Waltham Forest: Coriander, Sow-By-Date and Perennials

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

Q – Do you have any tips on growing coriander from seed? (01’15”)

James Wong –

Coriandrum sativum, coriander

Persicaria odorata, vietnamese coriander

Laksa leaf

Q – Would my much-loved perennials and plants survive in the Scottish climate? (07’15”)

Paula –

Eryngiums

Hardy Geraniums 

Q – What would you plant in a new garden, on the edge of the forest? (13’19”)

James Wong –

Tree Ferns

Hardy orchids

Frances Tophill –

Parrotia persica, persian ironwood

Amelanchier lamarckii, snowy mespilus

Matt Biggs –

Cistus, Rock Rose

Cistus ladanifer L., common gum cistus

Ceanothus, Californian lilac

Scilla peruviana, Portuguese squill

Sorbus aucuparia, rowan

Sorbus vilmorinii, vilmorin’s rowan

Feature – Anne Swithinbank shares her tips and advice on how to help our gardens weather the winter ahead (22’28”)

Q – What’s happened to my oleander tree? Is it dying? (24’37”)

Q – Any tips on how to encourage Black Lace Elder into a multi stem form?  (27’19”)

Q – Do seeds have a Sow-by-date? (31’19”)

Q – What can I do to help my chilli plant? (36’13”)

Q – How do I control the growth of my Ceanothus? (39’19”)