ABC Adelaide's Talkback Gardening

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". 

The Garden Clubs of South Australia staged a Festival of Flowers. From orchids to fuschias the state was in full bloom showcasing SA's show-stopping array of colour.

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.

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.

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.

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..."

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?

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".

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.