"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.

"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.

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.

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, raspberries, blackberries and dewberries 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".