Durham

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Bunny Guinness, Matthew Wilson and Bob Flowerdew are guests of Durham Wildlife Trust. Bob Flowerdew finds out how to create a historical garden. In addition: Bunny Guinness discusses growing and processing dried flowers. The programme is chaired by Eric Robson. Questions answered in the programme: Can the panel recommend a Wisteria and Magnolia that might survive a Weardale winter? Suggestions included a compact, hybrid Magnolia 'Judy'. Should I ask the farmer to plough our my new veg plot or will it contaminate it? Can I grow wildflowers under an apple tree? My Witch-hazel blooms in February but a new shoot always blooms in Autumn. Why? How do I protect my potted Dahlias in the winter? How can I make my veg patch more wildlife friendly? Can you recommend a smaller tree/shrub to replace my 20ft Rowan tree? Suggestions included Medlars and a Crab Apple 'Butterball'. How do I best grow Clematis in pots? My husband has a mini-digger obsession. What can his final creation be? Produced by Howard Shannon A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.