25/04/2025
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
Gardeners' Question Time
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A panel of horticultural experts answer gardening questions from a live audience. Recorded in a different location each week
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Producer - Somethin' Else
Current: Producer - BBC Radio 4's Gardeners' Question Time & The Kitchen Cabinet. Previously: BBC Radio 3's flagship jazz show J to Z (2018-2022).
Producer - BBC
Assistant Producer. Somethin' Else. Apr 2019 - Nov 2020 1 year 8 months. - Gardeners' Question Time (BBC Radio 4) - The Kitchen Cabinet (BBC Radio 4).
Producer - BBC Radio Wales
Producing credits include the 'Listening Project', 'Farming Today' and 'On Your Farm' for Radio 4. I've worked for over 20 years for the BBC across television.
Senior Producer - Pixiu Podcasts
History of producing award-winning projects from BBC Radio 4's Gardeners' Question Time and The Kitchen Cabinet, to Something Rhymes with Purple.
Producer - Mindhouse Productions
... (BBC Radio 4) and Gardeners' Question Time (BBC Radio 4). I also aid production on Rickie, Melvin and Charlie (BBC Radio 1). Previously assistant produced.
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Executive Producer - TBI Media Ltd.
Executive Producer of Music, Radio, and Podcasts - BBC Radio 2 - Entertainment ... - BBC Radio 4's Gardeners' Question Time. Somethin' Else Graphic.
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Recent Hosts, Guests & Topics
Here's a quick summary of the last 5 episodes on Gardeners' Question Time.
Hosts
Kathy Clugston
Peter Gibbs
Previous Guests
James Wong
James Wong is a British ethnobotanist, author, and television presenter known for his expertise in plant science and horticulture. He has written several books on gardening and has appeared on various television programs, sharing his knowledge about plants and their uses.
Neil Porteous
Neil Porteous is a garden designer and horticultural expert with extensive experience in creating and maintaining gardens. He is known for his innovative designs and has contributed to various gardening projects and initiatives.
Kirsty Wilson
Kirsty Wilson is the Head of Gardens at Balmoral, where she oversees the management and development of the gardens. With a strong background in horticulture, she is dedicated to promoting sustainable gardening practices and enhancing the beauty of the landscape.
Colin Agnew
Colin Agnew is a Garden Supervisor with expertise in managing garden spaces and ensuring their health and vitality. He is knowledgeable about various plant species and is passionate about educating others on gardening techniques.
Marcus Chilton-Jones
Marcus Chilton-Jones is a garden designer known for his innovative approaches to landscape design and horticulture. He has worked on various projects that emphasize sustainability and the integration of natural elements into urban spaces.
Matthew Pottage
Matthew Pottage is a skilled gardener and horticultural expert, known for his work at various prestigious gardens. He has a passion for plant care and is often involved in educational initiatives to promote gardening.
Juliet Sargeant
Juliet Sargeant is a celebrated garden designer and horticulturist, known for her work that combines aesthetics with ecological principles. She has received multiple awards for her garden designs and is a passionate advocate for sustainable gardening practices.
Poppy Okotcha
Poppy Okotcha is an ecological home grower and community gardener, recognized for her expertise in sustainable agriculture. She shares her knowledge on growing food in urban environments and promotes practices that enhance biodiversity and food security.
Anne Swithinbank
Anne Swithinbank is a renowned house plant expert and horticulturist known for her extensive knowledge of indoor plants. She has contributed to various gardening publications and is a regular speaker at gardening events, sharing her expertise on plant care and cultivation.
Bunny Guinness
Bunny Guinness is a prominent garden designer and writer, recognized for her innovative landscape designs and contributions to gardening literature. She has worked on numerous high-profile projects and is a familiar face in the gardening community.
Matthew Biggs
Matthew Biggs is a passionate plantsman and gardening expert with a wealth of experience in horticulture. He is known for his engaging presentations and has authored several books on gardening, focusing on plant care and garden design.
Kathy Clugston
Kathy Clugston is a prominent broadcaster and producer, known for her work on BBC Radio 4's Gardeners' Question Time. She has a background in horticulture and is dedicated to promoting gardening and plant care through her engaging storytelling and interviews.
