The Mediterranean Garden is a place for inspiration and ideas, to discover ways to work with the South Australian climate to cultivate sustainable gardens, rich with seasonal beauty.
The Millennium Drought in South Australia (2001 – 2009) called for drastic changes in water usage. It highlighted how important it is to garden in harmony with our local climate, to work with our scarcity of water rather than fighting against it.
Our gardens need to embrace plants that thrive in climates like ours, while looking towards a future that is hotter and potentially drier. By following a handful of principles, we can create gardens that are waterwise, climate compatible, biodiverse, abundant in seasonal colour, and that nourish each of our senses.
ABC Gardening Australia presenter, Sophie Thomson, talk about the inspiration behind the Mediterranean Garden and how you can use it to forage for ideas.
ABC Gardening Australia presenter, Sophie Thomson, explains the seasons in Adelaide and its surrounds.
State Herbarium's Chief Botanist, Professor Michelle Waycott, talks plant adaptations in our climate
Horticulturalist Flavio Perez, discusses how he uses mediterranean plants to heal, soothe and calm.
Botanic Lodge chef, Tom Tilbury, shares how he dishes up seasonal mediterranean ingredients on his menu.
Botanic Garden volunteer, Billy Poulopoulos, shares stories of an upbringing of Greek and Italian cooking.
Horticulturalists and garden designers, Merilyn Kuchel and Virginia Kennett, explain how to use water to create ‘cool’ in your own garden.
Horticulturalists and garden designers, Merilyn Kuchel and Virginia Kennett, discuss how we have experimented with plants, design and structures in this garden.
Horticulturalist, Ryan Underhill, discusses how to bring seasonal colour into your garden and the plants he loves
Ecologist, Brad Bianco, talks about seeders, sprouters and the crucial work of South Australia’s Seed Bank.
Gerry Butler from Butterfly Conservation SA, explain how you can bring ‘flutter’ into your foliage and why it’s so important.
SA Water Vegetation Specialist, Shaun Kennedy, explains how to plan your garden to save water and use waterwise natives
