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Roots and Shoots — 275 episodes

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1

Bog Witches embark on a quest for Quisqualis

2

Slug season is here

3

Flowers for OIdies: Why we need good gardens in our aged care homes

4

Replacing lawn with native plants

5

We heard it down the grapevine...

6

The gall of the gall wasps

7

Stashing secateurs where the sun don't shine

8

My oh my, what a mandarin tree

9

Quick tips for getting great jugs

10

What type of soil is best for your liquidambar

11

Easy ways to make your garden bandicoot-friendly

12

Make your bamboo work for you

13

Banksias, figs, sweet potatoes and more

14

Helping hand for your hibiscus

15

Hibiscus, coriander, pittosporum and more

16

Gardening after a storm

17

Passionfruit flowers but no fruit

18

How to make friends and kill weeds

19

My feijoa has finished fruiting, is time for a trim?

20

Native potting mix offers several benefits

21

Stabby Sabby: Licence to Prune

22

All about deadheading spent flowers

23

Roots, shoots and super fat fruits!

24

Too much fruit? Time to chop chop!

25

Can you save a tree that's been struck by lightning?

26

The joy of using a garden diary to enhance your gardening journey

27

Helping sick, sad peppermint trees

28

Become a bonsai master

29

Bog Witches LIVE at ABC Perth Open House '26

30

The joy of snottygobble success!

31

101 fun things to do with a bra in the garden

32

Supercharge your veggie patch with biochar

33

Post-cyclone care for your windswept plants

34

Tips on shielding your garden from the wind

35

Roots and Shoots LIVE from the Port to Pub Swim

36

St Patrick's Day sweet peas can wait

37

Oh, my fair maiden(hair fern)

38

Problematic persimmons and masses of manure

39

Seeya later indoor ants!

40

Haircuts for palm trees... and birthday wishes for Amber!

41

Salty spears are the way to go

42

Mangoes galore, banana drama and plenty of peppys

43

What's that pest?

44

Happy rootin'-tootin'-shootin' 70th birthday, Sabrina!

45

Plants that look and taste great

46

How to best support new growth on a sapling

47

The curious case of the tiny fuzzy black zombie-caterpillars

48

Sometimes plants need sunscreen too

49

Pruners Anonymous: The support group for men who prune too much

50

Kangaroo paws, pesky grasshoppers and protecting plants from extreme heat

51

Roots, shoots and tropical froots!

52

Zucchinis, mealy bugs and stopping rats eating figs

53

Worms abound! Here's how to keep 'em happy.

54

Roots and Shoots returns for 2026

55

How to get a really great bottom (on your celeriac)

56

All I want for Christmas is... early-bird Roots & Shoots!

57

Merry Christmas (beetle) to you: A Great Big Buggy Special!

58

The wonders of a yeasty brew for your veggies!

59

Passionfruit going gangbusters? Here's how to keep it that way

60

A jacaranda without blossom in November

61

Get your peach tree looking peachy

62

Native alternatives for a 'cottage garden' that won't die this summer

63

Tips to get your garden ready if you're hosting Christmas

64

What'll I do with my Wollemi pine?!

65

Tackling very persistent weeds and surviving summer

66

Will I get in trouble for growing this poppy?

67

Grow plums, not regrets

68

Easy peasy solutions for your pea problems

69

If your grandmother is a lime, so too shall you be a lime

70

Slugs have invaded my worm farm, how do I get rid of them?

71

The birds and the bees... and the electric toothbrushes?

72

Tips for tackling chilli thrip

73

Flying ants vs. termites: Who's who in the zoo of tiny flying beasties?

74

Webbing caterpillars invading your tree?

75

The arduous task of removing a yukka stump

76

Roots and Shoots live from the Perth Royal Show

77

How to add a sprinkle of fairy magic to your garden

78

Getting your monstera to fruit

79

Fronds with Benefits

80

Native plants, beautiful birds and wildflowers galore

81

Roots and Shoots LIVE from the Friends of Kings Park native plant sale!

82

Don't shake the soil off when repotting a young plant

83

Help - I've got serious case of ants!

84

Everything you ever wanted to know about everlastings

85

Roots and Shoots: Plant Swap edition! Live from Perth City Farm

86

The joy of gardening to the sound of birds

87

The trials and tribulations of problematic passionfruits

88

Training your tree to grow the way you want

89

Roots and Shoots LIVE at the Save the Children book sale.

90

How to kill clover without harming your plants

91

What lawn pairs nicely with finely-aged frangipanis?

