Gardening Australia presenter Sophie Thompson will return to Kangaroo Island this week for a series of free garden workshops and question and answer sessions.

Workshop topics will focus on microclimates and the importance of shade, shelter and reducing radiant heat.

All are welcome and the talks are supported by Junction Australia, and Country SA Primary Health Network.

Numbers will need to be limited to meet COVID restrictions so register your interest early by contacting Maree Baldwin at Junction Housing on 8553 2809 or [email protected]

Workshops

Microclimates – The importance of shade, shelter and reducing radiant heat when starting a patch from scratch and prioritising the establishment of windbreaks to create shelter to protect subsequent plantings.

6pm – 8pm, Friday 12 November

Kangaroo Island Community Centre, Kingscote

Gardening Q & A Session with Sophie

1.30pm – 2.30pm, Saturday 13 November

Parndana Show

Dealing with summer garden woes in an organic and sustainable way

2pm – 4pm, Sunday 14 November

Kangaroo Island Community Centre, Kingscote