ABC Adelaide's Talkback Gardening: Recent Episodes
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Before signing off at the Royal Adelaide Show, outgoing Director of the Department of Environment, John Schultz said, "We need more Jon Lamb's to put out more Good Gardening newsletters".
ABC Talkback Gardening broadcast live from the Royal Adelaide Show on the first day of spring, 2023. Guests joining Deb Tribe & Jon Lamb included ABC Gardening Australia presenter and Talkback Gardening expert, Sophie Thomson.
There is nothing like blue skies and sunshine at the end of winter to encourage Adelaide gardeners to start planting and get growing. But, Adelaide Botanic Gardens Head Propagator, Matt Coulter said, "It does need a little bit of help to keep it growing".
Rubus berries, from the rose family, include raspberries, blackberries, and dewberries and can make for a delicious addition to your home garden.
There are some important management issues facing home gardeners this season including bud burst and leaf curl. Paul James shares his expertise with ABC Talkback Gardening.
There has been sustained extreme weather over the past two months in the northern hemisphere in countries like Greece and Canada. That could be normal for SA by 2050.
Darren: The weather just experienced in the United States and Europe will be our normal weather by 2050 – that is assuming we can contain global warming to 1.5° C?
Camellia authority, Camellia judge and Patron of the Adelaide Hills Camellia Society, Jon Hall said, "Camelias thrive in this type of weather".
White garden snails are on the increase in South Australia, introduced to home gardens via pea straw mulch.
Native plants are low maintenance, they attract wildlife, and provide a pop of colour during the cold winter months.
Soursobs are a thorn in the side of gardeners throughout SA. Weed Agromonist, Chris Butler says, "Soursobs dominate the landscape because of the numbers".
It was a wet June in Adelaide, with 125mm of rain recorded compared to an average 71.6mm. Independent Climatologist, Darren Ray says, "Ocean temperatures globally are off the charts".
A combination of wet winter weather and increased mulching has provided the perfect habitat for slugs and snails, says 'snug' expert, Michael Nash.
Covid-19 kickstarted a renewed interest in home gardening and the opportunity for everyone to grow their own produce.
Winter has arrived and weather conditions are likely to be considerably warmer and drier than normal according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
For some gardeners, dahlias are a thing of the past. But, Neville Jescke from the South Australian Dahlia Society says they're making a comeback.
Riverland citrus authority, Ian Tolley shares his expertise on ABC Talkback Gardening, to enable you to confidently manage your citrus trees throughout Adelaide's cold winter months.
For some, fallen autumn leaves can mean a mess. But for those who know, fallen leaves are part of a circular cycle with enormous organic value to trees.
The average rainfall in Adelaide is 44mm in April. So why was last month so wet? ABC Talkback Gardening expert Jon Lamb asks Independent Climatologist, Darren Ray to explain.
You can add spectacular colour to your garden by choosing the best deciduous trees? Amy Woolard from Adelaide Tree Farm shares her expertise.
The recent tomato season was better than anticipated, but it wasn't without it's problems, with many gardeners impacted by slow growing and ripening fruit.
If you want your garden to come alive with colour this spring, it's time to plant your bulbs right now.
The Master Landscapers of SA and Open Gardens SA open the gates to some of SA’s most beautiful, privately owned gardens. Ornamental grasses can turn a garden into a show-stopper.
2023's weather began as predicted, but March temperatures have been a little below average and rainfall a little higher than average. Independent Climatologist, Darren Ray shares his predictions.
It is possible to transform your backyard into a fruit & veg paradise, providing colour, satisfaction and a source of produce to combat the cost of living.
What makes a wicking bed different to a raised garden bed, and what are the advantages?
There's big benefits to planting your winter and spring vegetables in early-autumn. Edible garden specialist, Steven Hoepfner shared his expertise on ABC Talkback Gardening.
Begonia Society champion, Val Hendy presents a mini-masterclass on colourful, shade loving and easy to grow begonias.
ABC's Talkback Gardening takes a forensic look at garden soils with a special focus on soil temperatures, water and salinity.
