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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Roots and Shoots: Live from the Perth Provedores Market
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
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Is dichondra the perfect ground cover?
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
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Protecting your pond plants from pesky black caterpillars
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
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What are these pimple-like marks on my ghost gum leaves?
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
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How to rescue a de-mounted staghorn fern
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
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How do you know if a plant has a fungus?
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.