be particularly special as it will be the 15th open garden at Sophie’s Patch.

Where? what? cost? and other important details…

Entry Fee: $15 Adults. $5 Primary School Children. Gates open from 10am to 4.00pm daily.

Tickets: Book online as there will be limited tickets at the gate in line with our covid plan.

Address

Hamlyn Cottage, 394 Springs Road, Mt Barker Springs
(Follow the signs from Mt Barker – no dogs allowed)

Nurseries & Garden Art

As always, local nurseries will be sharing their knowledge and selling plants. We welcome:

Bickleigh Vale Organic Farm

Hillside Herbs & Succulents

Tupelo Grove Nursery

Diggers Club 

Recreate

Supporting organisations

Organisations at the open garden may include:

Beekeepers’ Society of SA

Butterfly Conservation Society of SA

Birds SA

For Kids

As always we will be offering free kids activities each day.

No dogs…

Sherlock

Sherlock is our wonderful guard dog, flock protector, friend and family pet. He is a breed called a Maremma, bred to protect stock from predators and to be intensely loyal to, and protective of, his family.

Sherlock is true to his breeding and we ask that visitors do not bring other dogs to our property. Visiting dogs will unnecessarily cause Sherlock stress as he feels the need to protect his flock and family from them.

Your support is much appreciated.

Partnering with local charities

Sophie partners with local community groups and charities to organise the parking. In the past few years, Local Rotary Clubs have managed visitor parking to raise money for their chosen charities including “Operation Flinders’.

What happened in previous open gardens?

Open gardens at Sophie’s Patch are more than just demonstrating sustainable gardening practices that I am always preaching, they are more like a fair or community event focused on community education.  Every open garden is different at Sophie’s Patch as the garden grows, different speakers and groups join, amazing sculptures are built and the garden evolves.

April 2022 – Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th, Monday 18th

The tradition continues…Easter at Sophie’s Patch

Easter at Sophie’s Patch has become a tradition thousands of South Australians, and many interstate visitors have come to enjoy. 2022 will be particularly special as it will be the 15th open garden at Sophie’s Patch.

Where? what? cost? and other important details…

Entry Fee: $15 Adults. $5 Primary School Children. Gates open from 10am to 4.00pm daily.

Tickets: Book online as there will be limited tickets at the gate in line with our covid plan.

Address

Hamlyn Cottage, 394 Springs Road, Mt Barker Springs
(Follow the signs from Mt Barker – no dogs allowed)

Nurseries & Garden Art

As always, local nurseries will be sharing their knowledge and selling plants. We welcome:

Bickleigh Vale Organic Farm

Hillside Herbs & Succulents

Tupelo Grove Nursery

Diggers Club 

Recreate

Supporting organisations

Organisations at the open garden may include:

Beekeepers’ Society of SA

Butterfly Conservation Society of SA

Birds SA

For Kids

As always we will be offering free kids activities each day.

No dogs…

Sherlock

Sherlock is our wonderful guard dog, flock protector, friend and family pet. He is a breed called a Maremma, bred to protect stock from predators and to be intensely loyal to, and protective of, his family.

Sherlock is true to his breeding and we ask that visitors do not bring other dogs to our property. Visiting dogs will unnecessarily cause Sherlock stress as he feels the need to protect his flock and family from them.

Your support is much appreciated.

Partnering with local charities

Sophie partners with local community groups and charities to organise the parking. In the past few years, Local Rotary Clubs have managed visitor parking to raise money for their chosen charities including “Operation Flinders’.

What happened in previous open gardens?

Open gardens at Sophie’s Patch are more than just demonstrating sustainable gardening practices that I am always preaching, they are more like a fair or community event focused on community education.  Every open garden is different at Sophie’s Patch as the garden grows, different speakers and groups join, amazing sculptures are built and the garden evolves.

The tradition continues…Easter at Sophie’s Patch: Easter at Sophie’s Patch has become a tradition thousands of South Australians, and many interstate visitors have come to enjoy. 2022 will be particularly special as it will be the 15th open garden at Sophie’s Patch.

Where? what? cost? and other important details: Entry Fee: $15 Adults. $5 Primary School Children. Gates open from 10am to 4.00pm daily.

