grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friends Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:38:54 -0400 https://www.sarahraven.com/ en-gb © 2026 grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friends yes e90b77af-5a40-51a3-b970-5089500919d0 Sarah Raven episodic false Welcome to grow, cook, eat, arrange, the weekly podcast from gardener, writer, teacher,and cook, Sarah Raven. Over the last two decades, Sarah has led the way by introducing a new kind of productive gardening which places emphasis on intense colour, sophistication, and achievability. Recorded at the beautiful Perch Hill Farm in Sussex, Sarah talks with special guests from across garden design, floristry, food, ecology, conservation, and more. Brimming with top tips and helpful hints, listen and learn how to create your most productive garden ever. You can find out more about the products discussed in each episode or get in touch by visiting the website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) garden, gardening, growing, planting, cook, cooking, food, produce, vegetables, flowers, sarah raven, gardener, grow, veg garden, food, arrangements, arranging, flower arranging, kitchen, home, lifestyle, eat, eating, Sarah Raven https://storage.buzzsprout.com/0um0hlb3b7a1qouqizoagabmi25h?.jpg grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friends https://www.sarahraven.com/ Sarah Raven Josie Lewis Tom Stimpson Tom Stimpson: How to curate low-maintenance, long-lasting perennial pots - Episode 287 Tom Stimpson: How to curate low-maintenance, long-lasting perennial pots - Episode 287 If you love the idea of beautiful pots that don’t need replanting every five minutes, perennials in a container can be the perfect solution, and just as stunning as a bed or a border.

Tom Stimpson returns to discuss trusted “banker” perennials for containers – from long-flowering hellebores and acers underplanted with geraniums, to hydrangeas, heucheras and beloved agapanthus. 

You’ll hear exactly which combinations have stood the test of time in Tom’s garden as well as at Perch Hill, and how to get colour from winter through to late autumn.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to design perennial pots that give you colour and structure from winter through to late autumn, without constant replanting
  • Which plants Sarah and Tom rely on most strongly for containers 
  • Practical planting combinations for small gardens, such as Pittosporum with hellebores and scabious, or an acer underplanted with Geranium ‘Rozanne’
  • A realistic regime for watering, feeding and deadheading perennial pots so they stay sturdy rather than sappy

Products mentioned:

Helleborus niger: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-niger

Helleborus orientalis: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-orientalis-pretty-ellen-spotted

Helleborus ‘Ice n’ Roses Red’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-x-glandorfensis-ice-n-roses-red

Pittosporum ‘Bannow Bay’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pittosporum-tenuifolium-bannow-bay

Scabiosa atropurpurea ‘Black Cat’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/scabiosa-atropurpurea-black-cat

Scabiosa ‘Kudo Pink’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/scabiosa-incisa-kudo-pink

Geranium ‘Rozanne’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/geranium-rozanne

Geranium ‘Dreamland’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/geranium-dreamland

Hydrangea ‘Madame Emile Mouillère’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-macrophylla-madame-emile-mouillere

Hydrangea ‘Little Lime’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-paniculata-little-lime

Hydrangea ‘Limelight’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-paniculata-limelight

Hydrangea ‘Little Fresco’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-paniculata-little-fresco

Heuchera ‘Black Taffeta’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/heuchera-black-taffeta

Gaura ‘The Bride’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/gaura-lindheimeri-the-bride

Gaura ‘Flamingo’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/gaura-collection-for-pots

Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-nemorosa-caradonna

Salvia ‘Peach Melba’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-peach-melba

Verbena rigida: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/verbena-rigida

Linaria ‘Peachy’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/linaria-x-purpurea-peachy

Agapanthus ‘Midnight Blue’ / ‘Navy Blue’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/agapanthus-navy-blue

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> If you love the idea of beautiful pots that don’t need replanting every five minutes, perennials in a container can be the perfect solution, and just as stunning as a bed or a border.

Tom Stimpson returns to discuss trusted “banker” perennials for containers – from long-flowering hellebores and acers underplanted with geraniums, to hydrangeas, heucheras and beloved agapanthus. 

You’ll hear exactly which combinations have stood the test of time in Tom’s garden as well as at Perch Hill, and how to get colour from winter through to late autumn.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to design perennial pots that give you colour and structure from winter through to late autumn, without constant replanting
  • Which plants Sarah and Tom rely on most strongly for containers 
  • Practical planting combinations for small gardens, such as Pittosporum with hellebores and scabious, or an acer underplanted with Geranium ‘Rozanne’
  • A realistic regime for watering, feeding and deadheading perennial pots so they stay sturdy rather than sappy

Products mentioned:

Helleborus niger: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-niger

Helleborus orientalis: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-orientalis-pretty-ellen-spotted

Helleborus ‘Ice n’ Roses Red’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-x-glandorfensis-ice-n-roses-red

Pittosporum ‘Bannow Bay’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pittosporum-tenuifolium-bannow-bay

Scabiosa atropurpurea ‘Black Cat’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/scabiosa-atropurpurea-black-cat

Scabiosa ‘Kudo Pink’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/scabiosa-incisa-kudo-pink

Geranium ‘Rozanne’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/geranium-rozanne

Geranium ‘Dreamland’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/geranium-dreamland

Hydrangea ‘Madame Emile Mouillère’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-macrophylla-madame-emile-mouillere

Hydrangea ‘Little Lime’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-paniculata-little-lime

Hydrangea ‘Limelight’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-paniculata-limelight

Hydrangea ‘Little Fresco’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-paniculata-little-fresco

Heuchera ‘Black Taffeta’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/heuchera-black-taffeta

Gaura ‘The Bride’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/gaura-lindheimeri-the-bride

Gaura ‘Flamingo’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/gaura-collection-for-pots

Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-nemorosa-caradonna

Salvia ‘Peach Melba’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-peach-melba

Verbena rigida: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/verbena-rigida

Linaria ‘Peachy’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/linaria-x-purpurea-peachy

Agapanthus ‘Midnight Blue’ / ‘Navy Blue’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/agapanthus-navy-blue

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-19592307 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100 1410 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 287 full false Tom Stimpson: Forcing bulbs for a wonderful winter indoors - Episode 286 Tom Stimpson: Forcing bulbs for a wonderful winter indoors - Episode 286 We’re approaching the perfect moment for bulb planting, and if you’re looking to force bulbs for a lovely indoor winter, then look no further than the sage advice of Tom Stimpson.

In this episode, Sarah and Tom - our Head of Horticulture - share their favourite bulbs to force indoors, and how to pot and water them, plus a few simple tricks to keep them flowering for weeks on end. 

In this episode, discover:

  • The best bulbs to force indoors, from dramatic amaryllis and classic paperwhites to scented narcissus, hyacinths and tiny muscari
  • Simple methods for planting, positioning and watering indoor bulbs so they flower reliably
  • The importance of “mean” watering to avoid rot and keep flowers lasting longer
  • Easy ways to move forced bulbs from house to garden so they go on to provide colour and cut stems for seasons to come

Products mentioned:

Amaryllis ‘Papillio’ (Papilio): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/amaryllis-papillio

Amaryllis ‘Green Magic’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/amaryllis-green-magic

Amaryllis ‘Nymph’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/amaryllis-nymph

Paperwhite Narcissus ‘Ziva’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-papyraceus-ziva-for-forcing

Narcissus ‘Polar Hunter’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-polar-hunter

Hyacinth ‘China Pink’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hyacinth-china-pink

Hyacinth ‘Delft Blue’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hyacinthus-orientalis-delft-blue-forcing

Muscari ‘Blue Magic’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/muscari-blue-magic

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> We’re approaching the perfect moment for bulb planting, and if you’re looking to force bulbs for a lovely indoor winter, then look no further than the sage advice of Tom Stimpson.

In this episode, Sarah and Tom - our Head of Horticulture - share their favourite bulbs to force indoors, and how to pot and water them, plus a few simple tricks to keep them flowering for weeks on end. 

In this episode, discover:

  • The best bulbs to force indoors, from dramatic amaryllis and classic paperwhites to scented narcissus, hyacinths and tiny muscari
  • Simple methods for planting, positioning and watering indoor bulbs so they flower reliably
  • The importance of “mean” watering to avoid rot and keep flowers lasting longer
  • Easy ways to move forced bulbs from house to garden so they go on to provide colour and cut stems for seasons to come

Products mentioned:

Amaryllis ‘Papillio’ (Papilio): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/amaryllis-papillio

Amaryllis ‘Green Magic’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/amaryllis-green-magic

Amaryllis ‘Nymph’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/amaryllis-nymph

Paperwhite Narcissus ‘Ziva’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-papyraceus-ziva-for-forcing

Narcissus ‘Polar Hunter’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-polar-hunter

Hyacinth ‘China Pink’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hyacinth-china-pink

Hyacinth ‘Delft Blue’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hyacinthus-orientalis-delft-blue-forcing

Muscari ‘Blue Magic’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/muscari-blue-magic

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-19518705 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100 1201 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 286 full false Dame Laura Lee DBE: The emotive garden design behind Maggie’s centres - Episode 285 Dame Laura Lee DBE: The emotive garden design behind Maggie’s centres - Episode 285 When cancer enters a life, it carries a profound impact on the places in which you seek comfort, which is why the human-centred gardens at Maggie’s centres are so unbelievably important.

In this powerful episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah talks to Dame Laura Lee from Maggie’s, about how beautifully designed, garden-centred spaces are changing the experience of cancer care for patients and their families. 

In this episode, discover:

  • How one simple question sparked the creation of Maggie’s Centres and a new idea of cancer support
  • Why the design of a space can change how it feels to live with cancer
  • What actually happens when someone walks from the hospital into a Maggie’s Centre
  • How Maggie’s supports not only patients but their families and friends through the process
  • The role of gardens and seasons as a gentle way to talk about hope, uncertainty, treatment, and even end of life

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> When cancer enters a life, it carries a profound impact on the places in which you seek comfort, which is why the human-centred gardens at Maggie’s centres are so unbelievably important.

In this powerful episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah talks to Dame Laura Lee from Maggie’s, about how beautifully designed, garden-centred spaces are changing the experience of cancer care for patients and their families. 

In this episode, discover:

  • How one simple question sparked the creation of Maggie’s Centres and a new idea of cancer support
  • Why the design of a space can change how it feels to live with cancer
  • What actually happens when someone walks from the hospital into a Maggie’s Centre
  • How Maggie’s supports not only patients but their families and friends through the process
  • The role of gardens and seasons as a gentle way to talk about hope, uncertainty, treatment, and even end of life

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-19537030 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100 1357 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 285 full false 12 winter veg to keep you harvesting until April - Episode 284 12 winter veg to keep you harvesting until April - Episode 284 If you’ve ever let your vegetable garden wind down after summer, there’s a whole season you’re missing out on. 

This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah breaks the year into two simple seasons and shows you exactly what to sow now so you can keep picking right through the grey months. 

From hardy salads and herbs to kales and chards, she shares 12 tried-and-tested crops that genuinely thrive in a UK winter. 

In this episode, discover:

  • How to divide the gardening year into two simple seasons so you can plan for year-round harvests
  • Which 12 tried-and-tested crops Sarah relies on for winter and early spring eating
  • The exact sowing window for late-summer and early-autumn sowings, and why timing is crucial if you want strong plants going into winter
  • Practical ways to cook and enjoy your winter veg, including Sarah’s wilted kale salad, and how to use herbs to brighten cold-season salads

Products mentioned:

Lettuce ‘Merveille de Quatre Saisons’:

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lettuce-merveille-de-quatre-saisons

Mustard ‘Red Frills’: 

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/mustard-red-frills

Flat-leaf Parsley ‘Giant of Napoli’: 

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/parsley-gigante-di-napoli

Spinach ‘Medania’: 

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/spinach-medania

Chard: 

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chard-lucullus

Florence Fennel / Bulb Fennel (‘Romanesco’): 

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/florence-fennel-romanesco

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> If you’ve ever let your vegetable garden wind down after summer, there’s a whole season you’re missing out on. 

This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah breaks the year into two simple seasons and shows you exactly what to sow now so you can keep picking right through the grey months. 

From hardy salads and herbs to kales and chards, she shares 12 tried-and-tested crops that genuinely thrive in a UK winter. 

In this episode, discover:

  • How to divide the gardening year into two simple seasons so you can plan for year-round harvests
  • Which 12 tried-and-tested crops Sarah relies on for winter and early spring eating
  • The exact sowing window for late-summer and early-autumn sowings, and why timing is crucial if you want strong plants going into winter
  • Practical ways to cook and enjoy your winter veg, including Sarah’s wilted kale salad, and how to use herbs to brighten cold-season salads

Products mentioned:

Lettuce ‘Merveille de Quatre Saisons’:

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lettuce-merveille-de-quatre-saisons

Mustard ‘Red Frills’: 

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/mustard-red-frills

Flat-leaf Parsley ‘Giant of Napoli’: 

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/parsley-gigante-di-napoli

Spinach ‘Medania’: 

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/spinach-medania

Chard: 

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chard-lucullus

Florence Fennel / Bulb Fennel (‘Romanesco’): 

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/florence-fennel-romanesco

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-19463044 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100 1128 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 284 full false Matthew Rice: How to look, draw and paint your garden - Episode 283 Matthew Rice: How to look, draw and paint your garden - Episode 283 Stepping out into the garden with a sketchbook in hand is a novel, powerful practice which, given time, can transform the way we look at plants we think that we know like the back of our hand.

In this week’s podcast episode, Sarah is joined by artist and gardener Matthew Rice to explore how drawing becomes a kind of “recorded looking” that deepens our relationship with flowers and gardens - from choosing the right subjects and materials to capturing the feeling of a border in full swing.

In this episode, discover:

  • How drawing functions as “recorded looking”, helping deepen your relationship with your garden
  • Which flowers and garden plants are most forgiving to draw as a beginner, and practical ways to get started with garden drawing
  • Where Matthew Rice finds inspiration, from historic watercolourists to everyday details in his own greenhouse and garden

Products mentioned:

Snakeshead Fritillaries: sarahraven.com/products/fritillaria-meleagris

Iris reticulata: sarahraven.com/products/iris-reticulata-blue-note

Courgettes: sarahraven.com/products/courgette-soleil-f1

Mint: sarahraven.com/products/mint-moroccan

Matthew Rice: https://www.instagram.com/matthewricewatercolours/

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> Stepping out into the garden with a sketchbook in hand is a novel, powerful practice which, given time, can transform the way we look at plants we think that we know like the back of our hand.

In this week’s podcast episode, Sarah is joined by artist and gardener Matthew Rice to explore how drawing becomes a kind of “recorded looking” that deepens our relationship with flowers and gardens - from choosing the right subjects and materials to capturing the feeling of a border in full swing.

In this episode, discover:

  • How drawing functions as “recorded looking”, helping deepen your relationship with your garden
  • Which flowers and garden plants are most forgiving to draw as a beginner, and practical ways to get started with garden drawing
  • Where Matthew Rice finds inspiration, from historic watercolourists to everyday details in his own greenhouse and garden

Products mentioned:

Snakeshead Fritillaries: sarahraven.com/products/fritillaria-meleagris

Iris reticulata: sarahraven.com/products/iris-reticulata-blue-note

Courgettes: sarahraven.com/products/courgette-soleil-f1

Mint: sarahraven.com/products/mint-moroccan

Matthew Rice: https://www.instagram.com/matthewricewatercolours/

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-19474107 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100 1546 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 283 full false Richard Claxton: How the NGS transforms health & green spaces - Episode 282 Richard Claxton: How the NGS transforms health & green spaces - Episode 282 The National Garden Scheme is a national treasure, raising millions for charities and giving access to gorgeous gardens for those who need them most.

It’s a joy this week to be joined by former GP and National Garden Scheme CEO Dr Richard Claxton to explore how 3,200 gardens – from stately homes to hospital rooftops and new-build backyards – are transforming health and access to green space across the UK. 

In this episode, discover:

  • How the National Garden Scheme quietly turns open gardens, tea and cake into £3.9 million a year for nursing and healthcare charities
  • Why Richard Claxton believes gardening is one of the most powerful tools we have for long-term wellbeing
  • How the NGS has evolved from stately homes and rectories to include community gardens, and small, relatable plot
  • The story behind transformative projects like the intensive care roof garden at King’s College Hospital
  • How balconies, new-build gardens and shared plots can play a vital role in our health and connection to nature

Richard Claxton:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardclaxtongardens/
The National Garden Scheme: https://www.instagram.com/nationalgardenscheme/

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> The National Garden Scheme is a national treasure, raising millions for charities and giving access to gorgeous gardens for those who need them most.

It’s a joy this week to be joined by former GP and National Garden Scheme CEO Dr Richard Claxton to explore how 3,200 gardens – from stately homes to hospital rooftops and new-build backyards – are transforming health and access to green space across the UK. 

In this episode, discover:

  • How the National Garden Scheme quietly turns open gardens, tea and cake into £3.9 million a year for nursing and healthcare charities
  • Why Richard Claxton believes gardening is one of the most powerful tools we have for long-term wellbeing
  • How the NGS has evolved from stately homes and rectories to include community gardens, and small, relatable plot
  • The story behind transformative projects like the intensive care roof garden at King’s College Hospital
  • How balconies, new-build gardens and shared plots can play a vital role in our health and connection to nature

Richard Claxton:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardclaxtongardens/
The National Garden Scheme: https://www.instagram.com/nationalgardenscheme/

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-19463002 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100 1360 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 282 full false Josie Lewis: 10 climate-resilient plants for unpredictable weather - Episode 281 Josie Lewis: 10 climate-resilient plants for unpredictable weather - Episode 281 We’ve learned from years of unpredictable weather patterns that the climate is demanding more of our plants than ever before, and while some struggle, others quietly thrive throughout it all.

In this episode, Sarah is joined by Josie Lewis to explore which plants are quietly thriving through late frosts, heatwaves and torrential rain with a practical, down-to-earth shortlist of resilient perennials, shrubs, grasses and ground covers to help your garden cope with an increasingly unpredictable climate.

In this episode, discover:

  • How long-observed changes in weather are reshaping which plants can thrive in the garden
  • Which resilient perennials, shrubs and grasses are coping best with “swivelly” weather, and why traits like tap roots and silver, hairy foliage matter
  • Which much-loved plants are starting to struggle with mildew, black spot and stress
  • Practical, down-to-earth techniques for helping your garden weather extremes conditions

Products mentioned:

Bluebells (Native British): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hyacinthoides-non-scripta-bluebells

Eryngiums (Sea Hollies): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/eryngium-alpinum?srsltid=AfmBOopO4Ifg4rzCW2YkMWRcqgDXIRlXUqsM8bCbvKl2l68rTKaBJU4l

Lavender: sarahraven.com/products/lavender-munstead

Rosemary ‘Tuscan Blue’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rosemary-tuscan-blue?srsltid=AfmBOoqw1cACNvCEpOmZsANIbxqDCLnJbnUK2yiqwuVl2Cvfo8ZtYvMy

Origanum vulgare (Oregano): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/wild-marjoram?srsltid=AfmBOopv0ainVpy6LtMUQZNXz7j2uk0S8_o0MhkfGzThC64AF9eaF1l-

Lychnis coronaria (Magenta): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lychnis-coronaria

Stipa gigantea: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/stipa-gigantea

Quaking Grasses (Briza species): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/briza-maxima-greater-quaking-grass?srsltid=AfmBOorNYwPg5Ia0BbbQNr1nHeMdY4zpd_RelqlM_oWx8Ukfkg6qb-Yp

Oxeye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/leucanthemum-vulgaris?srsltid=AfmBOoqICKKwsHKsI_Az1IDEef6FTGyX2985v8xOzJWJz6vK2m39rH80

Salvia ‘Cerro Potosi’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-microphylla-cerro-potosi

Salvia ‘Jezebel’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-jezebel?srsltid=AfmBOoo9zChqz4ORp4p1PjjxPn-FE0S9HtVs0nqaEzWg3SHc0sPNNdRE

Salvia ‘Royal Bumble’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-x-jamensis-royal-bumble?srsltid=AfmBOorDeIIZi7sAEHWbPIlPsgg6Nvy-c1HUTkEyZNvgfHTKvBI0VLH5

Phlox ‘David’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/phlox-paniculata-david

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]]> We’ve learned from years of unpredictable weather patterns that the climate is demanding more of our plants than ever before, and while some struggle, others quietly thrive throughout it all.

In this episode, Sarah is joined by Josie Lewis to explore which plants are quietly thriving through late frosts, heatwaves and torrential rain with a practical, down-to-earth shortlist of resilient perennials, shrubs, grasses and ground covers to help your garden cope with an increasingly unpredictable climate.

