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A Stroll Through the Mulberry Lodge Gardens

28/1/2025

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At Mulberry Lodge Country Retreat, our gardens are more than just a backdrop – they’re an integral part of your experience. Whether you’re sipping coffee on your private deck or wandering through our tranquil spaces, our gardens offer beauty, serenity, and a connection to nature. Let’s take a stroll together! 🌳✨

Fresh and Flavorful: The Veggie Garden & Fruit Trees 🍎🥕
Our veggie garden and fruit trees are a source of pride – and flavour! From crisp vegetables to juicy seasonal fruits, these gardens provide fresh ingredients for our breakfast hampers. There’s nothing quite like produce that’s been grown with care and harvested at its peak. 🌿🍇
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​A Blooming Paradise: Roses & Hydrangeas 🌹💐
At Mulberry Lode we have 2 exquisite rose gardens that fill the air with their sweet scent and dazzle with their vibrant colours. For a splash of pink, don’t miss our hydrangeas thriving in the shady spot beneath the Silver Birch trees – a picture-perfect hideaway on warm days. 🌸🌳
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A Grand Entrance: Agapanthus & Bottle Brush 🌾🌺
Driving into Mulberry Lodge is a breathtaking experience in itself. The driveway is lined with striking Agapanthus and native Bottle Brush trees, creating a stunning welcome that sets the tone for your stay throughout the year. 🚗✨
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A Poolside Oasis 🌊 🌺
Our enclosed pool garden is a celebration of tropical and native beauty. Fragrant jasmine, vivid hibiscus, and the elegance of magnolia and native frangipani trees come together to create a secluded spot to relax.🌳 🌼
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Views to Remember 🍷🌄
From our gardens, enjoy sweeping views across the vineyards of McLaren Vale. These vistas are a constant reminder of our region’s natural charm and its celebrated wine culture. Grab a glass of local wine and a chair on our lawn, and soak in the scenery – pure bliss! 🍷
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Discover the Magic 🌟
The gardens at Mulberry Lodge are a reflection of our love for nature and beauty. Whether you’re here to unwind, explore, or simply soak in the serenity, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Ready to experience it for yourself? We can’t wait to welcome you! Check out our range of packages available to book your perfect stay HERE    🌿🏡
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The Bounty of Mulberry Lodge's Veggie Garden: Fresh, Seasonal, and Delicious

28/1/2025

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At Mulberry Lodge Country Retreat, in the heart of the McLaren Vale Wine Region, South Australia we take immense pride in our vibrant veggie garden. It's not just a patch of land; it’s a source of inspiration for the fresh juices, breakfast hampers, treats, and afternoon teas that our guests adore. With each season, our garden transforms, offering a delectable variety of produce that epitomizes the farm-to-table experience. Let’s take a closer look at what makes our garden so special and how we cultivate these delicious treasures in South Australia’s unique climate.

Spring and Summer Bounty 🌞🌼As the weather warms up, our garden bursts into life with a kaleidoscope of flavors and colors. Here’s what we grow during the sunnier months:
  • Herbs: 🌿 Basil, mint, parsley, and thyme thrive, adding fragrant touches to our dishes and drinks.
  • Vegetables: 🌱 Asparagus, 🍅 tomatoes, 🌽 zucchini, spring onions, 🍆 eggplant, 🍇 capsicum, 🥒 cucumber, 🌶️ chillies, 🍊 pumpkin, 🌾 sweetcorn, 🥒 lettuce, and radishes.
Spring and summer are perfect for growing these crops because of South Australia’s long sunny days and mild evenings. We recommend planting tomatoes and capsicums in well-drained soil with plenty of compost to retain moisture during hot spells. Mulching and regular watering early in the morning help prevent heat stress on plants.

Autumn and Winter Harvest 🍂🍁When the weather cools, our garden shifts gears to hardy, nutritious crops that flourish in the cooler months:
  • Root Vegetables and Greens: 🥔 Potatoes, 🥕 carrots, 🌿 spinach, and rocket.
  • Cruciferous Veggies: 🍦 Broccoli and cauliflower.
  • Other Seasonal Delights: 🍏 Green beans, leeks, onions, and coriander.

Autumn and winter in South Australia bring cooler nights and occasional rain, making them ideal for leafy greens and root vegetables. To ensure a successful harvest, we suggest planting in a sunny spot and using raised beds to improve drainage during wetter periods or consider wicking beds to ensure a water is supplied as required and with less evaporation. Cover crops with frost cloth can protect them from unexpected cold snaps.       (unusual  in South Australia but you can get frost in the Hills) .  
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From Garden to Table 🌾☕
Every ingredient grown at Mulberry Lodge is treated with love and care, ensuring its freshness and flavor shine through. Imagine sipping on a refreshing cucumber and mint juice 🍹 or starting your day with a hearty breakfast featuring homegrown roasted asparagus and tomatoes . Our sweet treats and afternoon teas are complemented by adding fresh herbs and seasonal vegetables such as chives, thyme, pumpkin, zucchini and carrots to our home baked scones and cakes giving every bite a touch of homegrown goodness. The images above show some of our delicious home baked cakes and scones.  

Growing Tips for South Australian Gardens 🌿💧If you’re inspired to start your own veggie garden, here are some tips tailored to South Australia’s climate:
  1. Soil Preparation: 🌳 Enrich your soil with organic compost and aged manure to promote healthy growth.
  2. Water Wisely: 🌧️ Drip irrigation or hand-watering in the early morning helps plants thrive without waterlogging.
  3. Seasonal Planting: 🌱 Use a planting calendar to ensure you’re sowing the right crops at the right time.
  4. Pest Control: 🐞 Encourage beneficial insects like ladybirds by planting flowers such as marigolds and nasturtiums.
  5. Sunlight: 🌞 Most veggies need at least 6 hours of sunlight daily, so choose a sunny spot for your garden.

Visit Mulberry Lodge and Experience the Garden 🏡🌿There’s nothing quite like seeing our veggie garden in full swing, brimming with seasonal produce and buzzing with life. Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast or simply love fresh, delicious food, a visit to Mulberry Lodge is an experience to savour. Explore our seasonal veggie garden, taste the difference in our offerings, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the McLaren Vale Wine Region.

🚢 Book your stay at Mulberry Lodge Country Retreat today and discover the magic of fresh, homegrown produce! Choose from a range of special Packages that we offer HERE 

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    Hazel and husband Nik own and run Mulberry Lodge Country Retreat  which is a beautiful and unique mud brick property in the McLaren Vale wine region of South Australia. It's our home and business and run as a hosted luxury, country escape for the discerning traveler. We aim to provide our guests with a wonderful relaxed and indulgent experience. Through the blog Hazel will be sharing information her own recipes, our gardens and activities and experiences in the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia 

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