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Sophie Thomson

Contributor, ABC TV Presenter
Sophie Thomson is a horticulturalist, author and media personality who has presented on ABC TV’s Gardening Australia for almost 20 years, including delivering extensive information and engagement through ABC Adelaide talkback radio and a variety of other forums such as national magazines, newspaper columns and social media. Sophie is passionate about the role gardening can play in people’s lives to improve both their mental and physical wellbeing. Sophie has worked tirelessly over the last 4 years to support the bushfire ravaged gardening community on Kangaroo Island by educating and inspiring locals to rebuild their own and extend community gardens.

Recent articles by Sophie Thomson

Sophie Thomson
Soil

The secret to healthy soil

The success of every garden begins and ends with the health of its soil. Let's find out what lies beneath...

kale
Vegies

What I’ve learnt about kale

Don’t knock it until you’ve given it a go, because there’s kale and then there’s kale.

Sophie Thomson
Garden design

How to make a garden from scratch

Learn the stages of planning, preparing and installing the plants and other bits and pieces that make up the garden space of your dreams.

Soil test with Tino
Soil

Improve your soil

Starting a garden from scratch? One of the crucial first steps is sorting out your soil.

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