ABC Talkback Gardening broadcast live from Open Gardens SA's Harvest Garden Festival on-site at the stunning ‘Bellevue’ in Unley Park.
With the recent Murray River flooding, home gardener's hard work has been submerged. Can you recover your flood-affected lawn?
Award-winning South Australian landscaper, Jamie McIllwain gives his advice on how to Integrate fruit & veg into your garden landscape.
How does a plant use water to keep itself cool in summer? Understanding that will help you determine how to best water your garden.
How does a plant use water to keep itself cool in summer? Understanding that will help you determine how to best water your garden.
Following a wetter-than-average spring, the rain has stopped in SA. Is La Niña in the Pacific ocean still influencing our weather?
Will climate change mean SA gardeners change the plants we grow, or will we change the way we grow our plants?
With South Australia experiencing hot weather post-Christmas, how can you have your garden survive and thrive?
It's Christmas time. What do you get for the green thumb in your family? Talkback Gardening has Christmas gifts for amateurs, collectors and committed gardeners.
Extreme heat is expected in South Australia this summer. How can you ensure your veggies thrive in the harshest of conditions?
Summer has arrived! Weather-wise, what can South Australians expect for the next three months?
Due to South Australia's recent weather systems, leaf curl is affecting peaches and nectarines in large numbers across the state.
SA's variable weather is impacting lawns statewide. Talkback Gardening looks at how fluctuating temperatures and soil moisture affects your lawn.
Trevor Nottle's 'Short History of Gardening in Australia' and your tips for encouraging a green thumb.
Trevor Nottle's 'Short History of Gardening in Australia' and your tips for encouraging a green thumb.
South Australia will experience a "typical La Niña summer", with a humid November and warmer weather expected mid-January.
South Australia will experience a "typical La Niña summer", with a humid November and warmer weather expected mid-January.
Live from the Mawson Lakes Park Run, founding member of the Barossa bush garden & author of 'Wild Barossa', Chris Hall shares his tips on native gardens.
Live from the Mawson Lakes Park Run, founding member of the Barossa bush garden & author of 'Wild Barossa', Chris Hall shares his tips on native gardens.
Citrus gall wasps are set to emerge in South Australia's Riverland late-October. When should you spray your garden to prevent an infestation?
Citrus gall wasps are set to emerge in South Australia's Riverland late-October. When should you spray your garden to prevent an infestation?
SA's Golden Pea bee is only found in the Adelaide Hills. These native bees need native plants to survive and home gardeners can help..
SA's Golden Pea bee is only found in the Adelaide Hills. These native bees need native plants to survive and home gardeners can help..
Gardeners refer to possums as pests, but is it possible to cohabitate with the little marsupials and even learn to love them?
Gardeners refer to possums as pests, but is it possible to cohabitate with the little marsupials and even learn to love them?
With tropical weather activity on the way, a wet Christmas is forecast for South Australia says Independent Climatologist, Darren Ray.
With tropical weather activity on the way, a wet Christmas is forecast for South Australia says Independent Climatologist, Darren Ray.
Spring will be the season Elm Leaf Beetles seek to damage Elm trees. How can you prepare your trees and what actions can you take if beetles target your garden?
Spring will be the season Elm Leaf Beetles seek to damage Elm trees. How can you prepare your trees and what actions can you take if beetles target your garden?
Growing vegetables in wicking beds saves time, water and improves the quality of your produce, but adoption has been slow.
Growing vegetables in wicking beds saves time, water and improves the quality of your produce, but adoption has been slow.
A feature of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens display at the 2022 Royal Adelaide Show, the corpse flower can be grown in your home garden.
A feature of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens display at the 2022 Royal Adelaide Show, the corpse flower can be grown in your home garden.
Live from the Show, Independent Climatologist, Darren Ray's three-month spring forecast and ABC Gardening Australia’s Costa Georgiadis and Sophie Thomson.
Live from the Show, Independent Climatologist, Darren Ray's three-month spring forecast and ABC Gardening Australia’s Costa Georgiadis and Sophie Thomson.
