Abc Adelaide's Talkback Gardening

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.

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.