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Independent Climatologist, Darren Ray said there's, "a possible weak change just ahead of Christmas" and revealed his estimated temperature for December 25.

ABC Adelaide's Talkback Gardening episodes:

12.01.2023 Christmas Day weather prediction for South Australia Independent Climatologist, Darren Ray said there's, "a possible weak change just ahead of Christmas" and revealed his estimated temperature for December 25.
11.24.2023 Summer crops are flourishing in SA but where's the fruit? Tomato, cucumber and zucchini plants are looking great in SA, but many are not setting fruit. Vegetable agronomist, Dominic Cavallaro has the answer.
11.17.2023 Bees, wasps, bats and possums all capable of pollination "For every species of bee there are fifty species of wasps, so that's tremendous diversity", said Elisabeth Williamson, Entomologist & Micro-biologist, and PhD student.
11.03.2023 3-month weather forecast for SA reveals Christmas temp predictions Independent Climatologist, Darren Ray said, "We could see a little bit of heat, maybe around the 20th or so, building up as we lead up to Christmas".
10.27.2023 How to harvest your tomatoes by Christmas Spring temperatures have been cooler than expected in South Australia. Tomatoes prefer temperatures in the upper 20s, so what can you put in place?
10.20.2023 Beautiful bromeliads delivering colour to Spring gardens in SA Inspired by the Bromeliad Society's Spring Show, South Australian gardeners are taking to bromeliads, as an opportunity to add colour to a Spring garden with shade.
10.13.2023 Ferns aren't just for the tropics, they can also thrive in SA too When you think of ferns, you often picture thriving rainforests. So, can they survive in SA's hot, dry climate? They can, says Wayne Richards from the SA Fern Society.
10.06.2023 Hot, dry weather forecast for Adelaide late-Spring & Summer In September Adelaide experienced temperatures 3 .7° C above average. How did it get so hot so quickly? Independent Climatologist, Darren Ray explains.
09.29.2023 How to prepare your home lawn for the hot, dry Adelaide Summer "It'll be more of a case of adapting", said turf consultant, Stefan Palm who provides tips to prepare your lawn for the hot weather ahead.
09.22.2023 Jon Lamb calls it, "Let the 2023 tomato-planting season begin!" "With two weeks of day temperatures into the 20s you can plant with a fair amount of confidence", said ABC Talkback Gardening expert, Jon Lamb.
09.15.2023 Mulch now to protect your garden from the impending Adelaide Summer heat Experienced gardeners are already taking action to protect their plants and gardens from the impending summer heat. One of the most effective ways of adding a layer of protection is mulch.
09.08.2023 That's a wrap for The Show and Department of Environment Director 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".
09.01.2023 Spring has sprung for gardeners at the Royal Adelaide Show 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.
08.25.2023 Adelaide garden centres report an early run on tomato seedlings and basil 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 ...
08.18.2023 How to create a berry delicious garden in South Australia Rubus berries, raspberries, blackberries and dewberries can make for a delicious addition to your home garden.
08.11.2023 Bud burst, leaf curl and managing deciduous fruit trees in South Australia 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.
08.04.2023 Extreme weather could be normal in SA by 2050 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 ...
07.28.2023 Camelias bring a burst of winter colour to Adelaide gardens Camellia authority, Camellia judge and Patron of the Adelaide Hills Camellia Society, Jon Hall said, "Camelias thrive in this type of weather".
07.21.2023 White garden snails spreading across the Adelaide suburbs, Hills and Fleurieu White garden snails are on the increase in South Australia, introduced to home gardens via pea straw mulch.
07.14.2023 Native plants bringing colour to winter gardens Native plants are low maintenance, they attract wildlife, and provide a pop of colour during the cold winter months.
07.07.2023 How to control soursobs in your garden Soursobs are a thorn in the side of gardeners throughout SA. Weed Agromonist, Chris Butler says, "Soursobs dominate the landscape because of the numbers".
06.30.2023 Adelaide rainfall exceeds June average, as oceans continue to warm 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".
06.23.2023 Wet winter weather drives slug and snail increase in gardens A combination of wet winter weather and increased mulching has provided the perfect habitat for slugs and snails, says 'snug' expert, Michael Nash.
06.09.2023 Covid lessons bear fruit for SA gardeners Covid-19 kickstarted a renewed interest in home gardening and the opportunity for everyone to grow their own produce.
06.02.2023 Warmer, drier winter ahead for SA Winter has arrived and weather conditions are likely to be considerably warmer and drier than normal according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
05.26.2023 Dahlias back in fashion in South Australian gardens 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.
05.19.2023 How to manage citrus trees throughout Adelaide's cold winter months 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.
05.12.2023 The organic value of fallen autumn leaves 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.
05.05.2023 Why has autumn been so wet in SA? 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.
04.28.2023 Deciduous trees to add colour to your Autumn garden You can add spectacular colour to your garden by choosing the best deciduous trees. Amy Woolard from Adelaide Tree Farm shares her expertise.
04.21.2023 Weather to blame for slow-growing tomato season 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.
04.14.2023 Plant bulbs now for a garden full of spring colour If you want your garden to come alive with colour this spring, it's time to plant your bulbs right now.
04.07.2023 Landscaping and ornamental grasses create stunning gardens 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.
03.31.2023 Seasonal weather predictions for SA gardeners 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.
03.24.2023 Combat the cost of living with bountiful backyard produce 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.
03.17.2023 Create your own garden wicking bed What makes a wicking bed different to a raised garden bed, and what are the advantages?
03.10.2023 How to revitalise your flood-affected garden As River Murray flood waters recede, Riverland residents are back in the garden. Internationally renowned horticulturalist, Ian Tolley has the advice to bring your citrus trees back to life.
03.03.2023 Plant winter & spring vegetables early-autumn and reap the rewards 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.
02.24.2023 Shade-loving begonias brighten up your garden Begonia Society champion, Val Hendy presents a mini-masterclass on colourful, shade loving and easy to grow begonias.
02.17.2023 Soil temperature, water, salinity and the impact on the health of your garden ABC's Talkback Gardening takes a forensic look at garden soils with a special focus on soil temperatures, water and salinity.
02.10.2023 ABC Talkback Gardening live from Harvest Garden Festival ABC Talkback Gardening broadcast live from Open Gardens SA's Harvest Garden Festival on-site at the stunning ‘Bellevue’ in Unley Park.
02.03.2023 Can your lawn survive a flood? With the recent Murray River flooding, home gardener's hard work has been submerged. Can you recover your flood-affected lawn?
01.27.2023 'Wow plants' for your summer garden Brett Draper shares 'wow plants' for your garden, both in sun and in the shade.
01.20.2023 Integrating fruit & veg into your garden landscape Award-winning South Australian landscaper, Jamie McIllwain gives his advice on how to Integrate fruit & veg into your garden landscape.
01.13.2023 How to water your summer garden effectively How does a plant use water to keep itself cool in summer? Understanding that will help you determine how to best water your garden.
01.06.2023 South Australia's three-month weather outlook Following a wetter-than-average spring, the rain has stopped in SA. Is La Niña in the Pacific ocean still influencing our weather?
12.30.2022 SA gardeners adapt to climate change Will climate change mean SA gardeners change the plants we grow, or will we change the way we grow our plants?
12.23.2022 Caring for your garden during a heatwave With South Australia experiencing hot weather post-Christmas, how can you have your garden survive and thrive?
12.16.2022 Christmas gift ideas for the gardener in your life 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.
12.09.2022 Keep your veggies thriving this summer Extreme heat is expected in South Australia this summer. How can you ensure your veggies thrive in the harshest of conditions?