Garden Writer Tim Marshall shares his tips for growing the best tomatoes in South Australia.
South Australian native plant author, Neville Bonney is launching his new book, "From One Small Seed a Forest is Born" set to become a 'bush bible'.
Turf specialist Stefan Palm provides tips on how to restore and revitalise your lawn for spring.
Turf specialist Stefan Palm provides tips on how to restore and revitalise your lawn for spring.
It looks like the first half of August will be wetter than average, but what will spring look like for Adelaide gardeners?
Rats and mice are among the many pests that love to prey on your hard work in the garden.
When is the best time to prune? This and many other questions are answered when Rosarian Kym Syrus joins Jon Lamb to discuss many aspects of preparing, growing, propagating, and pruning roses.
Deciduous fruit trees have arrived at garden centres. Jon Lamb is joined by Brett Draper with advice on the trees available in winter & how to enter one of the many horticultural competitions at this year's Royal Adelaide Show. Mark Caldicott explains why lawn grubs are feeding on the roots of potted ornamentals.
Climatologist Darren Ray joins Jon Lamb with his predictions on rainfall and temperatures for winter ahead. Melissa Bradley of Water Sensitive SA has ideas on how to capture the stormwater produced by the rain to use in your garden.
Sheryn Pitman of Green Adelaide explains why the city is only the second National Park City in the world and how to celebrate in June. As the seasons change and the rains arrive, so do the weeds. Chris Butler has advice on how to control them.
Talented landscaper Pam Gurner-Hall joins Jon Lamb with advice on creating a green wall in your garden. Merilyn Kuchell recommends small autumn coloured trees for small spaces.
What's the difference between fertilisers, seaweed products, and soil and plant stimulants? Organic expert Tim Marshall joins Jon Lamb with advice on what these products do and whether you need to use them in your garden.
Has autumn been replaced by an early winter? Climatologist Darren Ray joins Jon Lamb with his seasonal outlook for gardeners. Horticulturalist Brett Draper has gift ideas for a green Mother's Day.
Rosarian Merv Trimper joins Jon Lamb with concerns about the impact of chemical defoliation of roses. Jon discusses the value of growing your own vegetables.
Rats, ants and European wasps are all causing mayhem in our gardens. Pest advisor, Gavin Hutton joins Jon Lamb with advice on the latest and safest control products and strategies .
How do you maximise your productive yield in a small garden? Roger Carthew, productive garden specialist joins Jon Lamb with advice on how easy it is to increase fruit and vegetable production in small gardens.
The roses of the present are very different from those of the past. What will roses of the future look like? Rosarian Merv Trimper joins Jon Lamb to examine trends in roses as the National Rose Trial Gardens of Australia and the Rose Society of SA combine resources to stage the "People's Choice" judging and colourful Annual Autumn Rose Show.
When will there be a break in the season? Climatologist Darren Ray joins Jon Lamb with his April seasonal outlook for gardeners. Jon has more insights to share from the 2022 tomato season survey.
Indoor plant expert Haidi Sutherland joins Jon Lamb with new ways to propagate house plants. Jon has preliminary results from this season's tomato survey and it's been an excellent one for many South Australian gardeners.
Bush tucker expert Mike Quarmby joins Brett Draper with his top five Australian native foods to grow in your backyard and advice on how to care for them.
When you plant in autumn can determine how much produce you will harvest. Jon Lamb is joined by expert Dominic Cavallaro with tips on growing your veggie yield. Stefan Palm explains why non-wetting soils could be causing the brown spots in your lawn.
When will there be a break in the season? Independent Consulting Climatologist Darren Ray joins Jon Lamb with his autumn seasonal outlook for gardeners. Fruit and nut expert Chris Perry on the rising popularity of mango plants in SA.
Climate change is altering growing conditions in SA. Joe Keilenowski of Joe's Connected Garden joins Jon Lamb to discuss the impact of climate change and whether it might lead to more tropical fruits in SA home gardens.
