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Gardeners' Question Time

174 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 216 ratings

A panel of horticultural experts answer gardening questions from a live audience. Recorded in a different location each week

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Postbag: Horniman Museum and Gardens

March 22, 2024 16:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Will my blind daffodils ever flower again, or should I just discard them? Can I use old yule logs to line my plant beds or will the harvested fruit and veg become poisonous? How can I repel spiders from my garden without using chemicals? Peter Gibbs is joined by his enthusiastic team of horticultural experts as they dig through the GQT inbox and answer your gardening conundrums. On the panel this week are landscape architect Bunny Guinness, self proclaimed botanical geek James Wong and pes...

Solihull

March 15, 2024 15:45 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

Is ivy poisonous to most type of trees? Does the strain of F1 hybrid seeds deteriorate over time? What plants could I grow on my allotment that are low maintenance? Kathy Clugston and a panel of gardening experts are in Solihull to answer gardening queries from an audience of keen gardeners. On the panel this week are garden designer Bunny Guinness, self proclaimed botanical geek James Wong, and plantswoman Christine Walkden. Also, Matthew Wilson delivers a step by step guide on how to m...

Vale of Pewsey

March 08, 2024 15:45 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Can a mixture of coca-cola and milk help revive a neglected plant? When should I start feeding my germinated seedling compost? How do you protect salvias during the winter? Peter Gibbs and a panel of horticultural experts provide some much-needed advice to an audience in the Vale of Pewsey. On the panel are pest and disease expert Pippa Greenwood, house plant specialist Anne Swithinbank, and award-winning garden designer Chris Beardshaw. Later in the programme, regular panellist Dr Chis Th...

Postbag: Harlow Carr

March 01, 2024 15:45 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

How do I safely dispose of bamboo leaves? How can I stop the roots of my mulberry tree from invading my vegetable patch? If the panel were gifted a £50 garden centre voucher, what would they buy and why? Kathy Clugston and her arsenal of horticultural experts dig through the GQT inbox to answer your gardening queries. On the panel this week are garden designer Matthew Wilson and houseplant expert Anne Swithinbank. They visit Harlow Carr in Harrogate where head gardener Paul Cook gives a t...

Balsall

February 23, 2024 15:45 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

When should I split and sew my snowdrops? What are the benefits of leaving loose leaves on our borders? What tips could the panel suggest for growing a giant award winning pumpkin? Kathy Clugston and a panel of keen gardening experts are in Balsall, West Midlands to investigate the audience's gardening conundrums. On the panel this week are garden designer Bunny Guinness, self proclaimed botanical geek James Wong, and plantswoman Christine Walkden. Later, James Wong takes a trip to Manche...

From the Archive: Ponds and Bogs

February 02, 2024 15:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

Kathy Clugston navigates the murky waters of the GQT archives in search of some Pond and Bog related advice throughout the years. Water is the giver of plant life and nourisher of wildlife, but how do we ensure that we’re using it correctly? The GQT team have sorted through the archives in search for some questions and answers from the past. The programme's horticultural experts share their knowledge on what to do if your pond liner breaks, how to remove bird poo from the surface of your p...

Masham

January 26, 2024 16:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

Is it possible to use too much manure? What can I do to protect my larger plants from being damaged by builders? What’s the panel’s favourite plant with a rude name? Kathy Clugston is in Masham, North Yorkshire for this week's programme along with a panel of horticultural experts, including garden designer Matthew Wilson, houseplant expert Anne Swithinbank, and curator of RHS Bridgewater Marcus Chilton-Jones. Later, Matthew Wilson pays a visit to Rudding Park's kitchen garden where he spea...

Postbag: Ham House and Garden

January 19, 2024 17:50 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

Could the panel share some gardening tips for wheelchair users? How do I start growing mulukhiyah in my garden? Which hedges could I grow that are resistant to ermine moths and offer privacy? Peter Gibbs is joined by his eager team of horticultural experts as they dig through the GQT inbox and answer your gardening queries. On the panel this week are landscape architect Bunny Guinness, head gardener of Horatio’s Garden Ashley Edwards and curator of RHS Wisley Matthew Pottage. This week t...