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ABC Adelaide's Talkback Gardening episodes:

Christmas Day weather prediction for South Australia

Summer crops are flourishing in SA but where's the fruit?

Bees, wasps, bats and possums all capable of pollination

3-month weather forecast for SA reveals Christmas temp predictions

How to harvest your tomatoes by Christmas

Beautiful bromeliads delivering colour to Spring gardens in SA

Ferns aren't just for the tropics, they can also thrive in SA too

Hot, dry weather forecast for Adelaide late-Spring & Summer

How to prepare your home lawn for the hot, dry Adelaide Summer

Jon Lamb calls it, "Let the 2023 tomato-planting season begin!"

Mulch now to protect your garden from the impending Adelaide Summer heat

That's a wrap for The Show and Department of Environment Director

Spring has sprung for gardeners at the Royal Adelaide Show

Adelaide garden centres report an early run on tomato seedlings and basil

How to create a berry delicious garden in South Australia

Bud burst, leaf curl and managing deciduous fruit trees in South Australia

Extreme weather could be normal in SA by 2050

Camelias bring a burst of winter colour to Adelaide gardens

White garden snails spreading across the Adelaide suburbs, Hills and Fleurieu

Native plants bringing colour to winter gardens

How to control soursobs in your garden

Adelaide rainfall exceeds June average, as oceans continue to warm

Wet winter weather drives slug and snail increase in gardens

Covid lessons bear fruit for SA gardeners

Warmer, drier winter ahead for SA

Dahlias back in fashion in South Australian gardens

How to manage citrus trees throughout Adelaide's cold winter months

The organic value of fallen autumn leaves

Why has autumn been so wet in SA?

Deciduous trees to add colour to your Autumn garden

Weather to blame for slow-growing tomato season

Plant bulbs now for a garden full of spring colour

Landscaping and ornamental grasses create stunning gardens

Seasonal weather predictions for SA gardeners

Combat the cost of living with bountiful backyard produce

Create your own garden wicking bed

How to revitalise your flood-affected garden

Plant winter & spring vegetables early-autumn and reap the rewards

Shade-loving begonias brighten up your garden

Soil temperature, water, salinity and the impact on the health of your garden

ABC Talkback Gardening live from Harvest Garden Festival

Can your lawn survive a flood?

'Wow plants' for your summer garden

Integrating fruit & veg into your garden landscape

How to water your summer garden effectively

South Australia's three-month weather outlook

SA gardeners adapt to climate change

Caring for your garden during a heatwave

Christmas gift ideas for the gardener in your life

Keep your veggies thriving this summer