You can determine when your roses bloom! It's all in the timing says Gavin Woods, one of South Australia's top Rosarians, who joins Jon Lamb with advice on how to ensure your roses are at their best when you want them to be, and how to plant new roses when old ones run out of steam.
Jon is joined by arborist Michael Palamountain and fruit and veggie grower Joe Keilenowski to discuss beetles attacking elm and fig trees.
Climatologist Darren Ray joins Jon Lamb and Leigh Radford with his seasonal outlook for gardeners. Jon discusses fuchsia care and the incidence of elm leaf beetles.
The summer rain provides an opportunity for gardeners. Urban farmer Steven Hoffner joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with tips on making the most of the wonderful planting opportunities for a late crop of summer vegetables. Turf consultant Stefan Palm has advice on the best and most cost-effective pop-up irrigation systems.
What is needed to create a productive fruit and veggie garden? Roger Carthew, landscape construction consultant joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with advice on how to get started and achieve the best results from your effort.
Jon has tips for battling downy mildew.
There's a renewed interest in gardening — but it isn't translating into new membership.
Top grower Chris Screas shares a radical way of keeping your fuchsias alive over Summer. John explains how to take advantage of the hot weather (and reduce waste) by solarizing your old potting mix.
In his seasonal outlook for gardeners climatologist Darren Ray says we haven't seen the last of our dry conditions and Jon Lamb shares some secrets to courtyard gardening.
Christmas for gardeners is celebrated when Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe are joined by special guests Jason Scroop, Chris Perry and Brett Draper. The latest fruit fly information is provided by Nick Secomb of Biosecurity SA.
Special guest Penny Woodward joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with advice on harvesting garlic and other summer herbs. Organic expert Tim Marshall shares his admiration for Peter Cundall, the late great garden innovator and communicator.
Special guest Penny Woodward joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with advice on harvesting garlic and other summer herbs. Organic expert Tim Marshall shares his admiration for Peter Cundall, the late great garden innovator and communicator.
Horticulturalist and garden centre manager Brett Draper joins Deb Tribe as guest gardener with advice on how to care for your garden in the warm weather ahead. Climatologist Darren Ray gives his summer seasonal outlook for gardeners and his prediction for the weather on Christmas Day.
Plant enthusiast Linda Niemann joins Deb Tribe as guest gardener. Indoor plant expert Haidi Sutherland has advice on how to care for your plants as the season changes from spring to summer.
The mild weather has been great for weeds but not for lawns. Turf consultant Stefan Palm joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with advice on how to remove weeds and bring your lawn back to its green glory. Jon has advice on the late arrival of citrus gall wasps.
You've planted your tomatoes, now what should you do? Expert Penny Woodward joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with great advice on how to get a top crop this season.
Independent Climatologist Darren Ray joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with his seasonal outlook for gardeners. The winners of the Powerful Plant Photographic competition are announced (pic above by Lyn Schneider) and Jon discusses promiscuous pumpkins!
How should you care for your camelias after the flowers fade? Camelia expert John Hall joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with advice on how to keep your plants in top shape. Alex Chalupa of PIRSA warns about an invasive weed found in an Adelaide garden. Don't forget to enter the Powerful Plant Photo Competition by Tuesday 2 November 2021!
No wonder Adelaide is the rose capital! Dianne vom Berg of the SA Rose Society joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe. The Powerful Plant Photographic Competition is launched and we hope you enter.
With suburban block sizes decreasing, what are the right trees to plant? Landscaper Jamie McIllwain joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with plenty of ideas. Jon has advice on when citrus gall wasps may emerge and how to tackle them.
The temperature is rising, pollen is in the air, and it's a great time to get out in the garden.
Talkback gardening with Leigh Radford and John Lamb. John answers your hot gardening questions as we all prepare for warm weather.
We’ve had citrus masterclasses from international expert Ian Tolley before but today it’s back to basics – citrus for beginners! Ian joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with all the information you need to plant your citrus right first time. Jon has advice on fertilising tomatoes.