Chess Valley

January 12, 2024 16:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

Is it better to propagate house plants in water or straight into soil? Is crop rotation necessary? What could I grow under my row of standard Bay Trees? Kathy Clugston is in Chess Valley, Hertfordshire for this week's programme, along with her panel of horticultural experts = proud plantsman Matt Biggs, grow your own guru Bob Flowerdew, and pest and disease expert Pippa Greenwood. Later, Juliet Sargeant transports us all the way to Zanzibar, East Africa, as she gives us a masterclass on t...

Postbag: Sheffield Botanical Gardens

January 05, 2024 16:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

How do you propagate and grow Bog Myrtle? What South African or exotic plants could we grow in our garden? What can I plant in the windiest part of my garden that can survive harsh conditions? Peter Gibbs and his team of gardening experts start the new year by exploring the serene and charming Sheffield Botanical Gardens, answering your horticultural queries from the GQT inbox. Peter’s joined by garden designer Juliet Sargeant, botanical expert James Wong and Curator of RHS Garden Bridge...

Wokingham

November 27, 2023 15:38 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

Could you suggest some bat friendly plants that will keep them happy? Is it too late to re-pot my five-year-old daffodils? How can I improve the quality of my clay soil and what can I grow on it? Peter Gibbs and his team of horticultural experts are in the market town of Wokingham for this week's episode of Gardeners' Question Time. Joining Peter to dig into the audience's queries are garden designer Matthew Wilson, proud plantswoman Christine Walkden and passionate plantsman Matthew Biggs...

House of Lords

November 10, 2023 15:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

I’m having no luck growing chillies from seed. What am I doing wrong? Which plants would the panel recommend to bring fragrance and colour? Which way should a fig tree face to produce the most fruit? Ready to answer all these questions and more, Kathy Clugston and her team of experts have been invited to the House of Lords for this week’s programme. Joining Kathy to offer their best horticultural tips and tricks are Head of Oxford Botanical Gardens Dr Chris Thorogood, garden designer Matthe...

Smethwick

November 03, 2023 16:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

I’ve got bags of used compost, what do I do with it? Which fruit and veg would the panel recommend for novice gardeners to grow? Is gardening an art or a science? Ready to answer all these questions and more, Kathy Clugston and her team of experts are in Warley Woods, Smethwick for this week’s episode of GQT. Joining Kathy to offer their best horticultural tips and tricks are Head of Oxford Botanical Gardens Dr Chris Thorogood, houseplant expert Anne Swithinbank, and landscape designer Matth...

Mottistone Gardens, Isle of Wight

October 27, 2023 15:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

What’s the best way to protect my terracotta plant pots from frost? What should I do if I spot an Asian hornet in my garden? What tall plants can I grow that are resistant to snails? Kathy Clugston and her team of horticultural experts visit the peaceful, Mottistone Gardens on the Isle of Wight for a postbag edition of the programme, where they answering your questions from the inbox. Kathy's joined by organic gardener Bob Flowerdew, pest and disease expert Pippa Greenwood, and curator of ...

Penzance

October 20, 2023 15:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

Considering the climate, what type of produce should we grow in Cornwall? How can I reduce the number of woodlice in my shed? I’ve been asked to grow flowers for a wedding in June. What would you recommend? Kathy Clugston and her team of horticultural experts are in the coastal setting of Penzance for this week’s episode of Gardeners’ Question Time. Joining Kathy on the panel are houseplant expert Anne Swithinbank, self-proclaimed ‘botany geek’ James Wong, and garden designer Chris Beardshaw...

Isle of Wight

October 13, 2023 15:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Can banana plants survive cold winters? How do I get my Aeonium Schwarzkopfs to branch? What’s the difference between a cold frame and greenhouse? Kathy Clugston and her team of horticultural experts are on the largest of England’s islands, the Isle of Wight, for today's episode of Gardeners' Question Time. Joining Kathy on the panel are pest and disease expert Pippa Greenwood, organic gardener Bob Flowerdew, and curator of RHS Wisley Matthew Pottage Later Matt Biggs gives us a detailed ex...

