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Radio 4,29 Mar 2019,42 mins

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Eric Robson and his panel of experts are in East Meon, Hampshire. Chris Beardshaw, Pippa Greenwood and Bob Flowerdew answer the horticultural questions. The panellists discuss the best radishes, care tips for a sedum roof and Buddleia pruning. They also suggest ways to grow the best blueberries, offer advice for preventing ash dieback, and suggest ways to downsize a vegetable plot. Away from the questions, Chris Beardshaw visits the nearby Leydene Estate. He speaks to local historian Michael Blakstad to learn all about the eccentric East Meon gardener, Eleanor, Countess Peel. Produced by Dan Cocker Assistant Producer: Hester Cant A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

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