Bob Flowerdew
Bob Flowerdew is a renowned horticulturist and author, known for his expertise in organic gardening and grow-your-own techniques. He has contributed to various gardening publications and is a regular speaker at gardening events.
Peter Gibbs
Peter Gibbs is a well-known broadcaster and journalist, particularly in the field of gardening and environmental issues. He has presented various programs and is an advocate for sustainable practices in urban planning, including the concept of sponge cities.
Topics Discussed
potatoes
lace bugs
Belfast Botanic Garden
gardening
ethnobotany
garden design
unorthodox advice
sodden patches
fruit and veg
desert island seeds
Edible Essentials
spring checklist
sustainable crops
blueberry dieback
whitefly infestation
eco-friendly gardening
house plants
gladioli
hellebores
courgettes
gardening advice
sponge cities
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Episodes
Here's the recent few episodes on Gardeners' Question Time.
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Postbag Edition: Belfast Botanic Garden
Kathy Clugston
James Wong
Neil Porteous
Kirsty Wilson
Colin Agnew
potatoes
lace bugs
Belfast Botanic Garden
gardening
ethnobotany
garden design
Why are my potatoes so floury? How do you banish lace bugs for good? And what mysterious plant has the panel stumped?
Kathy Clugston and a team of gardening experts explore the various locations of Belfast Botanic Garden. All while digging into the GQT postbag to answer your gardening conundrums.
On hand with their wisdom and wit are ethnobotanist James Wong, garden designer Neil Porteous, and Kirsty Wilson, Head of Gardens at Balmoral. Guiding them through the garden’s hidden corners and floral highlights is Garden Supervisor Colin Agnew.
Producer: Bethany Hocken Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock Executive Producer: Carly Maile
A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4
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42:38
West Yorkshire: Unorthodox Advice, Edible Essentials and Sodden Patches
Kathy Clugston
Marcus Chilton-Jones
Matthew Pottage
Juliet Sargeant
Poppy Okotcha
unorthodox advice
sodden patches
fruit and veg
desert island seeds
Edible Essentials
spring checklist
sustainable crops
What unorthodox advice have you heard as a gardener? What fruit and veg can I grow in a sodden patch? If you could take one bag of seeds to a desert island, what would it be?
Kathy Clugston and the Gardeners’ Question Time team return to Bradford, West Yorkshire, to unearth the answers to your gardening dilemmas. Kathy is joined by garden designers Marcus Chilton-Jones, Matthew Pottage and Juliet Sargeant.
Later in the programme, we dig into the first edition of our brand-new Edible Essentials series. Ecological home grower and community gardener Poppy Okotcha shares her go-to spring checklist for growing delicious, sustainable crops.
Producer: Bethany Hocken Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod Executive Producer: Carly Maile
A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4
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42:47
Twyford: Blueberry Dieback, Anosmia and Itchy Fingers
Peter Gibbs
Anne Swithinbank
Bunny Guinness
Matthew Biggs
Kathy Clugston
blueberry dieback
whitefly infestation
eco-friendly gardening
house plants
garden design
Why are my blueberry plants experiencing blueberry dieback? How can we prevent or treat an infestation of whitefly in an eco-friendly manner? Which plant have you been most tempted to steal and why?
Peter Gibbs and a panel of plant and gardening gurus offer advice to an audience of keen gardeners in Twyford, Reading. Joining Peter are house plant expert Anne Swithinbank, garden designer Bunny Guinness, and proud plantsman Matthew Biggs.
Later in the programme, we hear from GQT's Kathy Clugston who visits a garden designed for individuals with no sense of smell.
Producer: Matt Smith Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod Executive Producer: Carly Maile
A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4
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42:13
Ridgewell
Kathy Clugston
Bob Flowerdew
Bunny Guinness
Matthew Pottage
Peter Gibbs
gladioli
hellebores
courgettes
gardening advice
sponge cities
How do I keep my gladioli coming back? Why are my hellebores covered in black spots? Why do my courgettes go mouldy so quickly?
Kathy Clugston and a panel of plant and gardening experts are offering advice to an audience of keen gardeners in Ridgewell, Essex. Joining Kathy are grow-your-own guru Bob Flowerdew, garden designer Bunny Guinness, and gardener Matthew Pottage.
Later in the programme, we hear from Peter Gibbs about the increasing number of sponge cities in the UK.
A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4
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