ABC Adelaide's Talkback Gardening

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Prepare your garden for an SA summer with mulch

Summer has now arrived in the driest state in Australia, and with the season comes hot weather, which can be a challenge for SA gardeners. Sophie Thomson says mulch is the answer.

11-28
52:43

SA beekeepers brace in wake of varroa mite outbreak

The new varroa mite outbreak has SA beekeepers nervous. What do you need to do to help prevent its spread? SA's Chief Veterinary Officer explained on ABC Talkback Gardening.

11-21
49:19

Tammy's ultimate guide to thriving houseplants

ABC Gardening Australia's Tammy Huynh is the author of 'The Plant Book: The ultimate guide to thriving houseplants', the prize for the winner of the Indoor Jungle Photographic Competition.

11-14
52:51

How to prepare your SA garden for summer

Summer is almost here. So, how do you prepare your home garden in SA to endure the heat of the season, and not only survive, but thrive?

11-07
52:15

It's spring & everything is coming up roses in SA home gardens

On ABC Talkback Gardening, horticulturalist & garden centre manager, Brett Draper & Deb Tribe were joined by rosarian & Churchill Fellow Kim Syrus to talk trends impacting the rose growers.

10-31
52:48

SA gardening societies spring into action for a blooming good time

It’s almost spring and many South Australian gardening societies are having Spring Shows and Sales. ABC Talkback Gardening talks bromeliads, geraniums,  pelargoniums, and dahlias. 

10-24
54:28

ABC Talkback Gardening explores the wonderful world of SA begonias

Dr. Tate Hancox, Vice President of the South Australian Begonia Society joined guest gardener, Brett Draper & Deb Tribe to discuss what varieties to grow in SA and how to care for them.

10-10
49:14

Big, red & bountiful - how to create the space for tantalising tomatoes

Growing tomatoes in South Australia is all about preparation. Sara Mitchell from the Adelaide Botanic Gardens joined Deb Tribe & Sophie Thomson tell you how.  

09-20
50:39

SA orchids on show as spring comes into bloom

Spring has sprung, and so have South Australia's orchids. On ABC Talkback Gardening Trevor Garard of the Orchid Society of SA was preparing for the club’s Spring Show.

09-13
45:37

ABC Talkback Gardening live from The Show

Live from the Royal Adelaide Show, ABC Talkback Gardening spoke to the Most Outstanding Exhibitor in the Horticultural Pavillion, and independent climatologist, Darren Ray.

09-06
53:10

ABC Talkback Gardening live at the Royal Adelaide Show with Gardening Australia stars

ABC Talkback Gardening host, Deb Tribe was flanked by two nationwide green thumbs at this year's Royal Adelaide Show - Sophie Thomson & Gardening Australia's Hannah Maloney.

08-30
50:52

SA camellias in bloom as spring is set to arrive

Stangate House in Aldgate was recognised by the International Camellia Society as an International Camellia Garden of Excellence, and it is full of bountiful blooms.

08-23
48:13

Adelaide conservation groups celebrate the work of Dr Jane Goodall

South Australian forest conversation groups are coming together to celebrate Dr Jane Goodall's legendary environmental mission by planting 90 trees or shrubs across the state.

08-16
49:14

Urban agriculture, a key step towards sustainablity?

Hannah Thwaites, PhD candidate & researcher at Flinders University shares with Deb Tribe on Talkback Gardening why urban agriculture should be treated seriously.

08-08
56:16

Volunteers care for South Australia's historic homes & gardens

Maintaining historic homes and gardens in SA is a sign of respect for our past, enabling many to enjoy the state's history for years to come, and volunteers are doing the work.

08-02
49:23

Creating & caring for seedlings ready-made for SA gardens

SA gardeners have been enthused by recent rains, enabling their dry gardens to begin to thrive. Planting seedlings can create a new garden ready-made for the spring sunshine.

07-26
50:59

Rare fruits in abundance within SA's 900-member volunteer-run society

Some fruits are more common than others. President of the volunteer-run South Australian Rare Fruits Society, Brenton Kortman joined Deb Tribe and Sophie Thomson on ABC Talkback Gardening.

07-18
49:49

Port Augusta's epic, arid 250-hectare Botanic Garden

The Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden in Port Augusta was officially opened in 1996 but its story actually began much earlier. Visionary John Zwar shares its story.

07-11
52:05

Orchid species can beautify your home garden in Adelaide

Orchids are as diverse as they are colourful and fragrant. Orchids are found in almost every habitat on Earth , and here in South Australia with the right nurturing, yours can bloom.

07-04
46:38

The 27-hectare collection of living trees in Urrbrae

The Waite Arboretum in Urrbrae contains about 2,500 specimens representing more than 800 species. The Arboretum curator joined Deb & Sophie on ABC Talkback Gardening.

06-27
48:38

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