A panel of horticultural experts answer gardening questions from a live audience. Recorded in a different location each week
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Nov 13, 2026 · 42:10
How do I get my magnolia to flower? What are the best gardening jobs in November? Are lawns going out of fashion? Peter Gibbs and the GQT panel are in Richmond discussing…
Nov 6, 2026 · 42:38
Peter Gibbs visits the award-winning Burrow Farm Gardens in East Devon, where founder Mary Benger shares the story of transforming what was once a farm into one of Britain’s…
Oct 30, 2026 · 42:54
Kathy Clugston dusts the cobwebs off the Gardeners’ Question Time archives for a spooky selection of supernatural gardening advice from the past 79 years of the program. This…
Oct 23, 2026 · 42:25
Which plants can I plant now that will survive the winter? Can you recommend a low-maintenance shrub for the garden? What should I grow to get my gardening mojo back? Kathy…
Oct 16, 2026 · 42:55
Kathy Clugston presents a special Potting Shed edition of Gardeners’ Question Time, recorded at the Summer Garden Party at RHS Garden Wisley in Surrey. Away from the main stage,…
Oct 9, 2026 · 42:55
Peter Gibbs hosts Gardeners’ Question Time from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Joining Peter are Ashley Edwards, James Wong and Christine Walkden - a panel with strong Kew…
Oct 2, 2026 · 42:19
Is there a place for sawdust in the veg patch? How best should I trim a mimosa? Can you share a remedy for my husband’s plant obsession? Peter Gibbs and the GQT team are in…
Sep 25, 2026 · 42:54
As a new series of DIY SOS begins this September, the show joins forces with Gardeners’ Question Time for a collaboration that has more in common than you might think. From…
Sep 18, 2026 · 41:20
Kathy Clugston hosts the second of the Gardeners’ Question Time Summer Garden Party specials from RHS Garden Wisley in Surrey. Joining Kathy are Pippa Greenwood, Matthew Wilson,…
Sep 11, 2026 · 42:23
Kathy Clugston hosts the first of two Gardeners’ Question Time Summer Garden Party specials from RHS Garden Wisley. Joined by James Wong, Matthew Pottage, Pippa Greenwood and…
Sep 4, 2026 · 42:18
Kathy Clugston chairs Gardeners’ Question Time from Minstead Village Hall in the heart of the New Forest. Joining Kathy are plant pathologist Pippa Greenwood, head gardener at…
Aug 28, 2026 · 42:17
Peter Gibbs hosts GQT from The Donkey Sanctuary near Sidmouth in Devon. Joining Peter are plantswoman Anne Swithinbank, pest and disease expert Pippa Greenwood and the Royal…
Aug 21, 2026 · 42:04
Kathy Clugston delves into the GQT archive to explore one of Britain’s most intriguing gardening phenomena: microclimates. Travelling across the British Isles, the programme…
Aug 14, 2026 · 42:08
Kathy Clugston and the panel visit Clarkston Halls near Glasgow. Joining Kathy are botanist James Wong, Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ Head Gardener Bethan Collerton, and…
Aug 7, 2026 · 42:18
Kathy Clugston hosts another Gardeners’ Question Time Postbag episode from The Hidden Gardens in Glasgow, a remarkable community green space created on a former industrial site…
Jul 31, 2026 · 42:02
Peter Gibbs and the Gardeners’ Question Time panel visit the Lincolnshire village of Pinchbeck, a fenland landscape shaped by waterways and a long history of horticulture. On the…
Jul 24, 2026 · 42:35
Kathy Clugston chairs this week’s Gardeners’ Question Time from Clarkston Halls in East Renfrewshire, home to one of Scotland’s oldest horticultural societies. Joining Kathy are…
Jul 17, 2026 · 42:23
Recorded at the University of Birmingham’s magnificent Elgar Concert Hall, Kathy Clugston is joined by Bethan Collerton of Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Marcus Chilton-Jones of…
Jul 10, 2026 · 42:24
Gardeners’ Question Time visits the stunning Springfields Festival Gardens in Spalding, 15 acres of beautifully designed and diverse planting, created for visitors of all ages to…
Jul 3, 2026 · 41:59
