ABC Adelaide's Talkback Gardening

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Step outside the ordinary when growing fruit in your SA garden

Joe Keilenowski has a passion for fruit, and he's growing an abundance of them at Joe's Connected Garden in Adelaide, including figs. "We have over four hundred varieties", he said.

48 min
20 FEB

Shrubs to suit any SA home garden

Alex Klobas from State Flora knows a thing or two about shrubs, and which suit your SA home garden best. Klobas shares his expertise on ABC Talkback Gardening, discussing a multitude of shrubs from small to medium to tall.

46 min
13 FEB

The best shade trees for small, medium & large gardens in SA

Shade is important in creating micro-climates and protecting our homes, and thus us, from the heat caused by rising temperatures. On ABC Talkback Gardening Ben Freeman talkED about his favourite shade trees for small, medium & large gardens.

53 min
6 FEB

Harvest Garden Festival spreads love of gardening this Valentine's weekend

South Australians with a love of gardening can spend Valentine's Day, and in fact the whole weekend, exploring suburban veggie patches and fruit orchards showcasing what everyday people are growing.

50 min
30 JAN

How to have your garden veggies survive an SA heatwave

If you live in South Australia, you're no stranger to a summer heatwave. As humans we can seek refuge from the elements, but how do we help our home veggies survive?

52 min
23 JAN

How to ensure your garden survives the SA heatwave

An SA-wide heatwave has home gardeners on high alert looking for what actions can be taken to ensure their gardens not just survive but are enabled to thrive.

52 min
16 JAN

All you need to know about Adelaide's corpse flower before it blooms

Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium of South Australia horticultural curator, Matt Coulter joined Sophie Thomson on ABC Talkback Gardening to discuss the soon-to-bloom corpse flower.

52 min
9 JAN

Sophie Thomson's tips for protecting your home garden from a heatwave

How did your home garden survive the recent SA heatwave? ABC Talkback Gardening expert Sophie Thomson has tips for preparing your patch and helping sun-damaged plants.

54 min

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Good but….

26/05/2023

Rabbit's Hole

Good show. But Darren Ray’s weather predictions?? My god does have any clue??
Perth fan

15 Jan

77susbeans

I’ve been a semi regular listener for over a decade as Perth has a similar climate and sand for soil. I’ve learnt a lot from Jon over the years but Sophie is a breath of fresh air: all of Jon’s knowledge with charm and a great laugh thrown in.
A gem

16/06/2024

KatieSpencer

I’m so grateful for Jon Lamb. For many years his straightforward advice, enthusiasm and gentle humour has guided my love of gardening and taught me so much. I rarely miss an episode.
Great gardening info

10/06/2024

Justaddgarlic

I live in the Yarra valley Melbourne but still get a lot out of the gardening show. Best gardening podcast I have found so far.