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Stoke Poges

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Last broadcast on Sun, 9 Oct 2011, 14:00 on BBC Radio 4 (see all broadcasts).

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Peter Gibbs chairs this gardening discussion from Buckinghamshire with Bob Flowerdew, Pippa Greenwood and Christine Walkden.

Pippa Greenwood visits two local Poinsettia growers to find out how to turn them red in time for Christmas.
Matthew Wilson invites us to observe how he transforms his new, family, urban garden.

Also, why you should plant your roses in cardboard boxes, and never add fresh woodchip to your beds.

Questions answered in the programme:
A GQT panellist once suggested sowing a second set of runner beans in August. Are there more late-sowing, late-cropping veg I can try?
Suggestions included, peas, beetroot, swiss chard & 'Rocket' potatoes.

How can I encourage my Canna Purpuria to flower in early summer instead of early autumn?
How can I grow decent radishes?
When is the best time to lift Dahlias?
My two year-old Hydrangea Quercifolia has never flowered and its leaves are bronzing. What is wrong with it?
How can I tackle Rose Replant Disorder?
How can I prevent mildew on my cucumbers, marrows and Begonias?
When is the best time to prune a box hedge?
Which small, erect shrub can I grow within my pergola?
Suggestions included: Skyrocket Jupiter, Winter Box, Elaeagnus Quicksilver and Choiysa Ternata 'Sundance'

Produced by Lucy Dichmont
A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Matthew Wilson's city garden

Before the tree surgeons arrived..listen to Matthew's new garden being gradually transformed..

Felling leylandii safely

Tree surgeons use guide ropes when felling trees in enclosed spaces to ensure the tree falls in the direction intended and avoids neighbours' fences, buildings etc.

REDESIGNING AN URBAN GARDEN

Once the problematic trees are removed designer Matthew Wilson can mark out the shape of the planned new borders. These will be excavated then the soil improved with the addition of organic matter.

Broadcasts

  1. Fri 7 Oct 2011
    15:00
    BBC Radio 4
  2. Sun 9 Oct 2011
    14:00
    BBC Radio 4

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Duration

45 minutes

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