Roots and Shoots

Hilarious gardening expert Sabrina Hahn answers all your gardening questions big and small. Roots and Shoots is the gardening program for green thumbs and non-gardeners. Join the program live on ABC Radio Perth twice a week.

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Sab and Amber discuss soil health, citrus grafting and how much we all love Albany. 

15:16 - Can I use dieback-infected trees for mulch? 

31:55 - What's the best time for citrus grafting? 

43:24 -  How can I best prepare my soil for a range of plants? 

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What's the best way to boost the health of my soil?

Donning strategically placed fig leaves, Sab and Amber celebrate World Naked Gardening Day!

21:30 - What's the best way to propagate my fig trees? 

23:18 - How to fill a small verge with trees that attract birds and bees. 

37:48 - Tips for fertilising and repotting orchids. 

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

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Happy World Naked Gardening Day, and a guide to propagating your fig trees

On today's show:

00:33 How to rejuvenate your potting mix

10:14 Thinking about planting some carrots in your garden? Here's a tip on how to make sure they grow. 

14:53 Dreaded chilli thrips and your roses.

18:10 If your frangipani tree isn't thriving, it might be your soil. Is transplanting them into a pot the best way? 

Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720

Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

Rejuvenate your old potting mix with this simple recipe

Sab and Amber are very excited to learn of a rare type of mulberry tree near Mount Magnet. 

23:30 - Why has stress made my nectarine tree flower? 

30:38 - What plants are best for my small balcony? 

36:19 - How to take cuttings of a rare Pakistani Mulberry tree.

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

Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

How to take cuttings from a rare Pakistan Mulberry tree

On today's show:

07:16 Everlastings have a knack of popping up in most conditions, but will they grow in yellow sand? 

08:39 How to take cuttings from your pomegranate tree.

12:27 Pomegranates: best time to prune your tree, and tips on why it might not be bearing fruit.

19:35 Do you live somewhere windy? Sab's tips on plants that can be used as windbreak hedges.

Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720

Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

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