What's new and exciting to plant in your garden in spring? Brett Draper, horticulturalist and garden centre manager joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with loads of great ideas. Jon discusses how the season's weather may play out.
Organic gardening expert Tim Marshall joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe to discuss the importance of mycorrhiza in the soil and how it helps plants grow.
Spring is here & so is Darren Ray's seasonal outlook for gardeners. Darren explains the conditions which will affect the South Australian climate this season with Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe. Ecologist Dr Nimrod Israely discusses the new fruit fly lure he has developed and which is being used here in Adelaide.
As we move into spring, bee expert Dr Katja Hogendoorn from the University of Adelaide joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe on the impact of home gardening products on bee populations. Nick Secomb, Manager of Plant Health Operations of Bio Security SA discusses the different fruit fly zones and the rules that apply. Thanks to Emily of Port August for the photo.
Gardeners love trying new gadgets to improve their skills. Independent horticultural products supplier Phillip Smoult joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with ideas on how to best use them. Rob Andrewartha of Open Gardens SA previews the spring season ahead. Thanks to Lesa for the lovely flower photo.
There is some confusion about the different methods to control citrus gall wasp. Dr Greg Baker of SARDI joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with advice on how to keep this bug in check. Brett Draper discusses the impact of the cancellation of this years Royal Adelaide Show. (Thanks to Catherine Skene for the photo)
As we enter the last month of autumn, we look ahead to August. Will it be wet? What about spring? Climatologist Darren Ray joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with his seasonal outlook for gardeners for August and beyond. Propagation expert Matt Coulter discusses the importance of soil temperature when planting crops.
We’ve had a fair bit of weather in our State in the past few weeks. How hard is it to repair storm-damaged trees? One of the State’s top arborists, Michael Palamountain, joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe to talk through the process of repairing the trees you love.
Ferns are fabulous additions to gardens. Wayne Richards, President of the SA Fern Society, joins Jon Lamb & Deb Tribe with loads of advice on what ferns to plant and how to care for them. Turf consultant Stefan Palm tackles moss and algae in pavers.
Rosarian Maureen Ross joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with expert advice helpful to gardeners wanting to choose the right roses. Brett Draper, Deputy Chair of the Horticulture Committee, encourages home gardeners to enter the Royal Adelaide Show competitions.
Organic expert Tim Marshall joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe to discuss soil health, compost and the fundamentals of organic gardening. Trevor Garard discusses orchids for beginners.
Climatologist Darren Ray joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with his seasonal outlook for July and beyond. Jon discusses what to plant and what not to plant in July.
Brenton Kortman, President of the Rare Fruit Society of South Australia and Jon Lamb discuss how to prune deciduous fruit trees. Jon discusses the best chemicals to have in your cupboard when it comes to gardening.
Organic gardening authority Tim Marshall joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe to discuss the safety and effectiveness of manures and how to treat them. Tim and Jon answer your gardening questions.
His Excellency The Governor Hieu Van Le AC and Mrs Le take Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe on a tour of the gardens of Government House on North Terrace in Adelaide. Discover what vegetables, tropical fruits, trees and roses are growing in the grounds.
It's the first weekend of winter and independent climatologist Darren Ray joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with his seasonal outlook for gardeners. Jon discusses what is available to plant as the seasons shift.
In the last weekend of autumn, Brenton Kortman, President of the Rare Fruit Society of SA joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with a budding and grafting masterclass.
Whether you want a conga line of wildlife, or just a butterfly or two, native plant enthusiast Linda Niemann joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with her suggestions on simple ways to add natives to your garden to attract local wildlife.
As the seasons change we need to consider our indoor plants. Expert Haidi Sutherland joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with a house plant masterclass and the plants that face the most common problems.
Horticulturalist Brett Draper joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with great green gift ideas for mum and how to look after them. Ashley Burn discusses new varieties of the traditional flower of Mother's Day, the chrysanthemum.
