Claygate Surrey

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

Q – So what tips do you have for gardeners working with clay, heavy soil? What plants like it and how should we treat the soil? (01’27”)

Q – Why can’t I grow hollyhocks – any tips? (06’32”)

Q – How do I revive my Christmas cactus after being invaded by fungus gnats?(09’35”)

Q – What fruit or vegetable would the panel recommend growing in a small back garden to obtain the greatest benefit compared to supermarket produce? (13’57”)

Bob Flowerdew –

Garlic

Globe Artichoke

Sweetcorn

Asparagus

Strawberries

Gooseberries

Ribesuva-crispa var. reclinatum 'Langley Gage', gooseberry 'Langley Gage'

Juliet Sargeant –

Blueberry

Pippa Greenwood –

French beans

Courgette

Feature - Christine Walkden’s no-nonsense guide to watering, to help your plants flourish whatever the weather (20’12”)

Q – Is it bad to fertilise plants when water is scarce? Does it damage the plants? (24’09”)

Q – What’s causing the terrible chlorosis on my climbing roses? (29’08”)

Q – What direction is best for gardens? North, south, east or west? (32’34”)

Q – I’ve been told that eucalyptus is allopathic. Could this be why I am unsuccessful in growing anything in these beds? (37’58”)