Flower show season is in full flow so Martin and Jill are working their way around the country - this week it's Chorley's turn as the pair visit Astley Park. There's a chance to look behind the scenes at the old walled garden, we meet Leafy Lytham's Greg and Martin answers some gardening questions.

Debbie from Chorley asked about plants for a damp spot. 

Martin mentioned dogwoods and willow, here are the names: 

Dogwoods grown for colourful stems 

Cornus 'Flaviramea' - yellow stems

Cornus 'Sibirica' - deep red stems

Cornus 'Midwinter Fire' - orange-red stems

Willows for stem colour

Salix 'Vitellina' - Golden stems

Salix 'Britzensis' - orange-red stems

Salix daphnoides - purples stems

Videos mentioned in this episode:

Wonderful Walled Garden at Astley Park: https://youtu.be/xfOXL3NXLLM 

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