Darren Ray joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with his seasonal outlook for gardeners. Don't pack up the sprinklers just yet! International citrus expert Ian Tolley gives a masterclass in citrus care beginning with why citrus leaves go yellow.
Tomato season 2021 was problematic for many home gardeners. Vegetable agronomist Dominic Cavallaro joins Jon Lamb to unpack these problems and offer suggestions for a better season in 2022. Jon reveals the People's Choice Rose - and it's not red!
For some it was the best of seasons, and for others, the worst. Jon Lamb reveals the information gleaned from the 2021 Tomato Survey and it seems that seasonal factors were just as important as management issues. Merv Trimper, coordinator of the National Rose Trial Gardens in Adelaide discusses the People's Choice.
Urban zoologist James Smith joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe to discuss how SA gardeners are creating habitat to attract creatures in to their yards. The winners of the ABC Radio Adelaide Talkback Gardening Wildlife Photographic Competition are announced. Congratulations to all entrants and winners, including Brenda from Modbury Heights with this photo of a blue banded bee.
Climatologist Darren Ray joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with his seasonal outlook for gardeners. Jamie McIllwain, one of South Australia’s top landscapers, previews SA’s first Landscape Festival happening on the 10th and 11th of April 2021.
What have you planted, installed or landscaped in order to attract insects, birds, reptiles or other wildlife in to your garden? Urban zoologist James Smith joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe in launching the TBG Wildlife Photographic competition. Please email your photographs to adelaideweeekends@abc.net.au. Jon also launches the 2021 Tomato Survey.
It’s amazing what you can do with a patch of lawn. Professor Tim Cavagnaro from the University of Adelaide and Lawn Consultant Stefan Palm join Jon Lamb with ideas on how a patch of green can be converted to a productive patch or remain lush lawn, depending on your personal preference.
Matt Coulter, Horticultural Curator at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens joins Jon Lamb with a mini plant propagation masterclass on how to grow popular garden plants from autumn cuttings. Jon reports on his recent plant mis-labelling survey.
When will the rains come? Climatologist Darren Ray joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with his autumn seasonal outlook for gardeners. Nick Secomb from PIRSA discusses the fight against fruit fly.
Now is the time to plant your winter veggies but don't forget your fruit trees! That's the message from urban farmer Steven Hoepfner who joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with advice on what to plant and what care your fruit trees need. Jon discusses the ongoing problem of mislabelling.
Trimmed right your roses will be blooming in around 50 days. Merv Trimper, coordinator of the National Rose Trial Gardens in Adelaide, joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with tips on how to trim your roses like a prize winner. Jon discusses the importance of the war on fruit fly.
After the rains come the fungus and weeds. Horticultural pathologist Cathryn Todd joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe to discuss fungal diseases and agronomist Chris Butler has advice on dealing with garden weeds.
It's been a mild summer, so what lies ahead? Climatologist Darren Ray joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with his seasonal outlook for gardeners. International citrus expert Ian Tolley has advice on how to ensure your potted citrus reach their optimal growth.
As the climate changes, what fruits might we be growing in our gardens? Joe Keilenowski from Joe's Connected Garden joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe to share his practical expertise on the many fruits he grows.
Who eats the fruits of your gardening labour? You or the birds? Avid gardener Graham Jennings joins Jon Lamb with ideas to prevent birds from taking your fruit crops. Listeners have many great ideas to add to the discussion. Jon advises how to harness heat to help your garden.
Whilst many yards are brown in summer, it is possible to have lush lawn. Turf consultant Stefan Palm joins Jon Lamb to discuss rolling out instant turf and watering lawns in summer.
Why are many home garden tomato crops not setting and why is fruit growth slow? Dominic Cavallaro joins Jon Lamb to discuss a range of tomato growing problems this season.
When will it rain? Will we have a dry start to the year? Climatologist Darren Ray joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with his 2021 seasonal outlook for gardeners. Jon asks for your experience with tomato crops this season.
