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Kathy Clugston prunes through the extensive GQT archive, which includes some much needed advice on all things Foliage.
With 77 years of experience in providing ample advice, our various GQT panellists are more than equipped to solve your gardening conundrums. They provide tips on the best plants for a foliage border, banana plants that can withstand the winter, and plants for a bed that never sees any sunshine.
Away from the questions, Matthew Wilson heads over to Sienna Hosta nursery to speak with Chris Potts, who explains how they keep their hostas slug and snail free.
Producer: Daniel Cocker
A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4
Plant List
Q - What would be the best plants for a foliage border? (01'07")
Matthew Biggs –
Anne Swithinbank –
Matthew Wilson –
Q- Why isn't my Christmas berry 'Red Robin' in here a lovely bright colour, like others? (04'22")
Q- Can banana plants stay outside during the winter? (08'10")
Matthew Pottage –
Q – Why has my 12-year-old smoke bush has turned brown overnight? (11'19")
Feature – Matthew Pottage speaks with Managing Director of Sienna Hosta Nursery Chris Potts about how they nurture their Hosta’s to be pest free (17'07")
Q- What type of ferns should I use in my fernery? (22'40")
Matthew Wilson –
Pippa Greenwood –
Q - What could I plant in a bed that never sees any sunshine? (27'51")
Matthew Wilson –
Christine –
Q- How do I properly mow my lawn without ruining the foliage surrounding it? (32'33")
Q - What can I do to take care of my 3ft Poinsettias? (37'35")
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Kathy Clugston prunes through the extensive GQT archive, which includes some much needed advice on all things Foliage.
With 77 years of experience in providing ample advice, our various GQT panellists are more than equipped to solve your gardening conundrums. They provide tips on the best plants for a foliage border, banana plants that can withstand the winter, and plants for a bed that never sees any sunshine.
Away from the questions, Matthew Wilson heads over to Sienna Hosta nursery to speak with Chris Potts, who explains how they keep their hostas slug and snail free.
Producer: Daniel Cocker
A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4
Plant List
Q - What would be the best plants for a foliage border? (01'07")
Matthew Biggs –
Anne Swithinbank –
Matthew Wilson –
Q- Why isn't my Christmas berry 'Red Robin' in here a lovely bright colour, like others? (04'22")
Q- Can banana plants stay outside during the winter? (08'10")
Matthew Pottage –
Q – Why has my 12-year-old smoke bush has turned brown overnight? (11'19")
Feature – Matthew Pottage speaks with Managing Director of Sienna Hosta Nursery Chris Potts about how they nurture their Hosta’s to be pest free (17'07")
Q- What type of ferns should I use in my fernery? (22'40")
Matthew Wilson –
Pippa Greenwood –
Q - What could I plant in a bed that never sees any sunshine? (27'51")
Matthew Wilson –
Christine –
Q- How do I properly mow my lawn without ruining the foliage surrounding it? (32'33")
Q - What can I do to take care of my 3ft Poinsettias? (37'35")
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