Hayward's Heath
Peter Gibbs is in Hayward's Heath to answer gardening questions. He's joined by experts Kirsty Wilson, Christine Walkden and Pippa Greenwood.
How do I look after an unhappy looking fatsia? Do plants grow better under stress? What鈥檚 causing my roses to shrivel and die?
This week, Peter Gibbs is in Haywards Heath to answer gardening questions from our audience at the extraordinary Borde Hill Gardens. He's joined by pest and disease expert Pippa Greenwood, garden designer Kirsty Wilson and plantswoman Christine Walkden.
Later in the show, Matthew Wilson goes back to basics and gives his top tips on how to properly plant a plant.
Producer: Dom Tyerman
Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod
A Somethin' Else production for 麻豆社 Radio 4
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Questions and timecodes are below. Where applicable, plant names have been provided.
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Q 鈥� How do I look after an unhappy looking fatsia, and can I prune it?
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Q 鈥� Can the panel suggest any quick growing climbers that can grow up a trellis?
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Christine 鈥�
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Akebia Quintata Folia
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Pippa 鈥�
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Clematis
Clematis montana
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Kirsty -
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Clematis 'Etoile Violette'
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Q 鈥� Can I use hydrated lime from a builder鈥檚 merchant to raise the PH of my brassica beds?
(7 minutes 38 seconds)
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Q 鈥� Could you suggest some plants that can thrive in hard clay soil all year round?
(9 minutes 45 seconds)
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Christine 鈥�
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Francoa sonchifolia
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Kirsty 鈥�
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Iris
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Filipendula
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Feature 鈥� Matthew Wilson鈥檚 masterclass on how to plant a plant.
(13 minutes 19 seconds)
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Q 鈥� What winter resistant foliage should I plant on my west facing garden?
(19 minutes 53 seconds)
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Pippa 鈥�
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Emerald Gaiety
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Euonymus
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Kirsty 鈥�
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Camelia Hedge
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Rose Hedge
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Olivia Jane Austen
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Christine 鈥�
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Dwarf cherries
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Prunus tenella 'Fire Hill'
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Q 鈥� What鈥檚 causing my roses to shrivel and die?
(23 minutes 42 seconds)
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Q 鈥� What is the best time of day to water your plants?
(28 minutes 43 seconds)
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Q 鈥� What shrubs can I grow under my huge leylandii trees?
(30 minutes 44 seconds)
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Christine 鈥�
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Flower Carpet Rose
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Shrubby lonicera
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Cyclamen
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Kirsty 鈥�
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Phlomis
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Bellota
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Cytisus
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Pippa 鈥�
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Geraniums
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Q 鈥� What鈥檚 causing my raspberries to have black spots?
(36 minutes 00 Seconds)
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Q 鈥� Why do buddleias flower better in un-cared for areas than in my gardens?
(40 minutes 00 seconds)
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