Clematis Crisis, Fake Seed Imports & Perfecting Your Pond Plants

Martin's been to Lincolnshire Pond Plants, who are busy moving to a larger site! We've got listeners' questions on clematis and basil, there's an update on the suspect Venus fly-trap seeds and the usual weekly garden tasks!Pauline’s Dad’s Green Tomato Chutney RecipeMakes about 1 ½ kg or 3 ½ lb1.2kg (2 ½ lb) green tomatoes roughly chopped2 onions, peeled and chopped6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushedThumb size piece of root ginger, peeled & finely sliced3 large cooking apples, peeled, cored and chopped225g (8oz) sultanas or raisins1 level  tbspn yellow mustard seeds1 level tbspn salt½ cinnamon stick2 pieces star annise280ml (½ pint) cider vinegar140ml (¼ pint) orange juice450g (1lb) light muscovado sugarSterilised jars and lids MethodPut all the ingredients, except the sugar into a preserving pan and place over a medium heat. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 1-1 ½ hours until the ingredients have softened.Remove from the heat and add the sugar. Stir until it dissolvesReturn to the heat and simmer for approx. 1 hour until the mixture has thickenedStir occasionally but as it starts to thicken stir a little more to stop the chutney from catching on the bottom of the panVisit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes For a discount on PlantGrow products, UK followers can enter the code PT2026 at checkout (terms and conditions apply) Email Questions to [email protected] Our weekly YouTube videos are here: Pots & Trowels YouTubeThe Pots & Trowels team:Martin FishJill FishSean RileyFind out more about Martin & Jill at martinfish.com Find out more about Sean at boardie.comPodcast produced by the team, edited by Sean, hosted by buzzsprout.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.