In this episode, discover:

  • How long-observed changes in weather are reshaping which plants can thrive in the garden
  • Which resilient perennials, shrubs and grasses are coping best with “swivelly” weather, and why traits like tap roots and silver, hairy foliage matter
  • Which much-loved plants are starting to struggle with mildew, black spot and stress
  • Practical, down-to-earth techniques for helping your garden weather extremes conditions

Products mentioned:

Bluebells (Native British): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hyacinthoides-non-scripta-bluebells

Eryngiums (Sea Hollies): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/eryngium-alpinum?srsltid=AfmBOopO4Ifg4rzCW2YkMWRcqgDXIRlXUqsM8bCbvKl2l68rTKaBJU4l

Lavender: sarahraven.com/products/lavender-munstead

Rosemary ‘Tuscan Blue’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rosemary-tuscan-blue?srsltid=AfmBOoqw1cACNvCEpOmZsANIbxqDCLnJbnUK2yiqwuVl2Cvfo8ZtYvMy

Origanum vulgare (Oregano): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/wild-marjoram?srsltid=AfmBOopv0ainVpy6LtMUQZNXz7j2uk0S8_o0MhkfGzThC64AF9eaF1l-

Lychnis coronaria (Magenta): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lychnis-coronaria

Stipa gigantea: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/stipa-gigantea

Quaking Grasses (Briza species): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/briza-maxima-greater-quaking-grass?srsltid=AfmBOorNYwPg5Ia0BbbQNr1nHeMdY4zpd_RelqlM_oWx8Ukfkg6qb-Yp

Oxeye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/leucanthemum-vulgaris?srsltid=AfmBOoqICKKwsHKsI_Az1IDEef6FTGyX2985v8xOzJWJz6vK2m39rH80

Salvia ‘Cerro Potosi’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-microphylla-cerro-potosi

Salvia ‘Jezebel’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-jezebel?srsltid=AfmBOoo9zChqz4ORp4p1PjjxPn-FE0S9HtVs0nqaEzWg3SHc0sPNNdRE

Salvia ‘Royal Bumble’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-x-jamensis-royal-bumble?srsltid=AfmBOorDeIIZi7sAEHWbPIlPsgg6Nvy-c1HUTkEyZNvgfHTKvBI0VLH5

Phlox ‘David’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/phlox-paniculata-david

Phlox ‘Blue Paradise’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/phlox-paniculata-blue-paradise

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-19435195 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100 1534 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 281 full false Pam Corbin: The fun, modern take on making your own preserves - Episode 280 Pam Corbin: The fun, modern take on making your own preserves - Episode 280 What Pam Corbin doesn’t know about preserves, isn’t worth knowing. She’s an oracle on all things jam - hence her apt nickname, ‘Pam the Jam’.

For the home cook, and for those with a kitchen garden worthy of capturing its fruity goodness, this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ with Pam is a perfect entry point to creating your own jams.

She and Sarah share the secrets behind turning seasonal fruit and veg into beautiful jars of low‑sugar jams, compotes and chutneys that actually taste of the fruit, not just the sugar!

In this episode, discover:

  • How Pam moved from a tiny jam business in a converted pig unit to writing modern classics on preserves
  • Why traditional jam recipes were so heavy on sugar, and how to safely make lower‑sugar, soft‑set jams today
  • Practical, step‑by‑step tips for tricky fruits like strawberries and raspberries – including staging your jam, managing foam, and avoiding overcooked, rock‑hard results
  • Simple ways to make more than just jam from your harvest, from apricot compotes and bottled cherries to clever uses for rhubarb, courgettes and runner beans
  • How to choose and use basic preserving kit so you can confidently turn garden gluts into jars on your shelf

Order ‘Pam the Jam: The Book of Preserves’:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pam-Jam-Book-Preserves-Corbin/dp/1408884496

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]]> What Pam Corbin doesn’t know about preserves, isn’t worth knowing. She’s an oracle on all things jam - hence her apt nickname, ‘Pam the Jam’.

For the home cook, and for those with a kitchen garden worthy of capturing its fruity goodness, this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ with Pam is a perfect entry point to creating your own jams.

She and Sarah share the secrets behind turning seasonal fruit and veg into beautiful jars of low‑sugar jams, compotes and chutneys that actually taste of the fruit, not just the sugar!

In this episode, discover:

  • How Pam moved from a tiny jam business in a converted pig unit to writing modern classics on preserves
  • Why traditional jam recipes were so heavy on sugar, and how to safely make lower‑sugar, soft‑set jams today
  • Practical, step‑by‑step tips for tricky fruits like strawberries and raspberries – including staging your jam, managing foam, and avoiding overcooked, rock‑hard results
  • Simple ways to make more than just jam from your harvest, from apricot compotes and bottled cherries to clever uses for rhubarb, courgettes and runner beans
  • How to choose and use basic preserving kit so you can confidently turn garden gluts into jars on your shelf

Order ‘Pam the Jam: The Book of Preserves’:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pam-Jam-Book-Preserves-Corbin/dp/1408884496

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-19395523 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100 1423 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 280 full false Josie Lewis: Choosing roses for perfume and performance - Episode 279 Josie Lewis: Choosing roses for perfume and performance - Episode 279 There are few flowers more quintessential than the rose, and it’s safe to say that there’s a perfect rose for everyone’s tastes. 

This week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ delves into the world of roses, with someone whose love for a great rose knows no bounds: Josie Lewis.

Whether you’re looking for a rose with a particular colour to combine with the beauty of your existing garden, or you’re more pressed by scent and structure, we hear which are the absolute best roses to grow, and how best to tend to them for healthy, reliable growth.

In this episode, discover:

  • Which varieties of Roses are the standout performers for each colour group
  • The best ramblers, bloomers and climbers, from the huge, creamy white Wedding Day to the beautiful copper-brown Hot Chocolate
  • How to make your roses last in water for maximum vase life

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> There are few flowers more quintessential than the rose, and it’s safe to say that there’s a perfect rose for everyone’s tastes. 

This week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ delves into the world of roses, with someone whose love for a great rose knows no bounds: Josie Lewis.

Whether you’re looking for a rose with a particular colour to combine with the beauty of your existing garden, or you’re more pressed by scent and structure, we hear which are the absolute best roses to grow, and how best to tend to them for healthy, reliable growth.

In this episode, discover:

  • Which varieties of Roses are the standout performers for each colour group
  • The best ramblers, bloomers and climbers, from the huge, creamy white Wedding Day to the beautiful copper-brown Hot Chocolate
  • How to make your roses last in water for maximum vase life

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-19361790 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100 1882 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 279 full false Enjoying the brilliance of alliums all year round - Episode 278 Enjoying the brilliance of alliums all year round - Episode 278 This Christmas might feel a while away, but if there’s one way to prepare right now for a more stunning and sustainable tree, it’s with alliums.

Sarah’s love of alliums is well-documented on the podcast, but this week she’s recalling some of the most show-stopping varieties with which to decorate this Christmas, and the joys that they’ll bring as ‘colour baton-carriers’ in spring.

In this episode, discover:

  • Which alliums are perfect for bridging the gap between tulips going over and sweet peas emerging
  • Some extravagant, statement-making varieties like the remarkably tall ‘Summer Drummer’ or sculptural shapes of ‘Magic’
  • Tips for preparing your alliums to sustainably decorate your tree this Christmas

Products mentioned:

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-hollandicum-purple-sensation

Allium cristophii

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-cristophii

Allium nigrum

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-nigrum

Allium stipitatum 'Summer Drummer'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-stipitatum-summer-drummer

Allium schubertii 'Magic'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-schubertii-magic

Allium jesdianum 'Purple Rain'

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]]> This Christmas might feel a while away, but if there’s one way to prepare right now for a more stunning and sustainable tree, it’s with alliums.

Sarah’s love of alliums is well-documented on the podcast, but this week she’s recalling some of the most show-stopping varieties with which to decorate this Christmas, and the joys that they’ll bring as ‘colour baton-carriers’ in spring.

In this episode, discover:

  • Which alliums are perfect for bridging the gap between tulips going over and sweet peas emerging
  • Some extravagant, statement-making varieties like the remarkably tall ‘Summer Drummer’ or sculptural shapes of ‘Magic’
  • Tips for preparing your alliums to sustainably decorate your tree this Christmas

Products mentioned:

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-hollandicum-purple-sensation

Allium cristophii

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-cristophii

Allium nigrum

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-nigrum

Allium stipitatum 'Summer Drummer'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-stipitatum-summer-drummer

Allium schubertii 'Magic'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-schubertii-magic

Allium jesdianum 'Purple Rain'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-purple-rain

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-19318892 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100 1228 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 278 full false The brilliant biennials perfect for scent and versatility - Episode 277 The brilliant biennials perfect for scent and versatility - Episode 277 Biennials – plants which flower in their second year – may often be overlooked by us gardeners, but between their value for money, wonderful scent, and versatility they’re among the best plants to sow and grow in any garden.

Sarah makes the case for brilliant biennials in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, exploring how she came to appreciate their beauty, and which varieties are best for all aspects of your space.

In this episode, discover:

  • How the right mix of biennials can fill the awkward May gap with prolific blooms, all for the price of a seed packet
  • The best early-flowering biennials, from fragrant wallflowers to the scented sweet rocket, Hesperis matronalis
  • Moth-pollinated varieties with rich fragrance and velvety textures to create a pollinator paradise

Products mentioned:

Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/digitalis-purpurea-suttons-apricot

Digitalis purpurea f. albiflora

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/digitalis-purpurea-alba

Malope trifida 'Vulcan'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/malope-trifida-vulcan

Lunaria annua

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lunaria-annua

Iceland poppy (Papaver nudicaule)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/papaver-nudicaule-champagne-bubbles-mix-f1

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]]> Biennials – plants which flower in their second year – may often be overlooked by us gardeners, but between their value for money, wonderful scent, and versatility they’re among the best plants to sow and grow in any garden.

Sarah makes the case for brilliant biennials in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, exploring how she came to appreciate their beauty, and which varieties are best for all aspects of your space.

In this episode, discover:

  • How the right mix of biennials can fill the awkward May gap with prolific blooms, all for the price of a seed packet
  • The best early-flowering biennials, from fragrant wallflowers to the scented sweet rocket, Hesperis matronalis
  • Moth-pollinated varieties with rich fragrance and velvety textures to create a pollinator paradise

Products mentioned:

Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/digitalis-purpurea-suttons-apricot

Digitalis purpurea f. albiflora

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/digitalis-purpurea-alba

Malope trifida 'Vulcan'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/malope-trifida-vulcan

Lunaria annua

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lunaria-annua

Iceland poppy (Papaver nudicaule)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/papaver-nudicaule-champagne-bubbles-mix-f1

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-19287563 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100 773 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 277 full false Pollyanna Wilkinson: Simple tips for a spectacularly designed garden - Episode 276 Pollyanna Wilkinson: Simple tips for a spectacularly designed garden - Episode 276 Every garden space deserves a chance to be transformed into a beautiful space which breathes, rather than constricts, and Pollyanna Wilkinson is a master of such designs.

Polly joins Sarah this week to share her no‑nonsense methods for transforming everything from boxy new‑build plots to tired, inherited gardens into layered, soulful spaces. 

In this episode, discover:

  • How to think like a garden designer, surveying, shaping and structuring spaces before you plant
  • Practical ways to transform new‑build and small gardens, or refresh an existing garden
  • Guidance on choosing materials and finishes that feel good underfoot, are easy to maintain, and will age beautifully over time.
  • How to use colour and planting layers to create a soulful, wildlife‑friendly garden with interest through the seasons

Products mentioned:

Amelanchier lamarckii:

sarahraven.com/products/amelanchier-lamarckii

Lavender ‘Munstead’: 

sarahraven.com/products/lavender-munstead

Nepeta x faassenii 'Kit Kat':

sarahraven.com/products/nepeta-x-faassenii-kit-kat

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]]> Every garden space deserves a chance to be transformed into a beautiful space which breathes, rather than constricts, and Pollyanna Wilkinson is a master of such designs.

Polly joins Sarah this week to share her no‑nonsense methods for transforming everything from boxy new‑build plots to tired, inherited gardens into layered, soulful spaces. 

In this episode, discover:

  • How to think like a garden designer, surveying, shaping and structuring spaces before you plant
  • Practical ways to transform new‑build and small gardens, or refresh an existing garden
  • Guidance on choosing materials and finishes that feel good underfoot, are easy to maintain, and will age beautifully over time.
  • How to use colour and planting layers to create a soulful, wildlife‑friendly garden with interest through the seasons

Products mentioned:

Amelanchier lamarckii:

sarahraven.com/products/amelanchier-lamarckii

Lavender ‘Munstead’: 

sarahraven.com/products/lavender-munstead

Nepeta x faassenii 'Kit Kat':

sarahraven.com/products/nepeta-x-faassenii-kit-kat

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-19215327 Thu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100 1419 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 276 full false Arit Anderson: An RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden for every Parkinson’s journey - Episode 275 Arit Anderson: An RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden for every Parkinson’s journey - Episode 275 Chelsea is upon us, and among the beauty of all the show gardens lies a very special offering from Arit Anderson and Parkinson’s UK.

She’s planting with purpose in a garden which promises to reflect every Parkinson’s journey in a beautifully poignant way, and on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, she walks us through the planting ethos and careful design behind one of Main Avenue’s great sights for 2026.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Arit is reflecting her sister Julie’s Parkinson’s journey in a meaningful Chelsea Flower Show garden for Parkinson’s UK
  • What Parkinson’s really is beyond the stereotypes, and why it’s so often misunderstood
  • How thoughtful garden design can respond to real medical challenges
  • Practical ideas for making any garden more accessible, sensory and restorative, whether or not you’re living with Parkinson’s
  • The garden’s relocation to the John Radcliffe Hospital, and how it will serve the Parkinson’s community long after Chelsea

Products mentioned:

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]]> Chelsea is upon us, and among the beauty of all the show gardens lies a very special offering from Arit Anderson and Parkinson’s UK.

She’s planting with purpose in a garden which promises to reflect every Parkinson’s journey in a beautifully poignant way, and on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, she walks us through the planting ethos and careful design behind one of Main Avenue’s great sights for 2026.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Arit is reflecting her sister Julie’s Parkinson’s journey in a meaningful Chelsea Flower Show garden for Parkinson’s UK
  • What Parkinson’s really is beyond the stereotypes, and why it’s so often misunderstood
  • How thoughtful garden design can respond to real medical challenges
  • Practical ideas for making any garden more accessible, sensory and restorative, whether or not you’re living with Parkinson’s
  • The garden’s relocation to the John Radcliffe Hospital, and how it will serve the Parkinson’s community long after Chelsea

Products mentioned:

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-19089587 Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100 1639 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 275 full false Tom Stuart-Smith: The blueprint of a Chelsea Flower Show garden - Episode 274 Tom Stuart-Smith: The blueprint of a Chelsea Flower Show garden - Episode 274 In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah Raven welcomes renowned garden designer Tom Stuart-Smith to uncover his visionary new garden for Tate Britain and how he’s reimagining it for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. 

They explore his bold, foliage-rich planting, ingenious water features, and a remarkable new memorial garden at Badminton that promises to be one of the RHS’s most ambitious show gardens yet.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Tom Stuart-Smith is transforming a neglected, concrete-dominated acre at Tate Britain into a biodiverse, exotic garden
  • The creative and practical challenge of turning that large-scale design into a Chelsea Flower Show garden where every element is destined to be reused at Tate
  • The bold, foliage-led planting palette Tom has chosen – from cycads and Persian lilac to euphorbias, aspidistras and shade-loving exotics
  • How water, sculpture and planting come together, including a finely engineered water feature and a Barbara Hepworth sculpture from a national collection

Episode Cover Photo Credit: Eva Nemeth.

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]]> In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah Raven welcomes renowned garden designer Tom Stuart-Smith to uncover his visionary new garden for Tate Britain and how he’s reimagining it for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. 

They explore his bold, foliage-rich planting, ingenious water features, and a remarkable new memorial garden at Badminton that promises to be one of the RHS’s most ambitious show gardens yet.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Tom Stuart-Smith is transforming a neglected, concrete-dominated acre at Tate Britain into a biodiverse, exotic garden
  • The creative and practical challenge of turning that large-scale design into a Chelsea Flower Show garden where every element is destined to be reused at Tate
  • The bold, foliage-led planting palette Tom has chosen – from cycads and Persian lilac to euphorbias, aspidistras and shade-loving exotics
  • How water, sculpture and planting come together, including a finely engineered water feature and a Barbara Hepworth sculpture from a national collection

Episode Cover Photo Credit: Eva Nemeth.

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-19164092 Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100 1277 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 274 full false Dame Mary Berry: The charm and inspiration behind ‘My Gardening Life’ - Episode 273 Dame Mary Berry: The charm and inspiration behind ‘My Gardening Life’ - Episode 273 Watch the full video episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/_T97COq6blM

Throughout Mary Berry's life, the garden has played a charming role, from her wartime childhood plot to a brand-new garden started in her 80s - it’s an essential ingredient in her life.

This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Mary kindly joins us to explore a lifetime of gardening, how it’s inspired her new book, and how gardening can bring joy, structure and wellbeing at every stage of life.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Mary’s lifelong love of gardening began in her childhood and continues to shape her daily life
  • Practical, gentle tips for spring gardening and successional planting
  • How Mary approaches designing and maintaining a garden later in life, using evergreens, hedges and topiary for structure
  • Everyday good habits in the garden, such as watering, deadheading, and keeping lawns neat

Order Mary’s Book:

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]]> Watch the full video episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/_T97COq6blM

Throughout Mary Berry's life, the garden has played a charming role, from her wartime childhood plot to a brand-new garden started in her 80s - it’s an essential ingredient in her life.

This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Mary kindly joins us to explore a lifetime of gardening, how it’s inspired her new book, and how gardening can bring joy, structure and wellbeing at every stage of life.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Mary’s lifelong love of gardening began in her childhood and continues to shape her daily life
  • Practical, gentle tips for spring gardening and successional planting
  • How Mary approaches designing and maintaining a garden later in life, using evergreens, hedges and topiary for structure
  • Everyday good habits in the garden, such as watering, deadheading, and keeping lawns neat

Order Mary’s Book:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Gardening-Life-Mary-Berry/dp/0241726654

Products mentioned: 

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-19133750 Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100 1890 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 273 full false Adam Nicolson: The secret history of Sissinghurst - Episode 272 Adam Nicolson: The secret history of Sissinghurst - Episode 272 Sissinghurst is one of the country’s crowning gems of National Trust gardens, and a place in which Adam was brought up, around the beauty curated by his grandparents.

This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, we’re delving into the centuries of legacy which led to a spot perfect for Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson to create the poetic space we know and adore today, and how their vision is being revived today for generations to come.

In this episode, discover:

  • The remarkable story of how Vita Sackville-West turned a ruined Elizabethan courtyard house into one of the world’s most celebrated gardens
  • How Sissinghurst evolved through centuries – from Renaissance palace to poetic family home and garden, and all in between
  • The creative partnership between Vita and Harold Nicolson
  • What makes the white garden so magical, from its glowing night-time palette to its scented, moth-pollinated plants
  • How the newly reimagined Delos garden brings a Greek hillside to Kent, blending historical inspiration with modern design

Products mentioned:

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]]> Sissinghurst is one of the country’s crowning gems of National Trust gardens, and a place in which Adam was brought up, around the beauty curated by his grandparents.

This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, we’re delving into the centuries of legacy which led to a spot perfect for Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson to create the poetic space we know and adore today, and how their vision is being revived today for generations to come.

In this episode, discover:

  • The remarkable story of how Vita Sackville-West turned a ruined Elizabethan courtyard house into one of the world’s most celebrated gardens
  • How Sissinghurst evolved through centuries – from Renaissance palace to poetic family home and garden, and all in between
  • The creative partnership between Vita and Harold Nicolson
  • What makes the white garden so magical, from its glowing night-time palette to its scented, moth-pollinated plants
  • How the newly reimagined Delos garden brings a Greek hillside to Kent, blending historical inspiration with modern design

Products mentioned:

Ammi majus: 

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Ammi visnaga: 

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Agrostemma githago 'Milas Snow Queen':

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-19089581 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100 1711 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 272 full false Huw Richards: Smart veg growing tips for busy gardeners - Episode 271 Huw Richards: Smart veg growing tips for busy gardeners - Episode 271 The magic of growing your own food is hard to overstate, and while some lament the labour necessary, it takes far less time and space than many imagine.

This week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ once again features the remarkable Huw Richards, fresh from the release of ‘How to Grow Food’ - his new book which dives into the detail of how anyone can grow a kitchen garden in real spaces, with a planting schedule that fits around busy lives.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Huw plans and plants to grow enough veg for a family of four on a half allotment in just a few hours a week
  • Simple permaculture-inspired tricks for better germination
  • What causes common problems like courgette fruits rotting and dropping off, and how you can fix them
  • How to choose between longer crops and cut-and-come-again with limited space
  • Huw’s must-sow crops for April, including squash, runner beans, cucumbers, and courgettes

Episode Cover Photo Credit: Dorling Kindersley: Jason Ingram

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Runner Bean 'Black Knight'

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Runner Bean 'White Lady'

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Nasturtium 'Tip Top Mix' (Tropaeolum majus)

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Nasturtium 'Ladybird Rose' (Tropaeolum minus)

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]]> The magic of growing your own food is hard to overstate, and while some lament the labour necessary, it takes far less time and space than many imagine.

This week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ once again features the remarkable Huw Richards, fresh from the release of ‘How to Grow Food’ - his new book which dives into the detail of how anyone can grow a kitchen garden in real spaces, with a planting schedule that fits around busy lives.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Huw plans and plants to grow enough veg for a family of four on a half allotment in just a few hours a week
  • Simple permaculture-inspired tricks for better germination
  • What causes common problems like courgette fruits rotting and dropping off, and how you can fix them
  • How to choose between longer crops and cut-and-come-again with limited space
  • Huw’s must-sow crops for April, including squash, runner beans, cucumbers, and courgettes

Episode Cover Photo Credit: Dorling Kindersley: Jason Ingram

Products mentioned:

Runner Bean 'Black Knight'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/runner-bean-black-knight

Runner Bean 'White Lady'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/runner-bean-white-lady

Nasturtium 'Tip Top Mix' (Tropaeolum majus)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nasturtium-tip-top-mix

Nasturtium 'Ladybird Rose' (Tropaeolum minus)

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Borago officinalis (Borage)

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-18994160 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100 1516 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 271 full false Josie Lewis: Planting tips for April seed sowing - Episode 270 Josie Lewis: Planting tips for April seed sowing - Episode 270 The sunnier months in April present a fresh opportunity for gardeners to sow some of the fastest-germinating seedlings, bringing a productive garden closer than you might think.

