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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 “idiot proof” 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

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Sun 28 Apr 2024 14:00
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Plant List

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

Q – Why have my neighbour’s tromboncino plant grown taller than mine? (1’39")

Q – Could the panel recommend a house plant that grows quickly and has vibrant colours? (3’55")

Pippa Greenwood –

Monstera, Swiss cheese plants

Mango Plant

Matthew Pottage –

MonsteraÌędeliciosaÌę(F), swiss cheese plant

MonsteraÌędeliciosaÌę'Thai Constellation' (v)

Bob Flowerdew –

ImpatiensÌęniamniamensis, parrot plant

Q – What “idiot proof” fruit could anyone grow on their allotment? Ìę(08’43")

Matthew Pottage –

HelianthusÌętuberosus, jerusalem artichoke

Pippa Greenwood –

CucurbitaÌępepoÌę'Zucchini', courgette

Sweetcorn

French Beans

Runner Beans

Bob Flowerdew –

CynaraÌęcardunculusÌęScolymus Group, globe artichoke

AsparagusÌęofficinalis, common Asparagus

Rhubarb

CrambeÌęcordifolia, greater sea kale

Q – How do I get rid of Honey Fungus? – the fungus has killed Silver Birch Trees! (13’43")

Feature - Matthew Pottage goes on a guided tour of Fulham Palace’s gardens by Head Gardener Lucy Hart (18’13")Ìę

Q – What’s the panel’s favourite chilli and any tips on growing them successfully? (23’50")

Bob Flowerdew –

CapsicumÌęchinenseÌęHabanero Group, chilli pepper Habanero Group

Pippa Greenwood –

Capsicum annuum ‘Etna’, Etna Chilli Pepper

Q – What plants could I grow on my parents’ 5th floor terrace that can withstand windy conditions? (28’48")

Bob Flowerdew –

CitrusÌę×ÌęlimonÌę(F), lemon Tree

CitrusÌęjaponicaÌę(F), kumquat

CitrusÌętrifoliataÌę'Flying Dragon', japanese bitter orange 'Flying Dragon'

Matthew Pottage –

Pittosporum

Coprosma

AsteliaÌę

AristaloeÌęaristate, lace aloe

Agapanthus, african lily

AgapanthusÌęPoppin' PurpleÌę('Mp003') (Everpanthus Series), african lily [Poppin' Purple]

Pippa Greenwood –

Alpines

Q – Why have the leaves of my DaphneÌę'Eternal Fragrance' started producing yellow streaks and how do I stop it? (33’21")

Q – If you were sent to a desert island, what plant would you take and why? (38’09")

Matthew Pottage –

Bamboo

Bob Flowerdew –

Sugar Cane

Pippa Greenwood –

Apple Tree

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