Sophies Patch

Download or read book Sophies Patch written by Sophie Thomson and published by ABC Books. This book was released on 2018 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspiration and practical ideas from popular Gardening Australia presenter Sophie Thomson's very own patch. A gorgeous, inspirational and fun gardening book jam-packed with ideas, tips, projects and great advice all based around Sophie's own life and garden in the Adelaide Hills. Sophie has transformed what was once a dry, windswept cow paddock into a wonderful garden surrounding a historic stone cottage. But it's no mere showplace - it's a working garden that reflects all Sophie's passions: a kids' garden, an 'obsessive-compulsive' gardener's treasure trove, a recycled/repurposed garden, a haven for beneficial insects & bees, and a productive garden supplying her family with fruit and veg year-round. It's also a work in progress that everyone can learn from, including: Sophie's 10 guiding principles Planning your patch (soil, climate, waterwise gardening) Sophie's top plants The edible garden Garden structures that reduce, reuse and recycle - Sophie's garden has everything from an old tram carriage that now houses chooks to garden sculptures, a pizza oven and practical and striking 'gabion' walls, all made from recycled materials. Kids in the garden Wildlife gardening