Kathy Clugston and the panel are in Edgbaston at the University of Birmingham’s beautiful Winterbourne House and Garden, an Arts and Crafts era gem packed with horticultural…
Jun 26, 2026 · 41:58
In this special episode, Kathy Clugston and Peter Gibbs dip into the archives to celebrate the life and work of Matthew Biggs. Matt spent four decades doing what he loved most -…
Jun 19, 2026 · 42:44
Peter Gibbs and the GQT panel visit the Queen Elizabeth II Garden in Regent’s Park, London, tackling gardening challenges in tough conditions. Pippa Greenwood, Matthew Pottage,…
Jun 12, 2026 · 41:57
Peter Gibbs and the GQT panel visit the charming village of Harmondsworth, just moments from the bustle of Heathrow. Peter is joined by James Wong, Frances Tophill and Bunny…
Jun 5, 2026 · 42:23
Peter Gibbs and the Gardeners’ Question Time panel visit Diss, on the Norfolk–Suffolk border, where heavy clay soils meet some of the driest conditions in the country; a…
May 29, 2026 · 41:56
Gardeners’ Question Time returns to the iconic RHS Chelsea Flower Show Bandstand. Recorded in the dappled shade of plane trees and surrounded by colour and spectacle, Kathy…
May 22, 2026 · 42:39
Kathy Clugston and Peter Gibbs are at the Chelsea Flower Show for a special postbag episode of Gardeners' Question Time. From the showground of the world’s most celebrated…
May 15, 2026 · 42:31
In a special Gardeners’ Question Time episode to mark Mental Health Awareness Week, the programme is at the Serge Hill Project, an inspirational garden that promotes working with…
May 8, 2026 · 42:27
Peter Gibbs and Gardeners’ Question Time panel visit visit Pulham Market. Peter is joined by Bob Flowerdew, Christine Walkden and Bunny Guinness to answer questions on growing…
May 1, 2026 · 42:35
Kathy Clugston guides us through the GQT archives to hear how our panellists and experts, old and new, advise on delivering dazzling displays of summer colour. Along the way, the…
Apr 24, 2026 · 42:21
Peter and Gardeners’ Question Time panel visit the historic Great Barn in Harmondsworth. Beneath the medieval beams, Peter is joined by Bunny Guinness, Francis Tophill and James…
Apr 17, 2026 · 41:48
Kathy Clugston and the Gardeners' Question Time panel visit the outskirts of Bolton in Lancashire. Kathy is joined by RHS Bridgewater Curator Marcus Chilton-Jones, Garden…
Apr 10, 2026 · 43:07
Kathy Clugston and the Gardeners' Question Time panel visit the picturesque Lancashire village of Edgworth, nestled on the edge of the West Pennine Moors. This week, the team are…
Apr 3, 2026 · 42:36
Peter Gibbs and the GQT panel have traded parks and community gardens for a visit to the Oxfordshire home of Dame Mary Berry. On this week's panel are Matthew Pottage, Christine…
Mar 27, 2026 · 42:32
Kathy Clugston is joined in the Vale of Glamorgan by Bethan Collerton, Anne Swithinbank and Chris Beardshaw, where they tackle horticultural conundrums from a live audience.…
Mar 20, 2026 · 42:31
Kathy Clugston steers the ship through the deep waters of the GQT archive where a variety of panellists, old and new, discuss solutions to a variety of water related gardening…
Mar 13, 2026 · 42:17
What climbing plants thrive in shallow soil? How can you coax your Christmas cacti into a dazzling display? What’s your favourite first sign of spring? Kathy Clugston brings a…
Mar 6, 2026 · 42:44
This week, the GQT team are in North Hertfordshire, where Peter Gibbs is joined by Bunny Guinness, Juliet Sargeant and Bob Flowerdew to tackle a fresh crop of horticultural…
Feb 27, 2026 · 42:07
Kathy Clugston and GQT team have packed their wellies for a trip to the Ninewells Community Garden in Dundee. Kathy is joined by Matthew Pottage, Neil Porteous and Kirsty Wilson…
Feb 20, 2026 · 42:07
Peter Gibbs and the GQT team are in Chaldon. Peter's joined by Anne Swithinbank, Pippa Greenwood and Matthew Pottage. This week the panel take on a wide range of gardening…
Feb 13, 2026 · 42:14
