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

1/24/2025
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.

Duration:00:49:53

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ABC Talkback Gardening with Sophie Thomson on a Saturday

1/17/2025
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.

Duration:00:50:16

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

1/10/2025
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.

Duration:00:52:02

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More rain expected for SA's agricultural regions in 2025

1/3/2025
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.

Duration:00:52:59

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

12/27/2024
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.

Duration:00:48:54

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How to keep SA gardens flourishing throughout the festive season

12/20/2024
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.

Duration:00:53:10

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It's Christmas and poinsettias are out-of-season but back in bloom in SA

12/13/2024
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.

Duration:00:53:30

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December weather predicted to be average in SA with some rain Christmas Eve

12/6/2024
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.

Duration:00:51:27

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Jon Lamb's final farewell to Talkback Gardening after 57 years at the ABC

11/29/2024
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.

Duration:01:44:23

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The key to organic gardening success in Adelaide is deep within your soil

11/22/2024
"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".

Duration:00:00:39

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South Australia's Festival of Flowers

11/15/2024
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.

Duration:00:54:55

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Propagating roses in SA for a blooming good summer

11/8/2024
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.

Duration:00:52:22

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How to grow bountiful herbs in Adelaide

11/1/2024
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.

Duration:00:54:41

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Spectacular rhododendrons in bloom in the Adelaide Hills

10/25/2024
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.

Duration:00:53:35

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Making peace with nature in the Adelaide Hills

10/18/2024
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..."

Duration:00:51:46

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Adelaide's indestructible cliveas grow and flower in full shade

10/11/2024
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?

Duration:00:55:17

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Citrus gall wasp prepare to emerge in SA wreaking havoc with local citrus

10/4/2024
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".

Duration:00:54:44

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Tips for growing home garden citrus in SA

9/27/2024
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.

Duration:00:51:15

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How to stop sap-sucking aphids eating SA rose bushes

9/20/2024
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.

Duration:00:50:35

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Is it too early to spring into planting tomatoes in SA?

9/13/2024
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?

Duration:00:49:38