Roots and Shoots

Gardening Australia's Josh Byrne joins Di Darmody in the studio to tackle roots, shoots and everything in between.  21:12 What's causing my celery's hollow stalks?  35:07 What's the best way to prevent pest and disease on fruit trees?  37:12 What NOT to put on your native 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 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

Jack Tickenoff, owner of Lakeside Nursery in Stratham steps in for Sab to chat spring, plants and more with Tets. 05:25: Has your Frangipani tree dropped its leaves? If not, here's what you should do. 08:57: Got ants on your plants? Jacks tips on flooding them out. 12:52: Is it too late in the year to plant a native hedge in Dunsborough? 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 wherever you like to listen.

With Amber in tow, gardening whiz Jack Tickenoff steps up to assist with all your gardening questions. 8:28 Should I amputate the ailing limbs from my avocado tree?  18:13 How to deal with an onslaught of conical snails. 42:59 The nutritional beauty of volcanic rock dust for your 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 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

Tets and Sab get down and dirty with soil prep, weed killers and how to get rid of bugs.  05:12 How to kill your couch grass.  09:07 Got aphids? Soapy water might be the answer.  18:07 Sab's recipe for a salt and vinegar weed killer.  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 wherever you like to listen.

Amber and Sab take us gallivanting around the garden, answering questions and offering advice on protection from Legionnaires' disease.  7:50 Which pesticide is best to knock off these pesky weeds?  28:08 How to keep yourself safe from Legionnaires' disease whilst out in the garden.  47:47 What's the best way to overseed my lawn with different type of grass?  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 Tets discuss growing vegetables without seeds, root systems and saving a buck or two.  02:00: Growing veggies and plants without seeds. 09:59: Got an aphid problem? Did you know you can BUY predatory insects to eat your unwanted garden pests? 17:48: How to kill your olive tree (if you want it gone).  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 wherever you like to listen.

Gardening dream team Sab and Amber discuss the 2024 Ravensthorpe Wildflower Show, fruitless fruit trees, and nightmarish chilli thrips.  21:46 Troubleshooting some troublesome plums  26:53 What's on at this year's Ravensthorpe Wildflower Show - with Sue Leighton 43:49 How to convince a blossom-heavy lime tree to be more fruitful 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 Tets discuss the importance of eradicating the shot-hole borer, and help out with more of your garden questions. 00:30: Polyphagous shot-hole borer discussion (Tip: think twice before moving firewood suburb to suburb). 08:30: How do you get rid of hibiscus beetles?   14:27: If you're looking for a hardy, pretty little evergreen tree, look no further than the crepe myrtle. 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 wherever you like to listen.

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 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

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 Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

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 podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

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, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

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 wherever you like to listen.

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 Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

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 App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

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 to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

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, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

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.

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 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

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.

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 Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

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 cucumbers.  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 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 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 wherever you like to listen.

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

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 podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

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 Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

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 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

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.

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 the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

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 Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

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.

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 like to listen.

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 the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

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 listen.

On today's show: 07:16 Everlastings have a knack of popping up in most conditions, but will they grow in yellow sand?  08:39 How to take cuttings from your pomegranate tree. 12:27 Pomegranates: best time to prune your tree, and tips on why it might not be bearing fruit. 19:35 Do you live somewhere windy? Sab's tips on plants that can be used as windbreak hedges. 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 wherever you like to listen.

A special Saturday Breakfast broadcast from the banks of the Swan River as part of the inaugural River Guardians Festival: 12:49 Suggestions on what to use for a non invasive small tree or shrub to grow next to paving.  28:52 Guest interview with Dr Kerry Trayler from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attraction. 40:45 Is your lime tree leaves going brown at the tips?  Gardening Australia's Josh Byrne 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 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

On today's show: 01:30 How to treat mealybugs.  07:59 Mark shares his knowledge on native mints. Discover the best one to grow for your tastebuds.  10:48 Tips on encouraging a young Lychee tree to bear fruit.  12:48 Scale on your Fig tree? Here's what to do. 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 wherever you like to listen.

