Sophie Thomson is heading back to Kangaroo Island October 23-26th to deliver the next series of garden talks to support fire affected gardeners. Her ‘Summer Proofing your Garden’ talks will cover the basics of waterwise gardening and give gardeners tips on how to get their gardens to survive summer, especially when establishing new plants.
Events are free and designed for gardeners affected by bushfires and those supporting their garden recovery, however as COVID restrictions have eased we are able to open these talks up to all gardeners on the Island.

Summer Proofing Your Garden – Parndana
Friday 23rd October
Time: 6 pm Including supper
Topic: Summer Proofing your Garden – looking at the basics of water wise gardening and how to get plants to survive and thrive despite harsh conditions.
Venue: Parndana Bowling Club
Cost: Free
Please Note: numbers are STRICTLY limited due to COVID protocols, bookings are essential so please email or call Madelyn Kelly on smkelly@minecreek.com.au or 0429 146 724 (after school hours).
If you book in but are unable to attend, please let Madelyn know so she can let someone else attend in your place.
Saturday 24th October
Time: 9.30 – 11.30am including morning tea
Summer Proofing your Garden – looking at the basics of water wise gardening and how to get plants to survive and thrive despite harsh conditions.
Venue: Parndana Bowling Club
Cost: Free
Please Note: numbers are STRICTLY limited due to COVID protocols, bookings are essential so please email or call Madelyn Kelly on smkelly@minecreek.com.au or 0429 146 724 (after school hours).
If you book in but are unable to attend, please let Madelyn know so she can let someone else attend in your place.
Summer Proofing Your Garden – Kingscote
Sunday 14th June
Time: 2-4 pm including afternoon tea
Topic: Summer Proofing your Garden – looking at the basics of water wise gardening and how to get plants to survive and thrive despite harsh conditions.
Venue: Kangaroo Island Community Centre, Kingscote
Cost: Free
N.B. As numbers are STRICTLY limited due to COVID protocols, bookings are essential so please email or call Maree Baldwin on mbaldwin@junctionaustralia.org.au or (08) 8553 2809.
If you book in but are unable to attend, please let Maree know so she can let someone else attend in your place.
Monday 15th June
Time: 10 am including morning tea
Topic: Summer Proofing your Garden – looking at the basics of water wise gardening and how to get plants to survive and thrive despite harsh conditions.
Venue: Kangaroo Island Community Centre, Kingscote
Cost: Free
Vegie Garden Q & A Parndana Community Garden
Time: 12-1.30
Topic: Vegie Garden Q & A
BYO lunch and enjoy the atmosphere of the Parndana Community Garden while Sophie answers your vegie garden questions
Venue: Parndana Community Garden, Anzac Street (entrance opposite the junction of Wheaton St)
Cost: Free
Vegie Garden Q & A Kingscote
Time: 12-1.30
Topic: Vegie Garden Q & A
BYO lunch (& chair?) and enjoy the atmosphere of the Kingscote Community Garden while Sophie answers your vegie garden questions
Venue: Kingscote Community Garden, adjacent Kangaroo Island Community Centre, Kingscote
Cost: Free
As numbers are STRICTLY limited due to COVID protocols, bookings are essential so please email or call Maree Baldwin at the Kangaroo Island Community Centre on mbaldwin@junctionaustralia.org.au or (08) 8553 2809.
If you book in but are unable to attend, please let Maree know so she can let someone else attend in your place.