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Roots and Shoots

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  • Marvellous muntings: The Three-Breasted Strawberry

    October 24, 2026 · 51 min

    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! Subscribe to the podcast through ABC…

  • Early fruiting and confused plants

    October 20, 2026 · 25 min

    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…

  • Snails on the sauce (and what's their brew of choice?)

    October 17, 2026 · 52 min

    On today's show:  A very scientific study into what type of beer snails prefer.Hip hip hooray! It's the Bonsai Society of WA's 50th Anniversary Bonsai Exhibition.Can I grow a fruiting mango down south? Subscribe to the podcast through ABC…

  • Going nuts for almond trees

    October 13, 2026 · 24 min

    Sab and Jo discuss gardening, book writing and opera.  00:34 Sab has finished her next book!  10:18 Looking for a small tree? An almond tree could work.  12:23 ABC listener Megan has planted olive trees and gum trees as a windbreak and is…

  • Roots and Shoots LIVE from the Waroona Show

    October 10, 2026 · 53 min

    Sabrina Hahn and Jacquie Lynch bring you Roots and Shoots LIVE from the Waroona Ag Show!  On today's show:  'Tis the season for the 2026 Quenda Count! Here's how to get involved.Macadamias galore! Why we love them and how to care for…

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  • Snail slime for your face and garden

    October 6, 2026 · 28 min

    Sab and Amber on Tuesday talking snail slime, forgotten guests and gardening 01:08 ABC listener Steve needs help with small snails in his garden (and not to use as a beauty treatment!) 04:23 Is your Lily pilly looking wan? Here's how to…

  • Gazanias, be gone!

    October 3, 2026 · 54 min

    On today's show:  Dealing with an aphid infestation.How to get rid of gazania, and what to replace them with.Eucalyptus caesia silver princess and its close relations.Subscribe to the podcast through ABC Listen, Apple Podcasts or wherever…

  • Growing plums for spring salads

    September 29, 2026 · 32 min

    Amber and Mark Tucek discuss native plants 00:31 Tips for what to plant in your very own bush tucker garden (such as finger limes, native guava, Davidson plums). 02:29  ABC listener Margaret asks how to get rid of a flowering plant that is…

  • Purple Fanfare Blossom

    September 26, 2026 · 56 min

    Wind damaged Mango trees, spring lawn maintenance and a lemon tree winched together after a near fatal split 41:22  How to dethatch a couch lawn  43:09 Mulch suggestions for a clay soil, native garden 48:23 First Aid for a mature Eureka…

  • No green thumb? Everlastings are for you

    September 22, 2026 · 29 min

    Sab and Jo discuss pruning, lemon trees, gall wasps are more. 00:24 Sab shares details of the Kimberley garden she created complete with red vines and other rare natives.  12:40 ABC listener Mike asks Sab why his lemon tree looks like it…

  • How to properly take care of the Macadamia tree

    September 18, 2026 · 52 min

    Christine Layton stepping in for Amber Cunningham today on Roots and Shoots with Sabrina Hahn.  06:55 - Preventing the breynia nervosia (also known as the snow bush) from developing damage to new offshoots. 11:18 - How to take care of the…

  • Growing paw-fect kangaroo paws

    September 15, 2026 · 22 min

    Horticulturist Mark Tucek in for Sab on this week's episode:  02:45 Tips for positioning, fertilising, watering and pruning kangaroo paws. 05:35 A dry winter calls for more wetting agents, here's why. 07:57 Want to germinate your quandong…

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About the show

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.