Birmingham: Bonsai, Black Elder, Blueberry and Bees

Gardeners' Question Time by BBC

Jul 17, 202642:23Games & Hobbies

Recorded at the University of Birmingham’s magnificent Elgar Concert Hall, Kathy Clugston is joined by Bethan Collerton of Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Marcus Chilton-Jones of RHS Garden Bridgewater, and Dr Chris Thorog...

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