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 • 163 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.

    Rejuvenate your old potting mix with this simple recipe

    Rejuvenate your old potting mix with this simple recipe

    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.

    • 21 min
    How to take cuttings from a rare Pakistan Mulberry tree

    How to take cuttings from a rare Pakistan Mulberry tree

    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.

    • 52 min
    Windproof your garden with a handy hedge

    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

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

    • 22 min
    Here's why your lime tree leaves are turning brown

    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.

    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.

    • 52 min
    Surprising uses for Australian native mint

    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

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

    • 19 min
    Help, my dog's pee is destroying my lawn!

    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

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

    • 45 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
163 Ratings

163 Ratings

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!

Nanna Wobbles ,

Robin

great show love your laugh admire your wisdom

Kat Lamb ,

These Folk are fantabulous!

I listen to these wonderful, thoughtful, humorous and bloomin’ intelligent good people whilst working away in the garden. Absolute gold.

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