92

Dust your tubers in sulphur before you plant them

93

'Do insects get syphilis?' and other essential bug questions

94

Digging a square hole or a circle hole can determine how well your plant grows

95

Best trees for a tricky spot

96

The secret to growing a boab tree from seed

97

Wood mulch advice for the Perth metro area

98

Preventing shot hole borer spreading through mulch

99

Which poo is right for you?

100

Get out your high pressure hose and clean up that slippery moss

101

Seeds to sow in winter for springtime joy

102

Can we still use hardwood mulch?

103

Your frangipani's not dead, it's just having a winter nap

104

Borer, bougainvillea and the best natives for a heavy clay soil

105

Why is my 'hardy' shrub dying?

106

The process of dividing a staghorn fern

107

Get out your shovel, rain is on the way

108

Easy soil prep recipe for jacaranda saplings

109

Does a staghorn fern need moss to thrive?

110

Confused grape vine creating new shoots

111

Rats will stay out of your garden with this unusual recipe

112

Leaf blisters on an Illyarrie red cap gum

113

How to love your crepe myrtle so it loves you back

114

Gall wasp, worms and flies, oh my!

115

How to get rid of hungry caterpillars in your garden

116

Could it be phytophthora?

117

Why you need to plant a banksia tree (or two million)

118

World Naked Gardening Day

119

Gone too far with your tree trimming? Sab can help

120

A passionate entanglement between neighbours plants

121

Tips for laying turf

122

Pamela's purple pears and other garden mysteries

123

How to help your yellowing citrus tree

124

Attracting pardalotes to your garden

125

How to hand pollinate plants

126

Live from the banks of the Swan River

127

Protecting your garden from windy conditions

128

Want to join our Perth Plant Swap? Here's what you need to know

129

Can you make your own fertiliser from weeds?

130

When to prune native plants

131

The time to prune your mulberry tree is now

132

Creating an owl-friendly backyard

133

How to keep kangaroo paws happy and healthy

134

How to grow a nutty feast for hungry cockatoos

135

Wrangling rhubarb in your garden

136

Pruning a 40-year-old feijoa tree

137

Handy hose: how to use pantyhose in your garden

138

When ants attack! How to save your pot plants from an ant invasion.

139

Why is your peppermint tree dying?

140

Life after fungus, frangipanis and useful maths for garden magic!

141

How to get rid of armyworms

142

Wattle I do?! How to tackle the bumpy brown bits growing on your acacia

143

Want to know the best time of day to water your lawn?

144

It's time to treat your maiden (hair fern) to a sunny vacation

145

Drench your soil in a heatwave

146

Is now the right time to prune a kangaroo paw?

147

Don't even think about pruning your wilted leaves until summer ends

148

What's the best way to get rid of black ants without using poison?

149

Feed your fruit trees, they're hungry!

150

Mulch ado about nothing

151

How can romantic lighting help boost nocturnal pollination?

152

Will a hibiscus work well in my space?

153

Is there still hope for saving Perth's iconic Carnaby's cockatoos?

154

What do I need to know about the Qfly situation in Perth?

155

Sab's recipe to say bye, bye fruit fly!

156

SOS: Something's eating my veggies (and it's not me)

157

Tips for gardening when you have clay soil

158

Help! Is my plant a lost cause? (Yes, and that's okay!)

159

It's a good time to repot your plants

160

What should I do with my kangaroo paws after they've bloomed?

161

How to propagate Frangipani from a cutting

162

Here's why the blue banded bee is Australia's favourite insect!

163

How to treat temperamental trees right

164

Will your native plants benefit from a comfrey companion

165

Are you pruning your olive tree wrong?

166

What needs to happen to fix Perth's tree canopy crisis?

167

Put down the hose! The best way to water your lawn

168

What's the best way to relocate my rootbound Silver Princess?

169

The quickest way to propagate lavender

170

Growing a garden that's bushfire resilient, and beats the heat!

171

Why are my fruit trees not fruiting?

172

Using fallen leaves as mulch around the garden

173

How to remove root bound plants from clay and plastic pots

174

What's the best way to use worm castings in the garden?

175

Everlasting season is here, but can you grow from seed?

176

Carnaby cockatoos are on the brink of extinction, but you can help

177

How can I stop my dog from digging out the dirt from my pots?

178

Help! Why are my lemons growing in such grotesque shapes?

179

Live from Kings Park: Spring has sprung

180

How to help your productive plants thrive

181

Ants in your plants? Here's what to do

182

How to assist your avocado tree with all its aches and pains

183

Sab's recipe for a natural weed killer using salt and vinegar

184

Bye bye, winter... and hello, spring!

