241 episodes
Roots and Shoots ABC Podcasts
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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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Windproof your garden with a handy hedge
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
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Here's why your lime tree leaves are turning brown
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.
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Surprising uses for Australian native mint
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
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Help, my dog's pee is destroying my lawn!
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
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How to use kitty litter in your garden
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
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How to easily grow fantastic fungi and tasty mushrooms at home
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.