Hammersmith & Fulham
How do I get rid of honey fungus? What plant would you take to a desert island? What fruit could anyone grow on their allotment? Kathy Clugston and her panel have the answers.
How do I get rid of Honey Fungus? If you were sent to a desert island, what plant would you take and why? What 鈥渋diot proof鈥� fruit could anyone grow on their allotment?
Kathy Clugston and her premier league panel of gardening experts are back in Fulham, West London to prune the answers to the audience's gardening conundrums. On the panel are organic gardener Bob Flowerdew, pest and disease expert Pippa Greenwood, and curator of RHS Wisley Matthew Pottage.
Later, Fulham resident Matthew Pottage explores the grand gardens of Fulham Palace - where head gardener Lucy Hart shares some insight on the rich history of the grounds.
Senior Producer: Dan Cocker
Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod
Executive Producer: Carly Maile
A Somethin' Else production for 大象传媒 Radio 4
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Questions and timecodes are below. Where applicable, plant names have been provided.
Q 鈥� Why have my neighbour鈥檚 tromboncino plant grown taller than mine? (1鈥�39")
Q 鈥� Could the panel recommend a house plant that grows quickly and has vibrant colours? (3鈥�55")
Pippa Greenwood 鈥�
Monstera, Swiss cheese plants
Mango Plant
Matthew Pottage 鈥�
Monstera听deliciosa听(F), swiss cheese plant
Monstera听deliciosa听'Thai Constellation' (v)
Bob Flowerdew 鈥�
Impatiens听niamniamensis, parrot plant
Q 鈥� What 鈥渋diot proof鈥� fruit could anyone grow on their allotment? 听(08鈥�43")
Matthew Pottage 鈥�
Helianthus听tuberosus, jerusalem artichoke
Pippa Greenwood 鈥�
Cucurbita听pepo听'Zucchini', courgette
Sweetcorn
French Beans
Runner Beans
Bob Flowerdew 鈥�
Cynara听cardunculus听Scolymus Group, globe artichoke
Asparagus听officinalis, common Asparagus
Rhubarb
Crambe听cordifolia, greater sea kale
Q 鈥� How do I get rid of Honey Fungus? 鈥� the fungus has killed Silver Birch Trees! (13鈥�43")
Feature - Matthew Pottage goes on a guided tour of Fulham Palace鈥檚 gardens by Head Gardener Lucy Hart (18鈥�13")听
Q 鈥� What鈥檚 the panel鈥檚 favourite chilli and any tips on growing them successfully? (23鈥�50")
Bob Flowerdew 鈥�
Capsicum听chinense听Habanero Group, chilli pepper Habanero Group
Pippa Greenwood 鈥�
Capsicum annuum 鈥楨tna鈥�, Etna Chilli Pepper
Q 鈥� What plants could I grow on my parents鈥� 5th floor terrace that can withstand windy conditions? (28鈥�48")
Bob Flowerdew 鈥�
Citrus听脳听limon听(F), lemon Tree
Citrus听japonica听(F), kumquat
Citrus听trifoliata听'Flying Dragon', japanese bitter orange 'Flying Dragon'
Matthew Pottage 鈥�
Pittosporum
Coprosma
Astelia听
Aristaloe听aristate, lace aloe
Agapanthus, african lily
Agapanthus听Poppin' Purple听('Mp003') (Everpanthus Series), african lily [Poppin' Purple]
Pippa Greenwood 鈥�
Alpines
Q 鈥� Why have the leaves of my Daphne听'Eternal Fragrance' started producing yellow streaks and how do I stop it? (33鈥�21")
Q 鈥� If you were sent to a desert island, what plant would you take and why? (38鈥�09")
Matthew Pottage 鈥�
Bamboo
Bob Flowerdew 鈥�
Sugar Cane
Pippa Greenwood 鈥�
Apple Tree
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