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Roots and Shoots

ABC
Gardening
Gardening Tips
Passion Fruit
Native Plants
Citrus Trees
Frangipani
Caterpillars
Western Australia
Fruit Trees
Pruning
Pest Management
Compost
Horticulture
Perth, Australia
Perth
Eucalyptus
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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On today's show:

* We all love monarch butterflies but is it ok to deliberately plant milkweed?

* 27-year-old wisteria vine unwell, can it be saved?

* Ongoing issues with tomatoes and Sabrina’s quick-fire remedies

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Sab and Jo discuss the art of arm-wrestling while solving your garden questions.

03:17 Ladybugs (or ladybirds) eat aphids but do they eat fungus?

07:00 Pot plants and timelines for to replant or repot different plant varieties (and why using a wet... more

On today's show:

* Strawbs gone wild! What's the science behind this weirdly-shaped fruit?

* What to do about these fluffy little white bugs eating my mulberries?

* Chooks vs. Hubby... someone's gotta go!

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Sab and Jo discuss how the weather has plants confused.

00:36 The weather has plants confused and some like Sab's peach tree have fruited earlier. Here's how to handle irregular weather when gardening.

03:34 Don't use sprays in your garden and sa... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Windmar
Bonsai Society representative discussing its 50th anniversary exhibition.
Bonsai Society of WA
Episode: Snails on the sauce (and what's their brew of choice?)
Mark Tuchek
Plant expert invited to discuss purple flowering plants and gardening questions
The Flesh/ABC Perth
Episode: Purple Fanfare Blossom
Mark Tucek
Garden expert from Tucker Bush, guest on air
Tucker Bush
Episode: Growing paw-fect kangaroo paws
Sue McDougall
Chief Horticulturalist at Kings Park
Kings Park, Western Australia
Episode: Everlastings, tomato rings and bacon avocados!
Craig Custry
Soil regeneration specialist and speaker at Kalamunda Garden Festival
Kalamunda Garden Festival
Episode: Sab's gone nuts! (and you can too)
Kingsley Dixon
Professor, wildflower expert
University of Western Australia
Episode: Naughty gardening with chilli willy seeds and nipple cherry tomatoes
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?
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?

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 266 ratings
  • Happiness in the garden

    Sabrina and all the presenters bring pure joy to my day. I choose to listen to this podcast regularly through the week even though I am based in Melbourne. It is so lighthearted, interesting and informative. Nothing better than laughing while in the garden or to wind down after a challenging day at work.

    Thank you so much, you bring so much happiness to a lot of people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    patchuskachickanini
    Australiaa month ago
  • 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
    Australia3 months ago
  • Educational hoot!

    Love the questions, responses and everything in between 😍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GtownGG
    Australia5 months ago
  • JOINED

    Corridors for Carnany’s thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Courtland Waters
    Australia5 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
    Australia6 months ago

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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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Yummy meals for ladybugs
Q: How and when can I take cuttings from my climbing plants, star jasmine and Hibbertia scandens, and what should I plant them in?
Sabrina recommends aerial layering Hibbertia scandens by nicking a low stem, pinning it under soil until it roots, then separating and replanting it. For star jasmine, she advises taking three-node cuttings now, dipping them in plant hormone gel, placing them in a free-draining mix of two-thirds sand and one-third coir peat or perlite, and covering them to retain humidity.
Yummy meals for ladybugs
Q: With pot plants, how often should they be replanted or repotted?
Sabrina says the timing depends on the plant: roses and gardenias may need repotting every four or five years, while citrus may need it about every seven years. For larger plants, replace some of the topsoil with compost and potting mix, and use a wetting agent.
Monarchs and Milkweed
Q: We've got a wisteria that's 27 years old and dying. We don't know what's wrong with it.
Hahn suggests checking the base and stems for damage, bore holes or termite frass. She advises waiting until late February to prune, providing liquid fertilizer, and getting someone to inspect the plant.
Monarchs and Milkweed
Q: Am I going to cause a gazania issue if I plant milkweed in the wheat belt?
Hahn says milkweed can be planted, but its flowers and seed pods should be removed before they set seed to limit its spread.
Snails on the sauce (and what's their brew of choice?)
Q: What type of beer do snails prefer?
Steve says his trial found that the snails preferred Corona over other beers, and that the trial involved 674 snails.

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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. Mark Windmar
2. Mark Tuchek
3. Mark Tucek
4. Sue McDougall
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6. Kingsley Dixon
7. Digby Growns
8. Chris Olney

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