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- 50 minutes 23 secondsDahlias make a comeback in SA home gardens
Perennial plants with tuberous roots, Dahlias are on the comeback trail in South Australia. Known only to the Aztecs until the Spanish conquest, they're now becoming very well known in Adelaide and throughout the regions.
28 February 2025, 10:30 pm - 52 minutesHow to prune fruit trees in SA this summer
On ABC Talkback Gardening, Sophie Thomson and Deb Tribe were joined by Chris Day, a Regenerative Farmer & Edible Landscaper who discussed summer fruit tree pruning in South Australia and took your calls.
21 February 2025, 10:30 pm - 48 minutes 52 secondsThe do’s and don’ts of fruit sharing in SA
Sharing fruit in South Australia is getting complicated and it may not be clear what your responsibilities are as a home gardener. On ABC Talkback Gardening, Fruit Share Adelaide and more share valuable advice.
14 February 2025, 10:30 pm - 50 minutes 34 secondsWhen life gives you lemons - Citrus expert Ian Tolley shares his advice
Citrus expert, Ian Tolley has a lifetime of experience growing lemons, oranges, limes, and more. The seasoned green thumb who loved gardening as a child joined Deb Tribe & Sophie Thomson on ABC Talkback Gardening.
7 February 2025, 10:30 pm - 50 minutes 9 secondsHow to protect your plants as hot, dry weather continues throughout SA
A low-level heatwave in South Australia is keeping the state's home gardens hot and dry for sustained periods. So, how do you protect your precious garden and keep plants healthy for the remainder of summer?
31 January 2025, 10:30 pm - 49 minutes 53 secondsIt's a SA heatwave! How to keep your garden cool this summer
With a heatwave on the way in South Australia, Gardening Australia's Sophie Thomson shared her tips on how to beat the heat in your home garden.
24 January 2025, 10:30 pm - 50 minutes 16 secondsABC Talkback Gardening with Sophie Thomson on a Saturday
Leigh Radford was joined by ABC Gardening Australia's Sophie Thomson on a Saturday, as he opened the lines to take your calls on ABC Talkback Gardening.
17 January 2025, 10:30 pm - 52 minutes 2 secondsSA summer gardening tips & advice with horticultural lecturer, Dan Austin
On ABC Talkback Gardening, Troy Sincock flung open the garden gates to your calls. Horticultural lecturer, Dan Austin provides his expert advice on everything from gall wasps to pears and asparagus.
10 January 2025, 10:30 pm - 52 minutes 59 secondsMore rain expected for SA's agricultural regions in 2025
Despite record low rainfalls recorded in South Australia throughout 2024, Independent Climatologist, Darren Ray says there is reason for farmers to feel more optimistic about the year ahead.
3 January 2025, 7:30 pm - 48 minutes 54 secondsThis summer don't forget sun protection for your plants too
Sunburn is not just a human experience. Direct sunlight can affect your plants too. As summer starts to heat up, horticultural lecturer, Dan Austin talks about being sun-smart in the garden.
27 December 2024, 7:30 pm - 53 minutes 10 secondsHow to keep SA gardens flourishing throughout the festive season
There's a lot of home entertaining throughout the festive period, so you want your home garden looking inviting for your guests. Horticulturist and Garden Centre Manager, Brett Draper shares his tips.
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