Sophie Thomson
Radio Broadcaster at ABC Gardening Australia
Passionate gardener & author of 'From the Ground Up - a complete guide for SA Gardeners'. Garden Commentator at lifestyle & garden events, & mum of 5.
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1 day ago |
abc.net.au | Sophie Thomson
Sophie visits a nursery that specialises in growing camellias, providing some ideas for garden colour in the cooler months. There are more than 300 species of camellias worldwide, although the two most commonly grown and the Camellia japonica and Camellia sasanqua. From these, many thousands of hybrids and cultivars have been bred.
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1 week ago |
abc.net.au | Sophie Thomson
If you have a tree on your property that you need to protect, it’s important to know where the roots are – the roots often extend out beyond the dripline of the canopy. First measure 1.4m up the tree’s trunk from the ground. At this point, measure the circumference of the tree; Sophie’s blueberry ash is 110cm. From this, work out the diameter of the trunk at this point. You do this by dividing the circumference by Pi (3.14). For Sophie’s tree that means 110cm 3.14 = 35cm diameter.
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2 weeks ago |
abc.net.au | Sophie Thomson
Salvias are a favourite plant for Sophie – they’re tough plants that love full sun and many will tolerate frost and drought. Flowers range in colour from bright red to purple, pink, white and many shades in between. Bees and insects love them too.
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3 weeks ago |
abc.net.au | Sophie Thomson
Sophie visits a smallholding at The Range, on Kaurna Country, SA. It is run by avid seed-saver and herbalist Keitha Thuy Young, who says the only thing that gives her more joy than plants, is sharing those plants with other people!She’s also passionate about creating healthy food systems.
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1 month ago |
abc.net.au | Sophie Thomson
Sophie visits Hahndorf, SA, where the local school has been helping to restore the town’s creek for the past decade. To look after the creek, which runs beside St Michael’s Lutheran Primary School, the young ecologists monitor the water quality, wildlife activity and flora. Principal Terri Taylor is the driving force behind the project. When she started at the school, the creek was completely overgrown. She saw it as a perfect opportunity for the students to learn about conservation.
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