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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

Gardeners’ Question Time returns to the iconic RHS Chelsea Flower Show Bandstand.

Recorded in the dappled shade of plane trees and surrounded by colour and spectacle, Kathy Clugston is joined by Bunny Guinness, Matthew Pottage and Dr Chris Thorogood... more

Kathy Clugston and Peter Gibbs are at the Chelsea Flower Show for a special postbag episode of Gardeners' Question Time.

From the showground of the world’s most celebrated horticultural event, they're joined by a stellar panel - former Chelsea exhib... more

In a special Gardeners’ Question Time episode to mark Mental Health Awareness Week, the programme is at the Serge Hill Project, an inspirational garden that promotes working with nature to radically transform people's health and well-being. Renowned ... more

Peter Gibbs and Gardeners’ Question Time panel visit visit Pulham Market.

Peter is joined by Bob Flowerdew, Christine Walkden and Bunny Guinness to answer questions on growing fruit in pots and choosing shrubs for deep shade, and discuss which farmy... more

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Recent Guests

Pippa Greenwood
Pest and disease expert
Horticultural community
Episode: Serge Hill Project
Anne Swithinbank
Expert panelist
Horticulture media/education
Episode: Serge Hill Project
Christine Walkden
Plantswoman
Garden media/education
Episode: Serge Hill Project
Matt Biggs
Plantsman, TV horticulture figure
GQT regular, Mount Vernon Cancer Centre collaboration
Episode: Serge Hill Project
Aidan Pike
Botanical Horticulturist
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Episode: Pulham Market
Nick Irwin
Botanical horticulturist, manages the aroid collection
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Episode: Pulham Market
John Voors
NGS garden host in Blackburn area
National Garden Scheme
Episode: Bolton
Mary Berry
Celebrity baker and gardener with a garden near Henley-on-Thames
Mary Berry's Garden
Episode: Postbag Edition: Mary Berry's House
Cruella Diamond
Trustee at Whitworth Centre
Whitworth Centre
Episode: From the Archives: Water

Hosts

Peter Gibbs
Host of Gardeners' Question Time
Kathy Clugston
Host of Gardeners' Question Time

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
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    I live on earth πŸ€“
    United Kingdom4 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 Kingdom4 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!

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    Theokate
    Australia4 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 Kingdom5 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
    Australia10 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Diverse live audience formats feel authentic and engaging
Listener enthusiasm for regional live episodes and postbag format remains strong
Audience appreciates the calm, friendly host dynamics and broad topic coverage
Panelists' practical gardening tips are highly actionable

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Talking Points

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Postbag Edition: Mary Berry's House
Q: Should I prune my apple tree now or later if I want to maintain an open-centered shape?
Prune lightly to encourage side shoots after removing the top to maintain an open center; you should select a few strong future branches and train them, keeping the middle airy for good airflow and fruit quality.
Hertfordshire
Q: Bob, any tips for making soil health and watering easier for an allotment group?
Adopt no-dig principles, grow legumes to replenish nitrogen, and let root systems decompose to restore soil structure; keep the beds fixed to avoid soil compaction and improve year-round maintenance.
Hertfordshire
Q: Juliet, what do you think might be going on here?
Likely the greenhouse environment is artificial and requires careful watering and soil nutrients management to avoid rapid depletion, whereas outdoor conditions allow natural replenishment.
Chaldon
Q: Why are my brussels sprouts always small?
You might want to plant them smaller and also consider using nematodes for slugs, and ensure the soil is well-firmed.
Chaldon
Q: How can I divide the large named flower begonia corns?
You should wait until the tuber starts growing, then cut it down the middle ensuring each half has growth points, and let it dry before replanting.

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What is Gardeners' Question Time about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly gardening Q&A format with a rotating live audience, where a panel of horticultural experts answers practical questions on topics like soil health, composting, plant propagation, and seasonal gardening challenges. Episodes often include region-specific tips (e.g., North Hertfordshire, Dundee, Chaldon) and emphasize sustainable practices, community involvement, and accessible advice for beginners as well as seasoned gardeners. Noteworthy is the mix of long-standing presenters and regional settings, plus occasional postbag editions that address real listener questions and showcase local gardens and heritage sites. This format is likely to appeal to hobbyist gardeners, urban growers, and anyone seeking practical, experience-based plant... more

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1. Gardening with the RHS
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Recent guests on Gardeners' Question Time include:

1. Pippa Greenwood
2. Anne Swithinbank
3. Christine Walkden
4. Matt Biggs
5. Aidan Pike
6. Nick Irwin
7. John Voors
8. Mary Berry

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