Gardeners' Question Time The Eden Project
Sep 5, 2025
Join houseplant expert Anne Swithinbank, garden designer Chris Beardshaw, and horticulturist Frances Tophill as they delve into the evolution of the Eden Project. They discuss seasonal gardening strategies, effective planting tips, and the management of unusual garden worms. The trio also shares personal anecdotes about their inspirations in horticulture and care techniques for plants facing challenges. With a focus on creativity, they highlight engaging gardening projects for families and the importance of integrating wildflowers into urban spaces.
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Transformation Of Eden Project
- Catherine Cutler has worked at the Eden Project for over 25 years and helped plant the rainforest biome.
- She describes watching the site change from a "desolate moonscape" into a mature garden over decades.
Manage Flatworms By Tidying And Removing
- Remove non-native flatworms when spotted and avoid moving infected plant material between sites.
- Reduce black plastic coverings and tidiness to discourage flatworm hiding places rather than indiscriminate eradication.
What To Plant In Raised Beds For Autumn
- Sow quick crops now (salad leaves, radish, coriander) or plant plugs of kale and chicory for winter harvests.
- Alternatively rest the bed, mulch it, or grow in containers to clear out old seed tins for cut-and-come-again salads.