This week, it's supposed to be one for the kids but we reckon the adults will love it just as much!. Sab and Jamie have a chat with Cat Clowes about her new book, Platastic! The A to Z of Australian Plants. Cat's done an amazing job of showcasing 26 native plants, with stunning illustrations from Rachel Gyan, helping our kids discover the awesome native plants that exist in the bushlands, parks and backyards all around us. While your little green thumbs will love this book and chat, all of us wi...
Apr 12, 2021•21 min
This week, Sab sits down with Stephen Frost from Stonemeal Farm in WA's Great Southern. Producing quality lambs and wool, Stephen is a farmer with a difference! He chats to Sab about his a biological approach to farming and how it developed over the last 40 years.
Mar 16, 2021•48 min
Fair to say, it's been a while between drinks for Sab and Jamie. But the good news is they're back, and back weekly. Woohoo! After a little catch up, Sab and Jamie talk a hot summer, season creep and what you should be doing to prep for Autumn. Enjoy the show, and feel free to rate the show, flick us a comment and share with your mates.
Feb 25, 2021•32 min
This week, Sab sits down with her dear friend Steph Crowe to talk about the amazing Gelorup corridor. It's an environmental sanctuary where many species of native flora and fauna thrive (including several endangered species). One of those species is the critically endangered Western Ringtail Possum, which is one step away from extinction. Have a listen about why this is such a special place, and what a committed group of locals are doing to secure its future.
Nov 27, 2020•28 min
We all love our furry friends at home. But what's the best diet for them? Is homemade and home grown better for our cats and dogs than traditional biscuits? This week Sab and Jamie chat with Vet Dr Clare Middle, who explains why a balanced, homemade diet for our pets is best. She also let's you know how you can do it at home, without missing vital food groups and nutrients your pet needs. Dr Clare Middle is the author of several books on the topic, including 'Real Food for Dogs and Cats'. So gra...
Oct 22, 2020•33 min
After a couple of months away, Sab and Jamie are back. Hear about Sab's recent wildflower tour of WA, where she started north and worked her way down south. There's plenty of tips to get your garden and backyard right this Spring. And as you'd expect, they both get a little side tracked with Jamie uncovering a story about the time Sab caught a crocodile. That's right, Sab caught a croc and lived to tell the tale. Great to be back. Remember to show some love, share the show on socials and subscri...
Oct 14, 2020•26 min
This week, Sab and Jamie are heading off the beaten track with pencil and paintbrush in hand. They're joined by Philippa Nikulinsky, one of our most celebrated botanic artists. Renowned for her long trips into remote parts of the country to find artistic inspiration, Philippa's art and books are striking, inspirational and an important document of our natural history. This week's episode comes with a special offer for SDD listeners! Head to the Fremantle Press website, use the codeword SABRINA a...
Jul 22, 2020•39 min
With winter well and truly set, Sab and Jamie share a glass of red and discuss how to create a plan for your garden. With tips on how to save money and not become overwhelmed with the job at hand, Sab breaks down the dos and don'ts so your garden will be a place to enjoy and relax. Also, with many of us travelling around WA, Sab has some great ideas on how you can bring the state to your backyard!
Jul 14, 2020•32 min
Sab and Jamie love nothing more than taking the show on the road, especially when it involves great food and wine! This week, SDD is live from Millbrook Winery for a chat with great mates and long term colleagues Guy Jeffreys (Executive chef) and Damien Hutton (Head Winemaker). Millbrook was recently named WA's top winery, so Damo and the team know how to make a bloody good drop. The food is also top notch, with Guy one of the first chef's in WA to source much of the kitchen's produce from the r...
Jun 28, 2020•29 min
With international flights still grounded, Sab and Jamie are taking you to London for a look around the amazing Kew Royal Botanic Gardens! Dating back to the early 18th century, the Kew Gardens are home to one of the most diverse plant collections on the planet. It's also world renowned for its plant and fungal research. Sab and Jamie chat with Director of Horticulture, Learning and Operations Richard Barley, who takes us on a virtual tour of Kew, explaining why it's far more than a tourist attr...
