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ABC Adelaide's Talkback Gardening
by ABC
Get all the right advice you need to grow a healthy garden
Episodes
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South Australia's oldest native plant nursery celebrates 140 years
State Flora Nursery Belair is celebrating 140 years as South Australia's oldest native plant nursery. They've been connecting people with nature and conservation for generations.
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Adelaide gardeners on alert as spring sees citrus gall wasp hatch
Australian native insect, the citrus gall wasp, hatches in spring and forms woody galls on citrus trees, weakening them and reducing fruit yield. How can you prepare for them this season?
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Gawler's historic Para Para House celebrates abundant open garden
Laurel and Wes Hosking, owners of the historic Para Para House in Gawler, have opened its sprawling grounds to the public, celebrating all it took to create a rejuvenated, abundant garden.
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ABC Talkback Gardening at the Show - the exhibitors, display designers & award winners
At the 2026 Royal Adelaide Show ABC Talkback Gardening's Deb Tribe & Sophie Thomson spoke to the horticultural exhibitors, including TAFE SA and spoke to the award winners too.
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Australia's green thumbs unite at the Royal Adelaide Show
ABC Talkback Gardening was treated to a bounty of gardening expertise at the Royal Adelaide Show with Gardening Australia's Costa Georgiadis, Sophie Thomson and Hannah Moloney.
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Seeds, soil & mulch - prepare your garden for Spring planting in SA
On ABC Talkback Gardening, horticultural supplier, Phillip Smoult joined Deb Tribe & Sophie Thomson with tips on soil preparation, feeding, raising seed, mulching & more in time for spring.
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Horticultural displays to turn your thumb green at the Royal Adelaide Show
Floral displays, landscaping designs, gardening clubs and scarecrows - there's plenty for the home garden enthusiast in the Horticultural Pavilion at this year's Royal Adelaide Show.
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The art, horticulture & history of Adelaide's Botanic Gardens
Deputy Vice President of Friends of the Botanic Gardens, Margaret Swincer joined ABC Talkback Gardening to discuss our 3 Botanic Gardens, the Arboretum & the role of community.
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Spring into gear Adelaide it's time to prepare your home garden for the new season
On ABC Talkback Gardening Sophie Thomson shared her expert tips and the actions you can take now in winter, so your home garden benefits later, in spring.
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Green Adelaide unveils a 5-year plan to create a climate-resilient city
Green Adelaide has released its 5-year Regional Landscape Plan to guide crucial work for Adelaide’s urban landscape board toward a cooler, greener, wilder and more climate-resilient city.
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The best SA natives to plant in your home garden
Trees For Life Seed Bank Manager, Mitchell Livingston, joined ABC Talkback Gardening to discuss the best native plants to grow in South Australian home gardens this winter.
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Volunteers save SA plants before demolition
On Talkback Gardening, Deb & Sophie were joined by Demolition Garden Rescue, a not-for-profit community initiative where volunteers save plants from gardens before they are demolished.
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The difference between earthworms, compost worms and how to manage a worm farm
Peter Heidenreich from Australian Worm Firm knows worms. The difference between earthworms, compost worms and how to create a worm farm that really works in your home garden.
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It might be winter, but that's no excuse for a grey garden
When winter arrives, the tendency could be to simply survive the cold, wet months. But, Sophie Thomson from ABC Talkback Gardening is committed to colour.
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Urban zoologist shares how to attract the right kind of wildlife to your home garden
Urban Zoologist, James Smith, an urban zoologist, knows a thing or two about possums and how to keep your garden attracting the wildlife you actually want to stay.
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What it takes to create a new rose variety and have it bloom in SA
This time of year bare-rooted roses are readily available in South Australian garden centres. But what does it take to create a rose, produce a new rose variety and have it be available to the public?
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How to prepare, plant, nurture, prune, and care for bare-rooted fruit trees
Everyone wants their fruit to thrive, but what does it take to prepare your plants and nurture bare-rooted fruit trees? Sam Luke from Balhannah Nurseries shares his tips.
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It's winter! Time to plant SA stone fruit and deciduous trees
It's a week into winter, and South Australian garden centres are packed with deciduous trees and stone fruits ready to be transplanted in your home garden.
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SA opens exceptional private gardens to the public
Open Gardens SA is a scheme that enables everyday home gardeners the opportunity to experience private gardens throughout the state, seek inspiration and enjoy nature.
