Sab and Amber wrap up National Science Week with an update on diabolical dieback in Western Australia, suckering tree species and soil drainage speeds. 06:28 How to do away with suckering Robinia trees 31:32 What's happening with dieback in WA? - with Mia Townsend from the Dieback Working Group 38:41 How to tell the difference between slow and fast draining soil. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437...
Aug 17, 2024•50 min
Tets and Sab make a plea for Bette Midler to talk rooftop gardens with them. 12:45: Tips on getting ready for slug and snail season. 17:50: What is formative pruning, and how it will help shape your young trees. 22:50: If you want to transplant your citrus tree, here's how much to prune first. 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 P...
Aug 13, 2024
Amid gardening questions galore, Amber and Sab take a deep dive into the many fantastical functions of a caterpillar's bum. 08:56 What can caterpillars teach us about a well-timed and sustained bum clench? 19:14 There's nothing healthy about a tan: Wollemi Pine edition. 46:28 Reviving a poorly mandarin tree with a witchy cow poo brew. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the pod...
Aug 10, 2024•53 min
Sab and Mikki talk tea brewing techniques, and celebrate the onset of tulip season at Araluen. 13:22 Sab shares her simple recipe for weed tea 35:38 Araluen tulips are blooming! Interview with Suzy Parravicini, CEO of Araluen Botanic Park 42:37 What are these weird alien-esque growths on my cumquat? Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM 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...
Aug 03, 2024•54 min
Deciduous magnolias, wattle, desert roses and more beautiful flowers with Tets and Sab. 00:49 What you need to know if you want to grow magnolia trees. (Tip: you need cold winters) 03:49 Has your Dragon fruit tree gone mushy? Here's how to help. 06:35 How to establish a jarrah 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 ...
Jul 30, 2024
Mark Tucek and Amber wonder if a pests could really be an alien invasion? All that and more. 07:08 Your Silver Princess tree is flopping over. Is that normal? 17:22 What to do if shoots are coming out of a tree stump.. 32:12 How to bring your dormant Star Jasmine back to life. 47:53 Is it too early to plant basil? Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM 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 ...
Jul 27, 2024•52 min
Got grubs? Who you gonna call?! Sab and Amber tackle grub invasions, neglected avocadoes and foliage for all seasons. 07:07 Help! My lawn is being devoured by lawn grubs. 28:39 How to bring an ailing avocado back from the brink. 37:05 What creeper grows well on a fence that's hot in summer, cold in winter? Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM 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 A...
Jul 20, 2024•50 min
Sab and Tets chat afternoon sun, weeds, and garden mulch. 00:31 Is something eating your Illawarra flame tree? 03:01 Sab breaks down the importance of why a weed might be a weed in one state, but not another. 05:47 Are you looking for a nice shady tree for your backyard? Here are some of Sab's favourites. 08:14 What to do with your garden waste. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe...
Jul 16, 2024•18 min
From peppy trees to tasty peas, Sab and Amber answer gardening questions big and small. 01:36 Why aren't my sugar snap peas looking snappy? 34:04 How should we be caring for coastal environments? 44:27 Getting rid of red-legged earth mites once and for all. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM 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...
Jul 13, 2024•55 min
Sab and Tets field a LOT of questions about lillipillies. 4:47 How did identify what type of grass is in my lawn? 13:05 Can I prune and propagate my lomandras now? 15:54 why won't my lillipillies grow? Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM 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....
Jul 09, 2024•27 min
Sab and Hilary give tips yesterday, today and tomorrow (or whenever you want on the podcast players). 07:17 How to help speed up the decomposition of leaves on your garden bed 12:31 How to transplant a yesterday, today and tomorrow plant 15:00 How to cut back overgrown Ivy (good luck) 27:45 SPECIAL GUEST Dean Huxley, Director of Operations at WAWildlife, unpacks what the organisation is doing to help birds of prey and suggests alternative, safer methods for rodent bait Listen to the program live...
Jul 06, 2024•55 min
Sabrina and Christian share their love for the not-so humble spud. 21:00 Why are my mandarin leaves are half yellow half green? 37:00 SPECIAL GUEST Larry Hegarty from Blue Moon Potatoes 43:17 Why are my eggplants and capsicums flowering but not fruiting 49:37 What do to with a grass tree covered in white scale Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM 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 List...
Jun 29, 2024•55 min
Sab and Amber take on Tuesdays, and using yoghurt pots in your garden. 00:40 How to protect your seeds from slaters, and caterpillars with yoghurt pots. 03:40 Did your lawn die over summer? Why you need to get clay into your soil ASAP. 14:55 Why your protea might be turning brown when it grows too high. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM 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 ...
Jun 25, 2024
Hilary and Sab get their hands dirty answering your gardening questions. 12:33 How can I perk up my moon plant? 25:02 When can I buy bluegums in nurseries? Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM 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....
Jun 22, 2024•55 min
Sab and Tets discuss pruning time, seasonal changes and oranges as they sip on a cup of tea. 00:58 Why pruning is so important, and what you need to know about pruning early, mid and late season oranges. 07:12 Whitefly in your garden? What you can do to control these pests. 15:17 How to check your passionfruit vine for pollen to see if it's a dud or not. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 ...
Jun 18, 2024
Sab and Amber turn up the heat with a live cross from Karratha. 13:04 How can I help my jacaranda to flower? 26:06 What are these little sand like grains on my indoor climber? 42:22 Can I grow camelias in the salty coastal air or am I dreaming? Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM 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....
