241 episodes

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.

Roots and Shoots ABC Podcasts

    • Leisure
    • 4.9 • 175 Ratings

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.

    Advantages of a 'wicking' bed in your garden

    Advantages of a 'wicking' bed in your garden

    The garSab 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

    • 55 min
    It's finally raining, but don't apply fertiliser to your lawn yet

    It's finally raining, but don't apply fertiliser to your lawn yet

    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.

    • 29 min
    How to identify citrus gall wasps and how to get rid of them

    How to identify citrus gall wasps and how to get rid of them

    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.

    • 52 min
    What to do if tree climbers damage a branch

    What to do if tree climbers damage a branch

    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.

    • 22 min
    Treating your garden to a compost cocktail of cow poo and coffee

    Treating your garden to a compost cocktail of cow poo and coffee

    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.

    • 53 min
    Be courageous when pruning your Salvia

    Be courageous when pruning your Salvia

    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.

    • 25 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
175 Ratings

175 Ratings

BecRay15 ,

Best laugh of the week

Whether you potter in the garden or any plant in your care is soon munted, Sabbie will keep you entertained. Come for the roots, stay for the shoots.

OzTezza ,

Learn and Laugh

Informative and entertaining! What more could you ask of a podcast?
A thrilling link to a deeper, darker side of you and your garden.
Don’t wait any longer for the lowdown on getting down and dirty in your own backyard!

Jill_marketer ,

Best Australian Gardening Podcast!

Each week I enjoy listening and learning new and interesting garden tips and facts. Sabrina you are an absolute delight!

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