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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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Time is running out for starving Carnaby's cockatoos, as hot weather and low rainfall has decimated their food sources.  Sab and Amber take on the big, difficult question: is it too late to save our iconic black cockatoos? 7:06 Can I revive my hydrangeas from powdery mildew? 23:20 Sab updates us on the dire situation facing Carnaby's cockatoos.34:03 Special interview with Dean Arthurell from Carnaby's Crusaders, on what they're doing with feeding stations. 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 720Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.
In a super-short speed round of Roots and Shoots, Hilary and Sab take a look at the Queensland fruit fly situation in Perth. 2:01 What do I need to do if I'm in the Qfly quarantine zone? (to check if you are in the quarantine zone, head to the DPIRD website here and search your address)14:12 Do orchids make for good presents? 15:54 What are all these weird growths on my grevillea? 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 720Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.
Amber and Sab let you know about that pesky fruit fly and more. 00:14 The Queensland fruit fly might be in your neighbourhood, here's what you need to know (and Sab's fly trap recipe!) 12:21 What's eating your pistachio trees? 19:35 Why have your tomatoes stopped growing? The hilarious Sabrina Hahn is a font of knowledge.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
Amber and Sabrina discuss the best ways to keep common garden pests and weeds under control. 0:55 Sab's bid to save the Perth Cultural Centre Wetlands. 33:26 Best traps for the worst pests? 41:20 Nematodes; nemesis or not so bad? 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 720Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.
Tets and Sab talk about her new book, grasshoppers and whether your garden is happy with the unusually milder weather.02:42 How your garden might be feeling about the warmer weather.05:57 Is something eating your cottonwood hibiscus? (Grasshoppers might be the culprit.)11:43 Clay in your soil can affect roots systems. Here's what you can do.  The hilarious Sabrina Hahn is a font of knowledge.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
Sab and Amber spread love and light as they diagnose all manner of deathly planty diseases.  9:46 How can diatomaceous earth help protect my garden from pests? 31:11 How many illnesses can one poorly plant have?! 52:12 What does my Ombú tree cutting need to thrive? 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 720Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.
Tets and Mark get stuck into what might kinds of bug and beetles might be eating your plants.02:32 Pin prick holes on your tomatoes? It might be fruit flies.05:57 Holes on your geranium leaves? 13:13 Brown leaves on your ornamental pear trees? It might be a nutritional problem. Mark Tucek is filling in for Sabrina Hahn. Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.
With sidekick Amber in tow, gardening maestro Mark Tucek tackles all your plant-related questions. 10:13 How to deal with scale on plants. 20:34 What to do with kangaroo paws after they've bloomed? 37:29 Am I overwatering or underwatering my indoor plants? 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 720Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.
Tets and Mark answer your garden questions during an unusually humid week09:39 Have you been offered a Frangipani tree cutting? Here's how to transplant one. 18:52 Some love it, some hate it. Are you struggling to grow coriander in your garden? 20:53 Some people use ice blocks to slowly water their pot plants. Should you try 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 720Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen
From burrowing frogs to blue banded bees, Sab and Amber take a look at all the wonderful flora and fauna found in our gardens 22:27 Why is the top of my jacaranda tree shrivelling up? 24:59 What's making all these little holes in my lawn? 27:42 Why we love the blue banded bee! with entomologist Dr Bugalugs (aka. Dr Darryl Hardie) 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 720Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.
Sab is back from Greece and ready to answer your gardening questions. 15:41 What your cherry tree really needs. 19:13 The best way to grow ginger. 15:41 Golden Cane Palms are popular, here's how to treat yours right. The hilarious Sabrina Hahn is a font of knowledge.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
Broadcasting live from the Guildford Festival of Open Gardens21:36 Tips on what to grow to use in a DIY wedding bouquet.29:27 Is a comfrey plant a good companion plant? 33:50 If your Magnolia tree has started to suffer, here's how to help. 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 720Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.
Sab is back from Greece and ready to answer your gardening questions. 06:29 Are you pruning your olive tree the wrong way?13:09 What your ficus tree really wants in order to thrive..15:41 Rats in your paw paw tree? No problem - Sab has you sorted! The hilarious Sabrina Hahn is a font of knowledge.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
She's back, baby! Sab returns to tackle gardening questions, wetlands preservation and the issue of Perth's tree canopy crisis. 4:22 Are lady birds to blame for my nibbled eucalyptus? 27:21 What needs to happen to fix Perth's tree canopy crisis? with WATCA's Sarah Allchurch.37:34 The last-ditch effort to save the Cultural Centre Wetlands - with ecologist Mandy Bamford.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 720Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.
Mark and Dan compare soils, native gardens and how to get the best mulch.Tets and Mark answer your garden questions including why it's not a good idea to hand water your lawn. 02:13 How to deal with army worms in your garden. 05:54 Replanting a 'Fuyu' Persimmon.11:54 The best way to water your lawn (put down your hose!)Mark Tucek is filling in for Sabrina Hahn.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 720Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen
Horticultural hero Dan Austin joins Amber to answer all gardening queries, great and small. 7:02 Is your flowering plant blooming erratically? This may be why.33:12 How to relocate a silver princess. 40:35 Tips for diagnosing camellia ailments. 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 720Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.
Mark and Dan compare soils, native gardens and how to get the best mulch.03:48 Why your irises are refusing to flower.05:43 Are you overwatering your kangaroo paws? 13:50 Tips on how to propagate lavender. Dan Austin, horticulture lecturer and author is filling in for Sabrina Hahn.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 720Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen
Amber and Mark discuss everything from pet names for house plants, to bushfire resistant gardening.17:11 Skincare (barkcare) for beautiful lemon trees. 25:41 How to create a FireWise garden - with special guest Chris Ferreira41:11 Reviving a rose bush that’s seen better days 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 720Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.
Mark and Tets ponder bananas, finger limes and mulberry trees that aren't bearing fruit, and offer some solutions.01:00 Finger limes not fruiting11:19 Can you transplant Geraldton wax plants?17:30 Grevillea leaves turning brownMark Tucek is filling in for Sabrina Hahn.Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.
Amber and Mark get down and dirty in the garden. 1:22 What to plant on a sandy slope that doesn’t get much sunlight.7:00 Which wetting agent is best — liquid or granules? 21:40 Can you use fallen leaves as mulch around the garden?Mark Tucek is filling in for Sabrina Hahn.Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.
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