Hexham Abbey

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

Q – We've done “No Mo May” but it looks quite messy. What should we do now? (2’00”}

Q – How do we get our climbing hydrangea in a pot to flower? (5’32”}

Q – Why do my Trachelospermum Jasminoides keep dying? Any tips on what I can do to keep them alive? (8’26”}

Q – Could you suggest some plants that could withstand being strong winds? (11’07”}

Anne Swithinbank –

Elaeagnus 'Quicksilver', oleaster 'Quicksilver'

Arbutusunedo, strawberry tree

Bunny Guinness –

Salix, willow

Quercusilex, holm oak

Feature – Matthew Wilson is joined by The National Trust's Rachel Ryver and Kay Owen as they visit what remains of the Sycamore Gap (15’38”}

Q – Unfortunately, some of my young oaks have had their growing tip pecked off by a greedy pheasant… Will these regenerate? (19’56”}

Q – What can I do to encourage more nature into my garden without it looking too wild? (23’32”}

Matthew Wilson –

Wisteria

Camsus Radicans, trumpet vine

Rosa Mary Delany ('Ausorts'} (S”}, rose [Mary Delany]

Akiba Quinata, chocolate vine

Anne Swithinbank –

Sophora Sun King, kowhai [Sun King]

Clematis rehderiana, nodding virgin's bower

Bunny Guinness –

Taxus, yew

Hollies

Crataegus, hawthorn

Foxgloves

Digitalispurpurea f. albiflora, white-flowered foxglove

Hesperismatronalis, dame's violet

Q – How do we get rid of the Celandines over taking our garden? (34’14”}

Q – What gardening activity would you like to do on your 100th birthday? (38’53”}