Gardeners' Question Time

Gardeners' Question Time episodes:

• 04.19.2024

  Upton-by-Chester

  What are the pros and cons of using ramial wood chips in my soil? What Moroccan style shrubs could I grow that would survive the British weather? How do I prune my blueberry bushes so they can bear more fruit?...

  
• 04.12.2024

  Harris Garden

  What type of plants could I grow to use as flavouring in my gin? What's eaten the heads of my daffodils? What hardy exotic plants could I grow in my garden? Peter Gibbs and his league of horticultural experts...

  
• 04.05.2024

  Fulham

  Is it possible to grow edible watermelons in the UK? How do revive my red Duke of York potatoes after over-chitting them? How can I continue growing leeks while protecting them from leaf miners? Kathy Clugston and a panel...

  
• 03.29.2024

  29/03/2024

  My cherry tree blossoms in January. Is it confused? Should I lift my tulip bulbs? When is the best time to mulch? Peter Gibbs presents an archive show featuring the best snippets of springtime gardening advice from Gardeners’ Question Time...

  
• 03.22.2024

  Postbag: Horniman Museum and Gardens

  Will my blind daffodils ever flower again, or should I just discard them? Can I use old yule logs to line my plant beds or will the harvested fruit and veg become poisonous? How can I repel spiders from my...

  
• 03.08.2024

  Vale of Pewsey

  Can a mixture of coca-cola and milk help revive a neglected plant? When should I start feeding my germinated seedling compost? How do you protect salvias during the winter? Peter Gibbs and a panel of horticultural experts provide some much-needed...

  
• 02.02.2024

  From the Archive: Ponds and Bogs

  Kathy Clugston navigates the murky waters of the GQT archives in search of some Pond and Bog related advice throughout the years. Water is the giver of plant life and nourisher of wildlife, but how do we ensure that we’re...

  
• 01.19.2024

  Postbag: Ham House and Garden

  Could the panel share some gardening tips for wheelchair users? How do I start growing mulukhiyah in my garden? Which hedges could I grow that are resistant to ermine moths and offer privacy? Peter Gibbs is joined by his eager...

  
• 11.27.2023

  Wokingham

  Could you suggest some bat friendly plants that will keep them happy? Is it too late to re-pot my five-year-old daffodils? How can I improve the quality of my clay soil and what can I grow on it? Peter Gibbs...

  
• 11.17.2023

  Freshwater

  Kathy Cluggston and her team of horticultural experts are in Freshwater on the Isle of Wight, inspired by the poetry of former local Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Joining Kathy on the panel today are grow-you-own guru Bob Flowerdew, pest and disease...

  
• 11.10.2023

  House of Lords

  I’m having no luck growing chillies from seed. What am I doing wrong? Which plants would the panel recommend to bring fragrance and colour? Which way should a fig tree face to produce the most fruit? Ready to answer all...

  
• 10.27.2023

  Mottistone Gardens, Isle of Wight

  What’s the best way to protect my terracotta plant pots from frost? What should I do if I spot an Asian hornet in my garden? What tall plants can I grow that are resistant to snails? Kathy Clugston and her...

  
• 04.14.2023

  Earlsdon

  What’s the best way to grow swedes? Why doesn’t my hydrangea come to flower? Are artificial plants acceptable or downright outrageous? This week, the GQT panellists are in Earlsdon to answer these questions and more in front of a live...

  
• 04.09.2023

  North Shropshire

  What should I plant on the roof of my houseboat? Should I grow lilies in containers or flowerbeds? What is the worst gardening idea you’ve ever had? The GQT panellists are back in North Shropshire to answer these questions and...

  
• 01.07.2022

  GQT From The Archives: Sustainability Special

  Peter Gibbs takes a look through the GQT archives for top tips on sustainable gardening. Over the years the GQT panellists have shared plenty of knowledge on how to be a green gardener. They look at everything from how to...

  
• 12.17.2021

  Herstmonceux Castle: Postbag Edition

  Peter Gibbs and the team are at Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex. Juliet Sargeant, Matt Biggs and Matthew Pottage are this weeks' panellists, ready to answer your gardening questions. Led by Herstmonceux's head gardener Guy Lucas, the team explores the castle...