Tickets: Book online as there will be limited tickets at the gate in line with our covid plan.

Address: Hamlyn Cottage, 394 Springs Road, Mt Barker Springs (Follow the signs from Mt Barker – no dogs allowed)

Nurseries & Garden Art: As always, local nurseries will be sharing their knowledge and selling plants. We welcome -

Bickleigh Vale Organic Farm

Hillside Herbs & Succulents

Tupelo Grove Nursery

Diggers Club 

Recreate

Supporting organisations: Organisations at the open garden may include -

Beekeepers’ Society of SA

Butterfly Conservation Society of SA

Birds SA

For Kids: As always we will be offering free kids activities each day.

No dogs… Sherlock is our wonderful guard dog, flock protector, friend and family pet. He is a breed called a Maremma, bred to protect stock from predators and to be intensely loyal to, and protective of, his family. Sherlock is true to his breeding and we ask that visitors do not bring other dogs to our property. Visiting dogs will unnecessarily cause Sherlock stress as he feels the need to protect his flock and family from them. Your support is much appreciated.

Partnering with local charities: Sophie partners with local community groups and charities to organise the parking. In the past few years, Local Rotary Clubs have managed visitor parking to raise money for their chosen charities including “Operation Flinders’.

What happened in previous open gardens? Open gardens at Sophie’s Patch are more than just demonstrating sustainable gardening practices that I am always preaching, they are more like a fair or community event focused on community education.  Every open garden is different at Sophie’s Patch as the garden grows, different speakers and groups join, amazing sculptures are built and the garden evolves.

Event by Gawler Environment Centre and Veronica Clayton

Gawler Civic Centre

Duration: 3 hr

Public · Anyone on or off Facebook

*Please note change of venue to Gawler Civic Centre, 89-91 Murray St, Gawler*

Repair Cafes provide a free meeting space where community members can work with skilled volunteers to repair items that would otherwise go to waste. Our volunteers have skills in electrical repairs (small appliances), jewellery repairs, sewing and mending clothing, general repairs (mechanical/woodwork) and bikes. Services are provided free of charge but customers can choose to make a small donation to support the service if they wish.

No bookings required, just drop in between 9.30am and 11.30am.

Most attendees get to see a repairer straight away but coffee, tea and cake are provided to keep you occupied if you do need to wait.

Gawler Repair Cafe is proudly hosted by Gawler Environment Centre.

The tenth Palmer Sculpture Biennial introduces works by sculptors from around Australia and overseas. Visitors engage with a unique Australian skyscape, never ending horizons and a pristine landscape with rocky outcrops and regenerating flora and fauna. A huge contrast to the white walls of a gallery.

The sculptors choose how their works interact with the natural setting, and the exhibition aims to present a broad range of contemporary art of quality, innovation and artistic insight. Visitors stroll across the four hundred acres, slowly viewing the sculptures and the environment, stopping to enjoy conversations, picnic lunches and the opening day music.

Important information:
This event continues on weekends 11am to 5.30pm and Wednesdays 2pm to 5.30pm until April 10th.

Presented by:
Greg Johns

Greg Johns is a South Australian sculptor whos works are well known in South Australia and overseas. Greg founded the Palmer Sculpture Landscape in 2001 as a venue for the display of contemporary sculpture in an awe inspiring Australian environment which is currently undergoing ecological restoration. The Palmer Sculpture Biennial has now become a world class event, unique in its emphasis on the counterpoint between art and place.

Palmer Sculpture Landscape at Palmer Landscape

Davenport Rd, Palmer, SA, 5237 

The Palmer Landscape is 3.5 km from Palmer on the Davenport Road which starts opposite the Palmer Hotel on the way to Mannum, - a pleasant country drive, - about 76 kms from Adelaide.

Learn the best ways to control pest animals and weeds.

Lunch, drinks and afternoon tea provided. Please bring a chair and your property map.

This practical training will cover:
• Rabbit warren destruction
and fumigation
• Rabbit Calicivirus use
• Poison bait laying
• Poison storage, signage,
safety
• DeerScan
• Trail cameras
• Deer traps
• Lures for foxes
• Fox Bounty program
• Canid Pest Ejectors
• Agriculture and economic
impacts
• Property control planning
• Information on weed control
• Support available through your
Landscape Board

Places are limited. RSVP by 26 November
Contact: Sahra McFetridge, Biosecurity Project Officer, Pest Animals
Ph: 8429 0798
E: Sahra.McFetridge@sa.gov.au
www.pir.sa.gov.au

Learn the best ways to control pest animals and weeds.

