With sidekick Amber in tow, gardening maestro Mark Tucek tackles all your plant-related questions. 10:13 How to deal with scale on plants. 20:34 What to do with kangaroo paws after they've bloomed? 37:29 Am I overwatering or underwatering my indoor plants? Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions b…

Julie is the Executive Director of Mining Minnesota. Julie leads a coalition of community and industry leaders who advocate for responsible production of mineral resources in Minnesota. Julie previously served as the Environmental Manager of Cleveland-Cliffs' Hibbing Taconite operation, shepherding Minnesota’s second largest iron mining and process…

From burrowing frogs to blue banded bees, Sab and Amber take a look at all the wonderful flora and fauna found in our gardens 22:27 Why is the top of my jacaranda tree shrivelling up? 24:59 What's making all these little holes in my lawn? 27:42 Why we love the blue banded bee! with entomologist Dr Bugalugs (aka. Dr Darryl Hardie) Listen to the prog…

Sab is back from Greece and ready to answer your gardening questions. 15:41 What your cherry tree really needs. 19:13 The best way to grow ginger. 15:41 Golden Cane Palms are popular, here's how to treat yours right. The hilarious Sabrina Hahn is a font of knowledge. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your …

Broadcasting live from the Guildford Festival of Open Gardens 21:36 Tips on what to grow to use in a DIY wedding bouquet. 29:27 Is a comfrey plant a good companion plant? 33:50 If your Magnolia tree has started to suffer, here's how to help. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on…

Kim is the Global Director of Mine Closure at WSP. She has over 25 years of experience in resource projects in most states of Australia and internationally including across Africa and South America, ranging from greenfields exploration to active mine expansions to closure planning and implementation. She has worked in operational, project and consu…

Sab is back from Greece and ready to answer your gardening questions. 06:29 Are you pruning your olive tree the wrong way? 13:09 What your ficus tree really wants in order to thrive.. 15:41 Rats in your paw paw tree? No problem - Sab has you sorted! The hilarious Sabrina Hahn is a font of knowledge. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM…

She's back, baby! Sab returns to tackle gardening questions, wetlands preservation and the issue of Perth's tree canopy crisis. 4:22 Are lady birds to blame for my nibbled eucalyptus? 27:21 What needs to happen to fix Perth's tree canopy crisis? with WATCA's Sarah Allchurch. 37:34 The last-ditch effort to save the Cultural Centre Wetlands - with ec…

Mark and Dan compare soils, native gardens and how to get the best mulch. Tets and Mark answer your garden questions including why it's not a good idea to hand water your lawn. 02:13 How to deal with army worms in your garden. 05:54 Replanting a 'Fuyu' Persimmon. 11:54 The best way to water your lawn (put down your hose!)Mark Tucek is filling in fo…

Horticultural hero Dan Austin joins Amber to answer all gardening queries, great and small. 7:02 Is your flowering plant blooming erratically? This may be why. 33:12 How to relocate a silver princess. 40:35 Tips for diagnosing camellia ailments. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling i…

Mark and Dan compare soils, native gardens and how to get the best mulch. 03:48 Why your irises are refusing to flower. 05:43 Are you overwatering your kangaroo paws? 13:50 Tips on how to propagate lavender. Dan Austin, horticulture lecturer and author is filling in for Sabrina Hahn. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Pe…

Amber and Mark discuss everything from pet names for house plants, to bushfire resistant gardening. 17:11 Skincare (barkcare) for beautiful lemon trees. 25:41 How to create a FireWise garden - with special guest Chris Ferreira 41:11 Reviving a rose bush that’s seen better days Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and…

Mark and Tets ponder bananas, finger limes and mulberry trees that aren't bearing fruit, and offer some solutions. 01:00 Finger limes not fruiting 11:19 Can you transplant Geraldton wax plants? 17:30 Grevillea leaves turning brown Mark Tucek is filling in for Sabrina Hahn. Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or where…

Amber and Mark get down and dirty in the garden. 1:22 What to plant on a sandy slope that doesn’t get much sunlight. 7:00 Which wetting agent is best — liquid or granules? 21:40 Can you use fallen leaves as mulch around the garden? Mark Tucek is filling in for Sabrina Hahn. Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wher…

Christian and Mark ponder lemon trees, New Zealand Christmas trees and more. 00:07 Is it normal for your lemon tree to only bear fruit on one side? 01:40 Tips on reviving your New Zealand Christmas tree (The pohutukawa tree). 08:20 How to remove root-bound plants from clay and plastic pots. Mark Tucek is filling in for Sabrina Hahn. Listen to the p…

Mark and Di walk us through the wonders of worms, weed management and water plants. 28:31 Using heat and smoke water to harvest banksia seeds. 31:28 What can worm wee and poo be used for in the garden? 40:15 Mark takes us through show and tell on his floating water plants. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask…