Sab and Gianni discuss how to prevent your dog's pee from wreaking havoc on your grass.  14:00 - Does my Pinkabelle apple tree have a nutrient deficiency?  21:40 - How to stop dog wee from ruining your lovely lawn. 32:05 - How to revive a tawdry-looking tree turmeric. 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.

On today's show: 00:12 Kitty litter can be a good tool for your garden. Here is where to use it, and where to avoid.  06:56 Your roses are made of two parts: the rootstock and the scion or top stock. What to do if your roses are only shooting from the rootstock.  12:19 Weevils on your Blackberry tree? Find out how to get rid of them!   17:50 What to do when the leaves on your Magnolia tree turn brown.  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 wherever you like to listen.

Sab and Gianni deep dive into the fantastical world of fungi, and how to grow your own at home.  4:30 - What's the best way to seal off a cut after grafting fruit trees?  30:28 - How to grow your own mushrooms at home, with Diego Oliveira aka. The FunGuy WA 36:03 - How to encourage friendly fungi to spread throughout your lawn  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.

On today's show: 02:50 Your citrus tree was damaged by the heat. Should you water and fertilise it at the same time to revive it?  04:40 The peach tree in your garden is too large. What is the best way to reduce the height?  07:20 Why you might be seeing more ant colonies in your garden, and what you can do about it.  20:55  The Aspidistra plant is known for being almost impossible to kill. So, why could it be dying?  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 wherever you like to listen.

Sab and Amber chat to a number of local flora and fauna heroes who are dealing with the fallout of bushfire season.  14:30 - Prof. Kingsley Dixon recounts the loss of his invaluable garden, home to many rare plants, in the recent Waroona blaze.  30:30 - From WA Wildlife, Dean Huxley walks us through who's who at the zoo, and how the hospital runs.  42:08 - A close shave with cooch-ridden lupin hay. 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.

On today's show: 00:27 The calendar says Autumn, but your garden still thinks it's summer. Here's what you need to know. 09:12 Why are your pumpkin vines growing well, but still not bearing fruit?  12:01 Citron melon, or “jam melon“, can be used for homemade jam. Find out how to tell the difference between melons.  13:01 Why your dwarf orange tree might need a sticky bottom? (Spoiler: ants) 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 wherever you like to listen.

Sab and Hilary are joined by special guest Sue McDougall, Director of the Western Australian Botanic Garden, to shower our precious Eucalyptus trees with love.  17:00 - What to do about a stubborn invasion of doublegees. 29:37 - Happy National Eucalypt Day!  40:26 - Tips for planting a tiny forest of deciduous trees. 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.

On today's show: 00:33 Should you prune now, or wait until winter?  02:56 How to give your soil a boost if your plants aren't growing.  04:37 It it possible to repair a Silver Princess branch that snapped off in the wind?  11:44 Tips on relocating a plant from next to a brick wall.  18:02 The best time to prune your passionfruit vine. 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 wherever you like to listen.

Broadcasting live from Perth's traditional Italian-style market, Sab and Amber chat trees in your front yard as well as pruning methods for fruit orchards. 20:30 — Are peppermint trees a good tree for your neighbourhood streets and home residence? 34:12 – How to prune a mango tree without killing it 45:50 – Can Bay Trees grow back after being snapped? 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 wherever you like to listen.

On today's show: 06:24 Tips on what to use as the best lawn replacement ground cover (Sab's pick: dichondra) 13:24 How to care for your navel orange tree when the leaves go brown 16:33 When you can expect your passionfruit tree to flower 23:24 Why do plants change when they flower each year? 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 wherever you like to listen.

Sab and Gianni delve into post-summer pruning practices and pesky black caterpillars.  16:30 - Dealing with caterpillars who are snacking on your pond plants 30:39 - When to prune Crepe Myrtles after a hot summer 46: 49 - Are trees starting to flower earlier and earlier?  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 wherever you like to listen.

It's the gardening show for green thumbs and aspiring horticulturalists alike. On today's show 06:18 What are these weird marks on my ghost gum leaves 11:51 How do I get rid of some invasive plumbego and morning glory? 22:36 Can I add unsoiled kitty litter to bolster my soil? 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 wherever you like to listen.

