Adelaide weather during June and July was relatively unremarkable. In August rainfall was down almost 1/3 but, temperatures were well above average. Independent Climatologist, Darren Ray forecasts spring 2024.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Why pay top price for your weekly punnet of supermarket strawberries when you can harvest a regular supply of super sweet strawberries fresh from your own garden? And, with the Royal Show on the way, what can keen gardeners expect?Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Right now, garden soils are far too cold to germinate vegetable seeds but heating aids help to create ideal conditions for vegetable seeds to germinate.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

It’s mating season! Don’t be surprised if you observe a significant increase in bird activity. Some of these birds are our friends and play a valuable role in pollinating plants, but which are the bullies we need to look out for?Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

No matter your age, there's always something more to learn about gardening and how to make your SA home garden flourish. Horticultural Educator at Urrbrae TAFE SA, Simone Wurkus shares her knowledge & expertise on ABC Talkback Gardening.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

In the Adelaide city & suburbs gardens are becoming smaller and space for gardening is at a premium. How do you find a tree that is the right fit for your property? Arborist Michael Palamountain explains on ABC Talkback Gardening.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

In most South Australian gardens roses are still covered in leaves. On ABC Talkback Gardening, Rosarian, Merv Trimper joined Spence Denny and Jon Lamb to explain why you need to start pruning, and just how easy it is.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Trevor Garrard from the Orchid Club of SA reveals the secret to buying and growing spectacular flowering orchids on ABC Talkback Gardening.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Wintery weather enables weeds to thrive and can pose some challenges for flowers, with frost and the like. ABC Talkback Gardening's Jon Lamb brings in the experts to rid your garden of soursobs & have your camellias flourish.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Adelaide has finally recorded average monthly rainfall. With the consistent cold weather comes damaging frost too, particularly in the Adelaide Hills. Adelaide Botanic Gardens' Mark Osborn gives his tips.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Karen Sutherland is best described as a garden educator with a particular love for encouraging gardeners to grow edible ornamentals. A regular contributor to ABC Organic Gardening, Sutherland shares her expertise.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

After one of the driest autumns on record, the rain has arrived. This is great news for home gardeners, but it also opens the floodgates for garden slugs and snails.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

If you missed planting a deciduous ornamental in your home garden in summer, never fear, you have another chance to take action, in winter.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

"A higher quality secateur, is going to have a higher quality steel", said Sam Dalton, Arborgreen’s Market Development & Quality Control Adviser.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Sam Luke from Balhannah Fruit Tree Nurseries has just completed the herculean task of digging thousands of deciduous fruit trees to be sold to home gardeners just like you.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Is it possible to grow and harvest fruit fresh from your own garden all year round in the 'fruit salad state', South Australia? Mid North cereal farmer, Andy Barr shares his expert advice.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The moth orchid is "possibly, the biggest selling potplant in the world", says orchid grower & breeder, Trevor Garrad.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

"We're seeing local variations of the ocean temperatures as the El Niño event that we saw over summer breaks down", said Independent Climatologist, Darren Ray.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

"Many people buy potting mix...put their plants in, and then nothing happens", says citrus expert, Ian Tolley.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

It's easy to have the best of intentions for your home garden, but if you get distracted by all the pretty flowers, you may be overlooking what works best on your property.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Horticultural Supervisor at Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens, Mark Oborn says, "One of my favourites is the Pin Oak".Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

If independent climatologist, Darren Ray is correct South Australian home gardeners can expect ideal vegetable growing conditions to continue throughout autumn.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

McLaren Flat fruit & nut specialist, Chris Perry said, "The moist, cool conditions, didn't really aid fruit set".Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

With the recent Adelaide heatwave, home lawns are still struggling to deal with the stress. is it possible to return your lawn to a vibrant green again?Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Mark Henley from the SA Rare Fruits Society says, "Finger limes will grow in fairly diverse parts of South Australia".Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

If your home garden is on the shady side, and you're looking to bringing it to life, President of the Begonia Society, Val Hendy has got just the solution.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Independent Climatologist, Darren Ray is predicting a dry March & April and "as we go through Winter, it might start off a touch on the dry side".Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

"The only thing you need to be a little bit careful of", said author & herb expert, Penny Woodward. "Is if you're planting them out in exposed positions and we get a couple of really hot days".Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

"The 28 to 32 degrees, with a little bit of rain early on, it's just been fantastic, plants are booming!", said Adelaide Botanic Gardens' Head propagator, Matt Coulter.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

"We're connected with our neighbours through gates", said Joe Kielnerowski from Joe's Connected Garden. "There's about 20 gardens connected in three locations".Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

What are the best 'heat beaters' for home gardens in SA? "The majority of them would occur in less than 12 inches of natural rainfall", said Eremphilas authority, Ken Warnes.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

"Turning your back on your fruit trees at the end of harvest is probably not a good thing to do", says ABC Talkback Gardening expert, Jon Lamb.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Garden centre manager, Brett Draper and Merylyn Kuchel from SA Mediterranean Garden Society offer their tips on heat tolerant plants.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

There is nothing like a sudden spike in warm weather to focus home gardeners on the importance of watering.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

On ABC Talkback Gardening, Independent climatologist, Darren Ray revealed we can expect more of the same for the remainder of summer in South Australia.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The Covid-19 pandemic created space for many South Australians to develop a green thumb. Now post-pandemic peak, and normality returning there is a shift.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Horticulturist and Garden Centre Manager, Brett Draper discusses products that can make a difference to your garden and the surrounding environment.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

During SA's summer storms, many locations received 60 to 70mm of rain. While the rain was welcome, the weather played havoc with some home gardens.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Avocados are easy to grow in South Australia, but producing a large crop of fruit in your home garden, that's a different story.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Independent Climatologist, Darren Ray said there's, "a possible weak change just ahead of Christmas" and revealed his estimated temperature for December 25.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Tomato, cucumber and zucchini plants are looking great in SA, but many are not setting fruit. Vegetable agronomist, Dominic Cavallaro has the answer.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

"For every species of bee there are fifty species of wasps, so that's tremendous diversity", said Elisabeth Williamson, Entomologist & Micro-biologist, and PhD student.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Independent Climatologist, Darren Ray said, "We could see a little bit of heat, maybe around the 20th or so, building up as we lead up to Christmas".Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Spring temperatures have been cooler than expected in South Australia. Tomatoes prefer temperatures in the upper 20s, so what can you put in place?Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Inspired by the Bromeliad Society's Spring Show, South Australian gardeners are taking to bromeliads, as an opportunity to add colour to a Spring garden with shade.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

When you think of ferns, you often picture thriving rainforests. So, can they survive in SA's hot, dry climate? They can, says Wayne Richards from the SA Fern Society.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

In September Adelaide experienced temperatures 3 .7° C above average. How did it get so hot so quickly? Independent Climatologist, Darren Ray explains.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

"It'll be more of a case of adapting", said turf consultant, Stefan Palm who provides tips to prepare your lawn for the hot weather ahead.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

"With two weeks of day temperatures into the 20s you can plant with a fair amount of confidence", said ABC Talkback Gardening expert, Jon Lamb.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Experienced gardeners are already taking action to protect their plants and gardens from the impending summer heat. One of the most effective ways of adding a layer of protection is mulch.Bởi Australian Broadcasting Corporation