The Donkey Sanctuary: Drought, Biodiversity and Resilient Planting

Gardeners' Question Time by BBC

Aug 28, 202642:17Games & Hobbies

Peter Gibbs hosts GQT from The Donkey Sanctuary near Sidmouth in Devon. Joining Peter are plantswoman Anne Swithinbank, pest and disease expert Pippa Greenwood and the Royal Parks’ Head of Horticulture Matthew Pottage. S...

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