Lunch, drinks and afternoon tea provided. Please bring a chair and your property map.

This practical training will cover:
• Rabbit warren destruction
and fumigation
• Rabbit Calicivirus use
• Poison bait laying
• Poison storage, signage,
safety
• DeerScan
• Trail cameras
• Deer traps
• Lures for foxes
• Fox Bounty program
• Canid Pest Ejectors
• Agriculture and economic
impacts
• Property control planning
• Information on weed control
• Support available through your
Landscape Board

Places are limited. RSVP by 26 November
Contact: Sahra McFetridge, Biosecurity Project Officer, Pest Animals
Ph: 8429 0798
E: Sahra.McFetridge@sa.gov.au
www.pir.sa.gov.au

Did you know schools, community associations, groups, kindy's and community gardens for example can have lunch stalls at Adelaide Hills Kids Farmers Market? It's possible, so register today and put your name forward.

Adelaide Hills Kids Farmers Market can accept sustainable and handmade stalls. Work on a stall with your local school or group & get assistance from a range of groups like Adelaide Hills Handspinners & Weavers Guild, Boomerang Bags Adelaide Hills and the The Embroiderers' Guild of South Australia for example. Message this page for more contacts if you need any:

https://www.facebook.com/adelaidehillskidsfarmersmarket

Get involved with Apple Crushing as part of Adelaide Hills Kids Farmers Market, Sunday 5th December 2021. Market organisers can help you to get apples and a crusher (if you don't have access) & you can raise money at the same time. Register now at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C7SG5CQ

0458 768 643

nathan.rogers79@bigpond.com

On Sunday 21st November we are having a special event to help raise money towards a greenhouse. This will allow us to grow and propagate more plants to improve our animal habitats and gardens throughout the park.

There will be animal presentations, plant sales, BBQ and raffles including prizes such as animal encounters, plants and more

*General admission fees apply

6 Gardens in the Eden Valley township will be open for browsing.

They vary from small to large gardens.

From 2 years to 7+ years old, and all different.

First garden opens at 11am, and last closes at 3pm.

Tea, coffee, glass of wine available at last garden.

Enquiries: 0403 168 564 or 0438 708 251

Eden Valley Community Chat Facebook page (Private group)

Register at Institute from 10.30am.

Fee - $10 for map and instructions.

The scale and pace of change to our climate has almost no precedent.

The last time CO2 was this high in our atmosphere was 2 million years ago when rich forests covered the Antarctic.

Immediate, deep and sustained change is needed.

To do this, we need everyone: old and young, people of faith, parents, business leaders, politicians, artists, you.

The latest report from the world’s leading climate scientists is clear: there is still hope.

There is still a narrow path to avoid a climate catastrophe.

But only if we act fast.

From now on every fraction of a degree matters

Every tonne of carbon matters
Every day matters
Every choice matters

The decisions we take and the actions we make today will resonate for centuries. The next few years will be the most consequential in human history.

What we do with it is up to each of us.

In the lead up to the COP 26 Climate Conference in Glasgow, come along to learn what you can do, be inspired and connect with others who want to make a difference.

We choose to come together because we can – on behalf of all those in isolation throughout the country and the world.

And we choose to come together because we must.

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Join us for a family-focused weekend in Adelaide which will provide space to get people talking, connecting, and learning about this difficult problem in a supportive atmosphere while exploring actions we can take together.

Our vision is for an energising and hands-on festival that it will be inspiring and provide a chance to gather and make new friends and allies.

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FULL SCHEDULE COMING SOON

- Friday 15th Oct 2:00pm - 9:30pm
Starting directly after the School Strike
Workshops, art activities, music, film showing and stalls + food trucks

- Saturday 16th 10:30am - 9:30pm
- Sunday 10:30am - 4pm
Keynote speakers, workshops, art activities, music, film showing and stalls + food trucks

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https://chuffed.org/project/festival-of-climate-action

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