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Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts

A panel of horticultural experts answer gardening questions from a live audience. Recorded in a different location each week

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Gardeners' Question Time: Trinity College

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Peter Gibbs and the panel visit Trinity College to answer questions from the audience.

Tips for growing heavy potatoes in a bucket? How can I get rid of slugs without killing them? Is using coir in compost recommended? Peter Gibbs and the panel have the answers.

Any tips on how I can successfully grow heavy potatoes in a bucket?  Is there any way to get rid of slugs without killing them? Do you recommend the use of Coir in compost and how would you use it? 

Peter Gibbs and his team of horticultural experts are at Trinity College in Oxford for this week's episode of Gardeners' Question Time.

Joining Peter to resolve the audience's horticultural dilemmas are passionate plantswoman Christine Walkden, garden designer Chris Beardshaw, and Head of Oxford Botanical Gardens Dr Chris Thorogood. 

Later in the programme, Chris Beardshaw speaks with head gardener of Trinity College Kate Burtonwood to discuss the potential trials and errors of redesigning their north lawn border. 

Producer: Dan Cocker

Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod

Executive Producer: Carly Maile

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