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 Matthew...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Will my cuttings expire at the same time as the parent plant? How do I attract more wildlife to my pond? If the panel had £100 to spend on their garden per year, what would they buy? Kathy Clugston and her team of horticultural experts are in the subtropical terrain of Trebah Gardens, Cornwall for this week’s episode of Gardeners' Question Time. Joining her are self-proclaimed ‘botany geek’ James Wong, gardening writer Anne Swithinbank, and Trebah’s very own Head Gardener Darren...

How do I stop my dwarf apple tree from growing too tall? When is the best time to prune back my entwined climber plants? Do you have any top tips for gardening on a slope? Kathy Clugston and her team of horticultural experts are in the picturesque fishing village of Mousehole for today's episode of Gardeners' Question Time. Joining her are self proclaimed botanical geek James Wong, gardening writer Anne Swithinbank and garden designer Chris Beardshaw. Later in the show, Anne Swithinbank...

How can I deal with garden thugs? Can you recommend a plant that thrives on getting its leaves picked? How can I mow the edges of my lawn? The GQT team are back to bring their botanical expertise to an audience of keen gardeners in South Somerset. Ready to offer their horticultural know-how are passionate plants woman Christine Walkden, experienced horticulturist Anne Swithinbank, and grow-your-own guru Bob Flowerdew. For tips and tricks on extending floral displays, GQT regular Matt Biggs...

Where’s the best place to ripen tomatoes? How do I get my cosmos plant to flower? What’s the best way to ripen harvested seeds? Kathy Clugston and the GQT panellists have taken a trip to one of the UK's most loved gardens, the breath-taking Great Dixter Gardens in East Sussex, to answer pressing horticultural queries sent in by our listeners. Ready and waiting with tips and tricks are garden designer Juliet Sargeant, expert plantsman Matt Biggs and curator of RHS Wisley, Matthew...

How should I integrate grasses into herbaceous borders? Should I persevere with my blueberry plant? How can we make our allotment open day a great success? This week, Peter Gibbs is in Charlton Adam to answer all these questions and more. Joining him are grow-your-own guru Bob Flowerdew, horticulturist Anne Swithinbank, and plantswoman Christine Walkden. Alongside the horticultural Q and A, we hear from GQT regular Pippa Greenwood who visits Fairweather’s Nursery to tell us all we need to...

What plant related songs would the panel add to their gardening playlist? Why is it so difficult to grow cucumbers? Why aren’t my strawberry plants producing any fruit? Kathy Clugston is in Hampshire for this week's GQT. Joining her are pest and disease expert Pippa Greenwood, head gardener Ashley Edwards and garden designer Juliet Sargeant. Later in the show, Matthew Wilson gives us a much needed mulching masterclass, where we find out how to get the best out of our organic...

Is it a realistic goal to grow strawberries indoors? I never seem to have success growing beetroots or carrots. What should I do differently? Can you identify the grey caterpillars on my Solomon’s seal? This week, Peter Gibbs and his team of horticultural experts pay a visit to GQT regular, Matt Biggs’ garden for a postbag edition of Gardeners’ Question Time. Joining Peter and Matt to offer all their tips and advice are pest and disease expert Pippa Greenwood, and plants woman, Christine...

Kathy Clugston looks back over 76 years of hot and dry weather advice on this special archive edition of GQT. Summer is upon us once again and gardeners all over the country have been finding various ways to adapt their gardens to the hot and dry conditions. The GQT team have sorted through the archives in search for some questions and answers from our horticultural experts over various episodes. They share their knowledge on how to water a garden without wasting too much water, what...

To snap or to cut - what is the best way to dead head my roses? Why are my tomatoes falling off before turning red? Which plant would you relegate to the compost heap? Kathy Clugston and her team of GQT experts are at the Army Flying Museum in Hampshire to answer all these questions and more. Joining her this week are garden designer Juliet Sargeant, head gardener Ashley Edwards, and pest and disease expert Pippa Greenwood. Alongside the horticultural Q and A, we hear from Deputy Director...

Is it worse to over water or under water hanging baskets? Does rhubarb have a life expectancy? Are south facing gardens worthy of the hype?   Kathy Clugston and the GQT team are in Worsley, at the stunning gardens of RHS Bridgewater to answer more horticultural queries. Joining her this week are garden designer Bunny Guinness, proud plantsman Neil Porteous and Marcus Chilton-Jones, curator of RHS Bridgewater.   Peter Gibbs visits Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, where Head of Garden Design,...

How do I look after an unhappy looking fatsia? Do plants grow better under stress? What’s 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....

How do I persuade my peace lily to re-flower? Should climbers grow inside or outside wiring? Can you cure my garden performance anxiety? Ready to answer these questions, and also to share their tips and tricks on a variety of cuttings and cultivars are garden designer Bunny Guinness, garden consultant Neil Porteous, and curator of RHS Garden Bridgewater Marcus Chilton-Jones. Kathy and Marcus take a trip into the wilderness of the RHS Bridgewater grounds to discuss the best trees to plant...

I planted 250 parsnip seeds, why have I only managed to grow two? Should I radically prune my rose bush? What's the most surprising thing you’ve uncovered while gardening? Peter Gibbs and his panel of GQT experts are in Borde Hill. Ready to share their expertise on a variety of plant-based problems are plant pathologist Pippa Greenwood, proud horticulturist Christine Walkden, and garden gur, Kirsty Wilson. GQT regular and curator of RHS Wisley, Matthew Pottage pays a visit to Warley Place,...

Are sea shells good for keeping away pests? What citrus trees could I grow in minimal sunlight? How do I encourage an acorn seedling to continue germinating? Kathy Clugston and the GQT panellists are in the grounds of Glenarm Castle in County Antrim, to answer horticultural queries sent in by the audience. On hand with some tips and tricks are garden designers Neil Porteous and Kirsty Wilson, and self proclaimed botanical geek James Wong. Also, leading the team on a tour around the entire...

Why are my leeks brown inside? Should I cut the wispy stems off my wisteria? Why do I kill over 50% of the plug plants I’ve purchased? The GQT team are back to answer all of these questions and more from Winterbrook, Oxfordshire. Prepped to solve a series of plant problems are botanist Pippa Greenwood, Head of Science of the University of Oxford Botanic Garden Dr Chris Thorogood, and garden designer Chris Beardshaw. Alongside the questions, GQT panellist, Pippa Greenwood visits Merlin...

How do you grow a decent sized cauliflower? Why should I tolerate slugs in my garden? What plants are the panel obsessed with? The GQT team are in the Cotswolds to share all of their green-fingered tips with an enthusiastic audience. Raring to get rid of all our horticultural woes are garden designers Bunny Guinness and Matthew Wilson, and plant pathologist Pippa Greenwood. Alongside the panel’s horticultural advice, Dr Chris Thorogood is in the Philippines to meet Anna Lee who tells him...

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,...

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...

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...

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...