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Postbag Edition: Bicton Park Botanical Gardens

Postbag Edition: Bicton Park Botanical Gardens

Update: 2025-11-07
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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 horticulturalists are outside Exeter to soak up the sights, scents and history of Bicton Park Botanical Gardens while digging into the GQT postbag, to solve your trickiest gardening conundrums.

Joining Kathy under the big top are houseplant specialist Anne Swithinbank, award-winning garden designer Chris Beardshaw, and horticulturalist Frances Tophill - ready with expert advice, clever solutions, and a few laughs along the way. They're also joined by head manager of Bicton House, Edward Lister, to tour the 60 acres of land.

Senior Producer: Dominic Tyerman
Junior Producer: Rahnee Prescod

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

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Postbag Edition: Bicton Park Botanical Gardens

Postbag Edition: Bicton Park Botanical Gardens

BBC Radio 4