Gardeners' Question Time Claygate Surrey
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Aug 29, 2025 In a delightful discussion, horticultural experts Bob Flowerdew, a fruit and veg guru, Pippa Greenwood, a plant pathologist, and garden designer Juliet Sargeant unravel the secrets of gardening on clay soil. They tackle pressing questions like eradicating pesky fungus gnats and the best practices for watering during droughts. The panel shares personal stories about cultivating delicious homegrown produce and the benefits of south-facing gardens, all while addressing how to adapt to the challenges posed by climate change.
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Use Carnivorous Plants As Traps
- Try a carnivorous plant (e.g., Sarracenia) on the windowsill to trap adult gnats.
- Use it alongside other controls to reduce flying pests organically.
Grow Crops That Beat Shop Quality
- Grow crops that lose quality quickly after harvest (sweetcorn, asparagus, globe artichokes, strawberries) for most benefit.
- Grow garlic and specialty varieties you can't buy cheaply for better value and flavour.
Use Pots For Blueberries
- Grow potted dwarf blueberries if space or soil pH is limiting, but water them well to succeed.
- Choose container-grown acid-loving crops to bypass unsuitable garden soil.