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Sophie Thomson

South Australia
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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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FAQs - Rabbits | Clumping Bamboo | Feeding Chickens & Goats

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By Sophie Thomson, Tammy Huynh, Hannah Moloney
| Gardening Australia
SOPHIE: Rabbits won’t eat everything in your garden, but they can make a mess, so until you work out what they like, it’s worth fencing new plants off with individual guards made of chicken wire, which they won’t be able to stick their noses into. Long-term, it’s worth investing in a rabbit-proof fence to keep your whole garden safe.
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Managing Weeds - Gardening Australia

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By Sophie Thomson
| Gardening Australia
Weeds are an inevitable part of gardening, especially on a large property with multiple garden zones and microclimates. At her new garden, Sophie Thomson demonstrates a range of effective weed-control methods tailored to different areas and conditions. In newly planted garden beds, Sophie hand weeds before planting, then applies newspaper or cardboard beneath a layer of mulch. This sheet mulching technique helps suppress weed growth while conserving soil moisture.
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Rob to the Rescue | Rescued Trees

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By Sophie Thomson
| Gardening Australia
Over the past 12 years, plant collector and self-described rescuer Rob Bergin has transformed what was once a bare block into a lush, jungle-like oasis filled with mature palms, dragon trees, cycads, bottle trees, tree ferns and countless other unusual specimens. Many were destined for the tip before Rob stepped in to save them. What began as a practical response to seeing healthy trees discarded during his earthmoving work has evolved into a living collection of rehomed plants.
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