Donning strategically placed fig leaves, Sab and Amber celebrate World Naked Gardening Day!

21:30 - What's the best way to propagate my fig trees? 

23:18 - How to fill a small verge with trees that attract birds and bees. 

37:48 - Tips for fertilising and repotting orchids. 

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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? 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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On today's show:

00:12 Kitty litter can be a good tool for your garden. Here is where to use it, and where to avoid. 

06:56 Your roses are made of two parts: the rootstock and the scion or top stock. What to do if your roses are only shooting from the rootstock. 

12:19 Weevils on your Blackberry tree? Find out how to get rid of them!  

17:50 What to do when the leaves on your Magnolia tree turn brown. 

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Sab and Gianni deep dive into the fantastical world of fungi, and how to grow your own at home. 

4:30 - What's the best way to seal off a cut after grafting fruit trees? 

30:28 - How to grow your own mushrooms at home, with Diego Oliveira aka. The FunGuy WA

36:03 - How to encourage friendly fungi to spread throughout your lawn 

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On today's show:

02:50 Your citrus tree was damaged by the heat. Should you water and fertilise it at the same time to revive it? 

04:40 The peach tree in your garden is too large. What is the best way to reduce the height? 

07:20 Why you might be seeing more ant colonies in your garden, and what you can do about it. 

20:55  The Aspidistra plant is known for being almost impossible to kill. So, why could it be dying? 

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Sab and Amber chat to a number of local flora and fauna heroes who are dealing with the fallout of bushfire season. 

14:30 - Prof. Kingsley Dixon recounts the loss of his invaluable garden, home to many rare plants, in the recent Waroona blaze. 

30:30 - From WA Wildlife, Dean Huxley walks us through who's who at the zoo, and how the hospital runs. 

42:08 - A close shave with cooch-ridden lupin hay.

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