What are the three clues you need to understand to water your garden properly? Irrigation expert Richard Wilson joins Jon Lamb & ABC Radio Adelaide's Deb Tribe with advice on how to determine the amount of water your garden needs and the best devices to use in its delivery. The Shifting Shade competition winners were announced with congratulati ...…

The very high temperatures experienced in South Australia may have resulted in some incidental benefits for home gardeners according to entomologist Stuart Pettigrew. He tells Jon Lamb and ABC Radio Adelaide's Deb Tribe about the devastating effect of the heat on pest insects and what that means for beneficial insects in our backyards.…

These are the questions posed by Jon Lamb to Senior Climatologist Darren Ray from BOM who provides his seasonal outlook for gardeners. Jon and ABC Radio Adelaide's Deb Tribe also call for entries in the "Shifting Shade" competition which closes on the 10th of February 2019. Please send your photos, explanation and contact details to adelaidewee ...…

How did your garden handle the hottest temperatures ever recorded in Adelaide? Jon Lamb joins ABC Radio Adelaide’s Deb Tribe to discuss garden survival and what the future might hold for the coming weeks and months when it comes to heatwaves and heatspikes.

With the South Australian climate changing, is it time to consider growing sub-tropical fruits? Joe Keilnerowski from Joes Connected Gardens shares his expertise on this subject with Jon Lamb and ABC Radio Adelaide’s Deb Tribe. Don’t forget to enter the “Shifting Shade” competition by emailing photos of your innovative shade solutions and an ex ...…

In hot weather, plants are easily stressed. Water and mulch are essential. But the third key to summer survival is shade. Vegetable Agronomist Dominic Cavallaro explains how shade benefits plants. Jon Lamb and ABC Radio Adelaide’s Deb Tribe launch the “Shifting Shade” competition. Just email a picture of your temporary garden shade solution (li ...…

Ever heard of the Madden-Julian Oscillation? It affects our weather and it’s one of the issues that Darren Ray from the BOM discusses with Jon Lamb in his 2019 seasonal outlook for gardeners. Jon tells ABC Radio Adelaide's Deb Tribe about the benefits of shade and foreshadows a competition to celebrate YOUR portable shade solutions.…

What were the great plants and the real pests for gardeners in 2018? Jon Lamb and special guest Brett Draper join ABC Radio Adelaide’s Deb Tribe to review the year gone by for home gardeners. Listeners provide feedback on how their gardens survived the heatwave conditions of the past few days. Thanks to James from Hope Valley for the photo of h ...…

Many gardeners love to give and receive plants for Christmas. Haide Sutherland joins Jon Lamb and ABC Radio Adelaide’s Deb Tribe with tips to keep gift plants perky into the new year and beyond, and advice on the right plants for the right place in your home.

Tips for successfully growing Fuchsias

What new plants are home gardeners likely to have available in the not too distant future?

Climatologist Darren Ray looks at Summer 2018/19

Taking your home vegetable production to the next level

Merv Trimper from the National Rose Trial Garden in Adelaide joins Jon Lamb & ABC Radio Adelaide's Deb Tribe to discuss the great news for Australian rose grower Bruce Brundrett who is the first to win the Best Rose award. Jon also has some timely advice on how to avoid the dreaded elm leaf beetle.

Roses grow incredibly well in South Australia and we love them! Jon Lamb and ABC Radio Adelaide's Deb Tribe are joined by Maureen Ross of the Rose Society of SA who answers a range of tricky rose questions. Jon also has advice on how to avoid target spot on tomatoes and how to mulch to capitalise on the moisture in your soil.…

Jon Lamb and ABC Radio Adelaide's Deb Tribe speak to a range of innovative stallholders at the Gardener's Market live on a sunny spring day.

It's tempting to plant as much as possible on the October long weekend. Mark Caldicott tells Jon Lamb and ABC Radio Adelaide's Deb Tribe what plants are available in nurseries and are ready to plant right now. Jon has some advice on what to look for when buying tomato seedlings.

How can you prevent citrus gall wasps damaging your plants?

Special guest Talkback Gardener Brett Draper joins ABC Radio Adelaide's Deb Tribe to answer the full range of spring gardening questions. The big issue of the moment is how to beat citrus gall wasp and Mark Doecke, a commercial citrus grower from Waikerie, gives his perspective on the problem.

Jon Lamb and ABC Radio Adelaide's Deb Tribe broadcast live from the Royal Adelaide Show with special guests Troy Hancox on gardens of the future, Alethia Quick on floral art, and Brett Draper on citrus gall wasp. Veteran of seventy Shows Walter Duncan also drops by to say hello.

Jon Lamb and ABC Radio Adelaide's Deb Tribe broadcast live from the Royal Adelaide Show. Darren Ray has his seasonal outlook for gardeners. Horticulture at the Show, feature gardens, camellias and orchids are all discussed by a cornucopia of guests.

Camelia is the feature flower of this year's Royal Adelaide Show. Rob Hatcher joins Jon Lamb and ABC Radio Adelaide's Deb Tribe to discuss this beautiful frost-resistant bloom. Jon provides great advice on how to ensure your citrus survives curl leaf fungus.

