Bob Flowerdew

In a delightful discussion, horticultural experts Bob Flowerdew, a fruit and veg guru, Pippa Greenwood, a plant pathologist, and garden designer Juliet Sargeant unravel the secrets of gardening on clay soil. They tackle pressing questions like eradicating pesky fungus gnats and the best practices for watering during droughts. The panel shares personal stories about cultivating delicious homegrown produce and the benefits of south-facing gardens, all while addressing how to adapt to the challenges posed by climate change.

Pippa Greenwood, a pest and disease specialist, joins botanist and broadcaster James Wong, award-winning garden designer Juliet Sargeant, and grow-your-own expert Bob Flowerdew for a lively discussion. They tackle common gardening challenges like why onions bolt and the best practices for pruning lilacs. Juliet suggests flowering shrubs suitable for chalky soil, while Bob offers essential tips for feeding and watering crops. The team shares strategies for thriving gardens, blending science with personal anecdotes for an engaging horticultural journey.

Join gardening experts Bob Flowerdew, a grow-your-own guru renowned for his composting skills, Bunny Guinness, a garden designer passionate about pollinator plants, and Matthew Pottage, head of horticulture at the Royal Parks. They dive into creating the perfect compost, propagating raspberries, and selecting resilient plants for dry soil. Insightful tips on indoor gardening for urban spaces are shared, along with the secrets to cultivating climbing roses and other stunning blooms that attract bees. A must-listen for aspiring green thumbs!