Main content

Peter Gibbs chairs this gardening discussion from Berkshire. Bob Flowerdew, Pippa Greenwood and Christine Walkden answer the questions.

Peter Gibbs chairs this gardening discussion from Buckinghamshire with Bob Flowerdew, Pippa Greenwood and Christine Walkden.

Pippa Greenwood visits two local Poinsettia growers to find out how to turn them red in time for Christmas.
Matthew Wilson invites us to observe how he transforms his new, family, urban garden.

Also, why you should plant your roses in cardboard boxes, and never add fresh woodchip to your beds.

Questions answered in the programme:
A GQT panellist once suggested sowing a second set of runner beans in August. Are there more late-sowing, late-cropping veg I can try?
Suggestions included, peas, beetroot, swiss chard & 'Rocket' potatoes.

How can I encourage my Canna Purpuria to flower in early summer instead of early autumn?
How can I grow decent radishes?
When is the best time to lift Dahlias?
My two year-old Hydrangea Quercifolia has never flowered and its leaves are bronzing. What is wrong with it?
How can I tackle Rose Replant Disorder?
How can I prevent mildew on my cucumbers, marrows and Begonias?
When is the best time to prune a box hedge?
Which small, erect shrub can I grow within my pergola?
Suggestions included: Skyrocket Jupiter, Winter Box, Elaeagnus Quicksilver and Choiysa Ternata 'Sundance'

Produced by Lucy Dichmont
A Somethin' Else production for 大象传媒 Radio 4.

Available now

45 minutes

Last on

Sun 9 Oct 2011 14:00

Broadcasts

  • Fri 7 Oct 2011 15:00
  • Sun 9 Oct 2011 14:00

Six of GQT鈥檚 naughtiest gardening innuendos

When Gardeners' Question Time got mucky.

Podcast