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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
Daffodils
Horniman Museum and Gardens
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

Kathy Clugston delves into the GQT archive to explore one of Britain’s most intriguing gardening phenomena: microclimates.

Travelling across the British Isles, the programme uncovers how local conditions shape what gardeners can grow. We’ll hear sto... more

Kathy Clugston and the panel visit Clarkston Halls near Glasgow.

Joining Kathy are botanist James Wong, Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ Head Gardener Bethan Collerton, and Balmoral’s Head of Gardens Kirsty Wilson.

The panel answers questions on overw... more

Kathy Clugston hosts another Gardeners’ Question Time Postbag episode from The Hidden Gardens in Glasgow, a remarkable community green space created on a former industrial site in the heart of the city.

Joining Kathy to delve into your questions are... more

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

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Recent Guests

Fergus Cumming
President of Busby and Clarkston Horticultural Society
Busby and Clarkston Horticultural Society
Episode: Clarkston: Peach Tress, Pirate Sheds and Late Summer Pruning
Isabel Lundy
Member of the Busby and Clarkston Horticultural Society
Busby and Clarkston Horticultural Society
Episode: Clarkston: Peach Tress, Pirate Sheds and Late Summer Pruning
Jeremy Pritchard
Professor of Plant Science
University of Birmingham
Episode: Pinchbeck: Awkward Astrantias, Watering Wisdom and Courgette Chaos
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

Hosts

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

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
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    I live on earth πŸ€“
    United Kingdom7 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 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!

    So DETEST the adverts!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Theokate
    Australia7 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
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    lucky for some
    United Kingdom8 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

Listeners Say

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

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.

Postbag: The Hidden Gardens, Glasgow
Q: A caller asks about a glossy tree to plant in a small garden that grows upward with birds attracted to berries. What slender tree would suit?
Suggestions include rowan/sorbus varieties with a compact habit, and silver birches as slender options; emphasis on choosing growth sizes and pollinator appeal, and ensuring maintenance is manageable.
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.

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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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Recent guests on Gardeners' Question Time include:

1. Fergus Cumming
2. Isabel Lundy
3. Jeremy Pritchard
4. Heather McCollum
5. Sylvia McCandlish
6. Cara Cooper
7. Billy Pollock
8. Fiona Burnie

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