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Questions and timecodes are below. Where applicable, plant names have been provided.

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Q – Can the panel suggest any flowering plants that don’t mind a soggy bottom?

(1 minute 57 seconds)

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Anne –

Caltha palustris (Marsh Marigold)

Iris chrysographes

Lythrum (Loosestrife)

Primula florindae (Cowslip)

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Matt –

Ligularia

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Q – I have a grass plant. Unfortunately, something seems to have tried to destroy it. Is it likely to survive if I leave it to its own devices or if I should do something to help it along?

(5 minutes 47 seconds)

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James –

Stipa tenuissima (Mexican feather grass)

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Q – Are there any houseplants that can thrive close to a fireplace?

(9 minutes 10 seconds)

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James –

Cacti

Zamioculcas zamiifolia (ZZ Plant)

Sansevieria trifasciata (Mother-in-law’s tongue)

Aspidistra

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Q – We have some wonderful mature shrubs in the garden which have sadly been neglected, including an enormous Cornus. Can you help us to help this plant?

(12 minutes 49 seconds)

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Feature – Matthew and Jane Wilson update listeners on their cut flower gardenÌýÌý Ìý

(16 minutes, 31 seconds)

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Q – Looking forward to our village show, can the panel suggest an unusual vegetable I can grow in my allotment to excite the judges?

(21 minutes 28 seconds)

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James –

Cyclanthera brachystachya (Achocha) ‘Fat Baby’

Cyclanthera brachystachya ‘Giant Bolivian’

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Matt –

Asparagus Pea

Rat Tail Radish

Radish ‘Munchen Bier’

Agretti

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Q – I was gifted a pomegranate tree. What position, soil and care do you recommend to make it thrive?

(26 minutes, 54 seconds)

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Feature – Claire Ratinon on embracing organic growing

(31 minutes, 31 seconds)

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Q – Am I wasting my time trying to grow Luffa outside, even with our hot summers?

(35 minutes, 22 seconds)

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Q – What article of clothing would the panellists bury in their gardens in the interests of horticulture?

(37 minutes, 53 seconds)

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