Matthew Wilson

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.

Matthew Wilson, garden designer offering planting and hedge tips; Bethan Collerton, head gardener with propagation know-how; Dr Chris Thorogood, botanical scientist on plant health. They tackle care for a 30-year-old aspidistra and yellowing Choisya. They discuss plants for exposed northern gardens and surprising exotics doing well up north. They cover grow lights, Japanese knotweed control and reviving thin beech hedges.

Bunny Guinness, a garden designer and regular contributor, joins Marcus Chilton Jones, curator at RHS Garden Bridgewater, and Matthew Wilson, an experienced garden designer. They tackle how to manage pesky red ants with creative solutions like using coffee residue. The discussion shifts to the benefits of rainwater over tap water for gardening and the emotional connection gardeners have with rare daffodils, highlighted by the Daffodil Diaries initiative. They also share tips for staying motivated during inclement weather and practical advice on nurturing various plants.

Dr Chris Thorogood, botanical scientist at Oxford Botanic Garden; Bethan Collerton, former head gardener at Birmingham Botanical Gardens; Matthew Wilson, garden designer and broadcaster. They tackle choosing roses for a shady memorial bed. They investigate a suddenly collapsing wisteria and a white iris that reflowered blue in autumn. They tour Seaton Delaval Hall’s parterre and South East Garden.

Bethan Collerton, hands‑on allotmenteer and head gardener; Dr Chris Thorogood, botanist and plant identifier; Matthew Wilson, award‑winning garden designer. They tackle orchid repotting and anchoring. They debate weed suppressants and fertilisers for edibles. They diagnose yellowing Camellia leaves and suggest repotting and ericaceous care. Practical, plant‑focused and breezy.

Join botanist and houseplant expert James Wong, award-winning garden designer Matthew Wilson, and alpine plant specialist Bethan Collerton as they dive into the essential skills of gardening. They share insights on health and safety in the garden and how to combat common woes like slug infestations. James highlights easy-to-grow plants from Sheffield’s Winter Garden, perfect for novices. The panel also discusses overrated plants and their diverse preferences, all while maintaining a light-hearted and engaging atmosphere.

Join Bunny Guinness, a seasoned garden designer, Matthew Wilson, an expert in landscaping, and Marcus Chilton-Jones, curator of RHS Garden Bridgewater, as they dive into sustainable gardening practices. They tackle pressing questions on keeping bonsai trees thriving and moving mature shrub roses. Marcus shares fascinating insights into the history and resilience of Walsall Arboretum's oldest hawthorn tree. The hosts also discuss their favorite plants, revealing personal stories and the deep connections we share with nature.

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!

In this engaging discussion, Matthew Wilson, a horticulturalist and garden designer, teams up with Chris Potts, owner of Sienna Hostas nursery. They delve into the secrets of creating vibrant foliage borders using resilient plants like euonymus and hostas. Matthew provides key tips for winterizing banana plants while exploring common gardening challenges like slug control. Chris shares his expert methods for keeping hostas pest-free. Whether you're nurturing a floral masterpiece or facing foliage troubles, their advice is practical and tailored for every gardener.