{"id":1153,"date":"2017-08-16T14:45:42","date_gmt":"2017-08-16T05:15:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sophiespatch.com.au\/wordpress\/?p=1153"},"modified":"2023-05-17T12:57:22","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T03:27:22","slug":"let-your-imagination-grow-wild-at-the-2016-royal-adelaide-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sophiespatch.com.au\/oldsite\/2017\/08\/16\/let-your-imagination-grow-wild-at-the-2016-royal-adelaide-show\/","title":{"rendered":"Let your imagination grow wild at the 2016 Royal Adelaide Show"},"content":{"rendered":"

This year my feature garden is called \u2018Let Your Imagination Grow Wild\u2019 and is designed to get you thinking, talking and dreaming. And most importantly, get you outside in your garden \u2026\u2026\u2026..gardening!<\/p>\n

There are two main garden areas \u2013 one which is very relatable and applicable to most garden spaces, whatever their size. It is a place where you could imagine yourself relaxing and just \u2018being\u2019, at one with the beauty of the surrounding lush plants. Its central feature is as woven sun lounge made from willow and vine prunings, which I have named a \u2018Snugglepod\u2019. This is a great place to curl up with a child or pet, a good book or just a great place for an afternoon snooze.<\/p>\n

\"woman<\/a>Surrounding the Snugglepod are a number of raised vegie beds filled with luscious vegetables and herbs. Raised vegetable gardens suit those of all ages and the ones featured here have seating around them to make them accessible for the elderly or those with back problems. The purpose of the vegie beds is obvious and resonates with the growing interest in producing our own seasonal fresh produce. The five beds are planted as a kaleidoscope of colour, to show the five colour groups we should aim to include in our diet. The abundance of herbs is not only for culinary purposes but to attract beneficial insects. There are lots of daisy and umbel flowers which attract both pollinators which are vital for good vegie cropping, and insect predators which eat insect pests.
\nThe woven grape vine balls falling from the season is really just pure whimsy, perhaps it could symbolise inspiration from pouring in from above!!!!<\/p>\n

This area also features a gabion wall fire pit and bench. Gabion cages and walls are a great option for retaining and using up rocks or broken materials already on site. Surrounding them and the Snugglepod is a good diversity of plants for year round colour and interest. There are a number of large trees dotted through the garden. As our climate becomes hotter and harsher having shade, especially natural shade will become more and more important. I like deciduous trees as they shade us from the hot summer sun while allowing the precious winter rays of sunshine to shine through and warm us.<\/p>\n

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The adjoining garden area really demonstrates what is possible when you \u2018Let your imagination grow wild\u2019. It features artistic creations made from recycled or repurposed materials and includes a bike wheel gazebo, a succulent bed, and brightly coloured raised beds made from repurposed fibreglass pipes. This garden also features the bold use of bright colour in daring combinations such as cerise and teal blue, purple and orange, and brazen shades of red, orange and yellow.<\/p>\n

I designed this garden to inspire you. Happy gardening! Sophie<\/p>\n

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About the Garden<\/h2>\n

A brochure providing information about the elements of the garden is available to download here.<\/p>\n

Follow the links to learn more about the garden elements.<\/p>\n