ABC Adelaide's Talkback Gardening
Episodes
Begonias adding colour to shady Adelaide gardens
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If your home garden is on the shady side, and you're looking to bringing it to life, President of the Begonia Society, Val Hendy has got just the sol...
A dry Autumn ahead for South Australia
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Independent Climatologist, Darren Ray is predicting a dry March & April and "as we go through Winter, it might start off a touch on the dry side"...
Planting herbs for cooking, medicine or pleasure in your home garden
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"The only thing you need to be a little bit careful of", said author & herb expert, Penny Woodward. "Is if you're planting them out in exposed po...
A great 'growing season' in SA means it's time to propagate
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"The 28 to 32 degrees, with a little bit of rain early on, it's just been fantastic, plants are booming!", said Adelaide Botanic Gardens' Head prop...
The connected gardens of Elizabeth creating community in Adelaide's north
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"We're connected with our neighbours through gates", said Joe Kielnerowski from Joe's Connected Garden. "There's about 20 gardens connected in three...
Top heat beating plants for SA gardens
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are the best 'heat beaters' for home gardens in SA? "The majority of them would occur in less than 12 inches of natural rainfall", said Eremphil...
How gardeners can ensure SA remains the 'fruit salad state'
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Turning your back on your fruit trees at the end of harvest is probably not a good thing to do", says ABC Talkback Gardening expert, Jon Lamb.
SA horticulturalists recommend the best heat tolerant plants
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Garden centre manager, Brett Draper and Merylyn Kuchel from SA Mediterranean Garden Society offer their tips on heat tolerant plants.
Drippers, sprays & emitters - the best way to irrigate your home garden
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is nothing like a sudden spike in warm weather to focus home gardeners on the importance of watering.
More of the same for the rest of summer in SA says independent climatologist
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On ABC Talkback Gardening, Independent climatologist, Darren Ray revealed we can expect more of the same for the remainder of summer in South Austra...
Community gardens thrive & garden clubs fade in SA post-pandemic peak
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Covid-19 pandemic created space for many South Australians to develop a green thumb. Now post-pandemic peak, and normality returning there is a s...
‘New age’ garden products to grow and protect plants, kill pests and keep your pet safe
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Horticulturist and Garden Centre Manager, Brett Draper discusses products that can make a difference to your garden and the surrounding environment....
Wild summer storms in SA impacts home gardeners
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During SA's summer storms, many locations received 60 to 70mm of rain. While the rain was welcome, the weather played havoc with some home gardens.
How to ensure a big crop of avocados in your home garden
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Avocados are easy to grow in South Australia, but producing a large crop of fruit in your home garden, that's a different story.
Christmas Day weather prediction for South Australia
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Independent Climatologist, Darren Ray said there's, "a possible weak change just ahead of Christmas" and revealed his estimated temperature for Decem...
Summer crops are flourishing in SA but where's the fruit?
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tomato, cucumber and zucchini plants are looking great in SA, but many are not setting fruit. Vegetable agronomist, Dominic Cavallaro has the answer....