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ABC Adelaide's Talkback Gardening

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Gardening
Gardening Tips
Horticulture
Climate Change
South Australia
Native Plants
Citrus
Roses
Tomatoes
Adelaide
Gardening Techniques
Mulching
Dahlias
Community Gardening
Drought
Adelaide Botanic Gardens
Aphids
Compost
Soil Health
Varroa Mite

Get all the right advice you need to grow a healthy garden

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Latest Episodes

On ABC Talkback Gardening, horticultural supplier, Phillip Smoult joined Deb Tribe & Sophie Thomson with tips on soil preparation, feeding, raising seed, mulching & more in time for spring.

Floral displays, landscaping designs, gardening clubs and scarecrows - there's plenty for the home garden enthusiast in the Horticultural Pavilion at this year's Royal Adelaide Show.

Deputy Vice President of Friends of the Botanic Gardens, Margaret Swincer joined ABC Talkback Gardening to discuss our 3 Botanic Gardens, the Arboretum & the role of community.

On ABC Talkback Gardening Sophie Thomson shared her expert tips and the actions you can take now in winter, so your home garden benefits later, in spring.

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Margaret Swincer
Deputy Vice President of Friends of the Botanic Gardens
Friends of Botanic Gardens Adelaide
Episode: The art, horticulture & history of Adelaide's Botanic Gardens
Emeritus Professor Chris Daniels
presiding member of Green Adelaide
Green Adelaide
Episode: Green Adelaide unveils a 5-year plan to create a climate-resilient city
Mitchell Livingston
Seed Bank Manager at Trees For Life
Trees For Life
Episode: The best SA natives to plant in your home garden
Peter Heidenreich
Guest from Australian Worm Farm
Australian Worm Farm
Episode: The difference between earthworms, compost worms and how to manage a worm farm
Kim Cirrus
SA Rosarian, Churchill Fellow, Rose Importer, Garden Commentator
SA Rosarian
Episode: What it takes to create a new rose variety and have it bloom in SA
Rob Andrews Arthur
Treasurer and founding committee member of Open Gardens SA
Open Gardens SA
Episode: SA opens exceptional private gardens to the public
Matt Coulter
Senior Horticultural Curator, Nursery Operations, Adelaide Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium of South Australia
Adelaide Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium of SA
Episode: Celebrate botanic gardens week and learn to propagate with Matt Coulter
Michael Palamountain
Senior Consulting Arborist
(not specified)
Episode: How to solve tree cutting disputes with senior consulting arborist Michael Palamountain
Lachlan Jeffries
Executive Chairman of Jeffries Group Organics Recyclers
Jeffries Group Organics Recyclers
Episode: International Compost Awareness Week with Lachlan Jeffries

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
    Australia8 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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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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The art, horticulture & history of Adelaide's Botanic Gardens
Q: What role do garden guides play in educating visitors?
Garden guides provide expert tours and interpretive information, with a long-standing history and the ability to tailor experiences, making the gardens accessible and educational for diverse audiences.
The art, horticulture & history of Adelaide's Botanic Gardens
Q: How has the Chihuly exhibition impacted public perception of the gardens?
The exhibition brought the gardens to a global stage, attracting large numbers from across Australia and overseas, illustrating that the Botanic Gardens are a multidisciplinary destination combining plants, architecture, and art.
The art, horticulture & history of Adelaide's Botanic Gardens
Q: What opportunities exist for people to get involved with the Friends of the Botanic Gardens?
Margaret explains that membership allows volunteering, participation in interest groups, and access to tours and events, with additional benefits like advance notice of events and rehearsals, highlighting a strong, welcoming pathway for community involvement.
Green Adelaide unveils a 5-year plan to create a climate-resilient city
Q: So that's what I've had so far, Chris Daniels. So I guess the big question is, what are the challenges to be met and how is this plan going to meet them?
Chris Daniels explains that the main challenges center on scaling nature-positive outcomes across 17 councils, balancing development pressures with canopy restoration, and coordinating with multiple levels of government to implement urban greening strategies that are adaptable to different local contexts.
The best SA natives to plant in your home garden
Q: What are some top native plants suitable for small spaces?
Running Postman, native lilac climbers, everlasting daisies, and ground-cover myoporums were highlighted as excellent, space-efficient options that still attract pollinators and suit pots or balconies.

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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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3. Mitchell Livingston
4. Peter Heidenreich
5. Kim Cirrus
6. Rob Andrews Arthur
7. Matt Coulter
8. Michael Palamountain

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