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Sab and Jo discuss rats, aphids and being humble. 01:37 What's with all the rats? 04:11 Tips on growing a bonsai tree. 12:12 Don't prune your climbing guinea flower now - only at the end of summer!Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App or wherever you like to listen. Listen to the program live on Tuesdays at 2:20PM or on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth. Ask your questions by calling in on 1300 22 1025 or text 0437 22 1025.

On today's show:  Hello and welcome to our Bog Witch Home! Why is my citrus producing so many teeny tiny fruits?A brief interlude on the thrills and tech of modern pigeon-racing.Subscribe to the podcast through ABC Listen, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 22 1025 or text 0437 22 1025.

On today's show:  Help save black cockies from trucks this harvest season Pure, unadulterated snottygobble joy!What’s the trick to getting your passionfruit to fruit? Subscribe to the podcast through ABC Listen, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 22 1025 or text 0437 22 1025.

On today's show:  Watermelons, credit cards and baby birds: Things to pop in your bra! How to grow stevia at home.Tips for a thriving yuzu tree.Subscribe to the podcast through ABC Listen, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 22 1025 or text 0437 22 1025.

Sab and Geraldine discuss biochar, autumn and planting 01:39 Experimenting with biochar lately in your veggie garden.  05:09 What manure is right for what part of your garden.  09:18 How to help your climbing rose. Listen to the program live on Tuesdays at 2:20PM or on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth. Ask your questions by calling in on 1300 22 1025 or text 0437 22 1025.

On today's show:  Making a macadamia tree feel right at home.Why is my grevillea not flowering? Can I save my tree uprooted by TC Narelle? Subscribe to the podcast through ABC Listen, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 22 1025 or text 0437 22 1025.

Sab and Jo discuss how to keep your garden safe when it gets windy.  00:45 Tips on shielding your garden from the wind 11:16 ABC listener Pam asked for some tips to get a pop of "low maintenance colour" in a sandy soil garden bed. 12:32 Want to grow dragon fruit? We got your back! Listen to the program live on Tuesdays at 2:20PM or on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth. Ask your questions by calling in on 1300 22 1025 or text 0437 22 1025.

On today's show:  Hello! from the Port to Pub Swim at Leighton Beach.What's behind the dead brown patches overtaking my lawn?!Can I make my own wetting agent? Subscribe to the podcast through ABC Listen, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 22 1025 or text 0437 22 1025.

Sab and Jo discuss plant superstitions, urine and beautiful flowering trees.  01:56 The old saying goes plant your sweet peas on St Patrick's Day but Sab wants you to wait. 05:42 ABC listener Mark wants Sab to name her top five "most beautiful" flowering trees. 22:14 13-year-old Seb wants to know why his pomegranate tree isn't growing well.Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App or wherever you like to listen. Listen to the program live on Tuesdays at 2:20PM or on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth. Ask your questions by calling in on 1300 22 1025 or text 0437 22 1025.

On today's show:  How to grow snottygobble in a potFire, water, air, love: How to revive a maiden hair fern. Why oh WHY are my figs not ripening?! Subscribe to the podcast through ABC Listen, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 22 1025 or text 0437 22 1025.

On today's show:  Persimmon problemsLawn wars (Kikuyu vs. Buffalo)How best to deliver bulk poo nutrients (pootrients!) across a huge gardenSubscribe to the podcast through ABC Listen, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 22 1025 or text 0437 22 1025.

Sab and Jo discuss honey bandaids, ants and planting.  15:10 Sab's recipe to get rid of ants.  16:52 Recommendations of spiky native grass to keep people from walking in your garden.  18:56 Planting a lemon tree in sandy soil? Listen here.Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App or wherever you like to listen. Listen to the program live on Tuesdays at 2:20PM or on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth. Ask your questions by calling in on 1300 221 025 or text 0437 221 025.

It's the Big Birthday Month here on Roots 'n Shoots – Happy 60th Amber!  13:51 How to coax fruits from my sulky orange tree?  37:15 What to keep in mind when repotting a cycad?  46:58 How much of a haircut will my palms endure? Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 22 1025 or text 0437 22 1025.

Sab and Jo discuss seaweed, propagating and fungus. 05:10 Did you know that asparagus loves growing in salty ground? (Seaweed works a treat!) 22:25 Does your passionfruit tree bear no fruit? Help is on the way. 22:53 ABC listener Sue says "nothing" is happening with the growth of her Silver Princess, Sab shares her tips on how to help growth. Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App or wherever you like to listen. Listen to the program live on Tuesdays at 2:20PM or on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth. Ask your questions by calling in on 1300 22 1025 or text 0437 22 1025.

Amber and Sab help out with all sorts of misbehaving and ailing plants. 03:16 How to safely manage some roots gone wild on a mango tree. 26:43 My peppy tree is a bully that doesn't play nicely with other trees. 42:16 Treat your bananas to a delish helping of poo!   Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720.