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Gardeners' Question Time

BBC Radio 4
Gardening
Horticulture
Composting
Houseplants
Wildflowers
Plants
Foliage
Lavender
Climate Change
Rose
Plum Moth
Community Gardening
Biodiversity
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Rutland Flower Show
Roses
Sculpture
Horniman Museum and Gardens
Daffodils
Compost

A panel of horticultural experts answer gardening questions from a live audience. Recorded in a different location each week

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Latest Episodes

Peter Gibbs and the Gardeners’ Question Time panel visit the Lincolnshire village of Pinchbeck, a fenland landscape shaped by waterways and a long history of horticulture.

On the panel are plantswoman Christine Walkden and garden designers Matthew W... more

Kathy Clugston chairs this week’s Gardeners’ Question Time from Clarkston Halls in East Renfrewshire, home to one of Scotland’s oldest horticultural societies.

Joining Kathy are Balmoral’s Head of Gardens Kirsty Wilson, ethnobotanist James Wong, and... more

Recorded at the University of Birmingham’s magnificent Elgar Concert Hall, Kathy Clugston is joined by Bethan Collerton of Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Marcus Chilton-Jones of RHS Garden Bridgewater, and Dr Chris Thorogood from Oxford Botanic Garden... more

Gardeners’ Question Time visits the stunning Springfields Festival Gardens in Spalding, 15 acres of beautifully designed and diverse planting, created for visitors of all ages to explore and enjoy.

Peter Gibbs is joined by a panel of horticultural e... more

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Heather McCollum
Audience member from Clarkston asking about camellia flowers
Clarkston, East Renfrewshire
Episode: East Renfrewshire: Balcony Brilliance, Reluctant Camellias and Making The Most Of Moss
Sylvia McCandlish
Audience member from Newton-Merns about grapevines in greenhouse
Newton-Merns
Episode: East Renfrewshire: Balcony Brilliance, Reluctant Camellias and Making The Most Of Moss
Cara Cooper
Audience member from Battlefield, Glasgow
Glasgow
Episode: East Renfrewshire: Balcony Brilliance, Reluctant Camellias and Making The Most Of Moss
Billy Pollock
Audience member from Giffnook seeking seeds for kids
Giffnook
Episode: East Renfrewshire: Balcony Brilliance, Reluctant Camellias and Making The Most Of Moss
Fiona Burnie
Audience member from Cuscarte with balcony questions
Cuscarte
Episode: East Renfrewshire: Balcony Brilliance, Reluctant Camellias and Making The Most Of Moss
Jane Nimmo
Beekeeper introduced as representative from Birmingham and District Beekeepers Association
Local Beekeeping Association
Episode: Birmingham: Bonsai, Black Elder, Blueberry and Bees
Dulcey Roberts
Listener from Sutterton tasked with looking after a potted olive tree
Private individual
Episode: Spalding: Ant Infestation, Pot-Bound Olive Tree and Watering Seedlings
Maul Oxton
Listener from Wapeload asking for a small tree for windy, dry conditions
Private individual
Episode: Spalding: Ant Infestation, Pot-Bound Olive Tree and Watering Seedlings
Angela Reynolds
Listener from Gosberton asking about hollyhocks and overwintering for flowers next year
Private individual
Episode: Spalding: Ant Infestation, Pot-Bound Olive Tree and Watering Seedlings

Hosts

Peter Gibbs
Host of Gardeners' Question Time (longstanding presenter)
Kathy Clugston
Host of Gardeners' Question Time with a wide range of presenting credits

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
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    I live on earth πŸ€“
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Can’t stand the new panelist’s voice

    Used to love listening to this podcast, but the accent and squeaky peppy pitch of the new panelist is awful to listen to. I’m sure she is a lovely person, but this is not a pleasant voice to listen to….not a voice for the radio and we can’t stand to listen any longer

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    madhorrorfan
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Adelaide Listener

    Love this show but not with Kathy clugston as chair. Peter Gibbs is just so much more professional & easy on the ear. Looks like now we are to be deprived of all old episodes sadly for the sake of the big dollar - or should I say pound!

    So DETEST the adverts!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Theokate
    Australia6 months ago
  • Interesting

    I love listening to all the professionals talk and give answer to the questions given to them , they make gardening a joy even when listening in the dark of winter when there’s not much doing outdoors

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lucky for some
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Adelaide Listener

    Love this show but not with Kathy clugston as chair. Peter Gibbs is just so much more professional & easy on the ear. Looks like now we are to be deprived of all old episodes sadly for the sake of the big dollar - or should I say pound!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Theokate
    Australiaa year ago

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Some listeners note changes in panelists or pace, but still find value in the practical guidance and humor.
Listener feedback consistently praises the show's practical tips and calm, friendly banter.
Audiences enjoy the mix of expert advice and approachable garden storytelling.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

East Renfrewshire: Balcony Brilliance, Reluctant Camellias and Making The Most Of Moss
Q: Why does my camellia only produce one flower?
Likely a young plant that needs more time to establish, with consistent feeding and an acid-loving mulch around the base to encourage more flowering in due course.
Birmingham: Bonsai, Black Elder, Blueberry and Bees
Q: Jane has a black elder blocking light in a small spaceβ€”would replacing it with a less vigorous cultivar help, or is there a way to keep the existing tree smaller?
Timely pruning is important, but in many cases the space is simply too small for that cultivar; taking cuttings and growing a Black Tower elsewhere for replacement is a practical option to keep the space in balance.
Birmingham: Bonsai, Black Elder, Blueberry and Bees
Q: Hello, I'm Balazs Boranyi from King's Norton, and my Juniper bonsai turned brown after being kept indoors for monthsβ€”what can I do to revive it?
The bonsai needs to be moved outdoors where humidity and light can mimic its natural environment; check if the bark beneath is still alive by scraping and looking for green tissue, and avoid overwatering indoors. If the plant is too far gone, consider planting it in the border for a couple of years to regain energy before trying to re-bonsai.
Winterbourne House and Garden: Tomatoes, Topiary and Japanese Gardens
Q: Leggy tomatoes, what can we do to bring the first fruits nearer the bottom and avoid stretch?
Start by checking sowing time and growing conditions; use deeper planting, especially when transplanting, and provide early feeding to bulk up growth. Pinch out longer internodal spaces and encourage side shoots to develop, which shortens the overall plant and helps fruiting occur lower down. If grown undercover, maintain good light and avoid excess heat that can cause etiolation.
Chelsea Flower Show 2026 - Postbag
Q: What ferns can I grow that are non-invasive, safe to grow near the house and will give year-round foliage?
The panel suggests robust choices like Hollis-Nike and Setiferum ferns, pairing them with color through Digitalis 'Sutton's Apricot' and using dark-leaved companions to create contrast while keeping the planting composition gentle and easy to manage.

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A long-running gardening panel answers live audience questions with practical, hands-on horticulture advice. Episodes mix how-to guidance on plants, pests, and garden design with behind-the-scenes stories, showcasing a diverse range of experts and guest voices. Notable is the strong emphasis on actionable tips for real-world gardens, plus occasional wellness and community angles that broaden the show's appeal to hobbyists, urban gardeners, and seasoned cultivators alike. Viewers may find the mix of traditional horticulture knowledge, regional insights, and occasional celebrity or notable guest appearances uniquely engaging, with a warm, conversational vibe that remains informative rather than lecture-like.

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1. Heather McCollum
2. Sylvia McCandlish
3. Cara Cooper
4. Billy Pollock
5. Fiona Burnie
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7. Dulcey Roberts
8. Maul Oxton

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