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Radio 4,14 Jul 2017,43 mins

Correspondence Edition: Anne Swithinbank's House

Gardeners' Question Time

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Eric Robson hosts a correspondence edition from Anne Swithinbank's Devonshire home. Helping Anne to answer the questions are Pippa Greenwood and Bob Flowerdew. The questions cover trees and shrubs that can withstand salty winds, what to do with an infestation of Mare's Tail and why Sweet Peas are suffering this year. The panellists also offer advice on moving a Myrtle, badger prevention and what to do with a surprise Walnut tree. And Matt Biggs turns detective as he joins up with a forensic botanist to find out what role plants can have in solving crimes. Produced by Hannah Newton Assistant Producer: Laurence Bassett A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

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