Kathy Clugston and the GQT team are in Tyne Valley, Newcastle. Kathy's joined by Dr Chris Thorogood, Bethan Collerton and Matthew Wilson, who tackle a variety of questions from…
Feb 6, 2026 · 41:45
Peter Gibbs and the GQT team are in Kimpton, Hertfordshire. He's joined by Bob Flowerdew, Bunny Guinness and Juliet Sargeant. With questions submitted from the local audience in…
Feb 4, 2026 · 42:47
Kathy Clugston and the GQT team visit the Seaton Delaval Hall in Newcastle, to answer questions from the GQT postbag. Today, the panel helps choose roses for a shaded memorial…
Feb 4, 2026 · 42:24
How can I lighten my orchids? Is there a reliable mix of weed suppressants and fertilisers for growing edibles? Why have the leaves of my Camelia started turning yellow? This…
Jan 23, 2026 · 42:35
Is it too late to plant daffodil and tulip bulbs? What are the best ideas for planting under a shaded tree? How to maintain a lawn that is regularly used for football? This week…
Jan 12, 2026 · 42:19
Do the panel have any unusual gardening habits? Can I grow a Walnut tree in Dundee? Kathy Clugston heads to the stunning Firth of Tay with a hand-picked panel of gardening…
Jan 2, 2026 · 42:26
How do I maintain a hot compost bin? Do Begonias have a finite life? How do I successfully grow a pineapple? Kathy Clugston and a panel of hearty horticulturalists venture to the…
Dec 26, 2025 · 42:36
How do you remove mistletoe? How can you protect plants from frost damage? And why do brassicas develop clubbed roots? Kathy Clugston delves into the Gardeners’ Question Time…
Dec 22, 2025 · 42:03
Is there a foolproof way to take rose cuttings? Why have my hydrangeas turned from blue to pink? And do begonias have a lifespan limit? Kathy Clugston is in the vibrant Wrexham…
Dec 12, 2025 · 42:41
What is the best way to take cuttings of a monkey puzzle tree? What plants that are grown in Australia and would thrive in Dundee? Why hasn’t my Amaryllis flowered? Kathy…
Dec 5, 2025 · 42:28
How do you grow coriander successfully from seed? Do seeds have a sow-by-date? And will your treasured perennials thrive in the challenging Scottish climate? Kathy Clugston hosts…
Nov 28, 2025 · 42:28
What’s the strangest thing wildlife has whisked away from your garden? How can I prevent codling moth from spoiling apples? And how do I make reliably nutritious compost using…
Nov 21, 2025 · 42:46
Why are my herbaceous perennials growing so tall? What is the best type of onions to grow for pickling? Why do pests prefer my burgundy blooms over the rest? Kathy Clugston and…
Nov 14, 2025 · 42:20
Kathy Clugston and an esteemed panel of gardening experts are in St Mary's Church in Walthamstow to answer the questions of a green fingered audience. Joining Kathy on the panel…
Nov 7, 2025 · 42:10
What’s the optimal size for a new greenhouse? How do I get cedar of Lebanon seeds to germinate? How do I revive a dried out compost heap? Kathy Clugston and a panel of passionate…
Oct 31, 2025 · 42:26
Might our otherwise polluted River Thames have a positive impact on my garden? Why has there been so much whitefly this year? Do the panel have a favourite garden they’ve…
Oct 24, 2025 · 41:33
Which seeds would you take to a desert island? How can I improve my success planting bulbs? Which easy-to-grow plants have you managed to kill? Peter Gibbs and a panel of…
Oct 17, 2025 · 42:39
Peter Gibbs and the Gardeners Question Time panel visit the RHS Wisley Greening Skills Garden in Woking, an exciting new project designed to inspire and equip the next generation…
Oct 10, 2025 · 42:48
Is it possible to grow mushrooms on a living log? How do we control the spread of alder beetles in our garden? How can I remove wild garlic from a woodland garden? Kathy Clugston…
Oct 3, 2025 · 42:22
What trees are flood and arid proof that will still be here in a hundred years? How can I rejuvenate my gappy Heathers? What fast growing plants could we plant to hide a wall?…
Sep 26, 2025 · 42:17
When do kiwis produce fruit in the UK? What plant cuttings are the panel most proud of propagating? Should we freeze our seeds in water before planting them in the ground? Kathy…
