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How do I get rid of honey fungus? What plant would you take to a desert island? What fruit could anyone grow on their allotment? Kathy Clugston and her panel have the answers.

How do I get rid of Honey Fungus? If you were sent to a desert island, what plant would you take and why? What 鈥渋diot proof鈥 fruit could anyone grow on their allotment?

Kathy Clugston and her premier league panel of gardening experts are back in Fulham, West London to prune the answers to the audience's gardening conundrums. On the panel are organic gardener Bob Flowerdew, pest and disease expert Pippa Greenwood, and curator of RHS Wisley Matthew Pottage.

Later, Fulham resident Matthew Pottage explores the grand gardens of Fulham Palace - where head gardener Lucy Hart shares some insight on the rich history of the grounds.

Senior Producer: Dan Cocker
Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod
Executive Producer: Carly Maile

A Somethin' Else production for 91热爆 Radio 4

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42 minutes

Last on

Sun 28 Apr 2024 14:00

Plant List

Questions and timecodes are below. Where applicable, plant names have been provided.

Q 鈥 Why have my neighbour鈥檚 tromboncino plant grown taller than mine? (1鈥39")

Q 鈥 Could the panel recommend a house plant that grows quickly and has vibrant colours? (3鈥55")

Pippa Greenwood 鈥

Monstera, Swiss cheese plants

Mango Plant

Matthew Pottage 鈥

Monsteradeliciosa听(F), swiss cheese plant

Monsteradeliciosa听'Thai Constellation' (v)

Bob Flowerdew 鈥

Impatiensniamniamensis, parrot plant

Q 鈥 What 鈥渋diot proof鈥 fruit could anyone grow on their allotment? 听(08鈥43")

Matthew Pottage 鈥

Helianthustuberosus, jerusalem artichoke

Pippa Greenwood 鈥

Cucurbitapepo听'Zucchini', courgette

Sweetcorn

French Beans

Runner Beans

Bob Flowerdew 鈥

Cynaracardunculus听Scolymus Group, globe artichoke

Asparagusofficinalis, common Asparagus

Rhubarb

Crambecordifolia, greater sea kale

Q 鈥 How do I get rid of Honey Fungus? 鈥 the fungus has killed Silver Birch Trees! (13鈥43")

Feature - Matthew Pottage goes on a guided tour of Fulham Palace鈥檚 gardens by Head Gardener Lucy Hart (18鈥13")听

Q 鈥 What鈥檚 the panel鈥檚 favourite chilli and any tips on growing them successfully? (23鈥50")

Bob Flowerdew 鈥

Capsicumchinense听Habanero Group, chilli pepper Habanero Group

Pippa Greenwood 鈥

Capsicum annuum 鈥楨tna鈥, Etna Chilli Pepper

Q 鈥 What plants could I grow on my parents鈥 5th floor terrace that can withstand windy conditions? (28鈥48")

Bob Flowerdew 鈥

Citrus听脳听limon听(F), lemon Tree

Citrusjaponica听(F), kumquat

Citrustrifoliata听'Flying Dragon', japanese bitter orange 'Flying Dragon'

Matthew Pottage 鈥

Pittosporum

Coprosma

Astelia听

Aristaloearistate, lace aloe

Agapanthus, african lily

Agapanthus听Poppin' Purple听('Mp003') (Everpanthus Series), african lily [Poppin' Purple]

Pippa Greenwood 鈥

Alpines

Q 鈥 Why have the leaves of my Daphne听'Eternal Fragrance' started producing yellow streaks and how do I stop it? (33鈥21")

Q 鈥 If you were sent to a desert island, what plant would you take and why? (38鈥09")

Matthew Pottage 鈥

Bamboo

Bob Flowerdew 鈥

Sugar Cane

Pippa Greenwood 鈥

Apple Tree

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