Gardeners' Question Time Elmbridge: Friendly Fungi, Sticky Leaves and Stunted Sweet Peas
Sep 19, 2025
Join gardening gurus Bob Flowerdew, an organic gardening specialist; Pippa Greenwood, a savvy plant pathologist; and Juliet Sargeant, an innovative garden designer, as they tackle issues like the mystery of sticky indoor cyclamen leaves caused by aphids. They also delve into tips for growing taller sweet peas and how to create a fungi-friendly garden. Plus, Bunny Guinness shares essential autumn gardening advice. Tune in for insightful discussions that will help you elevate your gardening game!
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Grow Fast Salad Crops Indoors
- Sow quick, tray-grown salad mixes indoors now so children can transplant them outside for early harvests.
- Use wheelbarrows or large containers for portable beds to protect crops over school holidays.
Plant Long‑Lived Early Crops
- Plant perennial clumps like rhubarb and sea kale for very early spring harvests and simple care.
- Try asparagus or a few pea plants to show kids quick, edible results from the plot.
Build Simple Protective Hoops
- Make cheap protective hoops from bamboo canes and old hosepipe to cover seedlings and extend the season.
- Cover hoops with fleece or polythene to get earlier or later salad crops.