Matthew Pottage

Mary Colvin, Garden Facilitator at Ninewells Community Garden, leads a tour and explains how gardening aids wellbeing and recovery. Neil Porteous, Royal Parks plantsman, shares practical horticultural anecdotes. Kirsty Wilson, Balmoral’s Head of Gardens, offers pruning and design tips. Matthew Pottage, experienced plantsman, gives hands‑on planting and plant‑care guidance. They discuss composting leaves, tough tomato skins, olives, no‑mow grasses and planting daisies in old boots.

Join renowned pest specialist Pippa Greenwood, head gardener Matthew Pottage, and passionate plantswoman Christine Walkden as they tackle garden mysteries at Phyllis Court. They explore the surprising benefits of Thames floodwater for soil, the increase of pesky whitefly, and share their favorite gardens for inspiration. Local grower Johnny ‘Hot Stuff’ Mayard reveals secrets in cultivating chillies for his hot sauce empire, while the panel offers expert tips on planting and maintaining vibrant gardens all year round.

Anne Swithinbank, seasoned gardening broadcaster with practical pruning tips. Matthew Pottage, horticulturist offering technical lawn and planting know-how. Pippa Greenwood, experienced plant-care expert. They tackle late bulb planting, boosting apple crops, frost protection, reworking shaded rockeries, diagnosing declining shrubs, and keeping a heavily used football lawn healthy.

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 horticulturists Matthew Pottage, Kirsty Wilson, and Neil Porteous as they delve into pressing gardening questions. They reveal expert tips on propagating monkey puzzle trees and recommend hardy Australian plants that can brave Dundee's winters. Curious about why your Amaryllis isn't flowering? They share insights on optimal care for Hippeastrum. Plus, they assess storm-damaged trees and explore the fascinating Garden Futures exhibition. It's a treasure trove of plant wisdom and gardening advice!