Jo and Sab sneeze over plane trees and solve your gardening questions.  05:04 Can you move a flourishing pincushion hakea if you need to?   07:03 What to do if a white powder appears on your agapanthus.  16:24 ABC listener Irene ask why her six-week-old, metre-high peas aren't flowering. Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App or wherever you like to listen. Listen to the program live on Tuesdays at 2:20PM or on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth. Ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720.

Sab and Amber discuss opera, citrus genetics and taking inspiration from caterpillars when it comes to clenching exercises.  22:16 Help! My grass tree is beginning to rot... can it be saved?  39:19 How to teach kids about hereditary genetics with a weird mystery citrus tree. 48:40 Boots 'n Utes: Stop Smacking Bugs! Horticulturalist Ciara Hall speaks with reporter Christine Layton. Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720.

Jo and Sab get their hands dirty helping you with all your gardening dilemmas.   11:00 Slugs have invaded my worm farm, how I get rid of them? 16:40 Help me divide up my kangaroo paws or propagate them for seeding 18:02 Old friend of 720 ABC Perth Verity James welcomes some carnage to take out oriental fruit moths Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen. Listen to the program live on Tuesdays at 2:20PM or on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth. Ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720.

There's birds. There's bees. There's also mention of an electric toothbrush. Sab and Amber don't shy away from the facts of life and neither should you. 07:09 Tomatoes and bees make love... but if the vibes aren't right, you can help out with a toothbrush.  13:35 Birds! It's almost time to count 'em.  Mandy Bamford from Birdlife Australia explains how you can participate in this year's Great Aussie Bird Count. 26:39 Why does my young silver princess have crispy leaves?  Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720.

Jo and Sab solve your garden issues, one call at a time 00:47 ABC listener Nat wants some recommendations on what to plant near her chook pen and dog kennel - that will provide good shade and be suitable.  03:24 Do you have a tree you want to get rid of? Find out how.  04:13 Got the dreaded chilli thrip? What can you do about it. Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen. Listen to the program live on Tuesdays at 2:20PM or on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth. Ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720.

Sab and Amber delve into the world of wee flying beasties.  06:53 What's going on with potting mix these days?!  24:33 Cameo appearance from Dr Bugalugs to answer the question: Are these flying ants or termites?  31:43 Reporter Christine Layton speaks with former Navy vet Matt Lonie, who runs a gardening group for veterans with PTSD.  Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720.

Jo and Sab on passionfruits, caterpillars and sunshine in your garden. 01:24 What to do with a sick frangipani tree. 03:57 Recommendations for creeper vine varieties to climb a windbreak lattice.  11:53 What is growing on your gum trees leaves? It could be webbing caterpillars. Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen. Listen to the program live on Tuesdays at 2:20PM or on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth. Ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720.

Roots and Shoots presented by Christine Layton today with Sabrina Hahn joining her in the studio 06:44 The arduous task of removing a yukka stump  23:19 Advice on tree species best suited to live 100 metres from the ocean 34:51 The tale of two mulberry trees, each doing very different thing Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720.

Amber and Sab together on a Tuesday at the Perth Royal Show!  07:11 If your mandarin tree is flowering, are you able to prune without harming the tree?  05:52 Janet called about yellowing leaves on her hedge. 08:52 Pomelo trees not flowering? Find out why.  Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen. Listen to the program live on Tuesdays at 2:20PM or on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth. Ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720.

Can a good garden restore your faith in humanity? Sab and Amber certainly think so.  06:43 Sab recounts her recent frolic through a gorgeous little fairy garden.  27:21 Hort-reporter Christine Layton speaks with horticulturalist Simone Disney about planting in your garden hot spots.  39:53 What is sooty mould and how do I treat it? Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720.

Gardening gloves, getting dirty and the joy of weekend gardening.  02:08 ABC listener Jamie asked how to protect his grapevine and bougainvillea when doing house renos in the garden. Tips on transplanting sentimental trees included! 05:52 Do you get confused at what order to put wetting agent, fertiliser, mulch and water into your garden? Get sorted here. 08:52 Monstera not fruiting? Find out why.  Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen. Listen to the program live on Tuesdays at 2:20PM or on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth. Ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720.

Come and join the Lonely Hearts Garden Club with Amber and Sabrina  01:19 A clever trick to fix a patchy lawn  10:21 Bindi weed management for a couple in their 80s 49:58 Best plants for a dark, south facing spot in the garden Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720.

Roots and Shoots live from the glorious Kings Park 05:01 If your Grevillea has grown out of hand, here is the best time to trim it back.  06:12 ABC listener Mary asked what is the best local native species to increase canopy and shade in home gardens and also helping adaptation to climate change? 14:29 Passionfruit not fruiting? Find out why.  Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen. Listen to the program live on Tuesdays at 2:20PM or on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth. Ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720.

It's Christmas in September for the Perth gardening community, as gates open for the hotly anticipated Friends of Kings Park native plant sale.  Broadcasting live from the thick of the action, Gardening Australia's Josh Byrne and Amber solve planty problems, big and small.  48:31  I'm going through so much soil wetting agent... there's gotta be a better way!  50:31  Help! We're being overrun by caterpillars!  53:17  Mirror mirror on the wall, which is the sweetest mulberry fruit of all?   Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720.

Wildflower queen Sue Leighton stepping in for Sab.  00:23 How to kill off lawn and weeds without the use of chemical sprays.  04:08 You planted your crepe myrtle but realised you don't like where it is - here is what to consider before you move it.  12:56 How to use coffee grounds (for compost!) in your veggie patch.  Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App or wherever you like to listen Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720.

Leonie Harris and wildflower queen Sue Leighton team up to tackle gardening questions aplenty.  02:40  How to get rid of a stubborn ant problem? 19:45  Special guest Digby Growns (Senior plant breeder at the WA Botanic Garden) walks us through what's keeping him busy this time of year. 49:07  How can I best nurture grass tree seedlings?  Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720.

Growing strawberries in old bras, pests and planting in this weeks episode.   01:14 Bonsai's and sooty mould (how to get rid of fungal diseases)  05:12 What is the best soil to grow your carrots in.    15:29 Everything Everlastings, including what mulch to use, time to plant and more. Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App or wherever you like to listen Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720.

Broadcasting live from Perth City Farm, Sab and Amber keep us company while the great Roots and Shoots Plant Swap takes place!  08:33  What are the pros of having white cosmos in my garden?  16:30  Update on the 2025 Ravensthorpe Wildflower Show! With organiser Sue Leighton.  38:42  How to help a droopy dwarf avocado. Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720.

A delight for your ears with bird calls galore! 00:23 Bird calls from Sab, Jo and ABC listeners pepper the show   19:52 What plant should you ignore and then it will grow? (According to Sab, it's a Banksia) 22:23 When is the right time to pick lemons off your tree?  Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App or wherever you like to listen

Should I rip out my wife's favourite passionfruit? Sab and Amber serve up a fun mix of gardening advice and marital mediation. 01:35  Update on snail science! with PhD researcher Marta Karolak  39:33  John gets Sab's blessing to rip out his wife Diana's favourite passionfruit vine. 51:02  Diana responds! The passionfruit is set to go. All's well that ends well.  Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720.