ABC Adelaide's Talkback Gardening

Alex Klobas from State Flora knows a thing or two about shrubs, and which suit your SA home garden best. Klobas shares his expertise on ABC Talkback Gardening, discussing a multitude of shrubs from small to medium to tall.

Shade is important in creating micro-climates and protecting our homes, and thus us, from the heat caused by rising temperatures. On ABC Talkback Gardening Ben Freeman talkED about his favourite shade trees for small, medium & large gardens.

South Australians with a love of gardening can spend Valentine's Day, and in fact the whole weekend, exploring suburban veggie patches and fruit orchards showcasing what everyday people are growing.

If you live in South Australia, you're no stranger to a summer heatwave. As humans we can seek refuge from the elements, but how do we help our home veggies survive?

An SA-wide heatwave has home gardeners on high alert looking for what actions can be taken to ensure their gardens not just survive but are enabled to thrive. 

Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium of South Australia horticultural curator, Matt Coulter joined Sophie Thomson on ABC Talkback Gardening to discuss the soon-to-bloom corpse flower.

How did your home garden survive the recent SA heatwave? ABC Talkback Gardening expert Sophie Thomson has tips for preparing your patch and helping sun-damaged plants.

Trees provide a wide range of human, environmental and ecological benefits, making South Australia even more liveable, but hot weather can result in branch failures.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions is celebrating major victories in the fight against fruit fly, while reminding travellers not to undo the progress during school holidays. 

On ABC Talkback Gardening, Dan Austin, Horticulture Coordinator & Lecturer at TAFE SA shared the opportunities available to turn your passion into a career in gardening.

Deb Tribe and expert green thumb Sophie Thomson from ABC Talkback Gardening took the show to Adelaide Central Market, catching up with the author of 'Wildlife of Greater Adelaide'.

Summer has now arrived in the driest state in Australia, and with the season comes hot weather, which can be a challenge for SA gardeners. Sophie Thomson says mulch is the answer.

The new varroa mite outbreak has SA beekeepers nervous. What do you need to do to help prevent its spread? SA's Chief Veterinary Officer explained on ABC Talkback Gardening.

ABC Gardening Australia's Tammy Huynh is the author of 'The Plant Book: The ultimate guide to thriving houseplants', the prize for the winner of the Indoor Jungle Photographic Competition.

Summer is almost here. So, how do you prepare your home garden in SA to endure the heat of the season, and not only survive, but thrive?

On ABC Talkback Gardening, horticulturalist & garden centre manager, Brett Draper & Deb Tribe were joined by rosarian & Churchill Fellow Kim Syrus to talk trends impacting the rose growers.

It's almost spring and many South Australian gardening societies are having Spring Shows and Sales. ABC Talkback Gardening talks bromeliads, geraniums,  pelargoniums, and dahlias. 

Dr. Tate Hancox, Vice President of the South Australian Begonia Society joined guest gardener, Brett Draper & Deb Tribe to discuss what varieties to grow in SA and how to care for them.

Growing tomatoes in South Australia is all about preparation. Sara Mitchell from the Adelaide Botanic Gardens joined Deb Tribe & Sophie Thomson tell you how.  

Spring has sprung, and so have South Australia's orchids. On ABC Talkback Gardening Trevor Garard of the Orchid Society of SA was preparing for the club's Spring Show.

Live from the Royal Adelaide Show, ABC Talkback Gardening spoke to the Most Outstanding Exhibitor in the Horticultural Pavillion, and independent climatologist, Darren Ray.

ABC Talkback Gardening host, Deb Tribe was flanked by two nationwide green thumbs at this year's Royal Adelaide Show - Sophie Thomson & Gardening Australia's Hannah Maloney.

Stangate House in Aldgate was recognised by the International Camellia Society as an International Camellia Garden of Excellence, and it is full of bountiful blooms.

South Australian forest conversation groups are coming together to celebrate Dr Jane Goodall's legendary environmental mission by planting 90 trees or shrubs across the state.

Hannah Thwaites, PhD candidate & researcher at Flinders University shares with Deb Tribe on Talkback Gardening why urban agriculture should be treated seriously.

Maintaining historic homes and gardens in SA is a sign of respect for our past, enabling many to enjoy the state's history for years to come, and volunteers are doing the work.

SA gardeners have been enthused by recent rains, enabling their dry gardens to begin to thrive. Planting seedlings can create a new garden ready-made for the spring sunshine.

Some fruits are more common than others. President of the volunteer-run South Australian Rare Fruits Society, Brenton Kortman joined Deb Tribe and Sophie Thomson on ABC Talkback Gardening.

The Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden in Port Augusta was officially opened in 1996 but its story actually began much earlier. Visionary John Zwar shares its story.

Orchids are as diverse as they are colourful and fragrant. Orchids are found in almost every habitat on Earth , and here in South Australia with the right nurturing, yours can bloom.

The Waite Arboretum in Urrbrae contains about 2,500 specimens representing more than 800 species. The Arboretum curator joined Deb & Sophie on ABC Talkback Gardening.

The June winter solstice has come and gone, signalling a period of cold, wet winter weather. So what can you do to see your SA garden weather the storm? Sophie Thomson as the tips.

Created with Olivia Newton-John, Jon Dee shares the concept of 'One Tree Per Child' on ABC Talkback Gardening, aiming to ensure every child plants at least one tree at primary school.

Two-year-old bare-rooted rose bushes are being lifted now and Brian from Wagner's Rose Nursery in SA's south-east shared his rose expertise on ABC Talkback Gardening.

In South Australia, bare-rooted fruit trees could be an option for your garden this Winter. Sam Luke from Balhannah Nurseries said, "They're deciduous, we can dig them up and sell them".

Garden Demolition Rescue is an SA not-for-profit community initiative, making a difference, one garden at a time, where volunteers save plants from gardens prior to demolition.

Attracting birds to your home brings your home garden alive, providing habitat for our feathered friends and a dynamic, vibrant environment full of colour and song. 

Australian Native Plants are more important than ever, helping to support biodiversity and support habitat in our suburbs. Jeff Reid shares his knowledge on what to plant for the best results in SA.

On ABC Talkback Gardening, Deb Tribe & gardening expert Sophie Thomson talk, compost, climate, and getting your kit off, all in the name of the environment.

On ABC Talkback Gardening, organics recycler, Lachlan Jeffires shared the advantage of great compost in your garden as we celebrate Compost Awareness Week.

With home gardening, it's about planning, doing the work ahead of time, so you reap the future benefits. If you'd like brilliant colour at home this Spring, Merilyn Kuchel says plant bulbs today.

As South Australia continues to experience warm weather and dry conditions well into April, Brett Draper discussed how to keep your trees & plants alive on ABC Talkback Gardening.