Sep 19, 2025 · 42:10
Why do indoor cyclamen develop sticky leaves? What’s the secret to growing taller sweet peas? And how can we make our gardens more fungi-friendly? This week, Kathy Clugston and…
Sep 12, 2025 · 42:41
What is this mysterious vegetable growing in my vegetable patch? Can you identify this mysterious plum? How can I make my cottage garden look full of life? Kathy Clugston hosts a…
Sep 5, 2025 · 42:24
What can I plant in September for an autumn winter harvest? Do you have any horticultural heroes that inspired your career in horticulture? What easy flowers could be grown in…
Aug 29, 2025 · 42:44
How do I get rid of fungus gnats? Is it bad to fertilise plants when water is scarce? What direction is best for gardens? Kathy Clugston chairs this week’s edition of Gardeners’…
Aug 22, 2025 · 42:32
Our pear tree, which was once thriving has died, what should I do with it? Are weeds plants with attitude or is it the other way round? What are your thoughts on using a wound…
Aug 15, 2025 · 42:32
What can gardening clubs do to entice new members? How do the panel handle their plant addiction? If you were to have a plant superpower, which would it be and why? It’s party…
Aug 8, 2025 · 42:58
Kathy Clugston and a crack team of top horticultural experts celebrate the return of the GQT Summer Garden Party in style — this year set against the stunning backdrop of RHS…
Aug 1, 2025 · 42:25
Are there any indoor plants that give out more moisture than others? How long does an average “short-lived” perennial live? What plants are resistant to shot hole disease? This…
Jul 25, 2025 · 42:48
If you could have a garden gnome what would it be doing? What tools should I have on my first allotment? Any tips on growing carrots on a sandy soil? Peter Gibbs and a panel of…
Jul 18, 2025 · 42:37
Why have my magnolia leaves turned brown? How do I care for a tamarisk? Why is growing poppies so difficult? Kathy Clugston and the panel are in South Staffordshire offering…
Jul 11, 2025 · 42:44
How important is health and safety in the garden? What disease has been growing on my tomatoes? What would the panel say was their most overrated plant? Kathy Clugston hosts…
Jul 4, 2025 · 42:16
Can I grow fruits or vegetables in a flat with no balcony? Could garlic help stop slugs from eating my Hostas? Why did you become gardeners? Kathy Clugston is joined by a panel…
Jun 20, 2025 · 42:53
What causes onions to bolt? What do the team think about using crocs at the bottom of pots? How should I go about pruning my lilac tree? Kathy Clugston and a panel of esteemed…
Jun 13, 2025 · 42:47
What's the best way to revive a dying bonsai tree? Do Peonies hate being moved? I am inundated with ants – how do I get rid of them? Kathy Clugston hosts BBC Radio 4's Gardeners'…
Jun 6, 2025 · 42:58
Why do my ferns have rusty spots? Any tips for stopping caterpillars eating my cabbages? Have you upcycled any objects in the garden? Peter Gibbs and a panel of plant and…
May 30, 2025 · 42:55
How do I take care of a kokedama? How do you take care of a sedum living roof? Why won't my trollius flower? For the first time ever, GQT sets up shop at the heart of the iconic…
May 23, 2025 · 42:26
Kathy Clugston and a panel of green-fingered gurus, Kirsty Wilson, Pippa Greenwood, and Dr Chris Thorogood, explore the spectacular Chelsea Flower Show! Meanwhile on the vibrant…
May 16, 2025 · 42:56
Kathy Clugston prunes through the extensive GQT archive, which includes some much needed advice on all things Foliage. With 77 years of experience in providing ample advice, our…
May 9, 2025 · 42:52
How can you get a second season out of tulips grown in pots? What is the most natural and cost-effective way to add nutrients to my soil? How do you garden with hedgehogs in…
May 2, 2025 · 42:43
What's your recommended recipe for homemade seed compost? What makes a dog friendly garden? What is the most inappropriate piece of garden advice that you've received? Peter…
