ABC Adelaide's Talkback Gardening

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  • 52 minutes 22 seconds
    Propagating roses in SA for a blooming good summer

    Most roses grown in Australia have been developed by International rose breeders. SA-based, Kim Syrus is responsible for introducing the best of these, & completed a review of rose breeding trends in the US & Europe.

    8 November 2024, 10:30 pm
  • 54 minutes 41 seconds
    How to grow bountiful herbs in Adelaide

    Herbs are delicious, and add flavour to any meal. Growing them at home yourself can also save you money during the cost of living crisis. Penny Woodward explains how to go about it on ABC Talkback Gardening.

    1 November 2024, 10:30 pm
  • 53 minutes 35 seconds
    Spectacular rhododendrons in bloom in the Adelaide Hills

    Stangate House at Aldgate in the Adelaide Hills is known for its spectacular collection of rhododendrons. They're relatively easy to grow and the President of the Rhododendron Society of SA, Rob Hatcher tells you how.

    25 October 2024, 10:30 pm
  • 51 minutes 46 seconds
    Making peace with nature in the Adelaide Hills

    Former ABC Talkback Gardening host and native plant expert, Linda Neimann is making peace with nature in the Adelaide Hills at her home base in Mylor. "I really love the possums, the kangaroos, the echidnas..."

    18 October 2024, 10:30 pm
  • 55 minutes 17 seconds
    Adelaide's indestructible cliveas grow and flower in full shade

    Garden Centre Manager and Royal Adelaide Show horticultural display coordinator, Brett Draper is passionate about cliveas. They're useful and almost indestructible, but what do you do when they don't flower?

    11 October 2024, 10:30 pm
  • 54 minutes 44 seconds
    Citrus gall wasp prepare to emerge in SA wreaking havoc with local citrus

    Entomologist Greg Baker says citrus gall wasp are expected to emerge slightly earlier this year, consistent with 2023 behaviour.  "We predict their emergence will likely commence around about October the 19th".

    4 October 2024, 11:30 pm
  • 51 minutes 15 seconds
    Tips for growing home garden citrus in SA

    Passionate citrus gardener and an internationally recognised authority on citrus, Ian Tolley joined Deb Tribe & Jon Lamb on ABC Talkback Gardening to share his expertise to ensure you grow fruit in abundance at home.

    27 September 2024, 11:30 pm
  • 50 minutes 35 seconds
    How to stop sap-sucking aphids eating SA rose bushes

    Aphids are the enemy of rose bushes and can spread viral diseases between plants in your garden. In warm and moist weather Aphid populations build rapidly, but don't go spraying insecticide.

    20 September 2024, 11:30 pm
  • 49 minutes 38 seconds
    Is it too early to spring into planting tomatoes in SA?

    Temperatures across Adelaide during August were 3° above average and during the first week of September, there was a mini burst of temperatures in the low 20s. Could tomatoes benefit from these warmer conditions?

    13 September 2024, 11:30 pm
  • 51 minutes 51 seconds
    ABC Talkback Gardening live from the Royal Adelaide Show

    Deb Tribe and Jon Lamb presented ABC Talkback Gardening live from the Jubilee Pavilion at the Royal Adelaide Show taking your calls on-site and on the phone.

    6 September 2024, 11:30 pm
  • 45 minutes 31 seconds
    Spring has sprung in Adelaide! Darren Ray's 3-month weather forecast

    Adelaide weather during June and July was relatively unremarkable. In August rainfall was down almost 1/3 but, temperatures were well above average. Independent Climatologist, Darren Ray forecasts spring 2024.

    30 August 2024, 11:30 pm
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