Jun 12, 2020•40 min
It's time to get the fire on, pop on some woolly socks and rug up cause winter is here! On this episode, Sab explains everything you need to know for your winter garden. Along with tips for the winter vegie patch, Sab explains how to prune during the cooler months and what you need to do to keep those indoor plants thriving.
Jun 01, 2020•32 min
The wild weather has arrived. And there's more on the way! This week, Sab and Jamie explain what you need to do in your garden to survive the storms and how your place can get through the upcoming cold snap. Later on, Sab and Jamie get side tracked on how to make the perfect cup of tea and why it's quite similar to the perfect gin! If you enjoy the show, remember to flick us a rating and review. Subscribe to never miss an ep!
May 13, 2020•22 min
This episode, Sab and Jamie continue their chat with Gardening Australia's Josh Byrne. Like last week, this chat covers some ground with insights around sustainability, urban planning and some practical advice for what you can do at your place. Be sure to stick around after Josh, where Sab answers some of your personal gardening questions! This episode proudly brought to you by our mates at the Kalamunda Plant Company. You can visit their online nursery here.
May 08, 2020•36 min
This week was a real treat! Gardening Australia's Josh Byrne stopped by Sab's place for a chat that started in the childhood vegie patch and found its way to the bigger picture of sustainability, environmental design and urban planning. We all had so much fun, we decided to split this one across two episodes. Listen out for the second half of our chat with Josh next week! This episode proudly brought to you by our mates at the Kalamunda Plant Company. You can visit their online nursery here.
Apr 29, 2020•40 min
Wetlands are one of the most important and productive parts of our natural environment. Filled with everything from microbes to mammals and everything in between, wetlands are crucial to our natural environment. But they also provide us with a place to observe nature up close. This week, Sab and Jamie sit down with a duo of wetland lovers to uncover some hidden secrets about these special places.
Apr 25, 2020•26 min
This week, Sab and Jamie get together to talk about what an amazing time Autumn is for your garden. Sab shares her top Autumn tips and gives some great advice on what to plant now to get your backyard vegie patch thriving. Your questions from Facebook and the website are also answered - remember to send your gardening q's in if you need Sab's help! This episode proudly brought to you by our mates at Grasstrees Australia. Check them out at grasstrees.com.au
Apr 17, 2020•28 min
This week, we really get down in the dirt and learn about the fabulous world of fungi! Sab and Jamie speak with Dr Laurton McGurk to find out why fungi is so vital, how it helps plants communicate and why we should all adopt the 'mycologist crouch.' This episode proudly brought to you by our mates at Grasstrees Australia. Check them out at grasstrees.com.au
Apr 07, 2020•32 min
WA's south coast is a special spot. It's full of spectacular landscapes and amazing coastlines. But more importantly it's one of the world's biodiversity hot-spots. On this episode, Sab and Jamie chat with Justin Bellanger. He's the CEO of South Coast Natural Resource Management and he explains his love for the region, his passion for biodiversity and his desire for us to get closer to nature. He even has an interesting fact about one of the region's most intriguing critters, the Honey Possum! A...
Mar 18, 2020•38 min
If you spot a grasstree, chances are it's been around a lot longer than you. They're unique, special and in many ways making a comeback across the country. On this episode, Sab and Jamie are joined by grasstree expert Harrison Leeder. He explains what makes grasstrees so special, how to care for them in your garden and the extensive work that goes into caring and saving these amazing natives. This episode proudly brought to you by our mates at Grasstrees Australia. Check them out at grasstrees.c...
Mar 11, 2020•31 min
For most of us, we're first exposed to carnivorous plants through the Venus Fly Trap. But the world of carnivorous plants is vast, and extends much further. Paul Roy is from Red Rock Nursery and is a carnivorous plant expert. It's safe to say he's obsessed with these guys. He speaks to Sab and Jamie about how he fell in love with them, his travel around the world to understand them and how you can see them thrive in your garden. This episode proudly brought to you by our mates at Grasstrees Aust...
