Starting Your Patch From Scratch... with Sophie Thomson

Are you dreaming of creating your own piece of paradise, but not quite sure where to begin?

Join me in Clare on Saturday 18 April ….the day before the SA Autumn Garden Festiva…for a hands-on, practical workshop designed to give you the confidence and know-how to start your journey.

Over this extended session, I’ll guide you through the fundamentals of designing a sustainable, productive and beautiful garden from the ground up. Together we’ll explore:

·         how to create a clear masterplan for long-term success

·         zoning your space to manage water wisely and build microclimates

·         improving your soil for healthier plants

·         choosing the right plants at the right time

·         where to position vegie patches, orchards and productive spaces

·         integrating chooks, bees and beneficial bugs

This workshop draws on my personal 15+ years of experience building gardens from scratch…….both at Sophie’s Patch in Mt Barker and now at Sophie’s Patch 2.0 in the Mid Murray ….in some pretty tough conditions, from scorching summers to frosts and challenging soils. I’ll share what’s worked, what hasn’t, and how you can apply these lessons to your own patch.

Bring your notebook and all your burning questions—I’ll weave in answers throughout the morning.

Details:

🕙 10am – 1pm (includes a delicious morning tea made from produce grown at Sophie’s Patch 2.0)

📍 Red Brick Building, Clare Showgrounds

P.S. If you’re making a weekend of it, you can also catch me at the SA Autumn Garden Festival on Sunday at 12.30pm, where I’ll be sharing my rewilding journey, followed by a panel discussion with Costa Georgiadis and soil scientist Adam Burford.