Elmbridge: Friendly Fungi, Sticky Leaves and Stunted Sweet Peas
Gardeners' Question Time
BBC
4.6 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 19 September 2025
⏱️ 43 minutes
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Summary
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 the Gardeners’ Question Time panel return to Claygate in Surrey, ready to tackle listeners’ gardening dilemmas. Joining Kathy are horticultural experts Bob Flowerdew, Juliet Sargeant, and Pippa Greenwood, bringing their deep knowledge and lively discussion to the table.
Later in the programme, Bunny Guinness shares seasonal tips and practical advice to help you make the most of your garden as autumn sets in.
Producer: Matt Smith Junior Producer: Rahnee Prescod
A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.
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| 0:45.5 | This week we are in Elmbridge in Surrey, a beautiful Greenborough, just a few miles from London. |
| 0:56.1 | We're surrounded by accessible green spaces, Claygate, Arbrook and Esher Commons, all cared for in part by dedicated local volunteers. And some of the country's great horticultural treasures, RHS Whizley, Claremont Gardens, Painshill Park and Hampton Court are all |
| 1:02.8 | within easy reach. Elmbridge has its own apple. The Claygate-Pairmain was found by chance in 1821 |
| 1:10.1 | and propagated by Victorian shoemaker John Braddock. |
| 1:14.2 | It's a russet eating apple that actually gets better with age, |
| 1:18.0 | which brings me nicely to today's panel. |
| 1:20.5 | The core of any GQT and always appealing, |
| 1:23.7 | please welcome garden designer Juliette Sargent, |
| 1:26.4 | plant pathologist Pippa Greenwood and fruit |
| 1:28.6 | and veg expert Bob Flaudeau. |
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