Kingston upon Hull: coastal planting, eucalyptus trees and mouldy grapes

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

Q – When does a seed become viable to harvest? (1’27”)

Q – Why have the grapes in my greenhouse gone mouldy? And how do I rectify this? (4’20”)

Q – How do I care for my large eucalyptus during winter, and do I need to prune it? (7’46”)

Q – What can I do with the soil improver gifted to me by the council? Should I put them directly in pots or mix it with compost? (12’10”)

Feature – Matt Biggs visits Stratford Fire Station to hear how they’ve transformed and rejuvenated their garden space.(16’52”)

Q – What's the best evergreen shrub that doesn't grow too big and will survive on the coast? (22’14”)

Bunny Guinness –

Ilex aquifolium, common holly

Myrtus communis, myrtle

Pittosporum

Osmanthus

Matthew Pottage –

Corokia

Corokia cotoneaster, wire-netting bush

Escallonia

Escallonia 'Apple Blossom', escallonia 'Apple Blossom'

Marcus Chilton Jones –

Berberis darwinii, darwin's barberry

Ceanothus, californian lilac

Olearia

Q – Why has the Cherry Blossom tree in my garden stopped flowering after so many years? And will it ever recover? (27’07”)

Q – What hardy tropical style plants would you recommend for a houseplant addict? (32’21”)

Marcus Chilton Jones –

x Fatshedera lizei, tree ivy

Tetrapanax papyrifer, chinese rice-paper plant

Eriobotrya japonica (F), japanese loquat

Crocosmia

Bunny Guinness –

Trachycarpus fortune, chusan palm

Matthew Pottage –

Eriobotrya deflexa

Podocarpus macrophyllus, kusamaki

Eucalyptus nicholii, nichol's willow-leafed peppermint

Colletia paradoxa, anchor plant

Q – Do the panel have any deas for other activities or attractions which would draw in a wider audience to our open garden event? (36’08”)