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Celebrate botanic gardens week and learn to propagate with Matt Coulter
Many home gardeners and beginners alike are looking to propagate their own plants as a way of reducing cost, with the cost of living continuing to bite. For many, the process can seem a little daunting, but with the right advice, tips and tricks, it can be a fun and rewarding experience.
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How to solve tree cutting disputes with senior consulting arborist Michael Palamountain
During last week's episode of the Talkback Gardening program, Keith from Enfield rang in, very concerned about the work his neighbour had done on his tree. Sophie Thompson recommended he call up an arborist, so 891's Deb Tribe did just that!
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Celebrate Mothers Day with Talkback Gardening
Here to answer all your burning questions about gardening, greenery and keeping a lush lawn, Gardening Australia's Sophie Thomson join's 891's Deb Tribe ahead of mothers day. Join the program to ask Sophie a question next Saturday from 9am.
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International Compost Awareness Week with Lachlan Jeffries
International Compost Awareness Week is shining a light on the role compost plays in building healthier soils and reducing organic waste.
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Everything is coming up roses in South Australia's home gardens
Award-winning Rosarian, Rose Judge and President of the Rose Society of SA Gavin Woods, shared his expertise on ABC Talkback Gardening with Deb Tribe and Sophie Thomson.
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Beat the cost-of-living crisis with great SA winter produce
Sara Mitchell from Diggers Club is resourceful & enthusiastic when it comes to growing food. On ABC Talkback Gardening she shares how to produce your own great winter veggies.
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SA's autumnal orchids in full colour & bloom
Autumn is a spectacular time of year in South Australia, with a bounty of beautiful blooming colours on show, seen in botanic gardens, suburban streets and flower shows.
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Take action in Autumn for a thriving SA Winter lawn
How you care for your SA lawn this Autumn will determine the outcome you see in Winter. Turf consultant Stefan Palm shared his experience and advice for maximum results.
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The world's largest collection of eucalypt species in South Australia
Just one hour's drive south of Adelaide's city centre is the world's largest collection of eucalypt species, with over 900 species and over 10,000 individual trees planted over 32 hectares.
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ABC Talkback Gardening celebrates Harmony Day with a green thumb
Harmony Day is part of a week-long celebration recognising Australia's diversity. Sophie Thomson joined Deb Tribe, solving a diverse range of gardening issues, so your garden is harmonious.
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ABC Talkback Gardening's Jon Lamb ends good gardening legacy
This Friday marks the final edition of Jon Lamb's Good Gardening newsletter. Lamb who spent 57 years at the ABC, 44 on Talkback Gardening said, "I've been completely overwhelmed".
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Begonias in abundance and Darren Ray's Autumn forecast on ABC Talkback Gardening
On ABC Talkback Gardening Troy Sincock was joined by Sophie Thomson in Ballarat for the Begonia Festival, and Independent Climatologist Darren Ray provided his in-depth look at Autumn.
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Step outside the ordinary when growing fruit in your SA garden
Joe Keilenowski has a passion for fruit, and he's growing an abundance of them at Joe's Connected Garden in Adelaide, including figs. "We have over four hundred varieties", he said.
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Shrubs to suit any SA home garden
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.
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The best shade trees for small, medium & large gardens in SA
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.
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Harvest Garden Festival spreads love of gardening this Valentine's weekend
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.
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How to have your garden veggies survive an SA heatwave
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?
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How to ensure your garden survives the SA heatwave
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.
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All you need to know about Adelaide's corpse flower before it blooms
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.
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Sophie Thomson's tips for protecting your home garden from a heatwave
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.
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How to care for trees in your home garden this summer
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.
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SA fruit fly eradication success despite predictable travel period concerns
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.
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Turn your passion for gardening into a profession in SA
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.
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ABC Talkback Gardening heads to the market
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'.
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Prepare your garden for an SA summer with mulch
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.
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SA beekeepers brace in wake of varroa mite outbreak
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.
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Tammy's ultimate guide to thriving houseplants
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.
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How to prepare your SA garden for summer
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?
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It's spring & everything is coming up roses in SA home gardens
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.
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SA gardening societies spring into action for a blooming good time
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.
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ABC Talkback Gardening explores the wonderful world of SA begonias
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.
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