Amber and Mark get down and dirty in the garden. 03:32 Will tulips still flower in October? 16:40 How many seeds can you get from one Everlasting flower head? 18:20 Do wisterias get better with age? Mark Tucek is filling in for Sabrina Hahn. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on…

Sab and Di talk about rolling around in compost, butterflies and the wonder of nature. 08:51 What is loam soil? And how to create the ideal soil mixture for your veggie plants. 13:34 Tips for the "worlds worst gardeners" on transplanting Frangipani trees. 17:48 Interview with special guest Dean Arthurell from Carnaby Crusaders on the dire state of …

Live from the Perth Royal Show, Tets and Sab get into your gardening questions. 02:47 Using wood ash as a form of compost in your veggie garden. 04:31 Can the leaves on your salvias go mouldy? 09:22 How can I stop my dog from digging out the dirt from my pots? Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questio…

Joining us from a beautiful native bush block 250 kms north of Perth, Sab and Di answer gardening questions galore. 2:45 Interview with special guest Don Williams, previous owner of Hi Valley bush block. 23:30 Why are my lemons growing in such ridiculous shapes? 47:38 I've taken down my chicken coop, what will grow well in its place? Listen to the …

From growing wildflowers to breeding native plants, broadcasting live from Kings Park and Botanic Garden was a day to remember for ABC Radio Perth. Digby Growns, senior plant breeder at Kings Park and Botanic Garden joined Sab and Tets. 00:21 Digby explains the role of a plant breeder, and life at Kings Park. 09:08 Eucalyptus deglupta is a big tree…

Gardening Australia's Josh Byrne joins Di Darmody in the studio to tackle roots, shoots and everything in between. 21:12 What's causing my celery's hollow stalks? 35:07 What's the best way to prevent pest and disease on fruit trees? 37:12 What NOT to put on your native plants. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and…

Omar is with WSP where he is an Assistant Vice President -Civil Engineer. He is also Vice Chair of the SME Environmental Division Board as well as Vice Chair, SME Tucson Section. Omar and I discuss the role of civil engineering in the design of mine waste management systems and the value of being active in a professional society.…

Jack Tickenoff, owner of Lakeside Nursery in Stratham steps in for Sab to chat spring, plants and more with Tets. 05:25: Has your Frangipani tree dropped its leaves? If not, here's what you should do. 08:57: Got ants on your plants? Jacks tips on flooding them out. 12:52: Is it too late in the year to plant a native hedge in Dunsborough? Listen to …

With Amber in tow, gardening whiz Jack Tickenoff steps up to assist with all your gardening questions. 8:28 Should I amputate the ailing limbs from my avocado tree? 18:13 How to deal with an onslaught of conical snails. 42:59 The nutritional beauty of volcanic rock dust for your plants. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio…

Tets and Sab get down and dirty with soil prep, weed killers and how to get rid of bugs. 05:12 How to kill your couch grass. 09:07 Got aphids? Soapy water might be the answer. 18:07 Sab's recipe for a salt and vinegar weed killer. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 …

Amber and Sab take us gallivanting around the garden, answering questions and offering advice on protection from Legionnaires' disease. 7:50 Which pesticide is best to knock off these pesky weeds? 28:08 How to keep yourself safe from Legionnaires' disease whilst out in the garden. 47:47 What's the best way to overseed my lawn with different type of…

Assheton is the CEO of TDi Sustainability. TDi Sustainability is a global consulting firm that enables business to thrive while living in harmony with people and planet. From responsible sourcing, auditing, and impact investments at the heart of the mining industry, to risk management, ESG standards, compliance, management systems and bespoke digit…

Sab and Tets discuss growing vegetables without seeds, root systems and saving a buck or two. 02:00: Growing veggies and plants without seeds. 09:59: Got an aphid problem? Did you know you can BUY predatory insects to eat your unwanted garden pests? 17:48: How to kill your olive tree (if you want it gone). Listen to the program live on Saturdays at…

Gardening dream team Sab and Amber discuss the 2024 Ravensthorpe Wildflower Show, fruitless fruit trees, and nightmarish chilli thrips. 21:46 Troubleshooting some troublesome plums 26:53 What's on at this year's Ravensthorpe Wildflower Show - with Sue Leighton 43:49 How to convince a blossom-heavy lime tree to be more fruitful Listen to the program…

Sab and Tets discuss the importance of eradicating the shot-hole borer, and help out with more of your garden questions. 00:30: Polyphagous shot-hole borer discussion (Tip: think twice before moving firewood suburb to suburb). 08:30: How do you get rid of hibiscus beetles? 14:27: If you're looking for a hardy, pretty little evergreen tree, look no …

Sab and Amber wrap up National Science Week with an update on diabolical dieback in Western Australia, suckering tree species and soil drainage speeds. 06:28 How to do away with suckering Robinia trees 31:32 What's happening with dieback in WA? - with Mia Townsend from the Dieback Working Group 38:41 How to tell the difference between slow and fast…