We return to Josie Lewis this week for an episode all about what she’s sowing in mid-April, how to prick out and pot on seedlings, and the simple tricks they use to keep plants growing hard and healthy at this most promising time of year.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to prick out seedlings confidently, and when to do it for promoting strong growth
  • Practical ways to get more from your dahlias, such as turning pinched tips into new plants with simple cuttings
  • Why mid‑April is the ideal time to sow cosmos and zinnias, and how to avoid the common mistake of starting them too early
  • Step‑by‑step tips for taking cuttings of pelargoniums, salvias and other favourites
  • Two slightly different but complementary approaches to hardening off plants, and how to choose a method that works for your own garden

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]]> The sunnier months in April present a fresh opportunity for gardeners to sow some of the fastest-germinating seedlings, bringing a productive garden closer than you might think.

We return to Josie Lewis this week for an episode all about what she’s sowing in mid-April, how to prick out and pot on seedlings, and the simple tricks they use to keep plants growing hard and healthy at this most promising time of year.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to prick out seedlings confidently, and when to do it for promoting strong growth
  • Practical ways to get more from your dahlias, such as turning pinched tips into new plants with simple cuttings
  • Why mid‑April is the ideal time to sow cosmos and zinnias, and how to avoid the common mistake of starting them too early
  • Step‑by‑step tips for taking cuttings of pelargoniums, salvias and other favourites
  • Two slightly different but complementary approaches to hardening off plants, and how to choose a method that works for your own garden

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-18994132 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100 1392 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 270 full false The Colour Guide Mini Series #7: The washed palette - Episode 269 The Colour Guide Mini Series #7: The washed palette - Episode 269 There’s something uniquely calming about a garden washed in cool pastels – soft tones that feel like frosty mornings and freshly laundered linen. 

Moving us onto the 4th and final palette in Sarah’s colour system, we explore the washed palette in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’. She takes you through the colour combinations, productive plant families, and tips for crafting a soothing, contemplative feeling in your garden.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to use Sarah’s washed colour palette of cool pastels to create a calm, clean and harmonious garden
  • Which plant families and specific varieties reliably deliver this palette from late winter to autumn
  • How to plan colour through the year in two‑month blocks, ensuring there’s always something in flower without breaking the palette
  • Simple design techniques to avoid jarring colour clashes
  • Why sticking to a coherent palette can make your garden feel both deeply restful and quietly bold

Products mentioned:

Narcissus ‘Polar Hunter’: 

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Narcissus ‘Avalanche’: 

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Narcissus ‘Thalia’: 

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Narcissus ‘Actaea’: 

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Tulip ‘White Triumphator’: 

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Tulip ‘Purissima’: 

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Fritillaria acmopetala (likely "Green Eyes"): 

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Sweet Pea ‘Nimbus’: 

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]]> There’s something uniquely calming about a garden washed in cool pastels – soft tones that feel like frosty mornings and freshly laundered linen. 

Moving us onto the 4th and final palette in Sarah’s colour system, we explore the washed palette in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’. She takes you through the colour combinations, productive plant families, and tips for crafting a soothing, contemplative feeling in your garden.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to use Sarah’s washed colour palette of cool pastels to create a calm, clean and harmonious garden
  • Which plant families and specific varieties reliably deliver this palette from late winter to autumn
  • How to plan colour through the year in two‑month blocks, ensuring there’s always something in flower without breaking the palette
  • Simple design techniques to avoid jarring colour clashes
  • Why sticking to a coherent palette can make your garden feel both deeply restful and quietly bold

Products mentioned:

Narcissus ‘Polar Hunter’: 

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Narcissus ‘Avalanche’: 

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Narcissus ‘Thalia’: 

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Narcissus ‘Actaea’: 

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Tulip ‘White Triumphator’: 

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Tulip ‘Purissima’: 

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Fritillaria acmopetala (likely "Green Eyes"): 

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Sweet Pea ‘Nimbus’: 

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-18840738 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100 899 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 269 full false The Colour Guide Mini Series #6: The comforting palette - Episode 268 The Colour Guide Mini Series #6: The comforting palette - Episode 268 A comforting garden can feel as soft and familiar as your favourite cashmere jumper, and in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah shares a palette which achieves exactly this feeling.

In the latest of the Colour Guide Mini Series episodes, Sarah shares how to create a mood using the comforting palette, the key plant families and varieties, plus how to sequence them through the seasons, so your borders feel gentle and soothing from early spring to late autumn.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to create a warm, comforting colour palette in your garden using soft pastels like café au lait, peach, putty pink and ivory
  • Specific plant families and varieties that deliver these soothing tones
  • A clear, season-by-season planting framework so your comforting palette runs from early spring right through to late autumn

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Cosmos ‘Apricotta’: sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-bipinnatus-apricotta

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]]> A comforting garden can feel as soft and familiar as your favourite cashmere jumper, and in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah shares a palette which achieves exactly this feeling.

In the latest of the Colour Guide Mini Series episodes, Sarah shares how to create a mood using the comforting palette, the key plant families and varieties, plus how to sequence them through the seasons, so your borders feel gentle and soothing from early spring to late autumn.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to create a warm, comforting colour palette in your garden using soft pastels like café au lait, peach, putty pink and ivory
  • Specific plant families and varieties that deliver these soothing tones
  • A clear, season-by-season planting framework so your comforting palette runs from early spring right through to late autumn

Products mentioned:

Narcissus ‘Precocious’: sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-precocious

Antirrhinum ‘Appleblossom’: sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-majus-appleblossom

Cosmos ‘Apricotta’: sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-bipinnatus-apricotta

Calendula ‘Sunset Buff’: sarahraven.com/products/calendula-officinalis-sunset-buff

Phlox drummondii ‘Cherry Caramel’: sarahraven.com/products/phlox-drummondii-cherry-caramel

Zinnia ‘Queeny Lime Orange’: sarahraven.com/products/zinnia-elegans-queeny-lime-orange

Dahlia ‘Break Out’: sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-break-out

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-18840726 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100 728 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 268 full false The Colour Guide Mini Series #5: The velvet palette - Episode 267 The Colour Guide Mini Series #5: The velvet palette - Episode 267 For many, the garden should be a peaceful place where its colours invite you in and envelop you in their earthy tones, and that’s the role of Sarah Raven’s velvet palette.

In this episode of the Colour Guide Mini Series, Sarah moves us to her next, and perhaps favourite palette of the four. She talks through their calming colours, and the flower families that help keep that tranquility in your garden through a reliable planting succession.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to create a velvet colour palette in your garden using deep crimsons, golds, bronzes and inky purples that feel cosy and enveloping
  • Which reliable plant families and standout varieties deliver these rich, velvety tones
  • How to plan succession planting so the velvet palette runs from late winter and early spring right through to autumn
  • Practical ideas from Sarah’s own garden on combining colour and texture to create a sense of haven, enclosure and warmth outdoors

Products mentioned:

Tulip ‘Palmyra’: 

sarahraven.com/products/tulip-palmyra

Tulip ‘Ridgedale’: 

sarahraven.com/products/tulip-ridgedale

Tulip ‘Hermitage’: 

sarahraven.com/products/tulip-hermitage

Tulip ‘Cairo’ (Copex Cairo): 

sarahraven.com/products/tulip-copex-cairo

Tulip ‘Belleville’ (Bellville): 

sarahraven.com/products/tulip-bellville

Tulip ‘Dom Pedro’: 

sarahraven.com/products/tulip-dom-pedro

Amaranthus ‘Coral Fountain’: sarahraven.com/products/amaranthus-caudatus-coral-fountain

Dahlia ‘Verrone's Obsidian’ (Veronese Obsidian): sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-verrones-obsidian

Dahlia ‘Rip City’: 

sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-rip-city

Dahlia ‘Sarah Raven’: 

sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-sarah-raven

Dahlia ‘Molly Raven’: 

sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-molly-raven

Dahlia ‘Schipper's Bronze’: 

sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-schippers-bronze

Antirrhinum ‘Liberty Classic Crimson’: sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-f1-liberty-classic-crimson

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> For many, the garden should be a peaceful place where its colours invite you in and envelop you in their earthy tones, and that’s the role of Sarah Raven’s velvet palette.

In this episode of the Colour Guide Mini Series, Sarah moves us to her next, and perhaps favourite palette of the four. She talks through their calming colours, and the flower families that help keep that tranquility in your garden through a reliable planting succession.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to create a velvet colour palette in your garden using deep crimsons, golds, bronzes and inky purples that feel cosy and enveloping
  • Which reliable plant families and standout varieties deliver these rich, velvety tones
  • How to plan succession planting so the velvet palette runs from late winter and early spring right through to autumn
  • Practical ideas from Sarah’s own garden on combining colour and texture to create a sense of haven, enclosure and warmth outdoors

Products mentioned:

Tulip ‘Palmyra’: 

sarahraven.com/products/tulip-palmyra

Tulip ‘Ridgedale’: 

sarahraven.com/products/tulip-ridgedale

Tulip ‘Hermitage’: 

sarahraven.com/products/tulip-hermitage

Tulip ‘Cairo’ (Copex Cairo): 

sarahraven.com/products/tulip-copex-cairo

Tulip ‘Belleville’ (Bellville): 

sarahraven.com/products/tulip-bellville

Tulip ‘Dom Pedro’: 

sarahraven.com/products/tulip-dom-pedro

Amaranthus ‘Coral Fountain’: sarahraven.com/products/amaranthus-caudatus-coral-fountain

Dahlia ‘Verrone's Obsidian’ (Veronese Obsidian): sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-verrones-obsidian

Dahlia ‘Rip City’: 

sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-rip-city

Dahlia ‘Sarah Raven’: 

sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-sarah-raven

Dahlia ‘Molly Raven’: 

sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-molly-raven

Dahlia ‘Schipper's Bronze’: 

sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-schippers-bronze

Antirrhinum ‘Liberty Classic Crimson’: sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-f1-liberty-classic-crimson

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-18840693 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 905 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 267 full false Josie Lewis: 12 outstanding seeds to sow in March for containers and cutting gardens - Episode 266 Josie Lewis: 12 outstanding seeds to sow in March for containers and cutting gardens - Episode 266 Seeds sown in March are the great givers of colour and fragrance in a cutting garden or container, from spring right through to autumn.

This week, Sarah is joined by Josie Lewis to walk through 12 of the most trusted plants to sow now, how to fill your beds, pots and vases, and feed the birds from a single month’s sowing.

In this episode, discover:

  • Practical techniques for handling both big and dust-fine seeds, including when to sow in trays and when to direct sow
  • Specific tips for making the most of tricky or easily-flopped favourites like cerinthe, amaranth and poppies, so they thrive both in the garden and in the vase
  • How to get more from each plant – from cut-and-come-again grasses to edible flowers and home-made calendula remedies
  • How to plan your March sowing so it supports wildlife, with seed heads that feed birds well into winter

Products mentioned:

Cerinthe major 'Kiwi Blue' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cerinthe-major-kiwi-blue

Amaranthus ‘Hot Biscuits’ https://www.sarahraven.com/products/amaranthus-hot-biscuits

Amaranthus ‘Coral Fountain’ https://www.sarahraven.com/products/amaranthus-caudatus-coral-fountain

Moluccella / Bells of Ireland https://www.sarahraven.com/products/moluccella-laevis

Antirrhinum ‘Giant White’ https://www.sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-giant-white

Antirrhinum ‘Liberty Crimson’ (Liberty Classic Crimson F1) https://www.sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-f1-liberty-classic-crimson

Antirrhinum ‘Apple Blossom’ https://www.sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-majus-appleblossom

Antirrhinum majus 'Sonnet Burgundy' F1

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-sonnet-burgundy

Antirrhinum majus 'Sonnet Orange Scarlet' F1

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-sonnet-orange-scarlet

Antirrhinum majus 'Sonnet Carmine' F1

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-sonnet-carmine

Cobaea (Cup-and-saucer vine) https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cobaea-scandens-purple

Poppy ‘Amazing Grey’ https://www.sarahraven.com/products/papaver-rhoeas-amazing-grey

Poppy ‘Mother of Pearl’ https://www.sarahraven.com/products/papaver-rhoeas-mother-of-pearl

Black Single Papaver somniferum (Opium Poppy) https://www.sarahraven.com/products/papaver-somniferum-black-single

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> Seeds sown in March are the great givers of colour and fragrance in a cutting garden or container, from spring right through to autumn.

This week, Sarah is joined by Josie Lewis to walk through 12 of the most trusted plants to sow now, how to fill your beds, pots and vases, and feed the birds from a single month’s sowing.

In this episode, discover:

  • Practical techniques for handling both big and dust-fine seeds, including when to sow in trays and when to direct sow
  • Specific tips for making the most of tricky or easily-flopped favourites like cerinthe, amaranth and poppies, so they thrive both in the garden and in the vase
  • How to get more from each plant – from cut-and-come-again grasses to edible flowers and home-made calendula remedies
  • How to plan your March sowing so it supports wildlife, with seed heads that feed birds well into winter

Products mentioned:

Cerinthe major 'Kiwi Blue' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cerinthe-major-kiwi-blue

Amaranthus ‘Hot Biscuits’ https://www.sarahraven.com/products/amaranthus-hot-biscuits

Amaranthus ‘Coral Fountain’ https://www.sarahraven.com/products/amaranthus-caudatus-coral-fountain

Moluccella / Bells of Ireland https://www.sarahraven.com/products/moluccella-laevis

Antirrhinum ‘Giant White’ https://www.sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-giant-white

Antirrhinum ‘Liberty Crimson’ (Liberty Classic Crimson F1) https://www.sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-f1-liberty-classic-crimson

Antirrhinum ‘Apple Blossom’ https://www.sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-majus-appleblossom

Antirrhinum majus 'Sonnet Burgundy' F1

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-sonnet-burgundy

Antirrhinum majus 'Sonnet Orange Scarlet' F1

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-sonnet-orange-scarlet

Antirrhinum majus 'Sonnet Carmine' F1

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-sonnet-carmine

Cobaea (Cup-and-saucer vine) https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cobaea-scandens-purple

Poppy ‘Amazing Grey’ https://www.sarahraven.com/products/papaver-rhoeas-amazing-grey

Poppy ‘Mother of Pearl’ https://www.sarahraven.com/products/papaver-rhoeas-mother-of-pearl

Black Single Papaver somniferum (Opium Poppy) https://www.sarahraven.com/products/papaver-somniferum-black-single

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-18840678 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 1838 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 266 full false Milli Proust: The family gardening charm that inspired ‘How Does Your Garden Grow’ - Episode 265 Milli Proust: The family gardening charm that inspired ‘How Does Your Garden Grow’ - Episode 265 The garden is a welcoming place for all, particularly for newcomers when guided by the gentle eye of Milli Proust, and under the instruction of her calming new book.

Milli joins us once again, this time to share the inspiring journey that’s led up to her most approachable book to date, and some of the easy-to-understand frameworks to create an effortlessly beautiful garden.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Milli Proust found floristry, and began creating a deeply loved, biodiverse garden in West Sussex
  • A gentle but practical way to think about why we garden focused around connection, memory, and belonging to nature
  • Milli’s “plant pyramid” and other simple frameworks for beginner gardeners planning borders 
  • Ideas for low-maintenance but beautiful gardens, including orchards underplanted with bulbs, and using local materials

Milli’s taster course at Perch Hill on Wednesday 6th May 2026:

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/milli-proust-taster-course-beginner-gardeners?srsltid=AfmBOopaQgpAKlaAx724RwtbLXGrmm_NkyOCTWu2N42YnAOUzRlu--wl

Order Milli’s Book, ‘How Does Your Garden Grow?’:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Does-Your-Garden-Grow/dp/1837832250

Products mentioned:

Aquilegia Vulgaris 'Hensol Harebell'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/aquilegia-hensol-harebell

Galanthus nivalis (Common Snowdrop)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/galanthus-nivalis

Wild Marjoram (Origanum vulgare)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/wild-marjoram

Syringa meyeri 'Flowerfesta Pink'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/syringa-meyeri-flowerfesta-pink

Viburnum tinus

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/viburnum-tinus

Daphne 'Perfume Princess'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/daphne-perfume-princess

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> The garden is a welcoming place for all, particularly for newcomers when guided by the gentle eye of Milli Proust, and under the instruction of her calming new book.

Milli joins us once again, this time to share the inspiring journey that’s led up to her most approachable book to date, and some of the easy-to-understand frameworks to create an effortlessly beautiful garden.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Milli Proust found floristry, and began creating a deeply loved, biodiverse garden in West Sussex
  • A gentle but practical way to think about why we garden focused around connection, memory, and belonging to nature
  • Milli’s “plant pyramid” and other simple frameworks for beginner gardeners planning borders 
  • Ideas for low-maintenance but beautiful gardens, including orchards underplanted with bulbs, and using local materials

Milli’s taster course at Perch Hill on Wednesday 6th May 2026:

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/milli-proust-taster-course-beginner-gardeners?srsltid=AfmBOopaQgpAKlaAx724RwtbLXGrmm_NkyOCTWu2N42YnAOUzRlu--wl

Order Milli’s Book, ‘How Does Your Garden Grow?’:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Does-Your-Garden-Grow/dp/1837832250

Products mentioned:

Aquilegia Vulgaris 'Hensol Harebell'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/aquilegia-hensol-harebell

Galanthus nivalis (Common Snowdrop)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/galanthus-nivalis

Wild Marjoram (Origanum vulgare)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/wild-marjoram

Syringa meyeri 'Flowerfesta Pink'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/syringa-meyeri-flowerfesta-pink

Viburnum tinus

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/viburnum-tinus

Daphne 'Perfume Princess'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/daphne-perfume-princess

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-18822312 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 2311 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 265 full false The Colour Guide Mini Series #4: The luminous palette - Episode 264 The Colour Guide Mini Series #4: The luminous palette - Episode 264 The luminous palette - a rich, stained glass collection of citrus, scarlet and pinky-purples - is the first of Sarah’s colour combinations that we’ll walk through in depth for this episode of the Colour Guide Mini Series.

Sarah explains the six key colours, which ones to use together throughout the year, and the flower families which she considers the most prominent and productive as they pass the colour baton through the year.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to use Sarah’s luminous palette without overwhelming your garden
  • The key plant families and varieties that reliably deliver bold, stained‑glass colour
  • Sarah’s favourite colour combinations and how to place ‘shouty’ colours so they look intentional
  • A simple season‑by‑season planning method using two‑month blocks and the ‘bride, bridesmaid, gatecrasher’ idea to keep colour going from March to October

Products mentioned:

Euphorbia ceratocarpa

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/euphorbia-ceratocarpa

Tulip 'Ballerina'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-ballerina

Tulip 'Black Parrot'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-black-parrot

Tulip 'Rococo'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-rococo

Tulip 'Go Go Red'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-go-go-red

Tulip 'Mariette'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-mariette

Tulip 'Purple Heart'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-purple-heart

Lunaria annua

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lunaria-annua

Crocosmia 'Lucifer'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/crocosmia-lucifer

Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/phlox-paniculata-blue-paradise

Dahlia 'Thomas A. Edison'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-thomas-a-edison

Sweet Pea 'Blue Velvet'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sweet-pea-blue-velvet

Sweet Pea 'King Edward VII'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lathyrus-odoratus-king-edward-vii

Sweet Pea 'Matucana'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lathyrus-odoratus-matucana

Salvia 'Jezebel'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-jezebel

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> The luminous palette - a rich, stained glass collection of citrus, scarlet and pinky-purples - is the first of Sarah’s colour combinations that we’ll walk through in depth for this episode of the Colour Guide Mini Series.

Sarah explains the six key colours, which ones to use together throughout the year, and the flower families which she considers the most prominent and productive as they pass the colour baton through the year.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to use Sarah’s luminous palette without overwhelming your garden
  • The key plant families and varieties that reliably deliver bold, stained‑glass colour
  • Sarah’s favourite colour combinations and how to place ‘shouty’ colours so they look intentional
  • A simple season‑by‑season planning method using two‑month blocks and the ‘bride, bridesmaid, gatecrasher’ idea to keep colour going from March to October

Products mentioned:

Euphorbia ceratocarpa

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/euphorbia-ceratocarpa

Tulip 'Ballerina'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-ballerina

Tulip 'Black Parrot'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-black-parrot

Tulip 'Rococo'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-rococo

Tulip 'Go Go Red'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-go-go-red

Tulip 'Mariette'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-mariette

Tulip 'Purple Heart'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-purple-heart

Lunaria annua

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lunaria-annua

Crocosmia 'Lucifer'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/crocosmia-lucifer

Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/phlox-paniculata-blue-paradise

Dahlia 'Thomas A. Edison'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-thomas-a-edison

Sweet Pea 'Blue Velvet'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sweet-pea-blue-velvet

Sweet Pea 'King Edward VII'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lathyrus-odoratus-king-edward-vii

Sweet Pea 'Matucana'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lathyrus-odoratus-matucana

Salvia 'Jezebel'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-jezebel

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-18745236 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 1341 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 264 full false The Colour Guide Mini Series #3: Turning a palette into a planting plan - Episode 263 The Colour Guide Mini Series #3: Turning a palette into a planting plan - Episode 263 Colour is best when it’s tangible, and if you’re planning a patch in your garden then this episode of the Mini Series is perfect to help you bring your plans to life.

