Sabrina's Dirty Deeds: The Gardening & Sustainability Podcast
By Sabrina Hahn & Jamie Burnett
Sabrina's Dirty Deeds is the gardening podcast that combines practical advice and expert knowledge, with good times and wheelbarrows of fun!
Sabrina Hahn is Western Australia’s most popular horticulturalist and master gardener, with over 25 years inspiring green (and not so green) thumbs through her shows on ABC Radio and articles in The West Australian Newspaper. Sab believes a garden should be a haven, a refuge, sustainable, manageable, affordable and above all enjoyable for its owners.
Joining Sab is her good mate Jamie Burnett. While he’s the first to admit his gardening struggles, he’s always having a dig and loves nothing more than a good laugh.
Sabrina’s Dirty Deeds will be an informative gardening chat featuring specialist guests who are passionate about making a positive impact for a better world. You will hear from some of Australia’s best known horticulturalists, ecologists and innovative gardeners, along with the usual banter and humour you associate with Sabrina. Plus, the team want to hear from you too, so get your questions in to be answered live on the show!
Sabrina Hahn is Western Australia’s most popular horticulturalist and master gardener, with over 25 years inspiring green (and not so green) thumbs through her shows on ABC Radio and articles in The West Australian Newspaper. Sab believes a garden should be a haven, a refuge, sustainable, manageable, affordable and above all enjoyable for its owners.
Joining Sab is her good mate Jamie Burnett. While he’s the first to admit his gardening struggles, he’s always having a dig and loves nothing more than a good laugh.
Sabrina’s Dirty Deeds will be an informative gardening chat featuring specialist guests who are passionate about making a positive impact for a better world. You will hear from some of Australia’s best known horticulturalists, ecologists and innovative gardeners, along with the usual banter and humour you associate with Sabrina. Plus, the team want to hear from you too, so get your questions in to be answered live on the show!
Sabrina's Dirty Deeds: The Gardening & Sustainability PodcastOct 22, 2020
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Season 3 | Episode 6: Native plants + kids in the garden with Cat Clowes
This week, it's supposed to be one for the kids but we reckon the adults will love it just as much!. Sab and Jamie have a chat with Cat Clowes about her new book, Platastic! The A to Z of Australian Plants. Cat's done an amazing job of showcasing 26 native plants, with stunning illustrations from Rachel Gyan, helping our kids discover the awesome native plants that exist in the bushlands, parks and backyards all around us. While your little green thumbs will love this book and chat, all of us will learn a little more about the native plants we can look out for or feature in our own gardens. If you want to know more about the book, hit the CSIRO website link here!
Apr 12, 202121:24
Season 3 | Episode 5: An alternative approach to agriculture with Stephen Frost from Stonemeal Farm
This week, Sab sits down with Stephen Frost from Stonemeal Farm in WA's Great Southern. Producing quality lambs and wool, Stephen is a farmer with a difference! He chats to Sab about his a biological approach to farming and how it developed over the last 40 years.
Mar 16, 202148:03
Season 3 | Episode 4 : Getting ready (and waiting) for Autumn
Fair to say, it's been a while between drinks for Sab and Jamie.
But the good news is they're back, and back weekly. Woohoo!
After a little catch up, Sab and Jamie talk a hot summer, season creep and what you should be doing to prep for Autumn.
Enjoy the show, and feel free to rate the show, flick us a comment and share with your mates.
But the good news is they're back, and back weekly. Woohoo!
After a little catch up, Sab and Jamie talk a hot summer, season creep and what you should be doing to prep for Autumn.
Enjoy the show, and feel free to rate the show, flick us a comment and share with your mates.
Feb 25, 202131:56
Season 3 | Episode 3: Saving the Gelorup Corridor
This week, Sab sits down with her dear friend Steph Crowe to talk about the amazing Gelorup corridor. It's an environmental sanctuary where many species of native flora and fauna thrive (including several endangered species). One of those species is the critically endangered Western Ringtail Possum, which is one step away from extinction. Have a listen about why this is such a special place, and what a committed group of locals are doing to secure its future.
