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Peter Gibbs and the panel answer questions on plants that are prone to spreading across chalky grassland, growing tropical canna plants, and gardening garments.

Which plants should I avoid that are prone to spreading across chalky grassland? Any tips on growing tropical canna plants in the warmest corner of my garden? What’s the panel’s oldest and favourite gardening garment?

Peter Gibbs and a panel of horticultural experts provide some much needed advice to an audience in Pewsey. On the panel this week are pest and disease expert Pippa Greenwood, house plant specialist Anne Swithinbank and award winning garden designer Chris Beardshaw.

Later in the programme, regular panellist Kirsty Wilson explores the history of the thistle plant as well as its significance to Scotland's national rugby union team, as this year's Six Nations Championship continues.

Producer: Dominic Tyerman

Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod

Executive Producer: Carly Maile

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42 minutes

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Sun 11 Feb 2024 14:00
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Plant List

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

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Q – Why have my bearded iris’ stopped flowering despite growing healthy leaves?

(1 minutes 22 seconds)

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Q – What’s the best way to take a cutting from a monstera plant?

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Q – What plants should I avoid that are prone to spreading across chalky grassland?

(7 minutes 58 seconds)

Pippa –

Euphorbia, spurge

Chris Beardshaw –

Erigeron, fleabane

Nigella, love-in-a-mist

Verbascum chaixii, nettle-leaved mullein

Buddleja, butterfly bush

Q – Would calatheas survive in self watering pots?

(11 minutes 44 seconds)

Q – What can I do to encourage my eight-year-old Brown Turkey fig tree to produce more ripened fruits?

(16 minutes 57 seconds)

Feature - Dan Cocker interviews Kirsty Wilson about thistles at Murrayfield Stadium

(22 minutes and 04 seconds)

Q – Any tips on growing tropical canna plants in the warmest corner of my garden?

(27 minutes 48 seconds)


Anne Swithinbank –

Eucalyptus, gum tree

Plumbago auriculata, cape leadwort

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Q – What fruit and vegetables could I plant to fill my 12ft long raised bed and will also please my grandchildren?

(31 minutes 53 seconds)

Anne Swithinbank –

Strawberries

Carrots

Blueberries

Chris Beardshaw –

Dwarf Cherry

Gooseberries

Strawberries

Brassica, cabbage

Chard

French beans

Rocket

Lettuce

Pippa Greenwood –

Lathyrus odoratus, sweet peas

Climbing french beans

Q – What’s the panel’s oldest and favourite gardening garment?

(35 minutes 47 seconds)

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