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ABC Adelaide's Talkback Gardening

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Gardening
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South Australia
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Adelaide
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Dahlias
Community Gardening
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Adelaide Botanic Gardens
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Royal Adelaide Show
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Get all the right advice you need to grow a healthy garden

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Latest Episodes

Professor Chris Daniels, Chair of the Green Adelaide Landscape Board, joined Deb Tribe & Sophie Thomson on ABC Talkback Gardening to discuss encouraging birds and wildlife in your garden.

Senior Horticulturalist at the Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens & President of the Rhododendron Society, Rob Hatcher joined ABC Talkback Gardening to share his knowledge & expertise.

Dr Katja Hogendoorn knows so much about bees she is considered an expert. On ABC Talkback Gardening Katja discusses bee motels, Varroa mite & pollinating plants.

State Flora Nursery Belair is celebrating 140 years as South Australia's oldest native plant nursery. They've been connecting people with nature and conservation for generations.

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Recent Guests

Chris Daniels
Emeritus Professor of Zoology and Chair of the Green Adelaide Landscape Board
Green Adelaide Landscape Board
Episode: How to bring birds into your home garden
Rob Hatcher
Senior horticulturalist and president of the Rhododendron Society
Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens
Episode: How to grow rhododendrons in SA beyond the Adelaide Hills
Jackie Mitchell
Urban Biosecurity Coordinator at Citrus Australia
Citrus Australia
Episode: Attracting native bees and building a bee motel in your SA garden
Alex Clovis
From National Parks and Wildlife Service, works at State Flora
State Flora, National Parks and Wildlife Service
Episode: South Australia's oldest native plant nursery celebrates 140 years
Laurel Hosking
Owner of Para Para mansion and Open Gardens participant
Para Para
Episode: Gawler's historic Para Para House celebrates abundant open garden
John Schutz
Chairman of the Horticulture Committee
ABC stage / Horticulture Committee
Episode: ABC Talkback Gardening at the Show - the exhibitors, display designers & award winners
Kim Cirrus
Landscape judge for the expanded six-design competition
Botanic Gardens / Landscape judging panel
Episode: ABC Talkback Gardening at the Show - the exhibitors, display designers & award winners
Matt Coulter
Inaugural winner of Walter Hughes Duncan OAM Memorial Trophy
Botanic Gardens of South Australia
Episode: ABC Talkback Gardening at the Show - the exhibitors, display designers & award winners
Dale Smith
Winner of the Royal Adelaide Show Best Landscape Design Exhibit
Prestigious Gardens
Episode: ABC Talkback Gardening at the Show - the exhibitors, display designers & award winners

Hosts

Deb Tribe
Host of Talkback Gardening, ABC Adelaide and ABC Radio Adelaide; long-running gardening presenter with a focus on practical home gardening and community projects
Sophie Thompson
Co-host and caller facilitator; frequent guest on-air gardening expert, known for clear explanations and audience engagement

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 112 ratings
  • Perth fan

    I’ve been a semi regular listener for over a decade as Perth has a similar climate and sand for soil. I’ve learnt a lot from Jon over the years but Sophie is a breath of fresh air: all of Jon’s knowledge with charm and a great laugh thrown in.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    77susbeans
    Australia10 months ago
  • A gem

    I’m so grateful for Jon Lamb. For many years his straightforward advice, enthusiasm and gentle humour has guided my love of gardening and taught me so much. I rarely miss an episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KatieSpencer
    Australia2 years ago
  • Great gardening info

    I live in the Yarra valley Melbourne but still get a lot out of the gardening show. Best gardening podcast I have found so far.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mazzm123
    Australia2 years ago
  • JR

    I really look forward to Darren’s monthly forecast. Find it very helpful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fitzyrex
    Australia2 years ago
  • A favourite

    Even though I live in Far western NSW , I really like the information (and banter !) on this show as our climate us very similar and I can relate! Keep up the good work

    Ewe Beauty

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ewe beauty
    Australia3 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests are consistently strong and bring local expertise, enhancing actionable tips for SA and similar climates.
Listeners appreciate the practical, no-nonsense gardening advice and friendly banter between hosts.
Audience values seasonal and climate-relevant content, with many comments about the usefulness of host-guided Q&A and long-range weather outlooks.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How to grow rhododendrons in SA beyond the Adelaide Hills
Q: How and when do you propagate Rhododendrons?
They can be grown from seed or cuttings. Take cuttings when the new growth reaches the semi-hardwood stage, with timing varying according to when the plant flowers.
How to grow rhododendrons in SA beyond the Adelaide Hills
Q: What are good companion plants for Rhododendrons?
Hatcher recommends plants that grow alongside rhododendrons in the wild, including bamboo, pieris, Agapetes, maples, magnolias and camellias.
Attracting native bees and building a bee motel in your SA garden
Q: What should I do to make these orange trees grow wonderfully in a half wine barrel?
Sophie Thompson recommends good soil with organic matter, drainage, regular feeding, and frequent watering. She notes that potted citrus may need water daily and advises checking the leaves on a warm day.
Attracting native bees and building a bee motel in your SA garden
Q: If we're looking out for Asian citrus psyllid, what do we look for?
Jackie Mitchell says to check citrus trees for small psyllids that cluster together, sit at a 45-degree angle, and have mottled wings. Yellow-green mottling on leaves and fruit can indicate Huanglongbing infection.
How to bring birds into your home garden
Q: What's your view on having some exotic plants in your garden? Is it as evil as we might be led to feel?
Daniels says plant shaming is unwarranted: native plants need protection, but some exotics also provide useful shelter and food for wildlife. He recommends avoiding invasive plants.

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A practical, community-focused gardening show that blends expert interviews with listener calls to cover a wide range of home-gardening topics. Recent episodes emphasize climate-aware urban greening, native plant selections for small spaces, pruning and care for fruit and rose plants, worm farming, and seasonal tasks like winter color and composting. A recurring strength is translating technical horticulture into actionable steps for everyday listeners, from balcony gardeners to suburban lot owners, with frequent guests who bring local expertise and hands-on guidance. The format also highlights local initiatives like plant rescues, public garden programs, and open-garden events, which adds a strong community and regional relevance for liste... more

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1. Chris Daniels
2. Rob Hatcher
3. Jackie Mitchell
4. Alex Clovis
5. Laurel Hosking
6. John Schutz
7. Kim Cirrus
8. Matt Coulter

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