The coronavirus pandemic has had an incredible impact on many home gardeners and the horticulture industry. Special guests Brett Draper and Trevor Nottle join Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with their perspectives on the impact of 2020 on gardeners and whether changes brought around by it will continue into the future. Jon explores what we have learnt from the experience.
Award winning landscaper Jamie McIllwain joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with some great ideas on how to give your summer garden a Christmas makeover. Jon has suggestions on practical gifts for home gardeners.
Climatologist Darren Ray joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with his December and summer seasonal outlook for gardeners. Darren also gives his weather predictions for Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. Jon discusses whether or not it is too late to plant.
Irrigation expert Richard Wilson joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe to trouble-shoot your home garden watering and irrigation issues.
Internationally renowned citrus expert Ian Tolley joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with a step by step guide to espalier and hedge citrus, particularly in courtyard containers. Jon has advice on what to do now to make sure your Christmas day garden has plenty of wow!
Dr Lucy Sutherland, Director of the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe to explain how the State Budget funds of $12.2 million will be spent. Home gardeners have may suggestions on how to improve the Botanic Gardens. Jon explains why you should not give your ornamentals a hard prune.
Climatologist Darren Ray joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with his seasonal outlook for gardeners. He even has a prediction for Christmas Day weather! Jon discusses soil moisture and how to utilise it, and how our gardens have changed over the past 40 years.
Horticulturalist Pam Gurner-Hall joins Jon Lamb with advice on how to use plants to create a design that gives your garden personality.
James Smith, urban zoologist and author of Wildlife of Greater Adelaide, joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with advice on possums in gardening.
Lawn Consultant Stefan Palm joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with advice on how to banish weeds and keep your lawn in tip top condition.
Trevor Nottle, author, horticultural consultant and garden historian, joins Jon Lamb and Leigh Radford in the Upper Sturt Cemetery in the Adelaide Hills for Talkback gardening.
Darren Ray, climatologist and meteorologist, joins Jon Lamb and Leigh Radford for the long range forecast and to talk about a wet spring on Talkback Gardening.
Expert horticultural author Penny Woodward joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe to formally launch the tomato season. Entomologist Dr Greg Baker discusses timing of the emergence of citrus gall wasp.
Horticulturalist and garden centre manager Brett Draper joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with the popular plants, products and trends this spring. Dr John Virtue from PIRSA has information about declared pest plants in South Australia.
Adelaide arborist Shane Selway joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with his view on whether elm leaf beetles will be a big problem this season and practical advice on how to deal with them. Jon discusses nutrition for tomatoes mining the information gained from last season's tomato survey.
Will we see some spring rain soon? Climatologist Darren Ray joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with his September spring seasonal outlook for gardeners. Jon discusses how to prepare for tomato season.
Are there such things as pest repellent plants? Gardening author Penny Woodward joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe on this topic and shares her secrets for growing tomatoes from seed. Jon has advice on timing when it comes to battling citrus gall wasp.
Horticultural supplier Phillip Smoult joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with some aids for spring gardeners keen to get growing. When it comes to citrus gall wasp, the question is to prune or not to prune? Jon discusses what to do and when to do it at the start of the citrus gall wasp campaign.
Winter's not over but spring is not sprung! Horticulturalist Brett Draper joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with tips on what to plant and what not to plant as the seasons change. Jenny Davidson from SARDI has great advice on how best to grow broad beans. Jon discusses spots and rots and how to avoid them.
There are so many different types of fertiliser available that it can be very confusing. Consulting microbiologist Dr Uwe Stroeher joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe to explain the differences between the products and how they work from the plant's perspective.
After a very dry July, many gardeners and farmers are hoping for some August winter rain. Independent climatologist Darren Ray joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with his seasonal outlook for gardeners. Jon discusses what to do with budding stone fruit trees.
International rose importer Kim Syrus joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe to discuss how smaller gardens and our warming climate is likely to dramatically change the shape and size of traditional garden roses and how we grow them.
Matt Coulter, Plant Propagation Curator at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with advice on how you can propagate plants and produce all kind of summer vegetables and herb seedlings in time for planting out early in spring.
