<description>&lt;p&gt;What is the best way to take cuttings of a monkey puzzle tree? What plants that are grown in Australia and would thrive in Dundee? Why hasn’t my Amaryllis flowered? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kathy Clugston brings together a perfectly curated panel of gardening experts at the V&amp;amp;A Dundee to tackle these questions from an enthusiastic, plant-loving audience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Joining Kathy on the panel are garden designers, botanists and allotmenteers Matthew Pottage, Kirsty Wilson and Neil Porteous.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also, Matthew Pottage slips away for an exclusive look at the V&amp;amp;A Dundee’s fascinating exhibition Garden Futures: Designing With Nature, guided by curator James Wylie.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Senior Producer: Dan Cocker
Junior Producer: Rahnee Prescod&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Kathy Clugston and the GQT Panel visit the V&A in Dundee.

What is the best way to take cuttings of a monkey puzzle tree? What plants that are grown in Australia and would thrive in Dundee? Why hasn’t my Amaryllis flowered? Kathy Clugston brings together a perfectly curated panel of gardening experts at the V&amp;A Dundee to tackle these questions from an enthusiastic, plant-loving audience.Joining Kathy on the panel are garden designers, botanists and allotmenteers Matthew Pottage, Kirsty Wilson and Neil Porteous.Also, Matthew Pottage slips away for an exclusive look at the V&amp;A Dundee’s fascinating exhibition Garden Futures: Designing With Nature, guided by curator James Wylie.Senior Producer: Dan Cocker
Junior Producer: Rahnee PrescodA Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Dundee: Amaryllis, Monkey Puzzles and Australian Plants

<description>&lt;p&gt;How do you grow coriander successfully from seed? Do seeds have a sow-by-date? And will your treasured perennials thrive in the challenging Scottish climate?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kathy Clugston hosts from the beautiful St Mary’s Church in Walthamstow, where a lively audience puts their gardening dilemmas to an expert panel. Joining Kathy are renowned garden designer and botanist James Wong, horticulturalist Matthew Biggs, and allotment enthusiast Frances Tophill, ready to share their knowledge and practical advice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Later in the programme, Anne Swithinbank offers her essential tips on preparing your garden to withstand the winter months ahead.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Producer: Matthew Smith
Junior Producer: Rahnee Prescod&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Kathy Clugston and the GQT panel are in Waltham Forest to answer your gardening issues.

How do you grow coriander successfully from seed? Do seeds have a sow-by-date? And will your treasured perennials thrive in the challenging Scottish climate?Kathy Clugston hosts from the beautiful St Mary’s Church in Walthamstow, where a lively audience puts their gardening dilemmas to an expert panel. Joining Kathy are renowned garden designer and botanist James Wong, horticulturalist Matthew Biggs, and allotment enthusiast Frances Tophill, ready to share their knowledge and practical advice.Later in the programme, Anne Swithinbank offers her essential tips on preparing your garden to withstand the winter months ahead.Producer: Matthew Smith
Junior Producer: Rahnee PrescodA Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Waltham Forest: Coriander, Sow-By-Date and Perennials

<description>&lt;p&gt;What’s the strangest thing wildlife has whisked away from your garden? How can I prevent codling moth from spoiling apples? And how do I make reliably nutritious compost using horse manure?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Peter Gibbs and a panel of green-fingered experts return to Henley-on-Thames, where a lively audience of passionate gardeners awaits answers to their most pressing horticultural dilemmas.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Joining Peter are pest and disease specialist Pippa Greenwood, head gardener Matthew Pottage, and the ever-enthusiastic plantswoman Christine Walkden.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Later in the programme, Bunny Guinness offers her expert advice on creating your very own dead hedge.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Senior Producer: Dan Cocker
Junior producer: Rahnee Prescod
Assistant Producer: Suki Glocking 
Assistant Producer: William Norton&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Peter Gibbs and a panel of green-fingered gurus are in Henley on Thames.

What’s the strangest thing wildlife has whisked away from your garden? How can I prevent codling moth from spoiling apples? And how do I make reliably nutritious compost using horse manure?Peter Gibbs and a panel of green-fingered experts return to Henley-on-Thames, where a lively audience of passionate gardeners awaits answers to their most pressing horticultural dilemmas.Joining Peter are pest and disease specialist Pippa Greenwood, head gardener Matthew Pottage, and the ever-enthusiastic plantswoman Christine Walkden.Later in the programme, Bunny Guinness offers her expert advice on creating your very own dead hedge.Senior Producer: Dan Cocker
Junior producer: Rahnee Prescod
Assistant Producer: Suki Glocking 
Assistant Producer: William NortonA Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Henley-on-Thames

<description>&lt;p&gt;Why are my herbaceous perennials growing so tall? What is the best type of onions to grow for pickling? Why do pests prefer my burgundy blooms over the rest?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kathy Clugston and an esteemed panel of gardening experts are in Wrexham to answer the questions of a green fingered audience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Joining Kathy on the panel are garden designers, botanists and alotmenteers Marcus Chilton-Jones, Bethan Collerton and James Wong.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bethan Collerton visits Wales in Bloom winners Nichola Ellis and Craig Youens for some insight on how they’ve achieved such an accolade on behalf of Wrexham.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Senior Producer: Dan Cocker
Junior Producer: Rahnee Prescod&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Kathy Clugston and an esteemed panel of gardening experts are in Wrexham.

Why are my herbaceous perennials growing so tall? What is the best type of onions to grow for pickling? Why do pests prefer my burgundy blooms over the rest?Kathy Clugston and an esteemed panel of gardening experts are in Wrexham to answer the questions of a green fingered audience.Joining Kathy on the panel are garden designers, botanists and alotmenteers Marcus Chilton-Jones, Bethan Collerton and James Wong.Bethan Collerton visits Wales in Bloom winners Nichola Ellis and Craig Youens for some insight on how they’ve achieved such an accolade on behalf of Wrexham.Senior Producer: Dan Cocker
Junior Producer: Rahnee PrescodA Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Chirk: Pickled Onions, Tall Perennials and Picky Pests

<description>&lt;p&gt;Kathy Clugston and an esteemed panel of gardening experts are in St Mary's Church in Walthamstow to answer the questions of a green fingered audience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Joining Kathy on the panel are garden designers, botanists and alotmenteers James Wong, Matthew Biggs and Frances Tophill. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Later, Matthew Pottage provides a list of thriving trees that are sweeping the streets of London.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Producer: Matthew Smith
Junior Producer: Rahnee Prescod&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Kathy Clugston and an esteemed panel of gardening experts are in St Mary's in Walthamstow.

Kathy Clugston and an esteemed panel of gardening experts are in St Mary's Church in Walthamstow to answer the questions of a green fingered audience.Joining Kathy on the panel are garden designers, botanists and alotmenteers James Wong, Matthew Biggs and Frances Tophill. Later, Matthew Pottage provides a list of thriving trees that are sweeping the streets of London.Producer: Matthew Smith
Junior Producer: Rahnee PrescodA Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

St Mary's Walthamstow

A panel of horticultural experts answer gardening questions from a live audience. Recorded in a different location each week

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