Jun 15, 2024•55 min
Sab and Tets cover exterminating weeds, bugs, fungus and Daleks. 02:14 Sab shares her story of how she came to work at the ABC. 05:40 (and 14:55) How to keep your lawn looking perfect with vinegar in weed season. 12:02 Thinking about digging up your Birds of Paradise? Here's how to move it. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM 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 Podca...
Jun 11, 2024
Donning their cowgirl boots and spurred on by a LIVE studio audience, Sab and Amber celebrate ABC Radio Perth's 100th birthday with a special country episode of Roots and Shoots: Boots and Scoots. 16:57 If you've over-pruned, you're not alone. Join us here on Pruners Anonymous. 26:12 With a beard that beautiful, this surprise guest could only be Gardening Australia's Costa Georgiadis! 43:35 Galactic Gardening: A real life Dalek crashes the party to discuss chilli thrip extermination and cucumber...
Jun 08, 2024•51 min
Sab and Tets are joined by former ABC broadcaster Geraldine Mellet to chat all things in your garden, and a few memories of days gone by for the 100th Birthday of 6WF.. 00:32 It's winter but your mango tree might think it's spring, and has started flowering again. Here's what you need to know. 01:29 Tips on what kind of frost nettings to use to protect your plants. 02:26 + 09:18 Confused fruit trees continued. 18:18 Can you over water an Alexander palm? Listen to the program live on Saturdays at...
Jun 04, 2024•26 min
Sab and Amber dive into citrus trees, and root systems all whilst feeling a little dusty after a large Friday night. 04:34 How to grow and care for wattle. 17:51 What to do if the roots grow out of a potted plant. 29:34 Interview with Michael Bradley about the benefits of 'wicking', and all things you need to know about veggie gardens. Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App , Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.dening program for gardeners and non-gardeners...
Jun 01, 2024•56 min
Sab and Tets discuss wetting agents, the rain and the importance of a good cup of tea. 03:31 It's finally started to rain but don't use fertiliser yet, here is what you should add to your lawn first. 05:47 What to do when your passionfruit vine is all flowers, no fruit. 15:41 Your curry leaf tree has scale. Is it still okay to cook with? 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...
May 28, 2024•29 min
Sab and Amber discuss citrus gall wasps, climbing evergreens and how to find a narrow pair of shoes. 15:21 What to do about citrus gall wasps in your lime tree. 17:51 Looking for the right tree to plant into a large pot? Sab has the answers on what you should plant. 39:08 How to best tackle a pear tree prune 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 Liste...
May 25, 2024•52 min
Sab and Tets dig into how to fix damaged limbs, and how much their gardens miss the rain. 00:20 What to do about your garden and the lack of rain this year. 03:30 Interview with Damien Postma, the Demand Delivery Manager at Water Corporation. 16:55 Recommendations on fast growing plants to grow in large pots. 21:18 What to do if a limb breaks off 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 ...
May 21, 2024•22 min
Sab and Amber dig into cow poo, coffee grounds and the reality of Perth's tree canopy crisis. 14:16 - Why isn't cow poo helping my compost? 31:55 - Have your say on Perth's tree canopy situation! 43:39 - What to do with all my leftover coffee grounds? Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM 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....
May 18, 2024•53 min
On today's show: 00:28 Salvias will bloom all year round, how to know when to prune - and how much to take off! 04:46 Is your Ponytail plant huge? Can you cut it in half and propagate? 11:02 At what angle should you cut the stems of your Frangipani when taking cuttings? 17:21If your Desert Rose plant has browning leaves, here's how to help. 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 ...
May 14, 2024•25 min
Sab and Amber discuss soil health, citrus grafting and how much we all love Albany. 15:16 - Can I use dieback-infected trees for mulch? 31:55 - What's the best time for citrus grafting? 43:24 - How can I best prepare my soil for a range of plants? Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App , Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen....
May 11, 2024•53 min
On today's show: 00:27 It's citrus season! Transplants, bumper crops, dwarf root stocks and all things oranges. 07:11 What is the best way to grow giant pumpkins? 18:55 Mites on your azaleas? Sab has you covered. 25:34 Does your juvenile banana plant need to be in a greenhouse this winter? 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 Podca...
May 07, 2024•32 min
Donning strategically placed fig leaves, Sab and Amber celebrate World Naked Gardening Day! 21:30 - What's the best way to propagate my fig trees? 23:18 - How to fill a small verge with trees that attract birds and bees. 37:48 - Tips for fertilising and repotting orchids. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM 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...
May 04, 2024•52 min
On today's show: 00:33 How to rejuvenate your potting mix 10:14 Thinking about planting some carrots in your garden? Here's a tip on how to make sure they grow. 14:53 Dreaded chilli thrips and your roses. 18:10 If your frangipani tree isn't thriving, it might be your soil. Is transplanting them into a pot the best way? 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 th...
Apr 30, 2024•22 min
Sab and Amber are very excited to learn of a rare type of mulberry tree near Mount Magnet. 23:30 - Why has stress made my nectarine tree flower? 30:38 - What plants are best for my small balcony? 36:19 - How to take cuttings of a rare Pakistani Mulberry tree. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM 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 list...
Apr 27, 2024•52 min