Wallingford

June 16, 2023 15:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

How can I tidy up unruly forget-me-nots? What do I need to be aware of when gardening up north? What’s been munching the leaves of my plum tree? The sprightly GQT team are back to share all their green-fingered guidance from Wallingford, Oxfordshire. Ready to get rid of all our weed-induced woes are plant pathologist Pippa Greenwood, garden designer Chris Beardshaw, and Head of Science at the Oxford University Botanic Garden Dr Chris Thorogood. Alongside the panel’s horticultural advice, GQ...

From the Archives: Allotments

June 09, 2023 15:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Kathy Clugston looks back over 76 years of allotment advice on this special archive edition of GQT. There has been a steady increase in the number of allotment owners over the years, as well as more and more questions on where to start, what to plant, and how to maintain them. The GQT team have gone for a no dig approach when pulling out questions and answers from our horticultural experts over various episodes. They share their knowledge on how to save an allotment after a flood, what sort ...

Chipping Campden

June 02, 2023 15:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

Are rabbit droppings good for the garden? Why won’t my courgettes grow? What is the most bizarre plant you have ever grown? From tulips to hostas, the sprightly GQT squad are back to share all their green-fingered guidance from Chipping Campden. Prepped to share their solutions to a flurry of foliage dilemmas are garden designer Matthew Wilson, pest and disease expert Pippa Greenwood, and landscape architect Bunny Guinness. Alongside the panel’s horticultural know-how, GQT regular Bob Flowe...

Chelsea Flower Show 2023: Postbag Edition

May 26, 2023 15:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

Which stepover trees produce the crunchiest apples? Should celandines be treated as a traditional weed? What type of slugs are actually helpful in my garden?   Kathy Clugston is joined by experts Matthew Wilson, Juliet Sargeant and Dr Chris Thorogood as they head to this year's Chelsea Flower Show. While the panellists enjoy the various innovative exhibitions on show, they also answer some of your horticultural queries.   Meanwhile, roving reporter Peter Gibbs explores the showgrounds. He lea...

Earlsdon

April 14, 2023 14:45 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

What’s the best way to grow swedes? Why doesn’t my hydrangea come to flower? Are artificial plants acceptable or downright outrageous? This week, the GQT panellists are in Earlsdon to answer these questions and more in front of a live audience. Ready to share their insightful advice on all your plant predicaments are plant pathologist Pippa Greenwood, grow-your-own guru Bob Flowerdew, and conversant horticulturist Anne Swithinbank. Alongside the questions, regular panellist Matthew Wilson ...

North Shropshire

April 09, 2023 13:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

What should I plant on the roof of my houseboat? Should I grow lilies in containers or flowerbeds? What is the worst gardening idea you’ve ever had? The GQT panellists are back in North Shropshire to answer these questions and more in front of a live audience. Ready to share their insightful advice on all your plant predicaments are landscape architect Bunny Guinness, horticulturist Christine Walkden, and garden designer Matthew Wilson. Alongside the questions, GQT Assistant Producer Rahne...

Forfar

November 04, 2022 16:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Kathy Clugston hosts the horticultural programme from Forfar. This week, she's joined by Kirsty Wilson, Matt Biggs, and Chris Beardshaw who will be answering questions from the audience. The panellists discuss the key to cultivating successful seedlings, and share their tips for establishing a wildlife friendly garden. Things get a little lost in the weeds as they discuss what a garden should look like. On a break from the questions, Kathy speaks to Professor Patricia Wiltshire whose work a...

From the Archives: Autumn Advice

October 28, 2022 15:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Kathy Clugston looks back over 75 years of autumn gardening advice on this special archive edition of GQT. As the leaves fall from the trees and flowers are no longer in bloom, there is still much to be done in the garden. Whether you are looking for a way to add some colour into your borders during the colder months or are wondering how to prepare plants for the upcoming frosts – our horticultural experts are here to help. Past panels share their knowledge on everything from how to get bri...