185

How to solve your aphid problem with some store brought bugs

186

Persuading plums, coercing citrus; How can I get more fruit from my fruit trees?

187

Why crepe myrtle trees are hardy, pretty and underrated

188

What's the latest on dieback spread in WA?

189

Giving young trees their first hair cut

190

Caterpillar Anatomy 101: Orifice breathing and butt clenching

191

It's time to get stuck into your veggie garden

192

How to brew a steamin' big bucket of weedy tea for your garden (not for you!)

193

Magnolia trees prefer the cold. Here's how to keep them happy

194

Is it too early to plant basil?

195

What vine will grow just fine... come rain, hail or shine?

196

Look no further for nice shady tree recommendations

197

What's the best way to care for our coastal country?

198

All your lillipilli questions answered!

199

Can I speed up the breakdown of leaves in my garden beds?

200

Why you should try growing different potato varieties

201

How to grow proteas in your garden

202

Help, my moon plant is waning!

203

Ever wondered why pruning is so important?

204

Can I grow camellias in the salty coastal air or am I dreaming?

205

Using vinegar against oxalis taking over your lawn

206

Boots and Scoots: Celebrating 100 Years of ABC Radio Perth

207

What this year's sunny weather means for your fruit trees

208

Advantages of a 'wicking' bed in your garden

209

It's finally raining, but don't apply fertiliser to your lawn yet

210

How to identify citrus gall wasps and how to get rid of them

211

What to do if tree climbers damage a branch

212

Treating your garden to a compost cocktail of cow poo and coffee

213

Be courageous when pruning your Salvia

214

What's the best way to boost the health of my soil?

215

Greenhouses offer ideal conditions for banana trees in winter

216

Happy World Naked Gardening Day, and a guide to propagating your fig trees

217

Rejuvenate your old potting mix with this simple recipe

218

How to take cuttings from a rare Pakistan Mulberry tree

219

Windproof your garden with a handy hedge

220

Here's why your lime tree leaves are turning brown

221

Surprising uses for Australian native mint

222

Help, my dog's pee is destroying my lawn!

223

How to use kitty litter in your garden

224

How to easily grow fantastic fungi and tasty mushrooms at home

225

A few handy tips to rid your lawn of ants

226

What does bushfire recovery look like for WA's precious plants and animals?

227

What kind of melons are best for homemade jam?

228

Celebrating our magnificent trees this National Eucalypt Day

229

Should you prune now, or wait until winter?

230

Roots and Shoots: Live from the Perth Provedores Market

231

Is dichondra the perfect ground cover?

232

Protecting your pond plants from pesky black caterpillars

233

What are these pimple-like marks on my ghost gum leaves?

234

How to rescue a de-mounted staghorn fern

235

How do you know if a plant has a fungus?

236

How to encourage more female pumpkin flowers

237

Why do Aloe Vera plants go yellow?

238

Why do gum flowers come in different colours?

239

How to care for your young mango tree

240

What to do when hot weather is killing your ground cover

241

What to do with plants that get hot?

242

Can your garden flower in summer?

243

"Start planting your own trees" to boost Perth's tree canopy

244

When should you prune your hydrangeas?

245

Can you use pool water on the garden?

246

Can you put coffee grounds in your compost?

247

Why are my petunia leaves all curled and stunted?

248

Tips on discouraging rats in your garden

249

Here's how lightning storms make your grass greener

250

Perk up some wilting tomatoes and cucumbers

251

How salt can help you get rid of suckers

252

How to propagate fruit trees from cuttings

253

How to help your African Violets thrive

254

Cheering up an unhappy leucadendron

255

Why kale could be the magic solution in your garden

256

The last hoorah for Ro with Sab plus how to best prune your plants

257

Using clay sand, and more

258

What are these little green bugs eating my tomatoes?

259

Why your trees might not be flowering

260

Is it too hot to plant a new garden?

261

Growing Butternut Pumpkins in a pot, and more

262

Draining your pot plants, and what you can mix in

263

Roots and Shoots

264

How to arm your Peach tree against fruit flies, and more.

265

Reasons why your snow peas might not be flowering

266

Transplanting your older tree

267

How to rot out a tree trunk and more.

268

Do you have bugs and beetles in your garden?

269

When should you root prune your plants?

270

Can hot water bottles help propagate my plants?

271

Can you keep your veggies warm with an electric blanket?

272

When should I fertilize my mulberry tree?

273

When should I pick my avocados and more

274

Can I rewild my garden?

275

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