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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 - will it better off in a pot or the ground? 21:57 Baobab seeds: will they germinate easily outside of the Kimberley? 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 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.
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1003 - Live from Kings Park: Spring has sprungTue, 17 Sep 2024 - 0h
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1002 - How to help your productive plants thriveSat, 14 Sep 2024 - 0h
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1001 - Ants in your plants? Here's what to doTue, 10 Sep 2024 - 0h
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1000 - How to assist your avocado tree with all its aches and painsSat, 07 Sep 2024 - 0h
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999 - Sab's recipe for a natural weed killer using salt and vinegarTue, 03 Sep 2024
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998 - Bye bye, winter... and hello, spring!Sat, 31 Aug 2024 - 0h
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997 - How to solve your aphid problem with some store brought bugsTue, 27 Aug 2024 - 0h
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996 - Persuading plums, coercing citrus; How can I get more fruit from my fruit trees?Sat, 24 Aug 2024 - 0h
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995 - Why crepe myrtle trees are hardy, pretty and underratedTue, 20 Aug 2024
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994 - What's the latest on dieback spread in WA?Sat, 17 Aug 2024 - 0h
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993 - Giving young trees their first hair cutTue, 13 Aug 2024
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992 - Caterpillar Anatomy 101: Orifice breathing and butt clenchingSat, 10 Aug 2024 - 0h
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991 - How to brew a steamin' big bucket of weedy tea for your garden (not for you!)Sat, 03 Aug 2024 - 0h
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990 - Magnolia trees prefer the cold. Here's how to keep them happyTue, 30 Jul 2024
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989 - Is it too early to plant basil?Sat, 27 Jul 2024 - 0h
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988 - What vine will grow just fine... come rain, hail or shine?Sat, 20 Jul 2024 - 0h
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987 - Look no further for nice shady tree recommendationsTue, 16 Jul 2024 - 0h
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986 - What's the best way to care for our coastal country?Sat, 13 Jul 2024 - 0h
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985 - All your lillipilli questions answered!Tue, 09 Jul 2024 - 0h
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984 - Can I speed up the breakdown of leaves in my garden beds?Sat, 06 Jul 2024 - 0h
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983 - Why you should try growing different potato varietiesSat, 29 Jun 2024 - 0h
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982 - How to grow proteas in your gardenTue, 25 Jun 2024
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981 - Help, my moon plant is waning!Sat, 22 Jun 2024 - 0h
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980 - Ever wondered why pruning is so important?Tue, 18 Jun 2024
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979 - Can I grow camellias in the salty coastal air or am I dreaming?Sat, 15 Jun 2024 - 0h
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978 - Using vinegar against oxalis taking over your lawnTue, 11 Jun 2024
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977 - Boots and Scoots: Celebrating 100 Years of ABC Radio PerthSat, 08 Jun 2024 - 0h
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976 - What this year's sunny weather means for your fruit treesTue, 04 Jun 2024 - 0h
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975 - Advantages of a 'wicking' bed in your gardenSat, 01 Jun 2024 - 0h
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974 - It's finally raining, but don't apply fertiliser to your lawn yetTue, 28 May 2024 - 0h
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973 - How to identify citrus gall wasps and how to get rid of themSat, 25 May 2024 - 0h
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972 - What to do if tree climbers damage a branchTue, 21 May 2024 - 0h
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971 - Treating your garden to a compost cocktail of cow poo and coffeeSat, 18 May 2024 - 0h
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970 - Be courageous when pruning your SalviaTue, 14 May 2024 - 0h
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969 - Greenhouses offer ideal conditions for banana trees in winterTue, 07 May 2024 - 0h
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968 - What's the best way to boost the health of my soil?Sat, 11 May 2024 - 0h
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967 - Happy World Naked Gardening Day, and a guide to propagating your fig treesSat, 04 May 2024 - 0h
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966 - Rejuvenate your old potting mix with this simple recipeTue, 30 Apr 2024 - 0h
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965 - How to take cuttings from a rare Pakistan Mulberry treeSat, 27 Apr 2024 - 0h
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964 - Windproof your garden with a handy hedgeTue, 23 Apr 2024 - 0h
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963 - Here's why your lime tree leaves are turning brownSat, 20 Apr 2024 - 0h
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962 - Surprising uses for Australian native mintMon, 15 Apr 2024 - 0h
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961 - Help, my dog's pee is destroying my lawn!Sat, 13 Apr 2024 - 0h
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960 - How to use kitty litter in your gardenTue, 09 Apr 2024 - 0h
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959 - How to easily grow fantastic fungi and tasty mushrooms at homeSat, 06 Apr 2024 - 0h
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958 - A few handy tips to rid your lawn of antsWed, 03 Apr 2024 - 0h
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957 - What does bushfire recovery look like for WA's precious plants and animals?Sat, 30 Mar 2024 - 0h
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956 - What kind of melons are best for homemade jam?Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 0h
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955 - Celebrating our magnificent trees this National Eucalypt DaySat, 23 Mar 2024 - 0h
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954 - Should you prune now, or wait until winter?Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 0h
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