Gardeners' Question Time Bradford: Buddha's Hand, Yorkshire Climate & Upcycled Ginnels
Mar 21, 2025
Join garden designer Marcus Chilton-Jones, Head of Royal Parks Matthew Pottage, and RHS Curator Juliet Sargeant as they tackle gardening questions from the vibrant city of Bradford. Discover the secrets behind nurturing a Buddha's Hand citrus plant and managing pesky coddling moths with nematodes. Hear inspiring stories of community-driven gardening, including the transformation of a neglected ginnel into a lively oasis. Plus, get expert tips for growing potatoes and insights on carving your unique gardening identity through social media.
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Early Spring Cuttings
- Take cuttings of herbaceous perennials, like a strantia or veronicastrum, in early spring.
- Divide crowns and pot up shoots with a bit of root for plant sales.
Crocosmia and Iris for Sales
- Divide large crocosmia corms and pot them for plant sales, about seven per pot for impact.
- Split rhizomatous irises and pot two or three together.
Winter Stem Cuttings
- Take pencil-thickness cuttings of Cornus or willow stems and place them in water to root quickly.
- Include pictures of the mature plants at your sales table.