In this episode of the Colour Guide Mini Series, Sarah dives into the practical side of using colour as the backbone of your garden design - from using candles to visualise colour combinations, to the ‘bride, bridesmaid, gate crasher’ structure that’ll help guide you towards an ensemble that works in harmony.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to choose a garden colour palette based on the feeling you want to create (washed, velvet, comforting or luminous)
  • A simple “bride, bridesmaid, gate crasher” recipe for combining plants in harmonious yet lively colour schemes
  • Practical ways to test and refine palettes using coloured candles, mood boards and real flowers in your hand or in a vase
  • How to plan colour in succession by breaking the year into seasonal chunks and identifying plants that “carry the baton” across months
  • Real planting examples and border ideas drawn from Sarah’s own garden, including her vase-to-border comforting palette scheme

Products mentioned:

Nepeta x faassenii 'Kit Kat'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nepeta-x-faassenii-kit-kat

Alchemilla mollis

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/alchemilla-mollis

Clematis viticella 'Etoile Violette'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/clematis-viticella-etoile-violette

Cosmos bipinnatus 'Sonata Carmine'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-bipinnatus-sonata-carmine

Salvia viridis 'Blue Monday'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-viridis-blue

Dahlia 'Peaches'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-peaches

Campsis x tagliabuana 'Indian Summer'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/campsis-x-tagliabuana-indian-summer

Phlox drummondii 'Blushing Bride'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/phlox-drummondii-blushing-bride

Abelia x grandiflora

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/abelia-x-grandiflora

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' AGM

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-paniculata-limelight

Stipa gigantea

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/stipa-gigantea

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> Colour is best when it’s tangible, and if you’re planning a patch in your garden then this episode of the Mini Series is perfect to help you bring your plans to life.

In this episode of the Colour Guide Mini Series, Sarah dives into the practical side of using colour as the backbone of your garden design - from using candles to visualise colour combinations, to the ‘bride, bridesmaid, gate crasher’ structure that’ll help guide you towards an ensemble that works in harmony.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to choose a garden colour palette based on the feeling you want to create (washed, velvet, comforting or luminous)
  • A simple “bride, bridesmaid, gate crasher” recipe for combining plants in harmonious yet lively colour schemes
  • Practical ways to test and refine palettes using coloured candles, mood boards and real flowers in your hand or in a vase
  • How to plan colour in succession by breaking the year into seasonal chunks and identifying plants that “carry the baton” across months
  • Real planting examples and border ideas drawn from Sarah’s own garden, including her vase-to-border comforting palette scheme

Products mentioned:

Nepeta x faassenii 'Kit Kat'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nepeta-x-faassenii-kit-kat

Alchemilla mollis

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/alchemilla-mollis

Clematis viticella 'Etoile Violette'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/clematis-viticella-etoile-violette

Cosmos bipinnatus 'Sonata Carmine'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-bipinnatus-sonata-carmine

Salvia viridis 'Blue Monday'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-viridis-blue

Dahlia 'Peaches'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-peaches

Campsis x tagliabuana 'Indian Summer'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/campsis-x-tagliabuana-indian-summer

Phlox drummondii 'Blushing Bride'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/phlox-drummondii-blushing-bride

Abelia x grandiflora

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/abelia-x-grandiflora

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' AGM

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-paniculata-limelight

Stipa gigantea

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/stipa-gigantea

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-18745225 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 1553 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 263 full false The Colour Guide Mini Series #2: Understanding colour theory - Episode 262 The Colour Guide Mini Series #2: Understanding colour theory - Episode 262 Each colour palette in the garden creates a unique atmosphere, and you don’t need intricate knowledge of the colour wheel to combine them cohesively in the garden.

In this episode of the Colour Guide Mini Series, Sarah talks us through why her colour palette system works to create stunning arrangements which work with each other, rather than against each other, and how to transition between palettes within neighbouring spaces.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Sarah’s four core colour palettes each create a distinct mood in the garden
  • Where each palette works best at Perch Hill, and where they might be most suited in your own space
  • How to avoid a cluttered, chaotic feeling by thinking of colour palettes in ‘visual fields’
  • How to use bridge plants and universal colours to link different palettes seamlessly
  • Ways to work with trickier colours so that they enhance your space, rather than overwhelm it

Products mentioned:

Dahlia 'Molly Raven': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-molly-raven

Tulip 'Slawa': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-slawa

Tulip 'Apricot Foxx': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-apricot-foxx

Phlox paniculata 'David': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/phlox-paniculata-david

Erysimum 'Winter Orchid': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/erysimum-winter-orchid

Phlox drummondii grandiflora 'Cherry Caramel': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/phlox-drummondii-cherry-caramel

Tulip 'Dom Pedro': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-dom-pedro

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> Each colour palette in the garden creates a unique atmosphere, and you don’t need intricate knowledge of the colour wheel to combine them cohesively in the garden.

In this episode of the Colour Guide Mini Series, Sarah talks us through why her colour palette system works to create stunning arrangements which work with each other, rather than against each other, and how to transition between palettes within neighbouring spaces.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Sarah’s four core colour palettes each create a distinct mood in the garden
  • Where each palette works best at Perch Hill, and where they might be most suited in your own space
  • How to avoid a cluttered, chaotic feeling by thinking of colour palettes in ‘visual fields’
  • How to use bridge plants and universal colours to link different palettes seamlessly
  • Ways to work with trickier colours so that they enhance your space, rather than overwhelm it

Products mentioned:

Dahlia 'Molly Raven': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-molly-raven

Tulip 'Slawa': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-slawa

Tulip 'Apricot Foxx': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-apricot-foxx

Phlox paniculata 'David': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/phlox-paniculata-david

Erysimum 'Winter Orchid': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/erysimum-winter-orchid

Phlox drummondii grandiflora 'Cherry Caramel': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/phlox-drummondii-cherry-caramel

Tulip 'Dom Pedro': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-dom-pedro

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-18706532 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 1844 garden colour palettes, garden colour theory, luminous colour palette, velvet garden palette, comforting garden palette, washed garden palette, planting for atmosphere, garden design with colour, using tricky colours in the garden, yellow and orange flowe 262 full false The Colour Guide Mini Series #1: My life in colour - Episode 261 The Colour Guide Mini Series #1: My life in colour - Episode 261 Welcome to the first in a brand new miniseries of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, as Sarah delves into the world of colour, and how to use each colour palette to its absolute maximum potential in the garden.

In this week’s first episode, Sarah shares how the colour system used at Perch Hill came to be, the theories behind mixing certain palettes, and the difference between calm and chaos when combining colours.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Sarah’s experiences as a florist, gardener and colour-obsessed child shaped her approach to garden colour
  • How the colour palettes underpin every border at Perch Hill
  • Why misuse of colour can make some gardens feel chaotic 
  • The six key colours within each palette, from citrus brights and Venetian velvets to café-au-lait pastels and cool silvers
  • Why no colour is truly “wrong” in a garden, and how the right combinations and contrasts can make even challenging shades sing

Products mentioned:

Tulip 'Mariette': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-mariette

Tulip 'Sarah Raven': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-sarah-raven

Tulip 'Slawa': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-slawa

Tulip 'Dom Pedro': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-dom-pedro

Tulip 'Copex Cairo': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-copex-cairo

Dahlia 'Waltzing Mathilda': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-waltzing-mathilda

Dahlia 'Schipper’s Bronze’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-schippers-bronze

Dahlia 'Tom's Choice': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-toms-choice

Dahlia 'Molly Raven': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-molly-raven

Dahlia 'Perch Hill': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-perch-hill

Dahlia 'Lou Farman': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-lou-farman

Cosmos bipinnatus 'Rubenza': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-bipinnatus-rubenza

Cosmos bipinnatus 'Dazzler': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-bipinnatus-dazzler

Cosmos bipinnatus 'Xanthos': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-bipinnatus-xanthos

Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/digitalis-purpurea-suttons-apricot

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> Welcome to the first in a brand new miniseries of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, as Sarah delves into the world of colour, and how to use each colour palette to its absolute maximum potential in the garden.

In this week’s first episode, Sarah shares how the colour system used at Perch Hill came to be, the theories behind mixing certain palettes, and the difference between calm and chaos when combining colours.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Sarah’s experiences as a florist, gardener and colour-obsessed child shaped her approach to garden colour
  • How the colour palettes underpin every border at Perch Hill
  • Why misuse of colour can make some gardens feel chaotic 
  • The six key colours within each palette, from citrus brights and Venetian velvets to café-au-lait pastels and cool silvers
  • Why no colour is truly “wrong” in a garden, and how the right combinations and contrasts can make even challenging shades sing

Products mentioned:

Tulip 'Mariette': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-mariette

Tulip 'Sarah Raven': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-sarah-raven

Tulip 'Slawa': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-slawa

Tulip 'Dom Pedro': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-dom-pedro

Tulip 'Copex Cairo': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-copex-cairo

Dahlia 'Waltzing Mathilda': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-waltzing-mathilda

Dahlia 'Schipper’s Bronze’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-schippers-bronze

Dahlia 'Tom's Choice': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-toms-choice

Dahlia 'Molly Raven': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-molly-raven

Dahlia 'Perch Hill': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-perch-hill

Dahlia 'Lou Farman': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-lou-farman

Cosmos bipinnatus 'Rubenza': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-bipinnatus-rubenza

Cosmos bipinnatus 'Dazzler': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-bipinnatus-dazzler

Cosmos bipinnatus 'Xanthos': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-bipinnatus-xanthos

Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/digitalis-purpurea-suttons-apricot

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-18662163 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 1915 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 261 full false Huw Richards: Learn to grow brilliant veg in a single bed - Episode 260 Huw Richards: Learn to grow brilliant veg in a single bed - Episode 260 In this episode, Sarah is joined by YouTube phenomenon Huw Richards to talk about his journey from smallholding childhood to seven-acre experimental plot, and the ideas behind his hit book Veg in One Bed. 

They’ll also cover exactly what to sow in late winter, and what’ll perform best when sown later – from chillies and aubergines to peas, onions and tomatoes. 

In this episode, discover:

  • How Huw Richards went from helping on his parents’ Welsh smallholding to building a seven-acre experimental food-growing site
  • The story behind Huw’s first book, Veg in One Bed, and the sheer potential in a single 10x4ft bed
  • How Huw blends creativity with just enough science to keep things productive
  • Exactly what Huw is sowing in late winter, and why timing matters
  • How Huw’s now using his land to grow for education, biodiversity and food

Episode Cover Photo Credit: Dorling Kindersley: Jason Ingram

Products mentioned:

Pepper 'Padron'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pepper-padron

Courgette 'Black Beauty'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/courgette-black-beauty

Aubergine 'Slim Jim'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/aubergine-slim-jim

Spring Onion 'North Holland Blood Red'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/spring-onion-north-holland-blood-red

Tomato 'Sungold'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-sungold

Tomato 'Tigerella'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-tigarella

Tomato 'Honeycomb' F1

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-honeycomb-f1

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> In this episode, Sarah is joined by YouTube phenomenon Huw Richards to talk about his journey from smallholding childhood to seven-acre experimental plot, and the ideas behind his hit book Veg in One Bed. 

They’ll also cover exactly what to sow in late winter, and what’ll perform best when sown later – from chillies and aubergines to peas, onions and tomatoes. 

In this episode, discover:

  • How Huw Richards went from helping on his parents’ Welsh smallholding to building a seven-acre experimental food-growing site
  • The story behind Huw’s first book, Veg in One Bed, and the sheer potential in a single 10x4ft bed
  • How Huw blends creativity with just enough science to keep things productive
  • Exactly what Huw is sowing in late winter, and why timing matters
  • How Huw’s now using his land to grow for education, biodiversity and food

Episode Cover Photo Credit: Dorling Kindersley: Jason Ingram

Products mentioned:

Pepper 'Padron'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pepper-padron

Courgette 'Black Beauty'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/courgette-black-beauty

Aubergine 'Slim Jim'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/aubergine-slim-jim

Spring Onion 'North Holland Blood Red'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/spring-onion-north-holland-blood-red

Tomato 'Sungold'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-sungold

Tomato 'Tigerella'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-tigarella

Tomato 'Honeycomb' F1

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-honeycomb-f1

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-18624988 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 1957 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 260 full false Josie Lewis: Hellebores for reliable winter colour - Episode 259 Josie Lewis: Hellebores for reliable winter colour - Episode 259 From their resistance to deep snow and hard frosts, to long-flowering habits, hellebores are quietly spectacular plants that earn their keep in pots, borders and shady corners.

This week we’re diving into one of the true stars of the winter garden, focusing on the new varieties that bring a renewed perspective on one of the winter garden’s most generous providers, and how to keep them looking their best in the garden or in a vase.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to choose hellebore varieties for pots, borders and different garden conditions, from shade to full sun with Corsican types
  • The best new and classic hellebores for long winter colour, including Maestro, Merlin, Strawberry Moon, Bijou and the Pretty Ellen series
  • How to cut, condition and arrange hellebores so they stand proud in a vase for two weeks
  • Practical ways to prevent and deal with pests and diseases like aphids, mice damage, leaf miner and black spot
  • Tips on soil, compost, potting and feeding so hellebores thrive as long-lived, reliable perennials

Products mentioned:

Helleborus niger

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-niger

Helleborus argutifolius

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-argutifolius

Helleborus x ballardiae 'Merlin'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-x-ballardiae-merlin

Helleborus x 'Bijoux'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-bijoux

Helleborus x 'Guess'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-guess

Helleborus orientalis 'Pretty Ellen Red'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-pretty-ellen-red

Helleborus orientalis 'Pretty Ellen Spotted'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-orientalis-pretty-ellen-spotted

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> From their resistance to deep snow and hard frosts, to long-flowering habits, hellebores are quietly spectacular plants that earn their keep in pots, borders and shady corners.

This week we’re diving into one of the true stars of the winter garden, focusing on the new varieties that bring a renewed perspective on one of the winter garden’s most generous providers, and how to keep them looking their best in the garden or in a vase.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to choose hellebore varieties for pots, borders and different garden conditions, from shade to full sun with Corsican types
  • The best new and classic hellebores for long winter colour, including Maestro, Merlin, Strawberry Moon, Bijou and the Pretty Ellen series
  • How to cut, condition and arrange hellebores so they stand proud in a vase for two weeks
  • Practical ways to prevent and deal with pests and diseases like aphids, mice damage, leaf miner and black spot
  • Tips on soil, compost, potting and feeding so hellebores thrive as long-lived, reliable perennials

Products mentioned:

Helleborus niger

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-niger

Helleborus argutifolius

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-argutifolius

Helleborus x ballardiae 'Merlin'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-x-ballardiae-merlin

Helleborus x 'Bijoux'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-bijoux

Helleborus x 'Guess'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-guess

Helleborus orientalis 'Pretty Ellen Red'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-pretty-ellen-red

Helleborus orientalis 'Pretty Ellen Spotted'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-orientalis-pretty-ellen-spotted

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-18583758 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 1611 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 259 full false A Year of Cut Flowers: Behind the writing of Sarah’s new book with Milli Proust - Episode 258 A Year of Cut Flowers: Behind the writing of Sarah’s new book with Milli Proust - Episode 258 March 2026 marks the release of perhaps Sarah’s most personal book to date, drawing from childhood love, family influence, and the evolution of one’s own gardening tastes.

In this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Milli Proust joins us to discuss Sarah's new book, ‘A Year of Cut Flowers’, blending the memoir and the method to trace her family’s historic love of flora, and how it drew Sarah into the world of cut flowers.

In this episode, discover:

  • How childhood wildflower hunts with Sarah’s father and her life with Adam shaped her lifetime love of cut flowers
  • How even a small, carefully planned patch of cut flowers can fill your home with abundant, seasonal blooms
  • The surprisingly powerful impact of spacing and pinching on plant health, vase life and stem production
  • Why gardening, and especially growing for the vase, can become such a life‑enhancing practice which evolves with you

Products mentioned:

Abelia x grandiflora

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/abelia-x-grandiflora

Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cerinthe-major-purpurascens

Euphorbia oblongata

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/euphorbia-oblongata

Salvia viridis 'Blue Monday'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-viridis-blue

Helianthus annuus 'ProCut Plum' (Sunflower)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helianthus-annuus-procut-plum

Ammi majus

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/ammi-majus

Phlox drummondii 'Blushing Bride'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/phlox-drummondii-blushing-bride

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> March 2026 marks the release of perhaps Sarah’s most personal book to date, drawing from childhood love, family influence, and the evolution of one’s own gardening tastes.

In this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Milli Proust joins us to discuss Sarah's new book, ‘A Year of Cut Flowers’, blending the memoir and the method to trace her family’s historic love of flora, and how it drew Sarah into the world of cut flowers.

In this episode, discover:

  • How childhood wildflower hunts with Sarah’s father and her life with Adam shaped her lifetime love of cut flowers
  • How even a small, carefully planned patch of cut flowers can fill your home with abundant, seasonal blooms
  • The surprisingly powerful impact of spacing and pinching on plant health, vase life and stem production
  • Why gardening, and especially growing for the vase, can become such a life‑enhancing practice which evolves with you

Products mentioned:

Abelia x grandiflora

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/abelia-x-grandiflora

Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cerinthe-major-purpurascens

Euphorbia oblongata

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/euphorbia-oblongata

Salvia viridis 'Blue Monday'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-viridis-blue

Helianthus annuus 'ProCut Plum' (Sunflower)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helianthus-annuus-procut-plum

Ammi majus

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/ammi-majus

Phlox drummondii 'Blushing Bride'

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-18547690 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 2234 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 258 full false Arthur Parkinson: The 12 top self-seeding annuals and biennials - Episode 257 Arthur Parkinson: The 12 top self-seeding annuals and biennials - Episode 257 The dream garden of low‑maintenance abundance is all about picking the plants that need hardly any input, just the lightest touch of editing, and they’ll give you months of shifting colour.

In the third episode in this theme with Arthur, we dive into the self-seeding annuals and biennials that bring abundant colour to the garden with very little effort. 

From forget-me-nots and violas to cerinthe, cosmos and quaking grasses, they share their favourite ‘volunteer’ plants, how to manage them, and simple ways to use them in borders and cut-flower arrangements for a truly low-maintenance, flower-filled garden.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to use self-seeding annuals and biennials to create a low‑maintenance, flower‑filled garden that largely looks after itself
  • Inspired plant recommendations, from forget‑me‑nots and violas, to grasses, nasturtiums and Californian poppies 
  • Practical tips on managing self‑sowers - when to let them run, and when to thin them out
  • Ways to weave self‑seeders into borders, pots and even cracks in paving for long‑season colour, movement and structure

Products mentioned:

Cerinthe major 'Kiwi Blue'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cerinthe-major-kiwi-blue

Heart's Ease (Viola tricolor)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/viola-heartsease

Anthriscus sylvestris 'Ravenswing'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/anthriscus-sylvestris-ravenswing

Cosmos bipinnatus 'Dazzler'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-bipinnatus-dazzler

Ammi majus

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/ammi-majus

Panicum miliaceum 'Violaceum'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/panicum-violaceum

Briza maxima (Greater Quaking Grass)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/briza-maxima-greater-quaking-grass

Nicandra physalodes

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nicandra-physalodes

Persicaria orientalis

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/persicaria-orientalis

Nasturtium 'Ladybird Rose' (Tropaeolum minus)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nasturtium-ladybird-rose

Nasturtium 'Bloody Mary' (Tropaeolum minus)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nasturtium-bloody-mary

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

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]]> The dream garden of low‑maintenance abundance is all about picking the plants that need hardly any input, just the lightest touch of editing, and they’ll give you months of shifting colour.

In the third episode in this theme with Arthur, we dive into the self-seeding annuals and biennials that bring abundant colour to the garden with very little effort. 

From forget-me-nots and violas to cerinthe, cosmos and quaking grasses, they share their favourite ‘volunteer’ plants, how to manage them, and simple ways to use them in borders and cut-flower arrangements for a truly low-maintenance, flower-filled garden.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to use self-seeding annuals and biennials to create a low‑maintenance, flower‑filled garden that largely looks after itself
  • Inspired plant recommendations, from forget‑me‑nots and violas, to grasses, nasturtiums and Californian poppies 
  • Practical tips on managing self‑sowers - when to let them run, and when to thin them out
  • Ways to weave self‑seeders into borders, pots and even cracks in paving for long‑season colour, movement and structure

Products mentioned:

Cerinthe major 'Kiwi Blue'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cerinthe-major-kiwi-blue

Heart's Ease (Viola tricolor)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/viola-heartsease

Anthriscus sylvestris 'Ravenswing'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/anthriscus-sylvestris-ravenswing

Cosmos bipinnatus 'Dazzler'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-bipinnatus-dazzler

Ammi majus

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/ammi-majus

Panicum miliaceum 'Violaceum'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/panicum-violaceum

Briza maxima (Greater Quaking Grass)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/briza-maxima-greater-quaking-grass

Nicandra physalodes

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nicandra-physalodes

Persicaria orientalis

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/persicaria-orientalis

Nasturtium 'Ladybird Rose' (Tropaeolum minus)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nasturtium-ladybird-rose

Nasturtium 'Bloody Mary' (Tropaeolum minus)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nasturtium-bloody-mary

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-18378968 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 1894 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 257 full false Josie Lewis: 12 standout scented plants for perfume through April to October - Episode 256 Josie Lewis: 12 standout scented plants for perfume through April to October - Episode 256 For months of scent throughout the sunnier months, there are a whole host of nostalgic stalwarts and surprising new picks that are impossible to ignore.

Every garden deserves a perfume as captivating as the 12 plants at the top of Josie and Sarah’s list this week, as they laud the dozen best flowers to sow for unbeatable aroma from April through to October.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to choose standout scented plants that really earn their place for perfume and looks alike
  • Which specific varieties Sarah and Josie regularly rely on, and what makes each one special
  • Practical when-and-how tips for sowing, planting, and positioning scented plants to get fragrance from spring right through to autumn
  • Ways to use these plants as cut flowers, including vase-life tricks and how to make small bunches scent whole rooms
  • How to layer scent through borders, climbers, containers, and shrubs so that every corner of the garden offers a different perfumed moment

Products mentioned:

Trachelospermum jasminoides

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/trachelospermum-jasminoides

Sweet Pea 'Matucana'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lathyrus-odoratus-matucana

Narcissus 'Actaea'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-actaea

Matthiola incana 'Pillow Talk'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/matthiola-incana-pillow-talk

Lonicera periclymenum 'Graham Thomas'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lonicera-periclymenum-graham-thomas

Acidanthera murielae (syn. Gladiolus)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/acidanthera-murielae

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> For months of scent throughout the sunnier months, there are a whole host of nostalgic stalwarts and surprising new picks that are impossible to ignore.

