Renewed Rock Garden, Gyles Brandreth Chat, 'Cobweb' Strewn Apple & How to Fettle Photinia?

Renewed Rock Garden, Gyles Brandreth Chat, 'Cobweb' Strewn Apple & How to Fettle Photinia?

June 28, 2026 · 35 min · Season 3 · Episode 43

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The episode features a visit to the Newby Hall Rock Garden with guest Gyles Brandreth, discussing gardening topics and answering listener questions.

Visiting the Newby Hall Rock Garden opening, with special guest Gyles Brandreth. We talk to the head gardener, the curator and the plant suppliers too! As usual we're answering your gardening questions - today we're answering questions on an apple tree pest, how to prune photinia and whether Salix would be a good tree in a small garden. Renewed Rock Garden, Gyles Brandreth Chat, 'Cobweb' Strewn Apple & How to Fettle Photinia? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hosts: Martin Fish, Jill Fish, Sean Riley

Guest: Gyles Brandreth

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