Balkeerie, Scotland

October 21, 2022 15:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

Kathy Clugston and the team are in Balkeerie, Scotland. Fielding questions from the audience this week are Matt Biggs, Kirsty Wilson, and Chris Beardshaw. From the land of thistles and bluebells, the panellists share some fruity suggestions for establishing an orchard, dig up some design ideas to create colour and interest throughout the winter, and discuss where to begin when carrying out their sometimes long list of gardening tasks. Away from the questions, Chris Beardshaw visits the new ...

Riverhill Himalayan Gardens, Sevenoaks

October 14, 2022 15:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

Peter Gibbs and horticultural experts Danny Clarke, James Wong and Pippa Greenwood head to the Riverhill Himalayan Gardens in Kent and answer questions from the GQT postbag. Led by Head Gardener Misako Kasahara, the GQT team explore Riverhill and learn the history of this once-abandoned site. They delight in the leafy ferns and woody rhododendrons found across the gardens. Feeling inspired, they dive into the postbag and suggest container plants for year round interest on a balcony, and pro...

Milton Keynes

August 26, 2022 15:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

Kathy Clugston and the panel are in Milton Keynes. Fielding questions this week are Matthew Wilson, Juliet Sargeant and Chris Thorogood. Producer: Daniel Cocker Assistant Producer: Bethany Hocken A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

East Sussex

August 19, 2022 15:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

Peter Gibbs and the team visit East Sussex. Matthew Pottage, Christine Walkden and Ashley Edwards answer the audience's questions. This week the panellists suggest some low-growing flowering shrubs for a large pot, as well as plants they would be happy growing in the chalky soil typical of East Sussex. They also diagnose a poorly plum tree, and suggest how to get a naughty Monstera back in line. Away from the hall, as we are in the midst of wedding season, we asked floral designer Hazel Gar...

Morden Hall Park: Postbag

August 12, 2022 15:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

Peter Gibbs and the panel are at Morden Hall Park, London. Christine Walkden, Matt Biggs and Juliet Sargeant answer the horticultural questions. This week, the panellists suggest some cascading plant ideas for a flat roof, as well as offering up tips for starting an orchard and musing over the fascinating history of growing holly next to oak trees. Horticulturalist at Morden Hall Park, Jade Wall, takes the team on a tour round the park's Edwardian rose garden, willow wood, and the wetland ...

Eastbourne

August 05, 2022 15:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Peter Gibbs and the panel are in Eastbourne for this week's horticultural programme. Matthew Pottage, Christine Walkden and Ashley Edwards answer the questions. On his way, Peter stops by the chalky cliffs of Beachy Head. He speaks with Tim Squire, Ranger for the Eastern Downs of the National Park, who tells him all about the unique chalk grassland of the area. In Eastbourne, the panellists suggest some low-growing plants for a windy, coastal terrace, as well as what we can plant now that...

Pembrokeshire

July 29, 2022 15:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

Kathy Clugston and the panel are in Pembrokeshire, Wales, for the horticultural programme. Pippa Greenwood, Chris Beardshaw and Anne Swithinbank field the questions. This week, the panellists suggest plants that can withstand the coastal storms and salty rain typical of this part of Wales. They also explain why a young mulberry tree might not be doing so well, and puzzle over a flock of sparrows that appear to be vegetarian. Away from the questions, Anne Swithinbank heads over to the glass ...

London Stadium: 2012 Olympics 10th anniversary

July 22, 2022 15:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Kathy Clugston and team are at the London Stadium for the tenth anniversary of the 2012 Olympics. Fielding questions from a live audience are experts Matthew Wilson, Christine Walkden and James Wong. This week, the panellists answer queries on biodiversity in playgrounds, improving soil quality, and how much neglect the resilient pelargonium can take. Over in the Queen Elizabeth Park, Ashley Edwards chats to Design Principal Ruth Holmes about the special legacy held by the park's horticultu...

Narberth

July 15, 2022 15:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts. Kathy Clugston is joined by Pippa Greenwood, Anne Swithinbank and Chris Beardshaw. Together, they answer your gardening queries. The panellists are in Narberth, Wales, where they explain what to do when lupins stop flowering, and what they really think about weed-control fabrics. They also diagnose a poorly clematis, and suggest some interesting types of Phlomis to grow. Away from the questions, Anne heads over to The National ...