Apr 25, 2025 · 43:05
What would be your top tips for creating compost? What's the best way to propagate Lamine raspberries? What could I grow in very dry soil? Kathy Clugston and a panel of plant and…
Apr 20, 2025 · 43:00
Why are my potatoes so floury? How do you banish lace bugs for good? And what mysterious plant has the panel stumped? Kathy Clugston and a team of gardening experts explore the…
Apr 11, 2025 · 42:38
What unorthodox advice have you heard as a gardener? What fruit and veg can I grow in a sodden patch? If you could take one bag of seeds to a desert island, what would it be?…
Apr 4, 2025 · 42:47
Why are my blueberry plants experiencing blueberry dieback? How can we prevent or treat an infestation of whitefly in an eco-friendly manner? Which plant have you been most…
Mar 28, 2025 · 42:13
How do I keep my gladioli coming back? Why are my hellebores covered in black spots? Why do my courgettes go mouldy so quickly? Kathy Clugston and a panel of plant and gardening…
Mar 21, 2025 · 42:48
What’s the best time to sow and harvest up north? Why won't my Buddha's hand plant produce fruit? Can nematodes get rid of codling moth? Kathy Clugston and the Gardeners’…
Mar 14, 2025 · 42:25
What’s soil type works best in terrariums? Want plants could I use to absorb the damp patches in my garden? Which unloved flower has a place in your garden? Kathy Clugston and…
Mar 7, 2025 · 42:44
How do you keep a bonsai tree thriving? Should you risk moving a well-established shrub rose? And what’s the one plant you simply couldn’t live without? Kathy Clugston and the…
Feb 28, 2025 · 43:08
What’s the best way to propagate Heuchera? How do i minimise the growth of my Wisteria and maximise flowers? Are there any low skilled gardening jobs that I could do? Kathy and a…
Feb 21, 2025 · 41:56
How do we get rid of red ants? Rainwater or tap water? How can I stay motivated in the garden when it's wet and windy? Kathy Clugston and her team of gardening gurus visit…
Feb 14, 2025 · 42:11
Snowdrops - do you mulch, feed, or leave them alone? What's the difference between anaerobic digestion and aerobic digestion? How do I get rid of apple maggots? Peter Gibbs and…
Feb 7, 2025 · 42:00
Peter Gibbs guides us through the GQT archive, which includes some much needed advice on how to make your garden more wildlife friendly. The GQT team have pruned through 77 years…
Jan 31, 2025 · 42:31
Is gardening a solitary or a social activity? What could I grow up a garage wall? What do the panel expect to see in open gardens? Kathy and a team of experts visit The Hanneys…
Aug 16, 2024 · 42:10
How do I get red cedar root balls to spread? What gardening task do the panel find daunting? What are the panel’s thoughts about composting organic materials? Kathy Clugston and…
May 31, 2024 · 41:51
My Fatsia plants had their stems nibbled by deer – will they recover, or should I buy new ones? Any tips on how I can get my eucalyptus plants to produce juvenile flowers? If you…
Mar 22, 2024 · 41:47
Will my blind daffodils ever flower again, or should I just discard them? Can I use old yule logs to line my plant beds or will the harvested fruit and veg become poisonous? How…
Feb 2, 2024 · 42:01
Kathy Clugston navigates the murky waters of the GQT archives in search of some Pond and Bog related advice throughout the years. Water is the giver of plant life and nourisher…
Jan 19, 2024 · 41:45
Could the panel share some gardening tips for wheelchair users? How do I start growing mulukhiyah in my garden? Which hedges could I grow that are resistant to ermine moths and…
Nov 27, 2023 · 42:04
Could you suggest some bat friendly plants that will keep them happy? Is it too late to re-pot my five-year-old daffodils? How can I improve the quality of my clay soil and what…
Nov 10, 2023 · 42:07
I’m having no luck growing chillies from seed. What am I doing wrong? Which plants would the panel recommend to bring fragrance and colour? Which way should a fig tree face to…
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