GQT at 主播大秀: Hibiscus and Houseplants
Kathy Clugston hosts this week's gardening panel show.
Kathy Clugston hosts this week's gardening panel show. Bunny Guinness, Matthew Wilson and Chris Beardshaw answer questions sent in by the virtual audience. They discuss their favourite trees, plants that thrive on neglect and how to accommodate a newly-enthusiastic gardener in your garden.
Away from the questions, Hafsah Hafeji tells us how to sow sustainably and on a budget, and gardener Juliet Sargeant gives a mulch masterclass.
Producer - Hannah Newton
Assistant Producer - Jemima Rathbone
A Somethin' Else production for 主播大秀 Radio 4
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Questions and timecodes are below. Where applicable, plant names have been provided.
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Q 鈥� It was Arbor Day this month. What are the panel鈥檚 favourite trees? 听
(1 minute 28 seconds)
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Bunny 鈥�
Morus nigra (Black mulberry)
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Chris 鈥�
Cercidiphyllum japonicum (Katsura tree)
Cercidiphyllum magnificum
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Matthew 鈥�
Coast redwood
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Q 鈥� We have a strong and apparently healthy hibiscus which never flowers, but buds. Any ideas on how we might achieve some colour?
(4 minutes 55 seconds)
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Q 鈥� My 6 year old needs to take care of 3 houseplants for 2 months. What would you suggest as some interesting plants we could grow and take care of indoors at this time of year?
(8 minutes 2 seconds)
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Matthew 鈥�
Cacti
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Chris 鈥�
Pineapple
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Bunny 鈥�
Aloe Vera
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Q 鈥� I鈥檓 keen to grow more herbs. What herbs can I grow, and should these be in a pot, in the ground, or in a raised bed?
(12 minutes 55 seconds)
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Bunny 鈥�
Parsley
Chervil
Lovage
Coriander
French tarragon
Horseradish
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Feature 鈥� Sowing sustainably on a budget with garden activist Hafsah Hafeji
(15 minutes 27 seconds)
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Echinacea
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Q 鈥� Can you suggest yellow flowers that can withstand some drought and that are also not so attractive that people will want to steal them?
(19 minutes, 20 seconds)
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Matthew 鈥�
Hemerocallis (Daylilies) 鈥楽tella De Oro鈥�
Hemerocallis 鈥楪olden Chimes鈥�
Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus
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Chris 鈥�
Eranthis aconite
Narcissus 鈥楻ip Van Winkle鈥�
Deronicum
Thermopsis
Phlomis russeliana
Rudbeckia maxima
Solidago 鈥楩oxbrook gold鈥�
Dahlia 鈥楬辞苍办补鈥�
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Q 鈥� Can the panel recommend their favourite tool to help me get the most out of my garden?
(23 minutes, 19 seconds)
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Feature 鈥� Mulch 101 with Juliet Sargeant
(27 minutes, 58 seconds)
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Q 鈥� Do the panel have any examples of special plants that thrive on neglect?
(31 minutes, 35 seconds)
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Bunny 鈥�
Pomegranate
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Chris 鈥�
Aspidistra
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Q 鈥� How can I manage my husband鈥檚 welcome enthusiasm so he doesn鈥檛 overwhelm my garden?
(36 minutes, 34 seconds)
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Broadcasts
- Fri 19 Feb 2021 15:00主播大秀 Radio 4
- Sun 21 Feb 2021 14:00主播大秀 Radio 4
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