Roots and Shoots

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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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The arduous task of removing a yukka stump

Roots and Shoots presented by Christine Layton today with Sabrina Hahn joining her in the studio 06:44 The arduous task of removing a yukka stump 23:19 Advice on tree species best suited to live 100 metres from the ocean 34:51 The tale of two mulberry trees, each doing very different thing Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen. 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.

56 min
SEP 30

Roots and Shoots live from the Perth Royal Show

Amber and Sab together on a Tuesday at the Perth Royal Show! 07:11 If your mandarin tree is flowering, are you able to prune without harming the tree? 05:52 Janet called about yellowing leaves on her hedge. 08:52 Pomelo trees not flowering? Find out why. Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen. Listen to the program live on Tuesdays at 2:20PM or on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth. Ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720.

36 min
SEP 27

How to add a sprinkle of fairy magic to your garden

Can a good garden restore your faith in humanity? Sab and Amber certainly think so. 06:43 Sab recounts her recent frolic through a gorgeous little fairy garden. 27:21 Hort-reporter Christine Layton speaks with horticulturalist Simone Disney about planting in your garden hot spots. 39:53 What is sooty mould and how do I treat it? Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen. 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.

56 min
SEP 23

Getting your monstera to fruit

Gardening gloves, getting dirty and the joy of weekend gardening. 02:08 ABC listener Jamie asked how to protect his grapevine and bougainvillea when doing house renos in the garden. Tips on transplanting sentimental trees included! 05:52 Do you get confused at what order to put wetting agent, fertiliser, mulch and water into your garden? Get sorted here. 08:52 Monstera not fruiting? Find out why. Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen. Listen to the program live on Tuesdays at 2:20PM or on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth. Ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720.

28 min
SEP 20

Fronds with Benefits

Come and join the Lonely Hearts Garden Club with Amber and Sabrina 01:19 A clever trick to fix a patchy lawn 10:21 Bindi weed management for a couple in their 80s 25:51 Celebrating 50 years of native nursery Xanthorrhoea 49:58 Best plants for a dark, south facing spot in the garden Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen. 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.

55 min
SEP 16

Native plants, beautiful birds and wildflowers galore

Roots and Shoots live from the glorious Kings Park 05:01 If your Grevillea has grown out of hand, here is the best time to trim it back. 06:12 ABC listener Mary asked what is the best local native species to increase canopy and shade in home gardens and also helping adaptation to climate change? 14:29 Passionfruit not fruiting? Find out why. Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen. Listen to the program live on Tuesdays at 2:20PM or on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth. Ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720.

27 min
SEP 13

Roots and Shoots LIVE from the Friends of Kings Park native plant sale!

It's Christmas in September for the Perth gardening community, as gates open for the hotly anticipated Friends of Kings Park native plant sale. Broadcasting live from the thick of the action, Gardening Australia's Josh Byrne and Amber solve planty problems, big and small. 48:31 I'm going through so much soil wetting agent... there's gotta be a better way! 50:31 Help! We're being overrun by caterpillars! 53:17 Mirror mirror on the wall, which is the sweetest mulberry fruit of all? Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen. 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.

55 min
SEP 9

Don't shake the soil off when repotting a young plant

Wildflower queen Sue Leighton stepping in for Sab. 00:23 How to kill off lawn and weeds without the use of chemical sprays. 04:08 You planted your crepe myrtle but realised you don't like where it is - here is what to consider before you move it. 12:56 How to use coffee grounds (for compost!) in your veggie patch. Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App or wherever you like to listen 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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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.