Special guest talkback gardener Brett Draper gives ABC Radio Adelaide's Deb Tribe his prediction of when spring will begin. Darren Ray from the BOM gives his seasonal outlook for gardeners, and it seems that warm and dry are the words to apply for the next few months.

Figs are very popular and special guest Joe Keilenowski joins Jon Lamb and ABC Radio Adelaide's Deb Tribe with great advice on how to plant, prune and care for these trees. Also Sam Luke looks at the pros and cons of planting a triple grafted fruit tree or three trees in the same hole.

Many gardeners enjoy the fruits of their labour due to the popularity of fruit and nut trees. Specialist Chris Perry explains how to give them the best start and how to manage their growth. Jon Lamb warns of the recent arrival of the varroa mite to Australia, which has devastated bee populations in New Zealand, the US and Europe.…

It seems that July will be dry and warm according to Darren Ray of the Bureau of Meteorology in his seasonal outlook for gardeners.

Indoor plants are very popular right now. But how can you ensure they survive the cold winter conditions? Haidi Sutherland joins Jon Lamb & ABC Radio Adelaide's Deb Tribe with tips on potting, watering and caring for your indoor plants.

The days are getting longer now that the Winter Solstice is behind us. Special guest Geoff Prettijohn discusses the three factors that affect plant growth - the time of sowing, daylight and temperature. Jon Lamb has great advice on how to protect your plants from frost damage on these very cold winter mornings.…

Want to bring colour to your courtyard garden? You've come to the right place! Camellia expert Jon Hall joins Jon Lamb and ABC Radio Adelaide's Deb Tribe with advice on how to prepare, plant and care for colourful camellias.

Orchids offer glorious flowers which last for months. Orchid expert Trevor Jacobs joins Jon Lamb and ABC Radio Adelaide's Deb Tribe with advice on bringing these gorgeous blooms into your home. Jon asks for your score on dwarf fruit trees and similar trends start to emerge.

The first weekend of winter has arrived and we all want to know when the rains will come. Darren Ray joins Jon Lamb with his seasonal outlook for gardeners and it sounds like winter will be drier and warmer than average.

Linda Neiman joins Jon Lamb for talkback gardening to share expert tips on native plants and gardening in the Adelaide Hills.

Climate change has led to a perceived shift in the seasons. But do the facts back it up? Climatologist Darren Ray discusses the facts with Jon Lamb and ABC Radio Adelaide's Deb Tribe.

Many gardeners want organic solutions to garden problems. Organic specialist Tim Marshall shares his expertise on controlling weeds.

May weather is a mixed bag for gardeners according to Darren Ray of the BOM. He joined Jon Lamb and ABC Radio Adelaide's Deb Tribe with his seasonal outlook for gardeners.

The small amount of rain we recently received was just enough to encourage weed growth in our lawns. Specialist Stefan Palm joins Jon Lamb with ideas on how to beat the weeds and get your lawn into great condition ahead of winter. Entomologist Kris Messenger explores the myth of whether or not the behaviour of ants means there is rain on its way.…

There is no way to replace your favourite rose but rosarian Maureen Ross has some great suggestions on varieties that might come close! Maureen joins Jon Lamb in answering Talkback Gardening questions on roses.

It's a full house with Brett Draper joining Jon Lamb to solve your gardening dilemmas and entomologist Stuart Pettigrew offering advice on garden predators. Sadly the Autumn ABC Gardener's Market was cancelled due to wild windy weather but please make a note in your diary for the Spring ABC Gardener's Market on Saturday 13 October 2018.…

Darren Ray from BOM looks ahead for the next three months with his seasonal outlook for gardeners & it's more of the same warm, dry weather for April. Jon Lamb answers all of your gardening questions & Merv Trimper invites you to choose the best international roses on trial at the Botanic Gardens.

It's nearing the end of the summer vegetable season and Jon Lamb & ABC Radio Adelaide's Deb Tribe ask whether your season saw a bumper crop or a bummer crop.

Autumn is the perfect time of year to strike your favourite plants. Propagation expert Matt Coulter joins Jon Lamb with advice on what plants to strike, the correct mix to use & how to get the right humidity.

Elm leaf beetle has been a problem in Adelaide for five years but in Victoria it has been around for fifty years! Jon Lamb discusses the likely future for elm trees with Trevor Nottle & Dr Greg Moore.

Many homeowners are re-introducing indoor plants as part of their home styling. What are the top trending indoor plants and how do you care for them? All your questions are answered here.

The weather is warmer and there's not much chance of rain in the next two months according to Darren Ray from the BOM. Jon Lamb & Grant Dalwood, CEO of the Nursery and Garden Industry discuss the withdrawal of imidacloprid (known as comfidor) by two of the big hardware chains.

Late summer is still a good time to plant some summer veggies & some winter crops.

Brown patches in your lawn may not be beetles but could be water repellent soils.

Now is a good time to tidy up your geraniums - but avoid days of extreme heat.

South Australian gardeners can expect a warm and dry end to summer.

Heat spikes are a real challenge for gardeners but there are some things you can do to save your plants.

How did your garden handle the hottest temperatures ever recorded in Adelaide? Jon Lamb joins ABC Radio Adelaide’s Deb Tribe to discuss garden survival and what the future might hold for the coming weeks and months when it comes to heatwaves and heatspikes.