Marco is the Head of the Geotechnical Department at Line Creek Operation of Elk Valley Resource. He is a geotechnical engineer with over 15 years of experience in open pit mining. He is passionate about nurturing the next wave of geotechnical talent and delights in the playful intricacies of granular materials.…

Tets and Sab make a plea for Bette Midler to talk rooftop gardens with them. 12:45: Tips on getting ready for slug and snail season. 17:50: What is formative pruning, and how it will help shape your young trees. 22:50: If you want to transplant your citrus tree, here's how much to prune first. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on A…

Amid gardening questions galore, Amber and Sab take a deep dive into the many fantastical functions of a caterpillar's bum. 08:56 What can caterpillars teach us about a well-timed and sustained bum clench? 19:14 There's nothing healthy about a tan: Wollemi Pine edition. 46:28 Reviving a poorly mandarin tree with a witchy cow poo brew. Listen to the…

Ryan is the Executive Director at Better In Our Back Yard. We discuss the many challenges regarding permitting a mine in the US.

Sab and Mikki talk tea brewing techniques, and celebrate the onset of tulip season at Araluen. 13:22 Sab shares her simple recipe for weed tea 35:38 Araluen tulips are blooming! Interview with Suzy Parravicini, CEO of Araluen Botanic Park 42:37 What are these weird alien-esque growths on my cumquat? Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM…

Terry is President (North America) at SRK Consulting. Terry and I discuss his impressive career and provide advice to the next generation of engineers and scientists.

Deciduous magnolias, wattle, desert roses and more beautiful flowers with Tets and Sab. 00:49 What you need to know if you want to grow magnolia trees. (Tip: you need cold winters) 03:49 Has your Dragon fruit tree gone mushy? Here's how to help. 06:35 How to establish a jarrah tree. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Pe…

Mark Tucek and Amber wonder if a pests could really be an alien invasion? All that and more. 07:08 Your Silver Princess tree is flopping over. Is that normal? 17:22 What to do if shoots are coming out of a tree stump.. 32:12 How to bring your dormant Star Jasmine back to life. 47:53 Is it too early to plant basil? Listen to the program live on Satu…

Marcelo is a geotechnical engineer with Red Earth Engineering Pty Ltd, now a part of Geosyntec. In this episode Marcelo discusses a recent paper on compaction.

Got grubs? Who you gonna call?! Sab and Amber tackle grub invasions, neglected avocadoes and foliage for all seasons. 07:07 Help! My lawn is being devoured by lawn grubs. 28:39 How to bring an ailing avocado back from the brink. 37:05 What creeper grows well on a fence that's hot in summer, cold in winter? Listen to the program live on Saturdays at…

Benjamin Neville is the Managing Director of the Saligna Management Group. He is Australian based, and a standout in project management and leadership. With engineering credentials from Queensland University of Technology and a commitment to continuous improvement, he's led pivotal projects like the CIMIC One HSE Culture Program at UGL/Gryphon Psyc…

Sab and Tets chat afternoon sun, weeds, and garden mulch. 00:31 Is something eating your Illawarra flame tree? 03:01 Sab breaks down the importance of why a weed might be a weed in one state, but not another. 05:47 Are you looking for a nice shady tree for your backyard? Here are some of Sab's favourites. 08:14 What to do with your garden waste. Li…

From peppy trees to tasty peas, Sab and Amber answer gardening questions big and small. 01:36 Why aren't my sugar snap peas looking snappy? 34:04 How should we be caring for coastal environments? 44:27 Getting rid of red-legged earth mites once and for all. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions …

Catherine is an experienced mining engineer with 12+ years in the mining industry, specializing in both underground and open pit operations, and a proven track record of demonstrating strong, effective leadership and team development. Amongst other things, we discuss Catherine's book, "The mine that fell asleep in the Goldfields".…

Sab and Tets field a LOT of questions about lillipillies. 4:47 How did identify what type of grass is in my lawn? 13:05 Can I prune and propagate my lomandras now? 15:54 why won't my lillipillies grow? 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 Subsc…

Sab and Hilary give tips yesterday, today and tomorrow (or whenever you want on the podcast players). 07:17 How to help speed up the decomposition of leaves on your garden bed 12:31 How to transplant a yesterday, today and tomorrow plant 15:00 How to cut back overgrown Ivy (good luck) 27:45 SPECIAL GUEST Dean Huxley, Director of Operations at WAWil…

Sabrina and Christian share their love for the not-so humble spud. 21:00 Why are my mandarin leaves are half yellow half green? 37:00 SPECIAL GUEST Larry Hegarty from Blue Moon Potatoes 43:17 Why are my eggplants and capsicums flowering but not fruiting 49:37 What do to with a grass tree covered in white scale Listen to the program live on Saturday…

Sab and Amber take on Tuesdays, and using yoghurt pots in your garden. 00:40 How to protect your seeds from slaters, and caterpillars with yoghurt pots. 03:40 Did your lawn die over summer? Why you need to get clay into your soil ASAP. 14:55 Why your protea might be turning brown when it grows too high. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:…