Nov 27, 202027:54
Season 3 | Episode 2: Growing real food for our cats and dogs
We all love our furry friends at home. But what's the best diet for them? Is homemade and home grown better for our cats and dogs than traditional biscuits? This week Sab and Jamie chat with Vet Dr Clare Middle, who explains why a balanced, homemade diet for our pets is best. She also let's you know how you can do it at home, without missing vital food groups and nutrients your pet needs. Dr Clare Middle is the author of several books on the topic, including 'Real Food for Dogs and Cats'. So grab your dog or cat for a cuddle, have a listen and for more info head to Fremantle Press.
Oct 22, 202032:55
Season 3 | Episode 1: We're back baby!
After a couple of months away, Sab and Jamie are back. Hear about Sab's recent wildflower tour of WA, where she started north and worked her way down south. There's plenty of tips to get your garden and backyard right this Spring. And as you'd expect, they both get a little side tracked with Jamie uncovering a story about the time Sab caught a crocodile. That's right, Sab caught a croc and lived to tell the tale. Great to be back. Remember to show some love, share the show on socials and subscribe to never miss an ep!
Oct 14, 202026:11
Season 2 | Episode 19: Botanic artist Philippa Nikulinsky
This week, Sab and Jamie are heading off the beaten track with pencil and paintbrush in hand.
They're joined by Philippa Nikulinsky, one of our most celebrated botanic artists. Renowned for her long trips into remote parts of the country to find artistic inspiration, Philippa's art and books are striking, inspirational and an important document of our natural history.
This week's episode comes with a special offer for SDD listeners!
Head to the Fremantle Press website, use the codeword SABRINA and receive 10% off Philippa's books (along with free shipping when you buy two or more - AUS ONLY).
They're joined by Philippa Nikulinsky, one of our most celebrated botanic artists. Renowned for her long trips into remote parts of the country to find artistic inspiration, Philippa's art and books are striking, inspirational and an important document of our natural history.
This week's episode comes with a special offer for SDD listeners!
Head to the Fremantle Press website, use the codeword SABRINA and receive 10% off Philippa's books (along with free shipping when you buy two or more - AUS ONLY).
Jul 22, 202038:55
Season 2 | Episode 18: Creating your garden plan and saving dollars in the backyard
With winter well and truly set, Sab and Jamie share a glass of red and discuss how to create a plan for your garden. With tips on how to save money and not become overwhelmed with the job at hand, Sab breaks down the dos and don'ts so your garden will be a place to enjoy and relax. Also, with many of us travelling around WA, Sab has some great ideas on how you can bring the state to your backyard!
Jul 14, 202032:12
Season 2 | Episode 17: Live from the garden & vineyard at Millbrook Winery
Sab and Jamie love nothing more than taking the show on the road, especially when it involves great food and wine! This week, SDD is live from Millbrook Winery for a chat with great mates and long term colleagues Guy Jeffreys (Executive chef) and Damien Hutton (Head Winemaker). Millbrook was recently named WA's top winery, so Damo and the team know how to make a bloody good drop. The food is also top notch, with Guy one of the first chef's in WA to source much of the kitchen's produce from the restaurant's own garden. So sit back, relax and pour yourself a big glass as Sab and Jamie take you to the Millbrook veggie patch and acclaimed vineyard.
Jun 28, 202028:55
Season 2 | Episode 16: Kew Royal Botanic Gardens
With international flights still grounded, Sab and Jamie are taking you to London for a look around the amazing Kew Royal Botanic Gardens! Dating back to the early 18th century, the Kew Gardens are home to one of the most diverse plant collections on the planet. It's also world renowned for its plant and fungal research. Sab and Jamie chat with Director of Horticulture, Learning and Operations Richard Barley, who takes us on a virtual tour of Kew, explaining why it's far more than a tourist attraction.
Jun 12, 202039:31
Season 2 | Episode 15: Winter is here!
It's time to get the fire on, pop on some woolly socks and rug up cause winter is here! On this episode, Sab explains everything you need to know for your winter garden. Along with tips for the winter vegie patch, Sab explains how to prune during the cooler months and what you need to do to keep those indoor plants thriving.
Jun 01, 202032:07
Season 2 | Episode 14: How survive severe storms and cold snaps!
The wild weather has arrived. And there's more on the way! This week, Sab and Jamie explain what you need to do in your garden to survive the storms and how your place can get through the upcoming cold snap. Later on, Sab and Jamie get side tracked on how to make the perfect cup of tea and why it's quite similar to the perfect gin! If you enjoy the show, remember to flick us a rating and review. Subscribe to never miss an ep!
