Wetlands are one of the most important and productive parts of our natural environment. Filled with everything from microbes to mammals and everything in between, wetlands are crucial to our natural environment. But they also provide us with a place to observe nature up close. This week, Sab and Jamie sit down with a duo of wetland lovers to uncover some hidden secrets about these special places.

Season 2 | Episode 11: Wonderful wetlands

Sabrina's Dirty Deeds is the gardening podcast that combines practical advice and expert knowledge, with good times and wheelbarrows of fun! 
Sabrina Hahn is Western Australia’s most popular horticulturalist and master gardener, with over 25 years inspiring green (and not so green) thumbs through her shows on ABC Radio and articles in The West Australian Newspaper. Sab believes a garden should be a haven, a refuge, sustainable, manageable, affordable and above all enjoyable for its owners.
Joining Sab is her good mate Jamie Burnett. While he’s the first to admit his gardening struggles, he’s always having a dig and loves nothing more than a good laugh.
Sabrina’s Dirty Deeds will be an informative gardening chat featuring specialist guests who are passionate about making a positive impact for a better world. You will hear from some of Australia’s best known horticulturalists, ecologists and innovative gardeners, along with the usual banter and humour you associate with Sabrina. Plus, the team want to hear from you too, so get your questions in to be answered live on the show!

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Leisure

This week, it's supposed to be one for the kids but we reckon the adults will love it just as much!. Sab and Jamie have a chat with Cat Clowes about her new book, Platastic! The A to Z of Australian Plants. Cat's done an amazing job of showcasing 26 native plants, with stunning illustrations from Rachel Gyan, helping our kids discover the awesome native plants that exist in the bushlands, parks and backyards all around us. While your little green thumbs will love this book and chat, all of us will learn a little more about the native plants we can look out for or feature in our own gardens. If you want to know more about the book, hit the CSIRO website link here!

Season 3 | Episode 6: Native plants + kids in the garden with Cat Clowes

This week, Sab sits down with Stephen Frost from Stonemeal Farm in WA's Great Southern. Producing quality lambs and wool, Stephen is a farmer with a difference! He chats to Sab about his a biological approach to farming and how it developed over the last 40 years.

Season 3 | Episode 5: An alternative approach to agriculture with Stephen Frost from Stonemeal Farm

Fair to say, it's been a while between drinks for Sab and Jamie. 
But the good news is they're back, and back weekly. Woohoo!
After a little catch up, Sab and Jamie talk a hot summer, season creep and what you should be doing to prep for Autumn.
Enjoy the show, and feel free to rate the show, flick us a comment and share with your mates.

Season 3 | Episode 4 : Getting ready (and waiting) for Autumn

This week, Sab sits down with her dear friend Steph Crowe to talk about the amazing Gelorup corridor. It's an environmental sanctuary where many species of native flora and fauna thrive (including several endangered species). One of those species is the critically endangered Western Ringtail Possum, which is one step away from extinction. Have a listen about why this is such a special place, and what a committed group of locals are doing to secure its future.

Season 3 | Episode 3: Saving the Gelorup Corridor

We all love our furry friends at home. But what's the best diet for them? Is homemade and home grown better for our cats and dogs than traditional biscuits? This week Sab and Jamie chat with Vet Dr Clare Middle, who explains why a balanced, homemade diet for our pets is best. She also let's you know how you can do it at home, without missing vital food groups and nutrients your pet needs. Dr Clare Middle is the author of several books on the topic, including 'Real Food for Dogs and Cats'. So grab your dog or cat for a cuddle, have a listen and for more info head to Fremantle Press.

Season 2 | Episode 11: Wonderful wetlands

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