ABC Adelaide's Talkback Gardening

Feb 28 2025 100 ep. 52 mins 4.9k
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Dahlias make a comeback in SA home gardens

Feb 28 2025 50 mins  
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.

How to prune fruit trees in SA this summer

Feb 21 2025 52 mins  
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.

The do’s and don’ts of fruit sharing in SA

Feb 14 2025 48 mins  
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.

When life gives you lemons - Citrus expert Ian Tolley shares his advice

Feb 07 2025 50 mins  
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.

How to protect your plants as hot, dry weather continues throughout SA

Jan 31 2025 50 mins  
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?

It's a SA heatwave! How to keep your garden cool this summer

Jan 24 2025 49 mins  
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.

ABC Talkback Gardening with Sophie Thomson on a Saturday

Jan 17 2025 50 mins  
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.

SA summer gardening tips & advice with horticultural lecturer, Dan Austin

Jan 10 2025 52 mins  
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.

More rain expected for SA's agricultural regions in 2025

Jan 03 2025 52 mins  
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.

This summer don't forget sun protection for your plants too

Dec 27 2024 48 mins  
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.