May 13, 202022:07
Season 2 | Episode 13: Josh Byrne Part Two!
This episode, Sab and Jamie continue their chat with Gardening Australia's Josh Byrne. Like last week, this chat covers some ground with insights around sustainability, urban planning and some practical advice for what you can do at your place. Be sure to stick around after Josh, where Sab answers some of your personal gardening questions!
This episode proudly brought to you by our mates at the Kalamunda Plant Company. You can visit their online nursery here.
This episode proudly brought to you by our mates at the Kalamunda Plant Company. You can visit their online nursery here.
May 08, 202035:43
Season 2 | Episode 12: From the Vegie patch to the big picture with Josh Byrne (part one)
This week was a real treat! Gardening Australia's Josh Byrne stopped by Sab's place for a chat that started in the childhood vegie patch and found its way to the bigger picture of sustainability, environmental design and urban planning. We all had so much fun, we decided to split this one across two episodes. Listen out for the second half of our chat with Josh next week! This episode proudly brought to you by our mates at the Kalamunda Plant Company. You can visit their online nursery here.
Apr 29, 202039:51
Season 2 | Episode 11: Wonderful wetlands
Wetlands are one of the most important and productive parts of our natural environment. Filled with everything from microbes to mammals and everything in between, wetlands are crucial to our natural environment. But they also provide us with a place to observe nature up close. This week, Sab and Jamie sit down with a duo of wetland lovers to uncover some hidden secrets about these special places.
Apr 25, 202026:13
Season 2 | Episode 10: Awesome Autumn and your questions answered!
This week, Sab and Jamie get together to talk about what an amazing time Autumn is for your garden. Sab shares her top Autumn tips and gives some great advice on what to plant now to get your backyard vegie patch thriving. Your questions from Facebook and the website are also answered - remember to send your gardening q's in if you need Sab's help! This episode proudly brought to you by our mates at Grasstrees Australia. Check them out at grasstrees.com.au
Apr 17, 202027:43
Season 2 | Episode 9: Finding fungi with Dr Laurton McGurk
This week, we really get down in the dirt and learn about the fabulous world of fungi! Sab and Jamie speak with Dr Laurton McGurk to find out why fungi is so vital, how it helps plants communicate and why we should all adopt the 'mycologist crouch.' This episode proudly brought to you by our mates at Grasstrees Australia. Check them out at grasstrees.com.au
Apr 07, 202031:57
Season 2 | Episode 8: What's the future hold for WA's south coast & how do we protect it?
WA's south coast is a special spot. It's full of spectacular landscapes and amazing coastlines. But more importantly it's one of the world's biodiversity hot-spots. On this episode, Sab and Jamie chat with Justin Bellanger. He's the CEO of South Coast Natural Resource Management and he explains his love for the region, his passion for biodiversity and his desire for us to get closer to nature. He even has an interesting fact about one of the region's most intriguing critters, the Honey Possum! Also please note, this episode was recorded a few weeks ago when Justin was in Perth, and before the world was gripped by change. We hope over the coming weeks and months, this little podcast can be a place for you to escape the day to day, have a laugh and feel good about the beauty still surrounding you. This episode proudly brought to you by the great people at Grass Trees Australia. Check them out at grasstrees.com.au
Mar 18, 202038:14
Season 2 | Episode 7: The wonderful world of grasstrees
If you spot a grasstree, chances are it's been around a lot longer than you. They're unique, special and in many ways making a comeback across the country. On this episode, Sab and Jamie are joined by grasstree expert Harrison Leeder. He explains what makes grasstrees so special, how to care for them in your garden and the extensive work that goes into caring and saving these amazing natives. This episode proudly brought to you by our mates at Grasstrees Australia. Check them out at grasstrees.com.au
Mar 11, 202030:43
Season 2 | Episode 6: Carnivorous plants with Paul Roy
For most of us, we're first exposed to carnivorous plants through the Venus Fly Trap. But the world of carnivorous plants is vast, and extends much further. Paul Roy is from Red Rock Nursery and is a carnivorous plant expert. It's safe to say he's obsessed with these guys. He speaks to Sab and Jamie about how he fell in love with them, his travel around the world to understand them and how you can see them thrive in your garden. This episode proudly brought to you by our mates at Grasstrees Australia. Check them out at grasstrees.com.au
Mar 04, 202041:04
Season 2 | Episode 5: The Storms are Coming Q&A
This may be our weirdest episode yet. But it was heaps of fun! Recorded as the storms hit Perth, Sab and Jamie talk everything from ghosts to pomegranates to ancient plant remedies, before turning to your questions. This episode brought to you by our mates at DSATCO MULCH. Find them at dsatco.com
Feb 26, 202034:39
Season 2 | Episode 4: Healthy soils with Ellen Walker
It all starts with your soil. Ellen Walker from EarthWhile Australia explains to Sab and Jamie why soil health is so important and how you can ensure the dirt at your place is top notch. Ellen even takes out the microscope to find out what's living in Sab's soil!
