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Radio 4,19 Sep 2025,42 mins

Elmbridge: Friendly Fungi, Sticky Leaves and Stunted Sweet Peas

Gardeners' Question Time

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Why do indoor cyclamen develop sticky leaves? What’s the secret to growing taller sweet peas? And how can we make our gardens more fungi-friendly? This week, Kathy Clugston and the Gardeners’ Question Time panel return to Claygate in Surrey, ready to tackle listeners’ gardening dilemmas. Joining Kathy are horticultural experts Bob Flowerdew, Juliet Sargeant, and Pippa Greenwood, bringing their deep knowledge and lively discussion to the table. Later in the programme, Bunny Guinness shares seasonal tips and practical advice to help you make the most of your garden as autumn sets in. Producer: Matt Smith Junior Producer: Rahnee Prescod A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

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