Every garden deserves a perfume as captivating as the 12 plants at the top of Josie and Sarah’s list this week, as they laud the dozen best flowers to sow for unbeatable aroma from April through to October.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to choose standout scented plants that really earn their place for perfume and looks alike
  • Which specific varieties Sarah and Josie regularly rely on, and what makes each one special
  • Practical when-and-how tips for sowing, planting, and positioning scented plants to get fragrance from spring right through to autumn
  • Ways to use these plants as cut flowers, including vase-life tricks and how to make small bunches scent whole rooms
  • How to layer scent through borders, climbers, containers, and shrubs so that every corner of the garden offers a different perfumed moment

Products mentioned:

Trachelospermum jasminoides

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/trachelospermum-jasminoides

Sweet Pea 'Matucana'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lathyrus-odoratus-matucana

Narcissus 'Actaea'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-actaea

Matthiola incana 'Pillow Talk'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/matthiola-incana-pillow-talk

Lonicera periclymenum 'Graham Thomas'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lonicera-periclymenum-graham-thomas

Acidanthera murielae (syn. Gladiolus)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/acidanthera-murielae

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-18374315 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 1810 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 256 full false Tom Stimpson: The 12 best dahlias to enhance the late-summer garden - Episode 255 Tom Stimpson: The 12 best dahlias to enhance the late-summer garden - Episode 255 Every year, we venture out to the Netherlands in search of the most captivating dahlias, each worthy of a spot in your garden to liven up the late-summer months.

Tom Stimpson joins us again on the podcast to share their current ‘cream of the crop’, from reliable classics like ‘Molly Raven’ and ‘Adam’s Choice’, to gorgeous growers like ‘Strawberry Cream’ and ‘Princess Nadine’. 

Join us for an episode packed with garden inspiration for any colour palette, and a glimpse into how we choose our standout favourites from a field of hundreds and thousands.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Sarah and Tom select stellar dahlias from Dutch trial fields, and the characteristics that make truly exceptional plants
  • Varieties that are pollinator-friendly to bring a buzz of life into the garden
  • How to condition your dahlias for mighty vase life

Products mentioned:

Dahlia 'Princess Nadine'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-princess-nadine

Dahlia 'Skyfall'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-skyfall

Dahlia 'Café au Lait'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-cafe-au-lait

Dahlia 'Adam's Choice'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-adams-choice

Dahlia 'Polka'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-polka

Dahlia 'Strawberry Cream'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-strawberry-cream

Dahlia 'Honka Pink'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-honka-pink

Dahlia 'Molly Raven'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-molly-raven

Dahlia 'Labyrinth'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-labyrinth

Dahlia 'Lou Farman'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-lou-farman

Dahlia 'Break Out'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-break-out

Dahlia 'Verrone's Obsidian'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-verrones-obsidian

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> Every year, we venture out to the Netherlands in search of the most captivating dahlias, each worthy of a spot in your garden to liven up the late-summer months.

Tom Stimpson joins us again on the podcast to share their current ‘cream of the crop’, from reliable classics like ‘Molly Raven’ and ‘Adam’s Choice’, to gorgeous growers like ‘Strawberry Cream’ and ‘Princess Nadine’. 

Join us for an episode packed with garden inspiration for any colour palette, and a glimpse into how we choose our standout favourites from a field of hundreds and thousands.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Sarah and Tom select stellar dahlias from Dutch trial fields, and the characteristics that make truly exceptional plants
  • Varieties that are pollinator-friendly to bring a buzz of life into the garden
  • How to condition your dahlias for mighty vase life

Products mentioned:

Dahlia 'Princess Nadine'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-princess-nadine

Dahlia 'Skyfall'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-skyfall

Dahlia 'Café au Lait'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-cafe-au-lait

Dahlia 'Adam's Choice'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-adams-choice

Dahlia 'Polka'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-polka

Dahlia 'Strawberry Cream'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-strawberry-cream

Dahlia 'Honka Pink'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-honka-pink

Dahlia 'Molly Raven'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-molly-raven

Dahlia 'Labyrinth'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-labyrinth

Dahlia 'Lou Farman'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-lou-farman

Dahlia 'Break Out'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-break-out

Dahlia 'Verrone's Obsidian'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-verrones-obsidian

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-18374259 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 1996 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 255 full false Shane Connolly: How to bring intimate, floral charm to large, extravagant spaces - Episode 254 Shane Connolly: How to bring intimate, floral charm to large, extravagant spaces - Episode 254 Shane Connolly is a master of many arts, and one that he exhibits throughout the year is how to use sustainable floristry to create a sense of charm often reserved for the tiniest of tables.

That’s why he’s in such high demand - we talk through his exciting, varied year of arranging in this week’s podcast, with a look at the festive season, and a few tips to serve your own arranging in the festive season, taking inspiration from Shane’s wondrous wedding displays.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Shane approaches weddings, intimate dinners, grand public events and royal occasions
  • Why he favours seasonal, British-grown flowers and how he builds close relationships with growers and suppliers
  • The behind-the-scenes logistics of big museum dinners and public events, from long tables to thousands of tiny vases and candles
  • How Shane creates sustainable, glitter-free Christmas magic, including his Marie Antoinette-inspired V&A tree and reusable decorations

Products mentioned:

Convallaria majalis (Lily of the Valley)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/convallaria-lily-of-the-valley

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

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]]> Shane Connolly is a master of many arts, and one that he exhibits throughout the year is how to use sustainable floristry to create a sense of charm often reserved for the tiniest of tables.

That’s why he’s in such high demand - we talk through his exciting, varied year of arranging in this week’s podcast, with a look at the festive season, and a few tips to serve your own arranging in the festive season, taking inspiration from Shane’s wondrous wedding displays.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Shane approaches weddings, intimate dinners, grand public events and royal occasions
  • Why he favours seasonal, British-grown flowers and how he builds close relationships with growers and suppliers
  • The behind-the-scenes logistics of big museum dinners and public events, from long tables to thousands of tiny vases and candles
  • How Shane creates sustainable, glitter-free Christmas magic, including his Marie Antoinette-inspired V&A tree and reusable decorations

Products mentioned:

Convallaria majalis (Lily of the Valley)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/convallaria-lily-of-the-valley

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-18374237 Thu, 25 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 1674 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 254 full false Arthur Parkinson: The 12 best low-maintenance perennials for easy garden impact - Episode 253 Arthur Parkinson: The 12 best low-maintenance perennials for easy garden impact - Episode 253 Whether you're nurturing a bustling city plot or a country border, there’s a spot in everyone’s gardens, pots and borders for beautiful, productive perennials throughout the year.

Following on from last week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Arthur is with us again to focus this time on perennials that are light-touch and bountiful for those of us putting together a low-maintenance garden.

In this episode, discover:

  • Perennials, shrubs, and self-seeding annuals that provide long-lasting beauty with minimal care
  • Personal stories, hands-on tips, and garden-tested wisdom to help you with your plant selection and garden upkeep
  • New and improved varieties bred for reduced invasiveness, greater disease resistance, and extended flowering seasons
  • Plants that attract bees and other wildlife, showcasing how low-fuss gardens can support biodiversity too

Products mentioned:

Aster x frikartii ‘Mönch’

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/aster-x-frikartii-monch

Salvia x jamensis 'Nachtvlinder'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-x-jamensis-nachtvlinder

Phlox paniculata 'David'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/phlox-paniculata-david

Geranium 'Rozanne'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/geranium-rozanne

Geranium wallichianum 'Bloom Me Away'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/geranium-wallichianum-bloom-me-away

Pennisetum macrourum

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pennisetum-macrourum

Chasmanthium latifolium

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chasmanthium-latifolium

Stipa gigantea

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/stipa-gigantea

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> Whether you're nurturing a bustling city plot or a country border, there’s a spot in everyone’s gardens, pots and borders for beautiful, productive perennials throughout the year.

Following on from last week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Arthur is with us again to focus this time on perennials that are light-touch and bountiful for those of us putting together a low-maintenance garden.

In this episode, discover:

  • Perennials, shrubs, and self-seeding annuals that provide long-lasting beauty with minimal care
  • Personal stories, hands-on tips, and garden-tested wisdom to help you with your plant selection and garden upkeep
  • New and improved varieties bred for reduced invasiveness, greater disease resistance, and extended flowering seasons
  • Plants that attract bees and other wildlife, showcasing how low-fuss gardens can support biodiversity too

Products mentioned:

Aster x frikartii ‘Mönch’

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/aster-x-frikartii-monch

Salvia x jamensis 'Nachtvlinder'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-x-jamensis-nachtvlinder

Phlox paniculata 'David'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/phlox-paniculata-david

Geranium 'Rozanne'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/geranium-rozanne

Geranium wallichianum 'Bloom Me Away'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/geranium-wallichianum-bloom-me-away

Pennisetum macrourum

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pennisetum-macrourum

Chasmanthium latifolium

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chasmanthium-latifolium

Stipa gigantea

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/stipa-gigantea

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.buzzsprout.com/1644310/episodes Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-18354891 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 2016 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 253 full false Arthur Parkinson: The 12 top self-seeding perennials for an effortless garden - Episode 252 Arthur Parkinson: The 12 top self-seeding perennials for an effortless garden - Episode 252 The ideal garden for our busy daily lives has a border bursting with colour, without the need for hours spent toiling to achieve it.

This week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is the perfect antidote to fussy flowers - Arthur Parkinson returns to laud the best self-seeding perennials for a low-maintenance garden brimming with lasting impact and scent.

You’ll hear inspiring ornamentals and edibles to sow, how best to maintain their beauty with minimal effort, and which varieties are most tolerant of tricky soil.

In this episode, discover:

  • The beauty and resilience of self-seeding, low-maintenance perennials in creating effortless gardens
  • How personal stories and childhood memories shape our gardening choices and appreciation for certain plants
  • Practical tips for encouraging thriving gardens with minimal intervention, including soil, watering, and deadheading advice
  • Enhancing gardens for wildlife by choosing plants that support pollinators through every stage of their life cycle

Order Arthur’s new book - Hen Party: 

https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/459749/hen-party-by-parkinson-arthur/9780241674703

Products mentioned:

Alcea rosea 'Giant Single Mixed'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hollyhock-giant-single-mixed

Euphorbia oblongata

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/euphorbia-oblongata

Helleborus argutifolius

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-argutifolius

Papaver rupifragum 'Orange Feathers'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/papaver-rupifragum-orange-feathers

Red Valerian (Centranthus ruber)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/centranthus-ruber-coccinea

Alchemilla mollis

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/alchemilla-mollis

Verbena bonariensis

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Verbena officinalis var. grandiflora 'Bampton'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/verbena-officinalis-var-grandiflora-bampton

Aubrieta deltoidea 'Cascade Mix'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/aubrieta-deltoidea-cascade-mix

Lychnis coronaria (Rose campion)

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]]> The ideal garden for our busy daily lives has a border bursting with colour, without the need for hours spent toiling to achieve it.

This week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is the perfect antidote to fussy flowers - Arthur Parkinson returns to laud the best self-seeding perennials for a low-maintenance garden brimming with lasting impact and scent.

You’ll hear inspiring ornamentals and edibles to sow, how best to maintain their beauty with minimal effort, and which varieties are most tolerant of tricky soil.

In this episode, discover:

  • The beauty and resilience of self-seeding, low-maintenance perennials in creating effortless gardens
  • How personal stories and childhood memories shape our gardening choices and appreciation for certain plants
  • Practical tips for encouraging thriving gardens with minimal intervention, including soil, watering, and deadheading advice
  • Enhancing gardens for wildlife by choosing plants that support pollinators through every stage of their life cycle

Order Arthur’s new book - Hen Party: 

https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/459749/hen-party-by-parkinson-arthur/9780241674703

Products mentioned:

Alcea rosea 'Giant Single Mixed'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hollyhock-giant-single-mixed

Euphorbia oblongata

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/euphorbia-oblongata

Helleborus argutifolius

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-argutifolius

Papaver rupifragum 'Orange Feathers'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/papaver-rupifragum-orange-feathers

Red Valerian (Centranthus ruber)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/centranthus-ruber-coccinea

Alchemilla mollis

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/alchemilla-mollis

Verbena bonariensis

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/verbena-bonariensis

Verbena officinalis var. grandiflora 'Bampton'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/verbena-officinalis-var-grandiflora-bampton

Aubrieta deltoidea 'Cascade Mix'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/aubrieta-deltoidea-cascade-mix

Lychnis coronaria (Rose campion)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lychnis-coronaria

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-18327003 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 2207 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, plants, 252 full false Josie Lewis: The 12 best container plants for a showstopping summer display - Episode 251 Josie Lewis: The 12 best container plants for a showstopping summer display - Episode 251 Following on from last week’s wintry themed episode on containers, this week we’re setting our sights on the summer ahead, on what’ll bring colour to your pots at the season’s peak.

Josie’s absolute burning passion is containers, and this week she gives her plant picks for pots taking us through summer and autumn.

Join us on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ as we delve into the ‘thriller, filler, pillar, spiller’ method for arranging containers, which combinations have stood out in their trials, and how to gently treat your flowers for maximum impact.

In this episode, discover:

  • The “thriller, filler, pillar, spiller” secret to building showstopping containers that brim with colour and texture right through summer to autumn
  • Sarah and Josie’s favourite plants that promise to lift your pots from simple to spectacular
  • How to keep blooms coming with gentle, tried-and-true maintenance tips, from deadheading tricks to overwintering 
  • Plant pairings and playful combinations, perfect for either grand displays or tiny terraces

Products mentioned:

Pelargonium 'Designer White' (Zonal)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pelargonium-designer-white

Abelia x grandiflora

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/abelia-x-grandiflora

Thunbergia alata 'African Sunset'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/thunbergia-african-sunset

Ipomoea lobata

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/ipomoea-lobata-mina-lobata

Salvia 'Peach Melba'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-peach-melba

Nemesia 'Lady Ruby'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nemesia-lady-ruby

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> Following on from last week’s wintry themed episode on containers, this week we’re setting our sights on the summer ahead, on what’ll bring colour to your pots at the season’s peak.

Josie’s absolute burning passion is containers, and this week she gives her plant picks for pots taking us through summer and autumn.

Join us on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ as we delve into the ‘thriller, filler, pillar, spiller’ method for arranging containers, which combinations have stood out in their trials, and how to gently treat your flowers for maximum impact.

In this episode, discover:

  • The “thriller, filler, pillar, spiller” secret to building showstopping containers that brim with colour and texture right through summer to autumn
  • Sarah and Josie’s favourite plants that promise to lift your pots from simple to spectacular
  • How to keep blooms coming with gentle, tried-and-true maintenance tips, from deadheading tricks to overwintering 
  • Plant pairings and playful combinations, perfect for either grand displays or tiny terraces

Products mentioned:

Pelargonium 'Designer White' (Zonal)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pelargonium-designer-white

Abelia x grandiflora

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/abelia-x-grandiflora

Thunbergia alata 'African Sunset'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/thunbergia-african-sunset

Ipomoea lobata

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/ipomoea-lobata-mina-lobata

Salvia 'Peach Melba'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-peach-melba

Nemesia 'Lady Ruby'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nemesia-lady-ruby

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-18291333 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 1348 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 251 full false Josie Lewis: The 12 best container plants for winter scent and spectacle - Episode 250 Josie Lewis: The 12 best container plants for winter scent and spectacle - Episode 250 The garden’s magic needn’t be seasonal - containers can be the heroes of hue in even the coldest months.

It’s time to assemble your winter containers ready to keep the scent and colour peaking, carrying us through till spring, with 12 inspiring varieties from Sarah and our Head Gardener, Josie Lewis.

Join them on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ for a plethora of plants perfect for containers of any size, and how to keep them all looking their very best.

In this episode, discover:

  • Which container plants will keep your garden brimming with colour, texture, and even scent through the quiet months of winter and into spring
  • How to outsmart common pests like vine weevil, and pick up clever, low-fuss tips for keeping containers healthy and happy
  • Inspiration for staging and arranging winter pots, transforming even a small balcony or windowsill into a cheerful display

Products mentioned:

Helleborus x glandorfensis 'Ice N' Roses Red'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-x-glandorfensis

Helleborus orientalis 'Pretty Ellen Red'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-pretty-ellen-red

Viola cornuta 'Tiger Eye Red' F1

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/viola-cornuta-tiger-eye-red-f1

Pelargonium 'Designer White' (Zonal)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pelargonium-designer-white

Heuchera sanguinea 'Leuchtkafer'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/heuchera-sanguinea-leuchtkafer

Sarcococca hookeriana 'Winter Gem'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarcococca-hookeriana-winter-gem

Narcissus 'Moonlight Sensation'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-moonlight-sensation

Dutch Yard Narcissus Collection

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dutch-yard-narcissus-collection

Wallflower 'Fire King'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/wallflower-fire-king

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Bannow Bay'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pittosporum-tenuifolium-bannow-bay

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

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]]> The garden’s magic needn’t be seasonal - containers can be the heroes of hue in even the coldest months.

It’s time to assemble your winter containers ready to keep the scent and colour peaking, carrying us through till spring, with 12 inspiring varieties from Sarah and our Head Gardener, Josie Lewis.

Join them on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ for a plethora of plants perfect for containers of any size, and how to keep them all looking their very best.

In this episode, discover:

  • Which container plants will keep your garden brimming with colour, texture, and even scent through the quiet months of winter and into spring
  • How to outsmart common pests like vine weevil, and pick up clever, low-fuss tips for keeping containers healthy and happy
  • Inspiration for staging and arranging winter pots, transforming even a small balcony or windowsill into a cheerful display

Products mentioned:

Helleborus x glandorfensis 'Ice N' Roses Red'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-x-glandorfensis

Helleborus orientalis 'Pretty Ellen Red'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-pretty-ellen-red

Viola cornuta 'Tiger Eye Red' F1

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/viola-cornuta-tiger-eye-red-f1

Pelargonium 'Designer White' (Zonal)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pelargonium-designer-white

Heuchera sanguinea 'Leuchtkafer'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/heuchera-sanguinea-leuchtkafer

Sarcococca hookeriana 'Winter Gem'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarcococca-hookeriana-winter-gem

Narcissus 'Moonlight Sensation'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-moonlight-sensation

Dutch Yard Narcissus Collection

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dutch-yard-narcissus-collection

Wallflower 'Fire King'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/wallflower-fire-king

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Bannow Bay'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pittosporum-tenuifolium-bannow-bay

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-18259891 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 1761 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, plants, 250 full false Tom Stimpson: 12 top plants for superb structure in the garden - Episode 249 Tom Stimpson: 12 top plants for superb structure in the garden - Episode 249 Whatever your garden’s size, picking plants with the right size and shape can be just as important for impact as their colour and scent.

Tom Stimpson returns to ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week as we uncover the plants that form the backbone of beauty, function and vibrance all year round.

You’ll hear hardy varieties, plants for both the garden and the kitchen, and inspiration as to where you should sow each flower for maximum impact.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to choose and incorporate shrubs and trees that provide essential structure and year-round appeal to your garden
  • Practical tips for caring for favorites like hydrangea, abelia, acer, olive, and more, even in small spaces and pots
  • Inspiring stories and ideas to turn plant selection and garden challenges into creative opportunities
  • How to tackle common issues like box blight, and expert alternatives to keep your garden thriving and beautiful

Products mentioned:

Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Fresco'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-paniculata-little-fresco

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' AGM

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-paniculata-limelight

Abelia x grandiflora

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/abelia-x-grandiflora

Cornus kousa 'Norman Hadden

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cornus-kousa-norman-hadden

Fig 'Little Miss Figgy' (Ficus carica)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/fig-little-miss-figgy

Fig 'Brown Turkey' (Ficus carica)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/fig-brown-turkey

Mahonia 'Volcano'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/mahonia-volcano

Pyracantha coccinea 'Red Star'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pyracantha-coccinea-red-star

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> Whatever your garden’s size, picking plants with the right size and shape can be just as important for impact as their colour and scent.

Tom Stimpson returns to ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week as we uncover the plants that form the backbone of beauty, function and vibrance all year round.

You’ll hear hardy varieties, plants for both the garden and the kitchen, and inspiration as to where you should sow each flower for maximum impact.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to choose and incorporate shrubs and trees that provide essential structure and year-round appeal to your garden
  • Practical tips for caring for favorites like hydrangea, abelia, acer, olive, and more, even in small spaces and pots
  • Inspiring stories and ideas to turn plant selection and garden challenges into creative opportunities
  • How to tackle common issues like box blight, and expert alternatives to keep your garden thriving and beautiful

Products mentioned:

Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Fresco'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-paniculata-little-fresco

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' AGM

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-paniculata-limelight

Abelia x grandiflora

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/abelia-x-grandiflora

Cornus kousa 'Norman Hadden

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cornus-kousa-norman-hadden

Fig 'Little Miss Figgy' (Ficus carica)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/fig-little-miss-figgy

Fig 'Brown Turkey' (Ficus carica)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/fig-brown-turkey

Mahonia 'Volcano'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/mahonia-volcano

Pyracantha coccinea 'Red Star'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pyracantha-coccinea-red-star

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.buzzsprout.com/1644310/episodes/18212599 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-18212599 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 2515 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 249 full false Tom Stimpson: The 12 best dried flowers for glamorous Christmas decorations - Episode 248 Tom Stimpson: The 12 best dried flowers for glamorous Christmas decorations - Episode 248 It’s the run-in to Christmas, so if you’re thin on decorations and want to think more sustainably about dazzling your guests this year, turn to the garden and start drying flowers now.

