Everlastings, tomato rings and bacon avocados!
From Roots and Shoots by ABC
September 12, 2026 · 51 min
About this episode
A gardening program catering to both gardeners and non-gardeners.
On today's show: Jade Barker and Sue McDougall (Chief Horticulturalist at Kings Park Botanic Gardens) answer your gardening questions. What's in store for this year's Kings Park Everlastings Festival. Advice for growing bacon avocado trees. What are these mystery rings on my mother's tomatoes?! Subscribe to the podcast through ABC Listen, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen. Listen to the program live on Tuesdays at 2:20PM or on Saturdays at 9:00AM on 102.5 ABC Radio Perth. Ask your questions by calling in on 1300 22 1025 or text 0437 22 1025.
Topics covered
- gardening
- plants
- horticulture
- outdoor activities
- nature
Keywords
- gardening
- plants
- horticulture
- outdoor activities
- nature
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