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Australia's green thumbs unite at the Royal Adelaide Show

ABC Talkback Gardening was treated to a bounty of gardening expertise at the Royal Adelaide Show with Gardening Australia's Costa Georgiadis, Sophie Thomson and Hannah Moloney. 

Seeds, soil & mulch - prepare your garden for Spring planting in SA

On ABC Talkback Gardening, horticultural supplier, Phillip Smoult joined Deb Tribe & Sophie Thomson with tips on soil preparation, feeding, raising seed, mulching & more in time for spring. 

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