This episode brought to you by our mates at DSATCO MULCH. Find them at dsatco.com
This episode brought to you by our mates at DSATCO MULCH. Find them at dsatco.com
Feb 19, 202025:35
Season 2 | Episode 3: Welcome to the Native Bee Hotel with Tracy Lansdell
If I say "bee", you immediately picture the yellow and black stripes of a honey bee (or maybe think of that time you were stung in primary school). But here in Australia, native bees are quite a different species. They're vital to the diversity of our local ecosystem and can benefit your backyard in spades!
Back in 2012, Tracy Lansdell started her journey into the world of native bees. And it's a passion that's grown far larger than she could've imagined. Take a listen to Tracy as she chats with Sab and Jamie about the importance of native bees and explains how you can attract them to your place with a bee hotel! This episode brought to you by our mates at DSATCO MULCH. Find them at dsatco.com
Back in 2012, Tracy Lansdell started her journey into the world of native bees. And it's a passion that's grown far larger than she could've imagined. Take a listen to Tracy as she chats with Sab and Jamie about the importance of native bees and explains how you can attract them to your place with a bee hotel! This episode brought to you by our mates at DSATCO MULCH. Find them at dsatco.com
Feb 12, 202039:46
Season 2 | Episode 2: How to survive in the bush with Bob Cooper
If you were stuck in the bush, lost in the desert or just in a sticky spot, Bob Cooper is the bloke you'd want by your side! Sab and Jamie sit down and have a chat with Bob - one of Australia's leading survival experts. He explains the first things to do if you get lost, the tricks to survive in harsh conditions and how to determine if a plant is edible or not. Listen through to hear a few of Bob's own survival stories, including the time he survived a near chopper crash in the middle nowhere. More than just a crafty bushman, Bob gets into the Dirty Deeds spirit and drops a few of his legendary gags too. This episode brought to you by our mates at DSATCO MULCH. Find them at dsatco.com
Feb 05, 202047:38
Season 2 Episode 1: We're back!
Look who's back! Sab and Jamie return for season two of the podcast and kick things off in fine style. On this episode; Jamie shares an embarrassing story about a trip to the chiropractor, Sab explains the global push behind plant health in 2020, great tips on how you can plan ahead for the year in your garden and Sab digs into your questions - including advice on creating bog gardens, natural rat deterrents and help with a golden shower tree.
This episode brought to you by our mates at DSATCO MULCH. Find them at dsatco.com
This episode brought to you by our mates at DSATCO MULCH. Find them at dsatco.com
Jan 28, 202038:50
Episode 8: Growing hops & bringing them back to WA with Trey Gee
This week's episode is best enjoyed with a beer in hand, as Sab and Jamie delve into the world of hops with Karridale grower Trey Gee. Hops are pretty special little guys and they make beer amazing! Decades ago, they were grown widely across the WA. But that industry died out... until now!
Trey Gee was one of the first to bring hops back to the state at his Karridale hop farm. He explains to Sab and Jamie his passion for hops, finding them wild in the south-west and how the industry is growing. Cheers!
Trey Gee was one of the first to bring hops back to the state at his Karridale hop farm. He explains to Sab and Jamie his passion for hops, finding them wild in the south-west and how the industry is growing. Cheers!
