Gardeners' Question Time

Which herbs put you at ease? Which exotic fruits might it be possible to grow in our gardens in the future? Are there any themed gardens you dream of creating?   The GQT panellists are back in Ditchling to answer these questions and more in front of a live audience. Ready to share their smart solutions to all your plant predicaments are RHS Wisley curator Matthew Pottage, horticultural pathologist Pippa Greenwood, and garden designer Juliet Sargeant.  Alongside the questions, horticulturist and garden designer Cherry Carmen gives us plenty to pond-er with her tutorial on preparing your pond for spring. A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

How do you revive a banana plant? Can you encourage wild orchids to grow in your garden? Would you accept a kitchen sink as the top prize of a gardening competition?  In Ditchling to answer these questions and more in front of a live audience are Peter Gibbs and this week’s panel - garden designer Juliet Sargeant, pests and diseases expert Pippa Greenwood and Matthew Pottage, Curator at RHS Wisley.  Beyond the questions, James Wong educates us on the science behind the effects of music on plants.   Producer: Dominic Tyerman Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock Executive Producer: Louisa Field  A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Which luxury vegetable shall I grow in a northern climate? Why are my potatoes perfect on the outside, but black on the inside? How can I get my wife to spend more time in the allotment? The GQT panellists are back in Trafford to answer these questions and more in front of a live audience. Ready to share their top tips on all your garden gripes are proud plantswoman, Christine Walkden, the ‘Mr Cool’ of the plant world Ashley Edwards, and passionate ethnobotanist James Wong. Also, regular GQT panellist, Juliet Sargeant sheds light on the mysterious practice of potato chitting. Producer: Bethany Hocken Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock Executive Producer: Louisa Field A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

What to plant to turn my garden into an oasis? Where do I start with an allotment riddled with weeds? How do I grow saffron? In Hale to answer these questions and more are Peter Gibbs and this week’s GQT panel - plants expert Christine Walkden, self-proclaimed botanical geek James Wong, and Ashley Edwards, Head Gardener of Horatio’s Garden. Also, we return to Horatio’s Garden in Stanmore, West London to find out more about the effect nature has on our mental and physical health. Producer: Bethany Hocken Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock Executive Producer: Louisa Field A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Peter Gibbs takes a look through the GQT archives for top tips on sustainable gardening. Over the years the GQT panellists have shared plenty of knowledge on how to be a green gardener. They look at everything from how to make your driveway more environmentally friendly, to efficiently collecting rainwater at home. We also hear Hafsah Haferji's "how-to" on companion planting, and head back to RHS Wisley with Matthew Pottage and Environmental Researcher Tijana Blanusa to learn how trees help us with carbon capture. Producer - Hannah Newton Assistant Producer - Bethany Hocken A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Peter Gibbs and the team are at Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex. Juliet Sargeant, Matt Biggs and Matthew Pottage are this weeks' panellists, ready to answer your gardening questions. Led by Herstmonceux's head gardener Guy Lucas, the team explores the castle grounds and learns about the sustainable gardening practices adopted in recent years. The panellists also tackle questions from listeners, including suggestions for what to plant around a thatched cottage, and when to prune plants that are still in flower in the winter. Producer - Jemima Rathbone Assistant Producer - Aniya Das A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4