Sab and Amber discuss everything from peach tree royalty to Swedish house music. 10:27 Identifying peach tree varieties  18:08 Saving an old staghorn fern that's fallen off its mount 21:31 Rolling out the red carpet for rare red-tailed black cockatoo visitors 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 wherever you like to listen.

On today's show: 08:33 What to use to combat powdery mildew (fungal disease)  13:55 Tips on pruning a Boston fern  31:57 Does your Lilly Pilly have pimples?  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 wherever you like to listen.

Sab tells us how she really feels about Yucca plants... and how you can remove yours, if you feel similarly. 13:46 How to remove scale from a beautiful, big fig tree 18:44 Getting rid of a stubborn yucca 38:57 Encouraging female pumpkin flowers to join the pumpkin party 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 wherever you like to listen.

On today's show: 01:31 Why are click beetles called click beetles?  04:48 Do you need to use a wetting agent with a citrus?  12:34 Why do Aloe Vera plants go yellow?  24:56 Tips on potting a dwarf mango tree into the ground 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 wherever you like to listen.

We saw in the news this week that a stingray is pregnant without having interacted with a male in over eight years. Well, Sabrina says if we're excited about that, we should look at the insect world.  13:04 Here's how aphid mothers make crones of themselves   18:37 What frozen snails are good for  43:24 Sab shows us some red cap yellow flowering gum nuts and explains the unique way they flower 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 wherever you like to listen.

On today's show: 06:40 Rootstock and roses 17:35 How to get your mango tree to bounce back. 21:31 Pollinating your pumpkin seeds 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 wherever you like to listen.

A visit from eight red-tail cockatoos and her favourite breakfast: sardines, tomato and black pepper on toast. That's how Sabrina's day started, and she brought the good vibes into Roots and Shoots, in her "favouritist" summer frock.  On today's show:  10:11 What to do when the heat is killing your ground cover 22:07 How to graft a mulberry tree 26:20 Special guest, entomologist Dr Darryl Hardie, (aka Dr Bug-a-lugs) takes your insect related questions from how to attract spiders to your garden, to getting rid of mealy bugs and whether ants really help stop termites. 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 wherever you like to listen.

On today's show: 02:58 How to have flowers in your garden all summer long 09:24 When to prune your Eucalyptus tree  15:57 Golden sap on your grevilleas? Find out why 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 wherever you like to listen.

UWA emeritus professor of plant biology Hans Lambers joins Sabrina Hahn and Amber Cunningham to discuss the importance of a healthy tree canopy, and look at ways locals can play a part in increasing the numbers of trees across Perth.  Also on Roots and Shoots:  10:16 If your blueberry bush is looking sad, do this  16:30 How to save a lilly pilly tree from heat stress  24:34 Whose responsibility is it to boost Perth's tree canopy? Hans Lambers says we can't afford to wait for councils.  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 wherever you like to listen.

On today's show: 03:40 When and how to prune your hydrangeas 12:11 The best time to transplant a frangipani 25:47 Polyphagous shot-hole borer in Hyde Park 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 wherever you like to listen.

Horticulturist Mark Tucek in for Sabrina Hahn today. On the show:  14:43 How to repurpose water from your pool to water your garden 27:31 What to do if your passionfruit isn't flowering 32:18 This might be why your finger limes aren't fruiting 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 wherever you like to listen.

On today's show: 00:26 How to use coffee grounds in your compost 11:55 Can you limit root systems from neighbouring trees?  15:17 How to get rid of weed in your buffalo lawn  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 wherever you like to listen.

On the show: 2:26 Why are my petunia leaves all curled and stunted? 7:21 How do I get more potatoes to grow from each plant 23:02 What month is best to replant orchids 32:23 What critter is attacking my roses 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 wherever you like to listen.

On today's show: 01:39 How to help your orange tree to fruit if it's in a pot, and ground 16:10 Tips on how to discourage rats in your garden 19:50 Pruning your pencil pines, what you need to know 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 wherever you like to listen.

