ABC Adelaide's Talkback Gardening

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. 

On ABC Talkback Gardening Independent climatologist Darren Ray gave his April seasonal outlook for gardeners, while Merilyn Kuchel joined Deb Tribe to talk rhododendrons, azaleas and more colour for your garden.

Landscaper & founding Committee Member of the SA Landscape Festival Jamie McIllwain joined Deb Tribe & Sophie Thomson on ABC Talkback Gardening to discuss emerging trends in South Australian landscaping. 

Gardening isn't all about trees, plants and flowers. You can attract wildlife back to your neighbourhood if you know what you're doing. Chair of Butterfly Conservation SA, Bryan Haywood has the tips to attract colourful butterflies.

There's nothing more delightful than a fertile, green environment. It's cooling, visually spectacular, and good for the soul. Now you can access funding for a project in your neighbourhood to make things even greener.

With a long, dry summer and a heatwave kickstarting March, wildlife are heading to home gardens across South Australia in search of hydration and food sources. Zoologist, James Smith explains how you can handle it.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

South Australian nurseries are bathed in a sea red each Christmas as festive poinsettias line the shelves ready to take pride of place in homes across the state.

Independent Climatologist, Darren Ray is forecasting average December temperatures in SA with the occasional heat spike. As for Christmas, his prediction is that December 24 could see some rain.

Gardening expert, Jon Lamb has worked with the ABC for 57 years, 44 of those on Saturday mornings with ABC Radio Adelaide's Talkback Gardening. On November 29,  Lamb said his final farewell to ABC listeners at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens.

"The greatest biodiversity of any ecosystem on the Earth is the soil", said organic gardening authority, Tim Marshall. "For a long time, agronomy concentrated on the plants, and now we know the soil is important".