Last Sunday and Monday, I had the pleasure of being able to spend my time at Sophie‘s Patch surrounded by her amazing garden, her incredible volunteers, all the wonderful community groups that work with her, and the hundreds and hundreds of visitors who turned up, some for the first time, others who had been before. And what a fantastically colourful atmosphere there was from the moments the gates opened each day until sunset.

Clarence creates a native bouquet, Tammy visits a sensational sloped garden, Jerry tours a hydroponic nursery, Costa meets a team growing food for wildlife, Sophie attacks aster overgrowth, Hannah shows how to train fruit trees and Josh shows how to unblock a clogged hose nozzle.

Josh shares an easy maintenance tip to clear blocked hose sprayer nozzles.

Hannah shows how to train and stake young fruit trees.

Give your succulents some TLC and prepare them for the summer ahead.

If you enjoy woodwork, you’ll love this homemade timber rake project!

Now you’ve fixed your hose nozzle, here are some tips on preparing your irrigation system ahead of the warmer weather.

Not sure what to plant in the patch? Help is at hand!

Keep busy this weekend and spend time in the garden!