South Kesteven

July 08, 2022 15:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts. Chairing this week is Peter Gibbs, and answering your questions are Bunny Guinness, Bob Flowerdew, and Matthew Pottage. As judging commences for this year's RHS Britain in Bloom, Peter speaks with local Stamford in Bloom coordinator Ann Ellis about what they've done to make Stamford a greener place. In the hall, the panellists answer questions on how best to secure a climbing rose to a wall, as well as giving advice on ivy that...

Swiss Garden, Shuttleworth Estate: Postbag Edition

July 01, 2022 15:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts. Kathy Clugston and experts Matt Biggs, Christine Walkden and Ashley Edwards answer questions from The Swiss Gardens on the Shuttleworth Estate, Biggleswade. Taking a tour of the gardens, the GQT team attempts to patch up all manner of plant problems. From reviving a lovelorn laburnum to cheering up a sad cistus and investigating why the phyllostachys nigra gives up the ghost after flowering, the panellists offer their tips, tric...

Stamford

June 24, 2022 15:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts. In the chair this week is Peter Gibbs, and he's joined by experts Bob Flowerdew, Matthew Pottage and Bunny Guinness. This week the panel are on Bunny's home turf in the historic town of Stamford. They explain what to do with an overgrown tulip tree, and how to safely plant out runner beans. They also recommend some plants for a Mexican themed garden, and suggest ideas for what to do with a glut of loofah plants. Away from the q...

Chelsea Flower Show Potting Shed - Part 2

June 17, 2022 15:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts. Peter Gibbs presents the second instalment of highlights from the Potting Shed sessions at this year's Chelsea Flower Show. Answering the questions this week are Ashley Edwards, Pippa Greenwood, Bob Flowerdew and Chris Beardshaw. From GQT's bustling Chelsea exhibit, the panellists share their advice on planting for window boxes, growing the most delicious blueberries, and cultivating dahlias that stand the test of time. Away f...

Euston, London

June 10, 2022 15:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

Kathy Clugston and the team are in Euston, London answering your horticultural queries. On the panel this week are Anne Swithinbank, Pippa Greenwood and James Wong. From managing an over zealous aloe vera plant, to nurturing a struggling trachelospermum jasminoides, and designing a garden in the style of Derek Jarman's unique creation in Dungeness, Kent, the panellists share their gardening know-how. Away from the questions, Anne Swithinbank goes behind the scenes at Kew Gardens’ Arboretum ...

Chelsea Flower Show Potting Shed - Part 1

June 03, 2022 15:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

Peter Gibbs presents highlights from the Potting Shed sessions at this year's Chelsea Flower Show. Answering the questions are Anne Swithinbank, Matthew Pottage, Bunny Guinness and James Wong. The panel answers questions on everything from low maintenance vegetables to grow, to how best to look after an Agapanthus. Away from the Potting Shed, Peter continues exploring the Chelsea grounds where he speaks to John Warland about his artisan garden, The Plantsman’s Ice Garden. Peter also bumps i...

03/06/2022

June 03, 2022 15:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022: Postbag Edition

May 27, 2022 15:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

Kathy Clugston is joined by experts Matthew Wilson, Anne Swithinbank and Matt Biggs as they head to this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show. To celebrate 75 years of the programme, for the first time ever, Gardeners' Question Time has its very own exhibit at the show. The exhibit, designed by Matthew Wilson and planted by the whole team, exemplifies all things GQT - from right plant, right place, to the joys of 'grow your own'. The panellists enjoy the GQT exhibit and answer questions from the p...

Wellcome Collection

May 20, 2022 15:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

Kathy Clugston and the panel are in London. Fielding your horticultural queries this week are Anne Swithinbank, Pippa Greenwood and James Wong. This week, the team get suitably scientific as they answer questions from a live audience at Wellcome Collection, London, a museum exploring health and the human experience. The panel share their knowledge on vernalisation, chimeral variegation, and the process that makes watermelons from Bulgaria taste so sweet. They'll also be offering up some adve...

