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Last broadcast on Sun, 14 Nov 2010, 14:00 on BBC Radio 4 (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
The panel are guests of students and staff at Askham Bryan College in North Yorkshire.
Eric Robson seeks some expert advice on growing Himalayan plants at the nearby Harewood House, In London, Matthew Wilson is on site at the 2012 Olympic Park with the park manager and horticulture consultant. Part one in a series.
Produced by Lucy Dichmont
A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.
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Himalayan Garden at Harewood House, Leeds: A collection of lush plants found in the lower reaches of the mountain range.
Himalayan Garden at Harewood House, Leeds
A collection of plants found at higher altitude.
Harewood House, Leeds
The clipped box and conical trees on the formal Parterre of Harewood House, which rises above parkland landscaped by Capability Brown.
2012 Olympic Gold Meadows
The 2012 Olympic Gold Meadows in Stratford are well under way. But how will they survive the winter?
Olympic Gold Meadows
The Olympic Gold Meadows combines a variety of hardy annuals: Cornflowers, Corn Marigold, orange Hybrid Marigolds, Prairie Tickseed
Chapters
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Olympic Garden Series (with Matthew Wilson)
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Chapter 1
Matthew Wilson is on site at the 2012 Olympic Park with the park manager and horticulture consultant. Part one in a series for Gardeners Question Time.
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Broadcasts
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Fri 12 Nov 201015:00
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Sun 14 Nov 201014:00
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