Mar 04, 2020•41 min
This may be our weirdest episode yet. But it was heaps of fun! Recorded as the storms hit Perth, Sab and Jamie talk everything from ghosts to pomegranates to ancient plant remedies, before turning to your questions. This episode brought to you by our mates at DSATCO MULCH. Find them at dsatco.com
Feb 26, 2020•35 min
It all starts with your soil. Ellen Walker from EarthWhile Australia explains to Sab and Jamie why soil health is so important and how you can ensure the dirt at your place is top notch. Ellen even takes out the microscope to find out what's living in Sab's soil! This episode brought to you by our mates at DSATCO MULCH. Find them at dsatco.com
Feb 19, 2020•26 min
If I say "bee", you immediately picture the yellow and black stripes of a honey bee (or maybe think of that time you were stung in primary school). But here in Australia, native bees are quite a different species. They're vital to the diversity of our local ecosystem and can benefit your backyard in spades! Back in 2012, Tracy Lansdell started her journey into the world of native bees. And it's a passion that's grown far larger than she could've imagined. Take a listen to Tracy as she chats with...
Feb 12, 2020•40 min
If you were stuck in the bush, lost in the desert or just in a sticky spot, Bob Cooper is the bloke you'd want by your side! Sab and Jamie sit down and have a chat with Bob - one of Australia's leading survival experts. He explains the first things to do if you get lost, the tricks to survive in harsh conditions and how to determine if a plant is edible or not. Listen through to hear a few of Bob's own survival stories, including the time he survived a near chopper crash in the middle nowhere. M...
Feb 05, 2020•48 min
Look who's back! Sab and Jamie return for season two of the podcast and kick things off in fine style. On this episode; Jamie shares an embarrassing story about a trip to the chiropractor, Sab explains the global push behind plant health in 2020, great tips on how you can plan ahead for the year in your garden and Sab digs into your questions - including advice on creating bog gardens, natural rat deterrents and help with a golden shower tree. This episode brought to you by our mates at DSATCO M...
Jan 28, 2020•39 min
This week's episode is best enjoyed with a beer in hand, as Sab and Jamie delve into the world of hops with Karridale grower Trey Gee. Hops are pretty special little guys and they make beer amazing! Decades ago, they were grown widely across the WA. But that industry died out... until now! Trey Gee was one of the first to bring hops back to the state at his Karridale hop farm. He explains to Sab and Jamie his passion for hops, finding them wild in the south-west and how the industry is growing. ...
Dec 18, 2019•46 min
There's no doubt that Johnny Frog has long been one of Sab's favourite gardening mates! He's a tonne of fun, but also knows how to create gardens that attract wildlife to your place. So if you're looking to get the birds, bees, frogs and lizards to your backyard, have a listen. Johnny has some great tips for creating a complete habitat garden, and he also throws in some good music suggestions too!
Dec 10, 2019•46 min
Scott Cain's balcony is best described as EPIC! It's chockas with amazing plants and his passion for greenery has led him to making flora friends right around the world (more on that later). On this episode of Sabrina's Dirty Deeds, Scott shares his top tips for indoor and apartment gardening, while explaining where his love of plants started. Scott is also the man behind two super popular plant Instagram pages, @tropicaloco & @boyswithplants - check them out for some top-grade inspo! Later ...
Nov 26, 2019•49 min
Summer is around the corner and that means the risk of bushfire becomes very real. Sab and Jamie sit down with bushfire safety consultant Rohan Carboon for a wide-ranging chat around risk, responsibility and creating a garden that may help save your home from a bushfire. All that and a sneak peek inside Sab's uniquely designed bathroom!
Nov 20, 2019•42 min
This was buckets of fun! For the first time, Sab's Dirty Deeds was live from the Kalamunda Garden Festival. While taking questions from a bunch of awesome garden lovers, Sab and Jamie talked about the excitement of growing plants from seed, the importance of family gardens and unique finds.
Nov 13, 2019•50 min