Shropshire

May 13, 2022 15:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

Kathy Clugston and the panel are in Shropshire. This week, the green-fingered experts answering your questions are Bunny Guinness, Matt Biggs and Matthew Pottage. The panel think of some moisture-loving plants and shrubs for around a garden pond, as well as suggesting how we can keep our gardens wildlife-friendly and biodiverse in times of extreme weather. Away from the questions, Juliet Sargeant speaks to Blue Peter Editor, Ellen Evans ad RHS Garden Bridgewater's Caroline Williamson about...

Ludlow

May 06, 2022 15:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

Kathy Clugston and the panel are in the village of Ludlow. Fielding gardening questions from the audience this week are Bunny Guinness, Matthew Pottage and Matt Biggs. From old wives' tales to No Mow May, the team covers good ground in this week's GQT. Bunny, Matthew and Matt offer their guidance on growing bonsai - which species make for the best results? They also suggest tips for lifting the canopy of a cherry tree and share some spectacular design ideas for planting in alleyways. Beyond...

West Maldon, Essex

April 29, 2022 15:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

Peter Gibbs and the panel are in West Maldon, Essex. Christine Walkden, Bob Flowerdew, and James Wong are answering the horticultural questions. This week the panellists puzzle over a mimosa that won't flower and try to diagnose a poorly potted olive tree. They also suggest some brilliant evergreen trees to replace a topiaried conifer. Away from the questions, James Wong heads to Kew where he speaks with researcher Dr James Borrell about a banana-like plant that has the potential to feed...

Wickham Bishops, Essex

April 22, 2022 15:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Peter Gibbs and the panel are in Wickham Bishops, Essex. Christine Walkden, Bob Flowerdew and James Wong answer the horticultural questions. This week, the team talk pruning - when is the best time and how? They also tackle the tough subject of black spot and have some tips to leave your gardens brimming with biodiversity. Beyond the questions, Dr Chris Thorogood, lead by botanist Pat Malabrigo, goes in search of the pungent rafflesia banoana plant in the high elevation rainforests of the n...

GQT at Home: Nettle Brew and Bluebell Dew

April 15, 2022 14:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Peter Gibbs hosts the horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts. Fielding questions from across the country are James Wong, Kirsty Wilson, and Matt Biggs. This week, the panel investigates the mysterious case of buried eggs in one North London garden, discusses the best conditions for growing sunflowers, and considers the benefits of cultivating moss indoors. GQT's intrepid explorer Dr Chris Thorogood travels to the Philippines in search of the popular UK house plant, ...

GQT from the Archive: 75th Celebration

April 08, 2022 15:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Kathy Clugston hosts the horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts. This week, Kathy, Ashley Edwards, Pippa Greenwood and James Wong unite to celebrate 75 years of Gardeners' Question Time. Through the mists of time and a smoky room in Ashton-under-Lyne, the team hear a snippet from GQT's first broadcast, reflecting on changing attitudes, and looking toward exciting horticultural developments. From the archive, Eric Robson talks to veterans at the walled allotments in ...

North Solent

April 01, 2022 15:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

Kathy Clugston hosts the horticultural programme. Pippa Greenwood, Matthew Wilson, and Christine Walkden answer the questions. This week the panellists suggest some easy-to-grow Euphorbias, as well as giving hope to one gardener whose Mimosa was destroyed in recent storms. They also puzzle over a lack of Granny's Bonnets this year, and come up with planting ideas for creating a screen. Away from the questions, Matthew Wilson speaks to Exbury Gardens head gardener Tom Clarke to learn about e...

Gardeners' Question Time: Exbury Gardens

March 25, 2022 16:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

Kathy Clugston is in the village of Exbury in Hampshire. She's joined by Pippa Greenwood, Matthew Wilson and Christine Walkden to answer the audience's horticultural queries. This week, the panellists discuss the best way to eliminate horsetail and green fly, pollinator-friendly plants for year-round flowers, and the use of the word 'dirt'. Stepping away from the questions, Pippa Greenwood meets Exbury Gardens' Head Gardener Tom Clarke as he shows her around the dragonfly pond. Producer: ...