In the first of many ‘12 Best’ episodes over the coming months, Tom Stimpson joins us as he and Sarah talk through the best flowers for stunning dried arrangements, and top tips to maintain their unique texture and colour throughout the season.

In this episode, discover:

  • Creative, sustainable ways to use dried flowers and foliage for beautiful homegrown Christmas decorations
  • Tried-and-tested techniques for drying and preserving everything from hydrangeas and dahlias to autumn leaves and poppy seed heads
  • Expert tips for maintaining colour, texture, and longevity in your dried arrangements
  • Inspiring ideas for DIY festive crafts that bring your garden’s magic indoors

Products mentioned:

Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Fresco'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-paniculata-little-fresco

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' AGM

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-paniculata-limelight

Lunaria annua

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lunaria-annua

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-hollandicum-purple-sensation

Allium schubertii

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-schubertii

Allium cristophii

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-cristophii

Climbing French Bean 'Monte Gusto'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/french-bean-monte-gusto

Runner Bean 'Black Knight'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/runner-bean-black-knight

Fig 'Little Miss Figgy' (Ficus carica)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/fig-little-miss-figgy

Chasmanthium latifolium

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chasmanthium-latifolium

Papaver somniferum 'Black Beauty'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/papaver-somniferum-black-beauty

Amaranthus hypochondriacus 'Pygmy Torch'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/amaranthus-hypochondriacus-pygmy-torch

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> It’s the run-in to Christmas, so if you’re thin on decorations and want to think more sustainably about dazzling your guests this year, turn to the garden and start drying flowers now.

In the first of many ‘12 Best’ episodes over the coming months, Tom Stimpson joins us as he and Sarah talk through the best flowers for stunning dried arrangements, and top tips to maintain their unique texture and colour throughout the season.

In this episode, discover:

  • Creative, sustainable ways to use dried flowers and foliage for beautiful homegrown Christmas decorations
  • Tried-and-tested techniques for drying and preserving everything from hydrangeas and dahlias to autumn leaves and poppy seed heads
  • Expert tips for maintaining colour, texture, and longevity in your dried arrangements
  • Inspiring ideas for DIY festive crafts that bring your garden’s magic indoors

Products mentioned:

Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Fresco'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-paniculata-little-fresco

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' AGM

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-paniculata-limelight

Lunaria annua

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lunaria-annua

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-hollandicum-purple-sensation

Allium schubertii

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-schubertii

Allium cristophii

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-cristophii

Climbing French Bean 'Monte Gusto'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/french-bean-monte-gusto

Runner Bean 'Black Knight'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/runner-bean-black-knight

Fig 'Little Miss Figgy' (Ficus carica)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/fig-little-miss-figgy

Chasmanthium latifolium

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chasmanthium-latifolium

Papaver somniferum 'Black Beauty'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/papaver-somniferum-black-beauty

Amaranthus hypochondriacus 'Pygmy Torch'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/amaranthus-hypochondriacus-pygmy-torch

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> https://sarahravenpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1644310 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-18179384 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 1711 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, plants, fruit, kitc 248 full false Brenna Estrada & Arthur Parkinson: Exploring the undiscovered magic of violas and pansies - Episode 247 Brenna Estrada & Arthur Parkinson: Exploring the undiscovered magic of violas and pansies - Episode 247 Violas and pansies are among the more overlooked flower families, an outlook that Brenna Estrada’s new book hopes to change for the better.

She’s embraced their beauty as cut flowers throughout her gardening journey with Three Brothers Blooms, and in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ she shares her tips for newcomers to bring their violas and pansies to life, whether in the garden or as part of stunning arrangements.

In this episode, discover:

  • The enchanting world of pansies and violas, and how they can transform from humble bedding plants into show-stopping cut flowers 
  • Brenna’s top tips for growing, harvesting, and pressing pansies, plus how to get the longest, most fragrant stems 
  • Behind the scenes of Brenna’s one-of-a-kind flower book, sharing these overlooked floral treasures with the world

Order Brenna’s book - ‘Pansies’:

https://threebrothersblooms.com/pansies-book/

Products mentioned:

Viola cornuta 'Tiger Eye Red' F1

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/viola-cornuta-tiger-eye-red-f1

Black Beauty

Black Prince

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> Violas and pansies are among the more overlooked flower families, an outlook that Brenna Estrada’s new book hopes to change for the better.

She’s embraced their beauty as cut flowers throughout her gardening journey with Three Brothers Blooms, and in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ she shares her tips for newcomers to bring their violas and pansies to life, whether in the garden or as part of stunning arrangements.

In this episode, discover:

  • The enchanting world of pansies and violas, and how they can transform from humble bedding plants into show-stopping cut flowers 
  • Brenna’s top tips for growing, harvesting, and pressing pansies, plus how to get the longest, most fragrant stems 
  • Behind the scenes of Brenna’s one-of-a-kind flower book, sharing these overlooked floral treasures with the world

Order Brenna’s book - ‘Pansies’:

https://threebrothersblooms.com/pansies-book/

Products mentioned:

Viola cornuta 'Tiger Eye Red' F1

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/viola-cornuta-tiger-eye-red-f1

Black Beauty

Black Prince

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]]> https://sarahravenpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1644310 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-18126324 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 1693 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 247 full false Josie Lewis: How to protect your garden from deer - Episode 246 Josie Lewis: How to protect your garden from deer - Episode 246 As anyone in an area surrounded by larger animals might know, we’re entering a season where it’s harder to keep them at bay, and protect your handiwork from hungry mammals.

Sarah and Josie have been hard at work finding what’s most effective for keeping deer away, and in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, share their best advice on how you can fend off any unwanted visits from large mammals.

In this episode, discover:

  • Creative and practical ways to deter deer from your garden
  • Which plants deer love to munch on, and the ones they tend to leave alone
  • How drought, changing seasons, and garden design can influence deer behaviour

Products mentioned:

Phlox drummondii grandiflora 'Creme Brulee'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/phlox-drummondii-creme-brulee

Chard 'Bright Lights'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chard-bright-lights

Kale 'Redbor' F1

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/kale-redbor-f1

Chicory 'Variegato di Castelfranco'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chicory-variegato-di-castelfranco

Verbena bonariensis

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/verbena-bonariensis

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]]> As anyone in an area surrounded by larger animals might know, we’re entering a season where it’s harder to keep them at bay, and protect your handiwork from hungry mammals.

Sarah and Josie have been hard at work finding what’s most effective for keeping deer away, and in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, share their best advice on how you can fend off any unwanted visits from large mammals.

In this episode, discover:

  • Creative and practical ways to deter deer from your garden
  • Which plants deer love to munch on, and the ones they tend to leave alone
  • How drought, changing seasons, and garden design can influence deer behaviour

Products mentioned:

Phlox drummondii grandiflora 'Creme Brulee'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/phlox-drummondii-creme-brulee

Chard 'Bright Lights'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chard-bright-lights

Kale 'Redbor' F1

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/kale-redbor-f1

Chicory 'Variegato di Castelfranco'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chicory-variegato-di-castelfranco

Verbena bonariensis

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/verbena-bonariensis

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> https://sarahravenpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1644310 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-18067558 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 1461 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 246 full false Sarah’s guide to why you should treasure the beauty of brown tulips - Episode 245 Sarah’s guide to why you should treasure the beauty of brown tulips - Episode 245 Sarah once overlooked the beauty of the brown tulip, but over time has only grown to love them more and more.

There’s a shade for every space, and so if you’re seeking inspiration on how to bring the beauty of Dom Pedro and La Belle Epoque into your garden, then brown tulips take centre stage on this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.

In this episode, discover:

  • The fascinating history and allure of rare brown tulip varieties
  • How to “reflex” tulip petals for a show-stopping floral display
  • Inspiring stories from Sarah’s own garden and travels, and why brown tulips are becoming the must-have blooms for modern gardeners

Products mentioned:

Tulip 'La Belle Epoque'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-la-belle-epoque

Tulip 'Apricot Copex'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-copex-apricot

Tulip 'Copex Cairo'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-copex-cairo

Tulip 'Dom Pedro'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-dom-pedro

Tulip 'Sarah Raven'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-sarah-raven

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]]> Sarah once overlooked the beauty of the brown tulip, but over time has only grown to love them more and more.

There’s a shade for every space, and so if you’re seeking inspiration on how to bring the beauty of Dom Pedro and La Belle Epoque into your garden, then brown tulips take centre stage on this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.

In this episode, discover:

  • The fascinating history and allure of rare brown tulip varieties
  • How to “reflex” tulip petals for a show-stopping floral display
  • Inspiring stories from Sarah’s own garden and travels, and why brown tulips are becoming the must-have blooms for modern gardeners

Products mentioned:

Tulip 'La Belle Epoque'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-la-belle-epoque

Tulip 'Apricot Copex'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-copex-apricot

Tulip 'Copex Cairo'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-copex-cairo

Tulip 'Dom Pedro'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-dom-pedro

Tulip 'Sarah Raven'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-sarah-raven

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-18059369 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100 690 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, plants, 245 full false Sarah's top tips for bringing spring closer and celebrate the garden year-round - Episode 244 Sarah's top tips for bringing spring closer and celebrate the garden year-round - Episode 244 As the days grow shorter and the garden’s colours fade for winter, it’s easy to feel a little wistful for spring’s vibrant cheer, and it’s not always as far away as one might think…. 

In this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah shares her favourite ways to bring a burst of early colour into your home and garden, from clever bulb planting, to creative and natural flower arranging. 

In this episode, discover:

  • How to choose and plant the best bulbs for a burst of early spring colour in your garden
  • Simple, creative ways to arrange delicate winter flowers using homemade grids and vintage bottles for beautiful indoor displays
  • Tips for lifting, storing, and replanting bulbs so you can enjoy their blooms year after year
  • Heartfelt inspiration to find joy and beauty in your garden, even during the greyest winter days

Products mentioned:

Iris 'Pauline' (Reticulata)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/iris-pauline

Iris 'Alida' (Reticulata)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/iris-alida

Galanthus nivalis (Common Snowdrop)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/galanthus-nivalis

Aconitum napellus

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/aconitum-napellus

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Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> As the days grow shorter and the garden’s colours fade for winter, it’s easy to feel a little wistful for spring’s vibrant cheer, and it’s not always as far away as one might think…. 

In this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah shares her favourite ways to bring a burst of early colour into your home and garden, from clever bulb planting, to creative and natural flower arranging. 

In this episode, discover:

  • How to choose and plant the best bulbs for a burst of early spring colour in your garden
  • Simple, creative ways to arrange delicate winter flowers using homemade grids and vintage bottles for beautiful indoor displays
  • Tips for lifting, storing, and replanting bulbs so you can enjoy their blooms year after year
  • Heartfelt inspiration to find joy and beauty in your garden, even during the greyest winter days

Products mentioned:

Iris 'Pauline' (Reticulata)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/iris-pauline

Iris 'Alida' (Reticulata)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/iris-alida

Galanthus nivalis (Common Snowdrop)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/galanthus-nivalis

Aconitum napellus

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/aconitum-napellus

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-18008088 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100 1384 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, plants, fruit, kitc 244 full false Sarah's top picks for wonderful winter flowers to grow in the greenhouse - Episode 243 Sarah's top picks for wonderful winter flowers to grow in the greenhouse - Episode 243 One of the joys of year-round gardening is the succession that comes from a bulb lasagne, and for those with a greenhouse, the possibilities are stunning.

This episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is full of inspiration for early narcissi, late tulips, and dahlias fit for each layer of a bulb lasagne, with a quick recap on how to layer them for maximum impact.

We’ll also hear Sarah’s homemade remedy for mildew, a pesky problem that greenhouse gardeners will need to watch out for as they grow their delightful arrangements.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to master the art of the ‘bulb lasagne’ for layers of beautiful blooms from winter right through to late spring
  • The best bulb varieties and combinations to guarantee a continuous parade of colour, scent, and picking opportunities all year round
  • Simple, effective ways to use your greenhouse for early flowers and delicious winter edibles
  • Tips for keeping your plants healthy and thriving, with a homemade solution for mildew

Products mentioned:

Narcissus 'Avalanche'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-avalanche

Narcissus 'Erlicheer'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-erlicheer

Narcissus 'Cragford' (Forcing)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-cragford-for-forcing

Iris x hollandica 'Red Ember'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dutch-iris-red-ember

Allium jesdianum 'Purple Rain'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-purple-rain

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-hollandicum-purple-sensation

Allium cristophii

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-cristophii

Dahlia 'Strawberry Cream'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-strawberry-cream

Tulip 'White Valley' syn 'Exotic Emperor'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-white-valley

Anemone coronaria 'Mistral Bordeaux'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/anemone-coronaria-mistral-bordeaux

Ranunculus Butterfly 'Ariadne'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/ranunculus-butterfly-ariadne

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> One of the joys of year-round gardening is the succession that comes from a bulb lasagne, and for those with a greenhouse, the possibilities are stunning.

This episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is full of inspiration for early narcissi, late tulips, and dahlias fit for each layer of a bulb lasagne, with a quick recap on how to layer them for maximum impact.

We’ll also hear Sarah’s homemade remedy for mildew, a pesky problem that greenhouse gardeners will need to watch out for as they grow their delightful arrangements.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to master the art of the ‘bulb lasagne’ for layers of beautiful blooms from winter right through to late spring
  • The best bulb varieties and combinations to guarantee a continuous parade of colour, scent, and picking opportunities all year round
  • Simple, effective ways to use your greenhouse for early flowers and delicious winter edibles
  • Tips for keeping your plants healthy and thriving, with a homemade solution for mildew

Products mentioned:

Narcissus 'Avalanche'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-avalanche

Narcissus 'Erlicheer'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-erlicheer

Narcissus 'Cragford' (Forcing)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-cragford-for-forcing

Iris x hollandica 'Red Ember'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dutch-iris-red-ember

Allium jesdianum 'Purple Rain'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-purple-rain

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-hollandicum-purple-sensation

Allium cristophii

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-cristophii

Dahlia 'Strawberry Cream'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-strawberry-cream

Tulip 'White Valley' syn 'Exotic Emperor'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-white-valley

Anemone coronaria 'Mistral Bordeaux'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/anemone-coronaria-mistral-bordeaux

Ranunculus Butterfly 'Ariadne'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/ranunculus-butterfly-ariadne

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-17978713 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100 929 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 243 full false Sarah Raven: Squirrel-proofing your bulbs with ornamental pot toppers and edibles - Episode 242 Sarah Raven: Squirrel-proofing your bulbs with ornamental pot toppers and edibles - Episode 242 Pesky rodents can be a nightmare for pot gardeners trying to grow bulbs over the winter, but there’s plenty you can do to protect them, and put on a show while doing so!

In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, you’ll discover Sarah’s tried-and-true methods for keeping squirrels away, the best looking varieties for form and function alike, and creative ways to make your pots work double duty with beautiful and edible pot toppers. 

In this episode, discover:

  • Clever, tried-and-tested ways to keep grey squirrels and other rodents from digging up your bulbs
  • How to use pot toppers like violas, pansies, and hardy herbs to protect your containers, and add beauty to them too
  • Tips for making the most of your pots by growing edible plants alongside your bulbs

Products mentioned:

Eryngium alpinum

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/eryngium-alpinum

Viola x wittrockiana 'Peach Shades' F1

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/viola-x-wittrockiana-peach-shades-f1

Viola x wittrockiana 'Frizzle Sizzle Burgundy' F1

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/viola-x-wittrockiana-frizzle-sizzle-burgundy-f1

Viola x wittrockiana 'Frizzle Sizzle Yellow Blue Swirl' F1

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/viola-x-wittrockiana-frizzle-sizzle-yellow-blue-swirl-f1

Ammi visnaga

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/ammi-visnaga

Kale 'Dwarf Green Curled'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/kale-dwarf-green-curled

Swiss Chard 'White Silver 2'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chard-white-silver-2

Salad Leaf Autumn & Winter Mix

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/autumn-and-winter-salad-leaf-mix

Mizuna

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/mizuna

Mustard 'Red Frills'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/mustard-red-frills

Salad Rocket 'Serrata'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salad-rocket-serrata

Flat Leaf Parsley 'Gigante di Napoli' (Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/parsley-gigante-di-napoli

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum 'Leisure')

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/coriander-leaf-form-leisure

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

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]]> Pesky rodents can be a nightmare for pot gardeners trying to grow bulbs over the winter, but there’s plenty you can do to protect them, and put on a show while doing so!

In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, you’ll discover Sarah’s tried-and-true methods for keeping squirrels away, the best looking varieties for form and function alike, and creative ways to make your pots work double duty with beautiful and edible pot toppers. 

In this episode, discover:

  • Clever, tried-and-tested ways to keep grey squirrels and other rodents from digging up your bulbs
  • How to use pot toppers like violas, pansies, and hardy herbs to protect your containers, and add beauty to them too
  • Tips for making the most of your pots by growing edible plants alongside your bulbs

Products mentioned:

Eryngium alpinum

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/eryngium-alpinum

Viola x wittrockiana 'Peach Shades' F1

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/viola-x-wittrockiana-peach-shades-f1

Viola x wittrockiana 'Frizzle Sizzle Burgundy' F1

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/viola-x-wittrockiana-frizzle-sizzle-burgundy-f1

Viola x wittrockiana 'Frizzle Sizzle Yellow Blue Swirl' F1

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/viola-x-wittrockiana-frizzle-sizzle-yellow-blue-swirl-f1

Ammi visnaga

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/ammi-visnaga

Kale 'Dwarf Green Curled'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/kale-dwarf-green-curled

Swiss Chard 'White Silver 2'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chard-white-silver-2

Salad Leaf Autumn & Winter Mix

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/autumn-and-winter-salad-leaf-mix

Mizuna

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/mizuna

Mustard 'Red Frills'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/mustard-red-frills

Salad Rocket 'Serrata'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salad-rocket-serrata

Flat Leaf Parsley 'Gigante di Napoli' (Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/parsley-gigante-di-napoli

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum 'Leisure')

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/coriander-leaf-form-leisure

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-17937759 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100 981 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 242 full false Sarah Raven: Brilliant bulbs for a succession of colour - Episode 241 Sarah Raven: Brilliant bulbs for a succession of colour - Episode 241 As autumn arrives and bulb planting season begins, it's the perfect time to start planning next year’s garden so that it’s bursting with colour all year long. 

In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah takes you on a journey through the bulbs carrying the colour baton in the Oast garden at Perch Hill, sharing how to layer bulbs in pots for maximum impact, and how to select varieties that will thrive in your space. 

In this episode, discover:

  • How to plan and plant a succession of bulbs for continuous, vibrant colour from February to November
  • Sarah’s favourite bulb varieties for every season, with tips on composing your own bold and beautiful colour palettes
  • Advice for layering bulbs in pots and borders to create a show-stopping display year after year

Products mentioned:

Iris Reticulata Mix

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/iris-reticulata-mix

Iris 'Pauline' (Reticulata)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/iris-pauline

Anemone coronaria 'Sylphide' (De Caen Group)'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/anemone-coronaria-sylphide

Fritillaria imperialis 'Orange Beauty'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/fritillaria-imperialis-orange-beauty

Fritillaria persica 'Green Dreams'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/fritillaria-persica-green-dreams

Fritillaria raddeana

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/fritillaria-raddeana

Tulip 'Ballerina'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-ballerina

Tulip 'Queensday'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-queensday

Tulip 'Black Parrot'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-black-parrot

Tulip 'Palmyra'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-palmyra

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-hollandicum-purple-sensation

Allium schubertii 'Magic'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-schubertii-magic

Allium cristophii

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-cristophii

Lilium 'Claude Shride' (Martagon)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lilium-claude-shride-martagon-lily

Lilium 'Henryi'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lilium-henryi

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

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]]> As autumn arrives and bulb planting season begins, it's the perfect time to start planning next year’s garden so that it’s bursting with colour all year long. 

In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah takes you on a journey through the bulbs carrying the colour baton in the Oast garden at Perch Hill, sharing how to layer bulbs in pots for maximum impact, and how to select varieties that will thrive in your space. 

In this episode, discover:

  • How to plan and plant a succession of bulbs for continuous, vibrant colour from February to November
  • Sarah’s favourite bulb varieties for every season, with tips on composing your own bold and beautiful colour palettes
  • Advice for layering bulbs in pots and borders to create a show-stopping display year after year

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Anemone coronaria 'Sylphide' (De Caen Group)'

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Fritillaria imperialis 'Orange Beauty'

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Fritillaria persica 'Green Dreams'

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Fritillaria raddeana

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Tulip 'Ballerina'

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Tulip 'Queensday'

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Tulip 'Black Parrot'

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Tulip 'Palmyra'

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Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation'

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Allium schubertii 'Magic'

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Allium cristophii

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Lilium 'Claude Shride' (Martagon)

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-17903649 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0100 1064 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 241 full false Mark Diacono: Finding ‘Abundance’ in every season - Episode 240 Mark Diacono: Finding ‘Abundance’ in every season - Episode 240 For those who look carefully and stay connected to nature, there’s abundance to be found all year round.

That’s the commitment at the heart of Mark Diacono’s new book, which he’s penned in the years since his last appearance on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ in April 2021!

Mark joins us once again to share his latest discoveries, festive recipes, and inspirations for those with one foot in the garden, and the other in the kitchen.

In this episode, discover:

  • Mark Diacono’s inspiring journey from countryside wanderer to award-winning author, and how his passion for food and nature blossomed
  • Clever tips for making the most of autumn’s harvest
  • Inventive, seasonal recipes such as tomato and rosemary soup, baked potatoes with leeks and garlic, and a fig and fennel crumble that’s perfect for family gatherings
  • How tuning into the rhythms of the garden and the natural world can enrich your cooking, your creativity, and your everyday life

Products mentioned:

Tomato 'Honeycomb' F1

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Tomato 'Costoluto Fiorentino'

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]]> For those who look carefully and stay connected to nature, there’s abundance to be found all year round.