Dec 18, 201946:16
Episode 7: Habitat gardens and frog friendly backyards with Johnny Prefumo
There's no doubt that Johnny Frog has long been one of Sab's favourite gardening mates! He's a tonne of fun, but also knows how to create gardens that attract wildlife to your place. So if you're looking to get the birds, bees, frogs and lizards to your backyard, have a listen. Johnny has some great tips for creating a complete habitat garden, and he also throws in some good music suggestions too!
Dec 10, 201945:34
Episode 6: Indoor plants, apartment gardening and insta fame with Scott Cain
Scott Cain's balcony is best described as EPIC! It's chockas with amazing plants and his passion for greenery has led him to making flora friends right around the world (more on that later). On this episode of Sabrina's Dirty Deeds, Scott shares his top tips for indoor and apartment gardening, while explaining where his love of plants started. Scott is also the man behind two super popular plant Instagram pages, @tropicaloco & @boyswithplants - check them out for some top-grade inspo! Later on, Sab answers your questions too. If you've got one, leave it in the comments or jump on the socials.
Nov 26, 201949:03
Episode Five: Fire prevention, responsibilty and learning from indigenous elders with Rohan Carboon
Summer is around the corner and that means the risk of bushfire becomes very real. Sab and Jamie sit down with bushfire safety consultant Rohan Carboon for a wide-ranging chat around risk, responsibility and creating a garden that may help save your home from a bushfire. All that and a sneak peek inside Sab's uniquely designed bathroom!
Nov 20, 201942:20
Episode Four: Live from the Kalamunda Garden Festival
This was buckets of fun! For the first time, Sab's Dirty Deeds was live from the Kalamunda Garden Festival. While taking questions from a bunch of awesome garden lovers, Sab and Jamie talked about the excitement of growing plants from seed, the importance of family gardens and unique finds.
Nov 13, 201950:11
Episode Three: Botanic gardens, keeping it local & how plants change your life with Grady Brand
You can tell a lot about a city by its botanic garden. And Perth is no different. Kings Park Botanic Garden is a jewel in the city's crown and a place rich in history. It's home to more than 3,000 species and focusses on WA's unique flora. One of those responsible for this amazing garden is curator Grady Brand. He's worked at the botanic garden for more than 40 years! He shares his love of WA's diverse flora, while explaining some home gardening tips with Sab and Jamie.
Nov 06, 201943:07
Episode Two: Dancing in trees, peacock spiders and attracting critters to your place with Mike and Mandy Bamford
This week, Sab and Jamie are easily distracted when talking wedding dance moves (did you know Sab once danced in a tree? True story).
Once they're back on track, Dirty Deeds is joined by ecologists Mike and Mandy Bamford. The Bamford's do amazing work in the community and are all about the fascinating critters you can attract to your backyard.
They explain how you can bring the bugs and birds to your place, what your garden means to the bigger picture and why peacock spiders are so special!
Once they're back on track, Dirty Deeds is joined by ecologists Mike and Mandy Bamford. The Bamford's do amazing work in the community and are all about the fascinating critters you can attract to your backyard.
They explain how you can bring the bugs and birds to your place, what your garden means to the bigger picture and why peacock spiders are so special!
Oct 29, 201938:52
Episode 1: Ancient Soils & Heavy Lifting with Hans Lambers the genius scientist
This is it. Episode 1!
Sab and Jamie kick things off with genius scientist (not his official title) Hans Lambers to talk ancient soils and plant teamwork.
Hans likes to dig deep into the dirt and he's come away with some fascinating insight about the soils here in WA, and what it means for the patch at your place.
Later on Sab gets to work and answers your gardening questions.
Subscribe. Rate. Tell your mates. And get your questions in for next week's show on the socials or in the comments below.
Sab and Jamie kick things off with genius scientist (not his official title) Hans Lambers to talk ancient soils and plant teamwork.
Hans likes to dig deep into the dirt and he's come away with some fascinating insight about the soils here in WA, and what it means for the patch at your place.
Later on Sab gets to work and answers your gardening questions.
Subscribe. Rate. Tell your mates. And get your questions in for next week's show on the socials or in the comments below.
Oct 22, 201941:32
Sabrina's Dirty Deeds is coming soon!
A little tease of what's to come with Sabrina's Dirty Deeds!
Great advice, expert knowledge and guaranteed laughs coming to you soon.
Great advice, expert knowledge and guaranteed laughs coming to you soon.
Oct 09, 201902:52