Beautiful camelias add much colour to our gardens. Expert Jon Hall joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with advice on how to keep your camelias looking fabulous. Philip Smoult explains the oils available to use in the garden. Thanks to Jon Lamb for this beautiful Volunteer camelia (pic).
Rainfall was just below average for June, so what lies ahead for the rest of winter? Independent climatologist Darren Ray joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with his July seasonal outlook for gardeners. Jon has advice on how to grow bigger and better potatoes this season.
Winter doesn't have to mean a drab garden. Linda Neimann joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with suggestions on how to bring native colour in to your garden in winter. Jon discusses why there are not many vegetables you should plant in July.
With fruit trees it's a case of start as you mean to continue. Expert Sam Luke joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with advice on how to prune to train your fruit tree to be attractive, manageable, and productive. Jon discusses citrus gall wasp and the best way to beat it.
Herbs can provide great comfort in winter time. Horticultural Editor of ABC Organic Gardener magazine Penny Woodward joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with advice on what herbs to use and how to consume them. Jon discusses how to get deciduous fruit trees in to shape.
What lies ahead for winter? Independent climatologist Darren Ray joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with his winter seasonal outlook for gardeners.
We all need a bit of colour in our gardens during winter. Wholesale nurseryman Jason Scroop joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with his top 5 tips for flowering winter colour. Responsibilities of home gardeners in the wake of the fruit fly outbreak are addressed by Nick Secomb from PIRSA.
With another fruit fly outbreak in suburban Adelaide, it is up to all of us to keep SA fruit fly free. Riverland citrus grower Jason Size joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe to discuss the problem, why it has arisen, and the impact on home gardeners. Soursobs are emerging and weed agronomist Chris Butler has advice on dealing with it in your garden.
As we enjoy the beautiful autumnal colours, don't waste the falling leaves! Organic gardening authority Tim Marshall joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with advice on creating great compost, even in a small garden. Jon discusses the latest fruit fly outbreak in Campbelltown. (Thanks to Brett Draper for the pic of his liquid amber)
The recent rain has brought out the snails and slugs. SARDI Entomologist Helen Brodie joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe to explain the life cycle of snails and slugs, why they love the wet, and what they do in the dry. Jon has some ideas for great gifts for mum.
We had a wet April, but what lies ahead? Climatologist Darren Ray joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with his seasonal outlook for gardeners. Jon has advice on how to capitalise on the rain and what effect it might have on roses and stone fruit.
With the weather changing and many of us spending more time at home, why not get a garden going indoors? Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe are joined by indoor plant specialist Haidi Sutherland with advice on what plants to choose, where to put them, and how to care for them.
Want some hints on how to make your roses magic? Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe are joined by South Australian rosarian Gavin Woods who shares his expertise.
Interactive gardens that encourage birds, bees, butterflies and other critters are very popular. Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe are joined by urban sustainability expert Christy Spier on how to find the best plants for your location. Entomologist Stuart Pettigrew discusses millipedes and citrus gall wasp.
Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe are joined by climatologist Darren Ray with his seasonal outlook for gardeners. Donna Morabito from The Diggers Club discusses seed availability. Jon has the results of this year's tomato survey. Thanks to Peter from Yorke Peninsula for the apple blossom phot
Three nursery operators join Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with their views as to the future of nurseries and garden centres in the challenging circumstances created by the coronavirus pandemic. Geoff Prettijohn, Neville Sloss and Michael Heyne offer their perspectives on the way forward.
You may have noticed some new critters in your garden. Urban zoologist James Smith joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe to explain why some animals are taking up residence in our gardens while others are hard to find.
If espalier of citrus sounds too hard, why not create a citrus hedge? Fruit expert Chris Perry joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with advice on how to get started. Your fruit questions are answered and we need your help for Jon's tomato survey.
Gardeners and cooks love garlic. Garlic expert Penny Woodward joins Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe with advice on what, when and where to grow for best results. Jon has advice on what other edibles to plant right now.