Bob Flowerdew

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.

Matthew Biggs, plantsman celebrating native bluebells. Juliet Sargeant, plantswoman and landscape designer pushing no-dig and soil-health. Bunny Guinness, landscape designer focused on large-scale planting and volunteer management. Bob Flowerdew, organic grower with allotment know-how. They tackle meadows and coarse grasses, greenhouse tomato woes, Mahonia rejuvenation, rhubarb rehoming, low-labour allotments and ways to recruit volunteers.

Join Pippa Greenwood, a pest and disease expert, along with grow-your-own guru Bob Flowerdew, and horticulturists Anne Swithinbank and Matt Biggs, as they share their greenery wisdom. Discover how to manage pesky alder leaf beetles and revive your dwindling daffodils. Learn about planting under copper beech trees for thriving gardens and whether you can grow mushrooms on living logs. Plus, Bob shares essential autumn allotment tasks for a bountiful harvest. Perfect for every gardening enthusiast!

Bob Flowerdew, organic gardening specialist, shares practical watering strategies and drought management. Matthew Wilson, gardening expert, compares tap and rainwater and champions rain for seedlings. Anne Swithinbank, experienced horticulturist, offers tips on flood recovery, soil restoration and resilient planting. They discuss rain vs tap, reviving waterlogged clay, greywater use and water-saving techniques.

Pippa Greenwood, a pest and disease specialist, joins botanist and broadcaster James Wong, award-winning garden designer Juliet Sargeant, and grow-your-own expert Bob Flowerdew for a lively discussion. They tackle common gardening challenges like why onions bolt and the best practices for pruning lilacs. Juliet suggests flowering shrubs suitable for chalky soil, while Bob offers essential tips for feeding and watering crops. The team shares strategies for thriving gardens, blending science with personal anecdotes for an engaging horticultural journey.

Bunny Guinness, an experienced garden designer, and Bob Flowerdew, an organic gardening expert, share their seasonal wisdom. They tackle crucial topics like removing mistletoe from trees while maintaining aesthetics and offer practical tips for protecting plants from frost with methods like green fleece and mulch. Bob also suggests recycling cardboard for garden paths, and they discuss ways to repurpose festive plants, like rosemary, for holiday wreaths. Their insights blend tradition with practicality, perfect for any gardener this festive season.

Join gardening experts Bob Flowerdew, a grow-your-own guru renowned for his composting skills, Bunny Guinness, a garden designer passionate about pollinator plants, and Matthew Pottage, head of horticulture at the Royal Parks. They dive into creating the perfect compost, propagating raspberries, and selecting resilient plants for dry soil. Insightful tips on indoor gardening for urban spaces are shared, along with the secrets to cultivating climbing roses and other stunning blooms that attract bees. A must-listen for aspiring green thumbs!

Join gardening gurus Bob Flowerdew, an organic gardening specialist; Pippa Greenwood, a savvy plant pathologist; and Juliet Sargeant, an innovative garden designer, as they tackle issues like the mystery of sticky indoor cyclamen leaves caused by aphids. They also delve into tips for growing taller sweet peas and how to create a fungi-friendly garden. Plus, Bunny Guinness shares essential autumn gardening advice. Tune in for insightful discussions that will help you elevate your gardening game!

Juliet Sargeant, plantswoman and landscape designer; Bunny Guinness, garden designer with a knack for composition; Bob Flowerdew, grow-your-own expert. They tackle alternatives to red roses, shrubs for a north-facing chalky clay garden, horseradish harvesting tricks, pruning winter honeysuckle and winter pruning dos and don’ts. They also cover propagating daphne, managing fairy rings and growing figs in containers.

Join horticultural experts Matthew Pottage, RHS head gardener; Bunny Guinness and Matthew Wilson, visionary garden designers; and Bob Flowerdew, the king of edibles, as they dive into a vibrant garden party atmosphere. They share essential gardening tips, including tricks for maintaining healthy plants during drought and insights on transplanting palms. The conversation turns whimsical with dark humor, exploring playful garden murder mysteries and innovative planting techniques. Listen for clever anecdotes and practical advice to enhance your gardening journey!