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Roots and Shoots

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Hilarious gardening expert Sabrina Hahn answers all your gardening questions big and small. Roots and Shoots is the gardening program for green thumbs and non-gardeners. Join the program live on ABC Radio Perth twice a week.
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Episodes

Perk up some wilting tomatoes and cucumbers

On today's show: 10:33 Help out some wilting tomatoes and cucumbers 15:07 Why isn't my Pinkabelle apple budding 26:14 What are the best fire resistant trees? Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App , Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen....

Jan 09, 202434 min

How salt can help you get rid of suckers

On today's show: 14:44 How to beat pearl scale using potassium soap and a high pressure hose 31:08 How salt can help you get rid of suckers 34:06 Sabrina lists a number of deciduous trees to replace those lost to the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer. This is DPRID’s list of trees where PSHB have been found . Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App...

Jan 06, 202453 min

How to propagate fruit trees from cuttings

09:11: What to do if your fruit tree is fruiting out of season. 13:22 Getting your blood lily to thrive. 44:55 How to propagate cuttings from fruit trees. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App , Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen....

Dec 30, 202349 min

How to help your African Violets thrive

On today's show: 17:48 How to give your African Violets the best bloomin' chance. 19:50 Does pineapple ward off fruit flies? 36:02 What to do for onions that aren't onion-ing as they should. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App , Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen....

Dec 23, 202352 min

Cheering up an unhappy leucadendron

It's Amber's debut with Sabrina Hahn. On today's show: 3:15 Helping a leucadendron thrive 11:56 The great eyebrow debate 15:35 How much water to give your fruit trees this summer 40:33 What to do when your tomato crop is full of grubs and you're supposed to be winning the tomato growing competition Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App , Ap...

Dec 16, 202351 min

Why kale could be the magic solution in your garden

On today's show: 10:22 - Building new garden beds 29:45 - "The only use for kale" 36:30 - How to fix patchy grass Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App , Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen....

Dec 09, 202353 min

The last hoorah for Ro with Sab plus how to best prune your plants

On today's show: 8:13 Composting tips 14:50 Where to prune and why 19:46 Using hay in your soil Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App , Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen....

Dec 02, 202353 min

Using clay sand, and more

On today's show: 07:32 What to do if you're having trouble with your azaleas 21:42 How to use canola and manure 41:39 How to prep clay sand Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App , Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen....

Nov 25, 202352 min

What are these little green bugs eating my tomatoes?

Mark Tucek steps into the gardening hotseat. On today's show: 7:05 Getting rid of little bugs chomping tomatoes 17:55 Native succulents recommendations 30:40 Trimming a yellow buttons plant to encourage growth Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App , Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen....

Nov 18, 202353 min

Why your trees might not be flowering

Mark Tucek, horticulturist and nursery professional filling in for Sabrina Hahn. On today's show: 4:19 mulching feeder roots 15:13 why your tree might not be flowering 40:39 things eating your tree Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App , Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen....

Nov 11, 202352 min

Is it too hot to plant a new garden?

Derryn Thorpe answers your gardening questions, in for Sabrina Hahn. On today's show: 12:04 more on growing garlic 36:21 how to tell if your indoor plant is unhappy 44:00 red cabbages Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App , Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen....

Nov 04, 202350 min

Growing Butternut Pumpkins in a pot, and more

On today's show: 05:23 when to plant bulbs 18:00 can you grow butternut pumpkins in a pot 34:52 is it too late to plant sweet peas? Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App , Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen....

Oct 28, 202352 min

Draining your pot plants, and what you can mix in

On today's show: 08:12 shifts in weather temperature and what that can do to your plants 22:28 what to do if your potting mix isn't draining 42:45 drought tolerant natives Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App , Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen....

Oct 21, 202352 min

Roots and Shoots

The gardening program for gardeners and non-gardeners

Oct 07, 202355 min

How to arm your Peach tree against fruit flies, and more.

On today's show: 14.34 what to do with a Woolley bush and native caterpillars 25:41 how to arm your Peach tree against fruit flies 45:00 Salt laden winds, and trace minerals Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App , Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen....

Sep 30, 202353 min

Can I rewild my garden?

Plus learn more about how to handle basil at this time of year, get the best out of your flowering quinces

Jul 15, 202352 min

Roots and Shoots

The gardening program for gardeners and non-gardeners

Jun 24, 202350 min

Roots and Shoots

The gardening program for gardeners and non-gardeners

Jun 17, 202355 min

Roots and Shoots

The gardening program for gardeners and non-gardeners

Jun 10, 202353 min

Roots and Shoots

The gardening program for gardeners and non-gardeners

Jun 03, 202352 min

Roots and Shoots

The gardening program for gardeners and non-gardeners

May 20, 202352 min
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