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Roots and Shoots

ABC
Gardening
Gardening Tips
Passion Fruit
Native Plants
Frangipani
Citrus Trees
Caterpillars
Perth
Western Australia
Compost
Fruit Trees
Pruning
Pest Management
Eucalyptus
Climate Change
Fig Trees
Lawn Care
Passionfruit
Banksia
Plant Swap

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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Latest Episodes

The gardening program for gardeners and non-gardeners

Amid the cutthroat swapping of plants, Sab and Christine take questions from the audience.

Plus, a surprise cameo from ABC News Breakfast weather presenter Nate Byrne!

Subscribe to the podcast through ABC Listen, Apple Podcasts or wherever you lik... more

Sab and Jo discuss the best vegetables for hot inland areas, weeds, and using the hard stuff.

7:00 My avocado tree leaves are going brown and brittle, what’s going on?

11:25 How to make banana water and can you use it to give your plants a potass... more

On today's show:

* Welcome to the Giggle Garden: What plants make you laugh?

* Botany legend Professor Kingsley Dixon on the results of the ABC's Most Amazing Wildflower poll.

* Not quite gardening, but almost... How do I stop snails eating my... more

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Recent Guests

Digby Growns
Senior plant breeder at the Botanic Gardens and Parks
Kings Park and Botanic Gardens
Episode: What's our Chief Plant Fiddler been up to lately?
Kingsley Dixon
Professor, orchid specialist; featured guest discussing native orchids and research
University/Research team (Royal Botanic Gardens Cue collaboration)
Episode: A Flowerless Silver Princess
Sue McDougall
Committee member and spokesperson for the Australian Seed Bank Partnership
Australian Seed Bank Partnership
Episode: Banksias, figs, sweet potatoes and more
Chris Olney
President of the Friends of Kings Park
Friends of Kings Park
Episode: Hibiscus, coriander, pittosporum and more
Daryl Hardy
Entomologist guest on insect and pest questions
Episode: Can you save a tree that's been struck by lightning?
Marta Karolak
PhD student focusing on genomics and invertebrate movement
University of Western Australia
Episode: The trials and tribulations of problematic passionfruits
Darryl Hardie
Entomologist
Not stated
Episode: 'Do insects get syphilis?' and other essential bug questions
Vincent Lanoisoulay
Chief Plant Biosecurity Officer
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD)
Episode: Preventing shot hole borer spreading through mulch
Dean Arthurell
Conservationist affiliated with Carnaby Crusaders
Carnaby Crusaders
Episode: Carnaby cockatoos are on the brink of extinction, but you can help

Hosts

Sabrina Hahn
Gardening expert answering questions on air; long-time host focusing on WA flora and practical how-tos.
Amber Cunningham
Co-host known for lively banter and gardening tips with Sabrina Hahn.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 264 ratings
  • Not just Gardening Advice.

    One of my favourite podcasts. It’s a hoot with a community focus as well. There’s great information on environmental concerns, laugh along to poems and songs written for the fabulous hosts. Regular ring ins that you will just love, But

    I am just another Bog witch

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RMTeasdale
    Australia18 days ago
  • Educational hoot!

    Love the questions, responses and everything in between 😍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GtownGG
    Australia3 months ago
  • JOINED

    Corridors for Carnany’s thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Courtland Waters
    Australia3 months ago
  • Great gardening info

    Love listening to this pod. I live in Brisbane Qld and find it interesting and still relevant. Also love the light-hearted humour :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    G'day68
    Australia4 months ago
  • Podcasts missing in action Again.

    Love this gardening talkback program. Would award it more stars if the Saturday version was actually uploaded to the podcast app. Yes I can download the last 2 weeks from the ABC’s website but that doesn’t provide the same replay flexibility. Please ABC Perth, post the Saturday podcast to the app.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    77susbeans
    Australiaa year ago

Listeners Say

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The banter between hosts is a key highlight for many fans.
Audience notes strong community vibe and accessibility for non-gardeners.
Shows featuring exotic topics like orchid propagation receive particular interest.
Listeners praise practical, actionable tips for home gardens.

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You can’t grow oysters in your garden, or can you?
Q: How long can I keep a bag of soil open before it goes bad?
Soil can be kept indefinitely if it's stored away from sun and weeds, with a reset of nutrients via compost and slow-release fertilizer when reused.
How to keep your wife happy and relocate kangaroo paws
Q: Owen asked about transplanting six kangaroo paws and creating a hedge with lavenders; Sabrina recommended pruning, removing flowers, and adding wetting agent plus compost at transplant.
Prune back flowering branches, trim some leaves, and enrich the planting hole with wetting agent, compost, and native slow-release fertilizer to support new growth.
How to keep your wife happy and relocate kangaroo paws
Q: Claire wanted to move a large lime tree; Sabrina advised trimming 50% off the top, digging carefully, and preparing the new hole with compost, sheep manure, and slow-release fertilizer.
Yes, follow the pruning and transplant protocol with good soil amendments and careful root disruption to minimize stress and help the tree re-establish.
How to keep your wife happy and relocate kangaroo paws
Q: Ali, dieback is what Sabrina described and there's no cure, so what should you do next with your plants while waiting for a long-term solution?
Join the dieback working group, use phosphorus acid treatment where appropriate, and consult the phytophthora resistant native plants list to select varieties that fare better in affected zones.
Flowers for OIdies: Why we need good gardens in our aged care homes
Q: What should I consider when planning a garden in a retirement village to keep it lively and engaging?
Aim for flowering plants that attract birds and insects, avoid 100% hardscape or hedges, and seek trained horticulturalists who can design varied, low‑maintenance but visually stimulating spaces.

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Lighthearted, practical gardening talk anchored by two knowledgeable hosts who take audience calls on a wide range of home garden topics. The show blends hands-on how-to advice with humor, local WA focus, and occasional guests covering plant breeding, orchid conservation, and native flora. Listeners likely tune in for reliable troubleshooting, plant care tips, and community-minded gardening culture, often appreciating the hosts' banter and relatable approach. The format's interactive Q&A and coverage of native species, botany basics, and urban greening projects stand out as unique strengths, making it easy to recommend to avid and casual gardeners alike.

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1. Digby Growns
2. Kingsley Dixon
3. Sue McDougall
4. Chris Olney
5. Daryl Hardy
6. Marta Karolak
7. Darryl Hardie
8. Vincent Lanoisoulay

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