Juliet Sargeant

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.

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.

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.