Sabrina Hahn explains what nitrogen fixation is, and how it makes plants greener after a thunderstorm  How to get more branches on your frangipani  How to identify scale and what to do about it 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 wherever you like to listen.

On today's show: 10:33 Help out some wilting tomatoes and cucumbers 15:07 Why isn't my Pinkabelle apple budding 26:14 What are the best fire resistant trees? 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 wherever you like to listen.

On today's show:  14:44 How to beat pearl scale using potassium soap and a high pressure hose 31:08 How salt can help you get rid of suckers 34:06 Sabrina lists a number of deciduous trees to replace those lost to the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer. This is DPRID’s list of trees where PSHB have been found. 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 wherever you like to listen.

09:11: What to do if your fruit tree is fruiting out of season. 13:22  Getting your blood lily to thrive.   44:55  How to propagate cuttings from fruit trees. 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 wherever you like to listen.

On today's show: 17:48  How to give your African Violets the best bloomin' chance. 19:50  Does pineapple ward off fruit flies?  36:02  What to do for onions that aren't onion-ing as they should.  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 wherever you like to listen.

It's Amber's debut with Sabrina Hahn. On today's show:  3:15 Helping a leucadendron thrive 11:56 The great eyebrow debate 15:35 How much water to give your fruit trees this summer  40:33 What to do when your tomato crop is full of grubs and you're supposed to be winning the tomato growing competition 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 wherever you like to listen.

On today's show: 10:22 - Building new garden beds  29:45 - "The only use for kale"  36:30 - How to fix patchy grass  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 wherever you like to listen.

On today's show: 8:13 Composting tips 14:50 Where to prune and why 19:46 Using hay in your soil  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 wherever you like to listen.

On today's show: 07:32 What to do if you're having trouble with your azaleas 21:42 How to use canola and manure 41:39 How to prep clay sand 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 wherever you like to listen.

Mark Tucek steps into the gardening hotseat. On today's show:  7:05 Getting rid of little bugs chomping tomatoes 17:55 Native succulents recommendations 30:40 Trimming a yellow buttons plant to encourage growth 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 wherever you like to listen.

Mark Tucek, horticulturist and nursery professional filling in for Sabrina Hahn. On today's show: 4:19 mulching feeder roots 15:13 why your tree might not be flowering 40:39 things eating 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 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

Derryn Thorpe answers your gardening questions, in for Sabrina Hahn. On today's show: 12:04 more on growing garlic 36:21 how to tell if your indoor plant is unhappy 44:00 red cabbages 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 wherever you like to listen.

On today's show: 05:23 when to plant bulbs  18:00 can you grow butternut pumpkins in a pot 34:52 is it too late to plant sweet peas? 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 wherever you like to listen.

On today's show: 08:12 shifts in weather temperature and what that can do to your plants  22:28 what to do if your potting mix isn't draining 42:45 drought tolerant natives 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 wherever you like to listen.

The gardening program for gardeners and non-gardeners

On today's show: 14.34 what to do with a Woolley bush and native caterpillars  25:41 how to arm your Peach tree against fruit flies  45:00 Salt laden winds, and trace minerals  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 wherever you like to listen.

Reasons why your snow peas might not be flowering

The gardening program for gardeners and non-gardeners

The gardening program for gardeners and non-gardeners

The gardening program for gardeners and non-gardeners

The gardening program for gardeners and non-gardeners

Plus, whether you should wait until Spring or propagate your plants now?

Plus pruning dragon fruit trees, taming monstrous lemon trees and more.

Plus we go mad for mandarins and what you should do if you see a bulbous growth on your citrus tree

Plus the perils of onion weed and should I plant blueberries in the ground or in a pot and much more

Plus learn more about how to handle basil at this time of year, get the best out of your flowering quinces

The gardening program for gardeners and non-gardeners

The gardening program for gardeners and non-gardeners

The gardening program for gardeners and non-gardeners

The gardening program for gardeners and non-gardeners

The gardening program for gardeners and non-gardeners

The gardening program for gardeners and non-gardeners