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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

What to plant and how to see your garden thrive in SA's wintery weather

The June winter solstice has come and gone, signalling a period of cold, wet winter weather. So what can you do to see your SA garden weather the storm? Sophie Thomson as the tips.

06-20
52:13

Olivia Newton-John's environmental legacy lives on

Created with Olivia Newton-John, Jon Dee shares the concept of 'One Tree Per Child' on ABC Talkback Gardening, aiming to ensure every child plants at least one tree at primary school.

06-13
48:53

Bare-rooted roses lifted and ready for SA home gardens this weekend

Two-year-old bare-rooted rose bushes are being lifted now and Brian from Wagner's Rose Nursery in SA's south-east shared his rose expertise on ABC Talkback Gardening.

06-06
47:21

Bare-rooted fruit trees a good option for SA gardeners this Winter

In South Australia, bare-rooted fruit trees could be an option for your garden this Winter. Sam Luke from Balhannah Nurseries said, "They're deciduous, we can dig them up and sell them".

05-30
53:01

The SA volunteers saving plants from demolition sites

Garden Demolition Rescue is an SA not-for-profit community initiative, making a difference, one garden at a time, where volunteers save plants from gardens prior to demolition.

05-23
49:39

How to 'bird-scape' your SA home garden

Attracting birds to your home brings your home garden alive, providing habitat for our feathered friends and a dynamic, vibrant environment full of colour and song. 

05-16
50:12

Australian natives supporting biodiversity & habitat in the suburbs

Australian Native Plants are more important than ever, helping to support biodiversity and support habitat in our suburbs. Jeff Reid shares his knowledge on what to plant for the best results in SA.

05-09
49:28

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