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Questions and timecodes are below. Where applicable, plant names have been provided.

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Q – I would like my Year 8 science class to plant some conkers in pots, to see what happens to them by the spring. What can I do to make the experiment successful?

(3 minutes)

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Q – In the Ise of Man we’ve seen lots of self-sown foxgloves grow over the summer. Is there anything we can do to help them along?

(6 minutes 40 seconds)

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Q – I have an established sage in a herb bed, but recently the leaves have been eaten away. How can I treat it naturally as we use the plant for cooking?

(8 minutes 27 seconds)

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Q – I had an east-facing bedroom windowsill in my flat. As someone from Miami adjusting to British winter conditions, what plants can the panel suggest I could get?

(11 minutes 45 seconds)

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Chris –

Anthurium clarinervium

Epiphyllum, Orchid cacti

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Pippa –

Christmas cactus

Phalaenopsis, Moth orchid

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Feature – Bob Flowerdew shares his top tips for taking care of fruiting plants over winter

(15 minutes 50 minutes)

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Q – I’m designing a rooftop terrace of an office building. I’m looking for a tree that will thrive in a pot, in full sun and wind. What can the panel suggest?

(19 minutes 43 seconds)

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Bunny –

Field maple

CrataegusÌý'Prunifolia'

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Chris –

Oak

Whitebeam

Crack Willow

Yew

Olive

Chamaerops

AlbiziaÌýjulibrissin, Pink silk tree

Q – I’ve grown a cauliflower from seed but it’s tiny, about 6cm (2.4 inches) across. Will it grow anymore or should I harvest it now?

(24 minutes 33 seconds)

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Feature – We head to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, as Kirsty Wilson tells us about two lesser known plants, Dead man’s fingers and Beautyberry.

(28 minutes 40 seconds)

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Q – I bought an orange Star of Bethlehem from the garden centre. Will it be ok in a pot in the kitchen on a sunny windowsill, or better in our east facing conservatory?

(32 minutes 10 seconds)

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Q – I moved my tomato plants indoors, and it appears that a squirrel may have buried some peanuts in the pot, as it appears to have grown into a peanut plant. Should I expect to get any nuts?

(36 minutes 50 seconds)

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