About this episode
Kathy Clugston and Peter Gibbs host a special postbag episode from the Chelsea Flower Show, featuring a panel of experts discussing gardening topics and innovations.
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 horticultural event, they're joined by a stellar panel - former Chelsea exhibitor and medal-winning designer Matthew Wilson, one of the world's leading authorities on plant pests and diseases, Pippa Greenwood, and making her press-day debut at Chelsea with GQT, Head Gardener at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Bethan Collerton. As Kathy and the panel roam the show gardens answering questions submitted by listeners, they catch up with several garden designers behind this year’s show, including Frances Tophill (The RHS and The King’s Foundation Curious Garden), Sarah Fisher and Janice Molyneux (The Sightsavers Garden) and Patrick Clarke (The Children’s Society Garden). They explore the ideas, craftsmanship and planting inspiration behind their Chelsea creations, from sensory container gardens to spaces designed for well-being and connection. Meanwhile, Peter takes the roving reporter mic inside the Great Pavilion, discovering the science behind our gardens, speaking to exhibitors, and uncovering the latest…
People in this episode
Hosts: Kathy Clugston, Peter Gibbs
Guests: Matthew Wilson, Pippa Greenwood, Bethan Collerton
Topics covered
- Chelsea Flower Show
- gardening tips
- plant pests
- garden design
- horticulture innovations
Keywords
- Chelsea Flower Show
- gardening
- plant diseases
- garden design
- horticulture
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Birmingham Botanical Gardens, The RHS, The King’s Foundation, The Children’s Society
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