That’s the commitment at the heart of Mark Diacono’s new book, which he’s penned in the years since his last appearance on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ in April 2021!

Mark joins us once again to share his latest discoveries, festive recipes, and inspirations for those with one foot in the garden, and the other in the kitchen.

In this episode, discover:

  • Mark Diacono’s inspiring journey from countryside wanderer to award-winning author, and how his passion for food and nature blossomed
  • Clever tips for making the most of autumn’s harvest
  • Inventive, seasonal recipes such as tomato and rosemary soup, baked potatoes with leeks and garlic, and a fig and fennel crumble that’s perfect for family gatherings
  • How tuning into the rhythms of the garden and the natural world can enrich your cooking, your creativity, and your everyday life

Products mentioned:

Tomato 'Honeycomb' F1

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Tomato 'Costoluto Fiorentino'

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-17859216 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0100 2223 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 240 full false Arthur Parkinson: Capturing the garden’s beauty with dried seedheads - Episode 239 Arthur Parkinson: Capturing the garden’s beauty with dried seedheads - Episode 239 While some of your flowers might’ve lost the colour that gave you joy throughout the summer, their charm in your home is far from over.

Drying seedheads is one of Sarah and Arthur’s great delights, and with summer rolling into autumn it’s the perfect time to start drying seedheads and grasses ready to create stunning, sustainable Christmas decorations.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to perfectly time your harvest for the most vibrant and long-lasting dried flowers and seed heads
  • Simple, tried-and-tested techniques for drying and storing your blooms for lasting colour and structure right through the winter
  • Inspiring ideas for using dried flowers in festive decorations, creative arrangements, and sustainable home décor
  • Personal favourites and new discoveries from Sarah and Arthur, including must-try varieties like strawflowers, xeranthemums, and the wonderfully quirky “fish bone grass”

Products mentioned:

Helichrysum bracteatum 'White' (Sunflower)

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Xeranthemum annuum

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Amaranthus tricolor 'Red Army'

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Amaranthus cruentus 'Hot Biscuits'

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Chasmanthium latifolium

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]]> While some of your flowers might’ve lost the colour that gave you joy throughout the summer, their charm in your home is far from over.

Drying seedheads is one of Sarah and Arthur’s great delights, and with summer rolling into autumn it’s the perfect time to start drying seedheads and grasses ready to create stunning, sustainable Christmas decorations.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to perfectly time your harvest for the most vibrant and long-lasting dried flowers and seed heads
  • Simple, tried-and-tested techniques for drying and storing your blooms for lasting colour and structure right through the winter
  • Inspiring ideas for using dried flowers in festive decorations, creative arrangements, and sustainable home décor
  • Personal favourites and new discoveries from Sarah and Arthur, including must-try varieties like strawflowers, xeranthemums, and the wonderfully quirky “fish bone grass”

Products mentioned:

Helichrysum bracteatum 'White' (Sunflower)

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Xeranthemum annuum

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Amaranthus tricolor 'Red Army'

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Amaranthus cruentus 'Hot Biscuits'

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Chasmanthium latifolium

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-17817275 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0100 1201 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 239 full false Raymond Blanc OBE: Michelin Star inspiration for the kitchen garden - Episode 238 Raymond Blanc OBE: Michelin Star inspiration for the kitchen garden - Episode 238 Of all the inspiring chefs to show a heartfelt appreciation for the work of the gardener, Raymond Blanc OBE might be the greatest advocate. 

The world-renowned restaurateur lauds the ‘magic of the garden and the miracles of the kitchen’ throughout his work. We’re fortunate to dive into his illustrious past, and how it guides some of the most tantalising dishes from his latest kitchen garden cookbook, as he joins us on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week.

In this episode, discover:

  • Raymond’s top tips for preparing the freshest, most delicious salads and vegetables straight from your garden
  • How to choose and grow the best varieties of tomatoes, courgettes, and herbs for year-round flavour
  • Heartwarming stories of family food traditions, the magic of seasonality, and the deep connection between garden and kitchen

Order Raymond’s book, ‘Simply Raymond Kitchen Garden’:

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Aubergine 'Moneymaker No. 2' F1

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Carrot 'Nantes 5'

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Tomato 'Tigerella'

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Tomato 'Noire de Crimée'

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Carrot 'Oxheart'

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]]> Of all the inspiring chefs to show a heartfelt appreciation for the work of the gardener, Raymond Blanc OBE might be the greatest advocate. 

The world-renowned restaurateur lauds the ‘magic of the garden and the miracles of the kitchen’ throughout his work. We’re fortunate to dive into his illustrious past, and how it guides some of the most tantalising dishes from his latest kitchen garden cookbook, as he joins us on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week.

In this episode, discover:

  • Raymond’s top tips for preparing the freshest, most delicious salads and vegetables straight from your garden
  • How to choose and grow the best varieties of tomatoes, courgettes, and herbs for year-round flavour
  • Heartwarming stories of family food traditions, the magic of seasonality, and the deep connection between garden and kitchen

Order Raymond’s book, ‘Simply Raymond Kitchen Garden’:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simply-Raymond-Kitchen-Garden-Seasonal/dp/1472293827#:~:text=Simply%20Raymond%20Kitchen%20Garden%20is,Le%20Manoir%20aux%20Quat'Saisons.&text=wondrous%20connection%20between%20them.,this%20book%20mirrors%20that%20connection.

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Aubergine 'Moneymaker No. 2' F1

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Carrot 'Nantes 5'

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Tomato 'Tigerella'

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Tomato 'Noire de Crimée'

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Carrot 'Oxheart'

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-17781782 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0100 3491 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 238 full false Pressed flower magic for bringing nature into the home with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 237 Pressed flower magic for bringing nature into the home with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 237 Pressing flowers can be one of the simplest and most rewarding ways to immortalise the joyous blooms in your garden, and it’s a craft close to Arthur Parkinson’s heart.

Arthur joins us on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week to share the history behind this timeless craft, and tips for beginners to press their own vibrant and beautiful flowers, bringing nature effortlessly into your home.

In this episode, discover:

  • The fascinating history and heartfelt meaning behind the art of pressing flowers
  • Arthur’s top tips for beginners, including which flowers are easiest to press and how to get the best results with simple materials
  • Creative ways to combine flowers and foliage for natural, lively pressed arrangements that encapsulate the spirit of your garden
  • Inspiring ideas for displaying your pressed flower creations, from handmade cards to luminous frames that bring a touch of nature indoors

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]]> Pressing flowers can be one of the simplest and most rewarding ways to immortalise the joyous blooms in your garden, and it’s a craft close to Arthur Parkinson’s heart.

Arthur joins us on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week to share the history behind this timeless craft, and tips for beginners to press their own vibrant and beautiful flowers, bringing nature effortlessly into your home.

In this episode, discover:

  • The fascinating history and heartfelt meaning behind the art of pressing flowers
  • Arthur’s top tips for beginners, including which flowers are easiest to press and how to get the best results with simple materials
  • Creative ways to combine flowers and foliage for natural, lively pressed arrangements that encapsulate the spirit of your garden
  • Inspiring ideas for displaying your pressed flower creations, from handmade cards to luminous frames that bring a touch of nature indoors

Products mentioned:

Galanthus nivalis (Common Snowdrop)

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-17742412 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0100 929 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 237 full false How to enjoy your greenhouse every day of the year with Tom Brown - Episode 236 How to enjoy your greenhouse every day of the year with Tom Brown - Episode 236 A greenhouse is not just for summer - it’s for the whole year round, and it’s far more versatile than many give it credit for.

Tom Brown returns to ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, fresh from the release of The Greenhouse Book, the writing of which has given him a new perspective on just how much delight it can bring in all seasons.

Join Tom and Sarah as they share tips for siting your greenhouse, what to put in the greenhouse heading into autumn, and how to manage the pest population to keep your flowers thriving.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to choose the perfect spot and size for your greenhouse, making it a true extension of your home and garden
  • Which plants thrive under glass all year round, making the greenhouse more than a summer-bound source of joy
  • Sarah and Tom’s expert tips for keeping pests and diseases at bay, and why a little bit of ‘tough love’ can lead to healthier, happier plants
  • Inspiration to experiment with more unusual crops like sweet potatoes, lemongrass, and root ginger

Cover Image credit: DK and Jason Ingram

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]]> A greenhouse is not just for summer - it’s for the whole year round, and it’s far more versatile than many give it credit for.

Tom Brown returns to ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, fresh from the release of The Greenhouse Book, the writing of which has given him a new perspective on just how much delight it can bring in all seasons.

Join Tom and Sarah as they share tips for siting your greenhouse, what to put in the greenhouse heading into autumn, and how to manage the pest population to keep your flowers thriving.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to choose the perfect spot and size for your greenhouse, making it a true extension of your home and garden
  • Which plants thrive under glass all year round, making the greenhouse more than a summer-bound source of joy
  • Sarah and Tom’s expert tips for keeping pests and diseases at bay, and why a little bit of ‘tough love’ can lead to healthier, happier plants
  • Inspiration to experiment with more unusual crops like sweet potatoes, lemongrass, and root ginger

Cover Image credit: DK and Jason Ingram

Order The Greenhouse Book: https://www.dk.com/uk/book/9780241755518-the-greenhouse-book/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-17699121 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0100 1261 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 236 full false The allure of alliums in succession - Episode 235 The allure of alliums in succession - Episode 235 The season from May to August has been so extraordinary, thanks in no small part to the succession of alliums passing the baton throughout the summer months.

August is prime time for sowing alliums ready for next year, so in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Sarah takes us through a whole host of varieties that’ll have your garden dancing with dazzling and rich bulbs.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to create a stunning, season-long display of colour in your garden by choosing the right allium varieties for continuous blooms
  • Sarah’s favourite tried-and-true alliums, plus some exciting new discoveries to inspire your next planting
  • Clever, eco-friendly ways to harvest and transform allium seed heads into beautiful, reusable Christmas decorations
  • Practical tips for growing alliums that return year after year with minimal fuss

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Allium cristophii: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-cristophii

Allium schubertii: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-schubertii

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-hollandicum-purple-sensation

Allium jesdianum 'Purple Rain': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-purple-rain

Allium schubertii 'Arctic Snow': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-schubertii-arctic-snow

Allium schubertii 'Magic': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-schubertii-magic

Allium stipitatum 'Summer Drummer': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-stipitatum-summer-drummer

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]]> The season from May to August has been so extraordinary, thanks in no small part to the succession of alliums passing the baton throughout the summer months.

August is prime time for sowing alliums ready for next year, so in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Sarah takes us through a whole host of varieties that’ll have your garden dancing with dazzling and rich bulbs.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to create a stunning, season-long display of colour in your garden by choosing the right allium varieties for continuous blooms
  • Sarah’s favourite tried-and-true alliums, plus some exciting new discoveries to inspire your next planting
  • Clever, eco-friendly ways to harvest and transform allium seed heads into beautiful, reusable Christmas decorations
  • Practical tips for growing alliums that return year after year with minimal fuss

Products mentioned:

Allium cristophii: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-cristophii

Allium schubertii: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-schubertii

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-hollandicum-purple-sensation

Allium jesdianum 'Purple Rain': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-purple-rain

Allium schubertii 'Arctic Snow': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-schubertii-arctic-snow

Allium schubertii 'Magic': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-schubertii-magic

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-17665826 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0100 1124 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 235 full false Drying dahlias for stunning hanging arrangements with Philippa Stewart - Episode 234 Drying dahlias for stunning hanging arrangements with Philippa Stewart - Episode 234 Philippa Stewart started ‘Justdahlias’ when a passion turned into an obsession, and her talent for drying dahlias is a fabulous way to intensify their impact.

This week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ dives into Philippa’s journey into dahlia drying, different techniques for drying them yourself, how best to arrange them, and the most stunning varieties when dried.

In this episode, discover:

  • Philippa's top tips for hanging flowers for perfect preservation and maximum air circulation
  • The fascinating world of dahlia colour transformations, as their hues evolve and intensify over time
  • How to create a cutting garden that provides flowers from summer right through to autumn, with varieties that work brilliantly both fresh and dried

Products mentioned:

Dahlia 'Sweet Nathalie'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-sweet-nathalie

Dahlia Cactus Group Mix

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-cactus-group-mix

Dahlia 'Café au Lait'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-cafe-au-lait

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]]> Philippa Stewart started ‘Justdahlias’ when a passion turned into an obsession, and her talent for drying dahlias is a fabulous way to intensify their impact.

This week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ dives into Philippa’s journey into dahlia drying, different techniques for drying them yourself, how best to arrange them, and the most stunning varieties when dried.

In this episode, discover:

  • Philippa's top tips for hanging flowers for perfect preservation and maximum air circulation
  • The fascinating world of dahlia colour transformations, as their hues evolve and intensify over time
  • How to create a cutting garden that provides flowers from summer right through to autumn, with varieties that work brilliantly both fresh and dried

Products mentioned:

Dahlia 'Sweet Nathalie'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-sweet-nathalie

Dahlia Cactus Group Mix

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-cactus-group-mix

Dahlia 'Café au Lait'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-cafe-au-lait

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-17618936 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0100 1472 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 234 full false Secrets to Long-lasting Cut Flowers - Episode 233 Secrets to Long-lasting Cut Flowers - Episode 233 Over the course of 32 years Sarah has been perfecting the art of conditioning cut flowers, and her indispensable tips will help breathe life into your vases.

This week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ covers 7 essential tips to condition any of your plants for not just a long-lasting tenure in an arrangement, but for keeping them looking proud and pretty for longer.

In this episode, discover:

  • The 6 'S' techniques of flower conditioning to transform cut flowers from short-lived showstoppers to stunning, long-lasting displays
  • Why some temperature-sensitive flowers flop, and tips to keep them perky for weeks
  • Simple, quick advice on how to arrange for great vase life, while avoiding the ‘pick, plonk’ approach

Products mentioned:

Euphorbia characias subsp. Wulfenii

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/euphorbia-characias-subsp-wulfenii

Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non scripta)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hyacinthoides-non-scripta-bluebells

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]]> Over the course of 32 years Sarah has been perfecting the art of conditioning cut flowers, and her indispensable tips will help breathe life into your vases.

This week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ covers 7 essential tips to condition any of your plants for not just a long-lasting tenure in an arrangement, but for keeping them looking proud and pretty for longer.

In this episode, discover:

  • The 6 'S' techniques of flower conditioning to transform cut flowers from short-lived showstoppers to stunning, long-lasting displays
  • Why some temperature-sensitive flowers flop, and tips to keep them perky for weeks
  • Simple, quick advice on how to arrange for great vase life, while avoiding the ‘pick, plonk’ approach

Products mentioned:

Euphorbia characias subsp. Wulfenii

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/euphorbia-characias-subsp-wulfenii

Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non scripta)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hyacinthoides-non-scripta-bluebells

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-17588424 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0100 962 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 233 full false From Garden to Vase: Sarah’s Top Picks for Long-Lasting, Beautiful Cut Flowers - Episode 232 From Garden to Vase: Sarah’s Top Picks for Long-Lasting, Beautiful Cut Flowers - Episode 232 Cut flowers are one of the great joys of summer, and since Sarah’s last episode on cut flowers, there are a host of wonderful new varieties worthy of adorning your vases.

This episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ hones in on 20 of the best flowers for taking cuttings throughout the coming season, offering unbeatable scent, intriguing shapes, and staggering productivity all summer long.

In this episode, discover:

  • Cut flowers with productivity and personality, from the elegant Nicotiana Silvestris to more delicate grasses 
  • The top flower picks that last for weeks, or sometimes up to a month
  • How to create showstopping arrangements with fragrance, which are also marvellously pollinator-friendly
  • Which flowers have the longest flowering seasons for cut flowers all season long

Products mentioned:

Nicotiana sylvestris 'Only the Lonely'"

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nicotiana-sylvestris

Paeonia 'Coral Sunset'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/paeonia-coral-sunset

Rosa x odorata 'Mutabilis' (China)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rosa-x-oderata-mutabilis

Rosa rubrifolia (Shrub)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rosa-glauca-syn-rubrifolia

Lonicera periclymenum 'Graham Thomas'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lonicera-periclymenum-graham-thomas

Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cerinthe-major-purpurascens

Briza maxima (Greater Quaking Grass)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/briza-maxima-greater-quaking-grass

Chasmanthium latifolium

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chasmanthium-latifolium

Panicum capillare 'Sparkling Fountain'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/panicum-sparkling-fountain

Cosmos bipinnatus 'Purity'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-bipinnatus-purity

Cosmos bipinnatus 'Apricotta'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-bipinnatus-apricotta

Antirrhinum majus 'Potomac Apple-blossom' F1

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-majus-potomac-apple-blossom-f1

Antirrhinum 'Liberty Crimson' F1

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]]> Cut flowers are one of the great joys of summer, and since Sarah’s last episode on cut flowers, there are a host of wonderful new varieties worthy of adorning your vases.

This episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ hones in on 20 of the best flowers for taking cuttings throughout the coming season, offering unbeatable scent, intriguing shapes, and staggering productivity all summer long.

In this episode, discover:

  • Cut flowers with productivity and personality, from the elegant Nicotiana Silvestris to more delicate grasses 
  • The top flower picks that last for weeks, or sometimes up to a month
  • How to create showstopping arrangements with fragrance, which are also marvellously pollinator-friendly
  • Which flowers have the longest flowering seasons for cut flowers all season long

Products mentioned:

Nicotiana sylvestris 'Only the Lonely'"

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nicotiana-sylvestris

Paeonia 'Coral Sunset'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/paeonia-coral-sunset

Rosa x odorata 'Mutabilis' (China)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rosa-x-oderata-mutabilis

Rosa rubrifolia (Shrub)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rosa-glauca-syn-rubrifolia

Lonicera periclymenum 'Graham Thomas'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lonicera-periclymenum-graham-thomas

Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cerinthe-major-purpurascens

Briza maxima (Greater Quaking Grass)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/briza-maxima-greater-quaking-grass

Chasmanthium latifolium

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chasmanthium-latifolium

Panicum capillare 'Sparkling Fountain'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/panicum-sparkling-fountain

Cosmos bipinnatus 'Purity'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-bipinnatus-purity

Cosmos bipinnatus 'Apricotta'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-bipinnatus-apricotta

Antirrhinum majus 'Potomac Apple-blossom' F1

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-majus-potomac-apple-blossom-f1

Antirrhinum 'Liberty Crimson' F1

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-liberty-crimson

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-17465789 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0100 1390 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 232 full false Craft, Community and Cultivating a Life in the Garden with Patrick Grant - Episode 231 Craft, Community and Cultivating a Life in the Garden with Patrick Grant - Episode 231 The Great British Sewing Bee brings so much delight to those who watch it, and instrumental to its charm is Co-Host Patrick Grant, this week’s fabulous podcast guest.

This week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ dives into the magic behind the show, what makes it so enjoyable for everyone on and off-screen, Patrick’s marvellous mission with Community Clothing, and the ambitious plans for an inspiring garden transformation at his Yorkshire home.

In this episode, discover:

  • Behind the magic of The Great British Sewing Bee, how Patrick came to present the show, and what makes it such a special experience
  • Patrick’s incredible mission with Community Clothing, breathing life back into British textile manufacturing 
  • How Patrick is transforming his charming garden in Yorkshire into a thriving, beautiful space

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]]> The Great British Sewing Bee brings so much delight to those who watch it, and instrumental to its charm is Co-Host Patrick Grant, this week’s fabulous podcast guest.

This week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ dives into the magic behind the show, what makes it so enjoyable for everyone on and off-screen, Patrick’s marvellous mission with Community Clothing, and the ambitious plans for an inspiring garden transformation at his Yorkshire home.

In this episode, discover:

  • Behind the magic of The Great British Sewing Bee, how Patrick came to present the show, and what makes it such a special experience
  • Patrick’s incredible mission with Community Clothing, breathing life back into British textile manufacturing 
  • How Patrick is transforming his charming garden in Yorkshire into a thriving, beautiful space

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-17439098 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0100 2317 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 231 full false Sweet Pea Secrets: Feeding, Picking and Favourite Varieties - Episode 230 Sweet Pea Secrets: Feeding, Picking and Favourite Varieties - Episode 230 At this time of year sweet peas are one of the season’s greatest joys, whether through the earlier flowering varieties or the incredibly fragrant flowers.

In this solo episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Sarah dives into the best growing systems for stunning sweet peas, a new method for picking & deadheading, and the specific sweet peas that will make your garden sing through spring.

In this episode, discover:

  • How best to condition sweet peas for the most prolific growth and huge stems
  • A new method of picking that helps give you more flowers, and keep life in your sweet peas
  • Sarah’s tips for preventing mildew, not just for sweet peas but for most plants
  • The absolute top varieties for perfume, performance, and early-flowering delights

Products mentioned:

Sweet Pea 'Matucana'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lathyrus-odoratus-matucana

Sweet Pea 'Mrs Collier'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lathyrus-odoratus-mrs-collier

Sweet Pea 'Nimbus'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sweet-pea-nimbus 

Sweet Pea 'Blue Velvet'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sweet-pea-blue-velvet


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]]> At this time of year sweet peas are one of the season’s greatest joys, whether through the earlier flowering varieties or the incredibly fragrant flowers.

In this solo episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Sarah dives into the best growing systems for stunning sweet peas, a new method for picking & deadheading, and the specific sweet peas that will make your garden sing through spring.

In this episode, discover:

  • How best to condition sweet peas for the most prolific growth and huge stems
  • A new method of picking that helps give you more flowers, and keep life in your sweet peas
  • Sarah’s tips for preventing mildew, not just for sweet peas but for most plants
  • The absolute top varieties for perfume, performance, and early-flowering delights

Products mentioned:

Sweet Pea 'Matucana'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lathyrus-odoratus-matucana

Sweet Pea 'Mrs Collier'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lathyrus-odoratus-mrs-collier

Sweet Pea 'Nimbus'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sweet-pea-nimbus 

Sweet Pea 'Blue Velvet'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sweet-pea-blue-velvet


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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-17381137 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0100 1113 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 230 full false Cooking on the fire in the great outdoors with Gill Meller - Episode 229 Cooking on the fire in the great outdoors with Gill Meller - Episode 229 There’s nothing quite like cooking outside, and summer provides the perfect opportunity to light a fire and cook up a feast, all inspired by expert tips and recipes courtesy of chef and author, Gill Meller.

Highlighting delicious recipes from his book ‘Outside’, Gill joins Sarah on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share stories of his early forays cooking outdoors, the recipes he couldn’t live without, and some common pitfalls to avoid when you’re inevitably inspired to cook on the fire.

In this episode, discover:

  • Advice for cooking delicious meals outdoors, transforming flavours and the importance of great ingredients
  • The origins of the personal connection that Gill shares with cooking and the outdoors
  • Indispensable tools and techniques for successful cooking, and advice on how to manage a fire effectively and safely
  • The primal joy of outdoor cooking, and how it engages all our senses 

Outside by Gill Meller:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Outside-Recipes-Wilder-Way-Eating/dp/1787137473

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]]> There’s nothing quite like cooking outside, and summer provides the perfect opportunity to light a fire and cook up a feast, all inspired by expert tips and recipes courtesy of chef and author, Gill Meller.

Highlighting delicious recipes from his book ‘Outside’, Gill joins Sarah on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share stories of his early forays cooking outdoors, the recipes he couldn’t live without, and some common pitfalls to avoid when you’re inevitably inspired to cook on the fire.

In this episode, discover:

  • Advice for cooking delicious meals outdoors, transforming flavours and the importance of great ingredients
  • The origins of the personal connection that Gill shares with cooking and the outdoors
  • Indispensable tools and techniques for successful cooking, and advice on how to manage a fire effectively and safely
  • The primal joy of outdoor cooking, and how it engages all our senses 

Outside by Gill Meller:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Outside-Recipes-Wilder-Way-Eating/dp/1787137473

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-17357561 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0100 1836 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 229 full false The joys of growing and gardening with kids with Anna Greenland - Episode 228 The joys of growing and gardening with kids with Anna Greenland - Episode 228 Between starting out at Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Cornwall, a spot on Alan Titchmarsh’s new TV show, and raising two young daughters, organic grower Anna Greenland is a modern horticultural heroine.

Returning to ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this month, Anna joins Sarah to share how she inspires her children to grow with her, tips for encouraging younger family members to embrace gardening, and what to sow or harvest now to enjoy the kitchen garden’s greatest gifts.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Anna became a passionate vegetable grower and her journey from front of house at Jamie Oliver's restaurant, to growing and supplying produce at the Lost Gardens of Heligan
  • A glimpse into the life of gardening with children, and creative ways to engage kids in the garden
  • Practical growing tips for July, with Anna’s pick of what to harvest now, and what to sow for autumn and winter crops
  • Anna's endeavours as a gardening expert, working on Alan Titchmarsh's gardening show, and her involvement with the garden writing subscription Scribehound

Products mentioned:

Chicory 'Variegato di Castelfranco'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chicory-variegato-di-castelfranco

Carrot 'Nantes 5'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/carrot-nantes-5

Salad Leaf Autumn & Winter Mix

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/autumn-and-winter-salad-leaf-mix

Winter purslane (Claytonia)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/winter-purslane


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]]> Between starting out at Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Cornwall, a spot on Alan Titchmarsh’s new TV show, and raising two young daughters, organic grower Anna Greenland is a modern horticultural heroine.

Returning to ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this month, Anna joins Sarah to share how she inspires her children to grow with her, tips for encouraging younger family members to embrace gardening, and what to sow or harvest now to enjoy the kitchen garden’s greatest gifts.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Anna became a passionate vegetable grower and her journey from front of house at Jamie Oliver's restaurant, to growing and supplying produce at the Lost Gardens of Heligan
  • A glimpse into the life of gardening with children, and creative ways to engage kids in the garden
  • Practical growing tips for July, with Anna’s pick of what to harvest now, and what to sow for autumn and winter crops
  • Anna's endeavours as a gardening expert, working on Alan Titchmarsh's gardening show, and her involvement with the garden writing subscription Scribehound

Products mentioned:

Chicory 'Variegato di Castelfranco'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chicory-variegato-di-castelfranco

Carrot 'Nantes 5'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/carrot-nantes-5

Salad Leaf Autumn & Winter Mix

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/autumn-and-winter-salad-leaf-mix

Winter purslane (Claytonia)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/winter-purslane


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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-17320711 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0100 1553 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 228 full false A guide to staking and sustainable plant supports at Perch Hill - Episode 227 A guide to staking and sustainable plant supports at Perch Hill - Episode 227 As May turns to June the weather can often be blustery at Perch Hill, so it’s the perfect moment to get supports and stakes in place to avoid plants being damaged in high winds.

Inspired by the sustainable materials that grow plentifully in this particular part of East Sussex, this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is a masterclass on sustainable staking as Sarah unpacks the most suitable materials, where to source them, and most importantly, the best methods to ensure they won’t budge in a storm.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to embrace sustainable staking materials, from long-lasting chestnut stakes to stately silver birch teepees
  • The secret sailor's knot that'll keep your plants secure even in the wildest gales
  • Why leaving your dahlias in the ground and creating a cat's cradle support system is the ultimate low-effort trick for stunning, upright plants
  • The art of creating natural plant supports that will disappear into your garden, making your borders look effortlessly elegant 

Products mentioned:

Cynara cardunculus

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cynara-cardunculus

Delphinium border collection

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Willow flower stakes

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Heritage chunky twine

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Chestnut hurdles

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]]> As May turns to June the weather can often be blustery at Perch Hill, so it’s the perfect moment to get supports and stakes in place to avoid plants being damaged in high winds.

Inspired by the sustainable materials that grow plentifully in this particular part of East Sussex, this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is a masterclass on sustainable staking as Sarah unpacks the most suitable materials, where to source them, and most importantly, the best methods to ensure they won’t budge in a storm.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to embrace sustainable staking materials, from long-lasting chestnut stakes to stately silver birch teepees
  • The secret sailor's knot that'll keep your plants secure even in the wildest gales
  • Why leaving your dahlias in the ground and creating a cat's cradle support system is the ultimate low-effort trick for stunning, upright plants
  • The art of creating natural plant supports that will disappear into your garden, making your borders look effortlessly elegant 

Products mentioned:

Cynara cardunculus

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Delphinium border collection

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Willow flower stakes

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/willow-flower-stakes

Heritage chunky twine

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/heritage-chunky-twine

Chestnut hurdles

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chestnut-hurdles

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-17281813 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0100 1634 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 227 full false The RHS Chelsea Flower Show’s handpicked highlights with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 226 The RHS Chelsea Flower Show’s handpicked highlights with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 226 This year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show was yet another terrific exhibition of horticultural beauty, to which Arthur Parkinson had a fabulous front-row seat. 

Arthur takes the mic on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week, once again bringing you the best in show, from the headlines of royal roses to the lesser-known stories from incredible stands and gardens at the show.

In this episode, discover:

  • A rose fit for a King, with David Austin’s announcement of a new variety
  • The Great Pavillion’s most grand displays, and what made it Arthur’s favourite part of the show
  • Some of the incredible stands run by organisations with purpose, such as the Songbird Survival Trust and Women of the Glasshouse

Products mentioned:

Crabapple

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Cosmos bipinnatus 'Rubenza'

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Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot'

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Papaver somniferum 'Black Beauty'

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]]> This year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show was yet another terrific exhibition of horticultural beauty, to which Arthur Parkinson had a fabulous front-row seat. 

Arthur takes the mic on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week, once again bringing you the best in show, from the headlines of royal roses to the lesser-known stories from incredible stands and gardens at the show.

In this episode, discover:

  • A rose fit for a King, with David Austin’s announcement of a new variety
  • The Great Pavillion’s most grand displays, and what made it Arthur’s favourite part of the show
  • Some of the incredible stands run by organisations with purpose, such as the Songbird Survival Trust and Women of the Glasshouse

Products mentioned:

Crabapple

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/crabapple

Cosmos bipinnatus 'Rubenza'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-bipinnatus-rubenza

Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/digitalis-purpurea-suttons-apricot

Papaver somniferum 'Black Beauty'

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-17243047 Thu, 29 May 2025 12:00:00 +0100 1323 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 226 full false Matrix planting for a beautiful and resilient garden with Gary Newell - Episode 225 Matrix planting for a beautiful and resilient garden with Gary Newell - Episode 225 While we all love a trip to the garden centre for short-term inspiration, a more measured approach to buying the right kind of plants for your plot can help you achieve a beautiful and sustainable garden, with year-round interest and resilience.

This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Sarah is joined by Gary Newell, Senior Horticultural Buyer, who advises us to ditch the impulse plant purchases and instead, follow his simple rules for matrix planting – a method he’s used to great effect in his own garden at home.

In this episode, discover:

  • The art of matrix planting – a nature-led, strategic method used in landscape design
  • Which plants are best-suited to create a stunning, low-maintenance garden
  • The four essential layers of matrix planting – from the ground-hugging base layer, to show-stopping structural shrubs

Products mentioned:

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' AGM

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Hydrangea arborescens 'Incrediball' (Strong Annabelle)

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Hydrangea paniculata 'Wim's Red'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-paniculata-wims-red

Baptisia australis

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/baptisia-australis

Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-nemarosa-caradonna

Amelanchier lamarckii

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/amelanchier-lamarckii

Cotinus x dummeri 'Grace'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cotinus-grace

Cornus kousa var. chinensis

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cornus-kousa-var-chinensis

Pelargonium 'Attar of Roses' (Scented)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pelargonium-attar-of-roses

Ammi majus

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/ammi-majus

Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Purity’

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-bipinnatus-purity

Helenium ‘Moerheim Beauty’

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helenium-moerheim-beauty

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]]> While we all love a trip to the garden centre for short-term inspiration, a more measured approach to buying the right kind of plants for your plot can help you achieve a beautiful and sustainable garden, with year-round interest and resilience.

This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Sarah is joined by Gary Newell, Senior Horticultural Buyer, who advises us to ditch the impulse plant purchases and instead, follow his simple rules for matrix planting – a method he’s used to great effect in his own garden at home.

In this episode, discover:

  • The art of matrix planting – a nature-led, strategic method used in landscape design
  • Which plants are best-suited to create a stunning, low-maintenance garden
  • The four essential layers of matrix planting – from the ground-hugging base layer, to show-stopping structural shrubs

Products mentioned:

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' AGM

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-paniculata-limelight

Hydrangea arborescens 'Incrediball' (Strong Annabelle)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-incrediball

Hydrangea paniculata 'Wim's Red'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-paniculata-wims-red

Baptisia australis

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/baptisia-australis

Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-nemarosa-caradonna

Amelanchier lamarckii

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/amelanchier-lamarckii

Cotinus x dummeri 'Grace'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cotinus-grace

Cornus kousa var. chinensis

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cornus-kousa-var-chinensis

Pelargonium 'Attar of Roses' (Scented)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pelargonium-attar-of-roses

Ammi majus

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/ammi-majus

Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Purity’

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-bipinnatus-purity

Helenium ‘Moerheim Beauty’

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helenium-moerheim-beauty

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-17208164 Thu, 22 May 2025 12:00:00 +0100 1597 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 225 full false Biennials to sow from seed to fill the May gap - Episode 224 Biennials to sow from seed to fill the May gap - Episode 224 Biennials – plants which flower in their second year – may often be overlooked by us gardeners, but between their value for money, wonderful scent, and versatility they’re among the best plants to sow and grow in any garden.

Sarah makes the case for brilliant biennials in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, exploring how she came to appreciate their beauty, and which varieties are best for all aspects of your space.

In this episode, discover:

  • How the right mix of biennials can fill the awkward May gap with prolific blooms, all for the price of a seed packet
  • The best early-flowering biennials, from fragrant wallflowers to the scented sweet rocket, Hesperis matronalis
  • Moth-pollinated varieties with rich fragrance and velvety textures to create a pollinator paradise

Products mentioned:

Rosa x odorata 'Mutabilis' (China)

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Rosa × odorata 'Bengal Crimson' (China)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rosa-x-odorata-bengal-crimson

Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/digitalis-purpurea-suttons-apricot

Digitalis purpurea f. albiflora

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/digitalis-purpurea-alba

Wild Sweet William (Saponaria officinalis)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/wild-sweet-william

Matthiola incana 'Vintage Antique Mix'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/matthiola-incana-vintage-antique-mix

Malope trifida 'Vulcan'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/malope-trifida-vulcan

Lunaria annua

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Iceland poppy (Papaver nudicaule)

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]]> Biennials – plants which flower in their second year – may often be overlooked by us gardeners, but between their value for money, wonderful scent, and versatility they’re among the best plants to sow and grow in any garden.

Sarah makes the case for brilliant biennials in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, exploring how she came to appreciate their beauty, and which varieties are best for all aspects of your space.

In this episode, discover:

  • How the right mix of biennials can fill the awkward May gap with prolific blooms, all for the price of a seed packet
  • The best early-flowering biennials, from fragrant wallflowers to the scented sweet rocket, Hesperis matronalis
  • Moth-pollinated varieties with rich fragrance and velvety textures to create a pollinator paradise

Products mentioned:

Rosa x odorata 'Mutabilis' (China)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rosa-x-oderata-mutabilis

Rosa × odorata 'Bengal Crimson' (China)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rosa-x-odorata-bengal-crimson

Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/digitalis-purpurea-suttons-apricot

Digitalis purpurea f. albiflora

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/digitalis-purpurea-alba

Wild Sweet William (Saponaria officinalis)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/wild-sweet-william

Matthiola incana 'Vintage Antique Mix'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/matthiola-incana-vintage-antique-mix

Malope trifida 'Vulcan'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/malope-trifida-vulcan

Lunaria annua

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lunaria-annua

Iceland poppy (Papaver nudicaule)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/papaver-nudicaule-champagne-bubbles-mix-f1

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-17157094 Thu, 15 May 2025 12:00:00 +0100 794 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 224 full false Perfect plants for a small town garden with big impact with Tom Stimpson - Episode 223 Perfect plants for a small town garden with big impact with Tom Stimpson - Episode 223 Tom Stimpson’s pint-sized garden is an inspiration for anyone with a small urban plot, and it’s packed with showstopping varieties that will flower for months on end providing colour, scent, and food for pollinators in a compact space.

In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Tom, our Head of Horticulture, tells Sarah how he’s brought his small town garden to life, including the irresistible combinations of dahlias and salvias that he’s planting in his whopper pots for the season to come.  

In this episode, discover:

  • Tom's ingenious approach to small-space gardening
  • New plant varieties to transform pots, with an eye on an upcoming dahlia called 'Tom's Choice' 
  • The art of colour-layering in garden design, choosing from palettes to co-ordinate your borders

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> Tom Stimpson’s pint-sized garden is an inspiration for anyone with a small urban plot, and it’s packed with showstopping varieties that will flower for months on end providing colour, scent, and food for pollinators in a compact space.

In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Tom, our Head of Horticulture, tells Sarah how he’s brought his small town garden to life, including the irresistible combinations of dahlias and salvias that he’s planting in his whopper pots for the season to come.  

In this episode, discover:

  • Tom's ingenious approach to small-space gardening
  • New plant varieties to transform pots, with an eye on an upcoming dahlia called 'Tom's Choice' 
  • The art of colour-layering in garden design, choosing from palettes to co-ordinate your borders

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-17118052 Thu, 08 May 2025 12:00:00 +0100 1394 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 223 full false Sarah’s favourite scented varieties for spring - Episode 222 Sarah’s favourite scented varieties for spring - Episode 222 Gardens are a multisensory experience, and while we primarily think of aesthetics, it’s the scent of spring plants which is absolutely second to none.

Sarah’s flying solo this week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share her pick of favourite scented spring bulbs and other perfumed plants to envelop your senses and uplift your spirits.

In this episode, discover:

  • Spring's most wonderfully scented bulbs, from delicate narcissus to room-filling tulips
  • Which bulbs are Sarah’s longest-flowering, most resilient garden heroes
  • How to create a sensory sensation with fragrant climbers that transform your outdoor space

Products mentioned:

Hyacinth 'Peter Stuyvesant' for Forcing

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Hyacinthus orientalis 'Woodstock' (Forcing)

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Narcissus 'Moonlight Sensation'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-moonlight-sensation

Narcissus 'Starlight Sensation'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-starlight-sensation

Narcissus 'Actaea'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-actaea

Narcissus 'Geranium'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-geranium

Narcissus 'Avalanche'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-avalanche

Narcissus 'Cragford' (Forcing)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-cragford-for-forcing

Narcissus cordubensis

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-cordubensis

Narcissus 'Pipit'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-pipit

Tulip 'Ballerina'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-ballerina

Geum 'Totally Tangerine'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/geum-totally-tangerine

Tulip sylvestris

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulipa-sylvestris

Tulip 'Request'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-request

Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/akebia-quinata

Tulip 'Sarah Raven'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-sarah-raven

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]]> Gardens are a multisensory experience, and while we primarily think of aesthetics, it’s the scent of spring plants which is absolutely second to none.

Sarah’s flying solo this week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share her pick of favourite scented spring bulbs and other perfumed plants to envelop your senses and uplift your spirits.

In this episode, discover:

  • Spring's most wonderfully scented bulbs, from delicate narcissus to room-filling tulips
  • Which bulbs are Sarah’s longest-flowering, most resilient garden heroes
  • How to create a sensory sensation with fragrant climbers that transform your outdoor space

Products mentioned:

Hyacinth 'Peter Stuyvesant' for Forcing

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hyacinth-peter-stuyvesant-for-forcing

Hyacinthus orientalis 'Woodstock' (Forcing)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hyacinth-woodstock-for-forcing

Narcissus 'Moonlight Sensation'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-moonlight-sensation

Narcissus 'Starlight Sensation'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-starlight-sensation

Narcissus 'Actaea'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-actaea

Narcissus 'Geranium'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-geranium

Narcissus 'Avalanche'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-avalanche

Narcissus 'Cragford' (Forcing)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-cragford-for-forcing

Narcissus cordubensis

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-cordubensis

Narcissus 'Pipit'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-pipit

Tulip 'Ballerina'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-ballerina

Geum 'Totally Tangerine'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/geum-totally-tangerine

Tulip sylvestris

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulipa-sylvestris

Tulip 'Request'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-request

Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/akebia-quinata

Tulip 'Sarah Raven'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-sarah-raven

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-17073912 Thu, 01 May 2025 12:00:00 +0100 1744 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 222 full false Growing in pots on a London balcony with Jemima Bowker - Episode 221 Growing in pots on a London balcony with Jemima Bowker - Episode 221 Urban gardeners who rent will be familiar with the need to transport their portable gardens frequently, so which plants are ideal for pots and containers that are often on the move?

Jemima Bowker is our beginner and balcony gardening expert with a relocation on the horizon. This week, she joins Sarah to chat about the ideal varieties for all sizes and types of container, and ways to protect and transport them during her upcoming move.

In this episode, discover:

  • The art of creating a portable garden paradise in zinc tubs and windowsill planters
  • Perfect plants for smaller spaces, from bush basil to Texas Wild tomatoes 
  • How to layer compost, feeding your plants and keeping containers looking pristine from May right through to autumn

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]]> Urban gardeners who rent will be familiar with the need to transport their portable gardens frequently, so which plants are ideal for pots and containers that are often on the move?

Jemima Bowker is our beginner and balcony gardening expert with a relocation on the horizon. This week, she joins Sarah to chat about the ideal varieties for all sizes and types of container, and ways to protect and transport them during her upcoming move.

In this episode, discover:

  • The art of creating a portable garden paradise in zinc tubs and windowsill planters
  • Perfect plants for smaller spaces, from bush basil to Texas Wild tomatoes 
  • How to layer compost, feeding your plants and keeping containers looking pristine from May right through to autumn

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-16990194 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0100 1782 rental garden, instant garden, dahlias for containers, edibles for containers, grow your own, zinc planters, urban gardening, seeds, bulbs, planting, plants, fruit, kitchen, watering, gardening tools, sow, sowing, floristry, vegetable beds, harvest, balco 221 full false Species tulips and why you should grow them with Josie Lewis - Episode 220 Species tulips and why you should grow them with Josie Lewis - Episode 220 There's been some exciting breeding and hybridising using species tulips - those closely related to wild tulips - in recent years, which has made them perfect plants for withstanding tulip fire.

Species tulips are a newfound favourite for Josie and Sarah at Perch Hill, and in this episode we’ll hear why they’re a must-have for pots in particular, and which incredible varieties have captured their attention.

In this episode, discover:

  • The remarkable resilience of species tulips to wetter springs and fungal disease 
  • A vibrant world of unique tulip varieties, from the flame-like Tulip acuminata, to Cretan natives like Hilde
  • Tips for naturalising species tulips in grass and growing in pots for decades of stunning blooms
  • How species tulips are the ultimate breakfast buffet for early pollinators and emerging bumblebee queens

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]]> There's been some exciting breeding and hybridising using species tulips - those closely related to wild tulips - in recent years, which has made them perfect plants for withstanding tulip fire.

Species tulips are a newfound favourite for Josie and Sarah at Perch Hill, and in this episode we’ll hear why they’re a must-have for pots in particular, and which incredible varieties have captured their attention.

In this episode, discover:

  • The remarkable resilience of species tulips to wetter springs and fungal disease 
  • A vibrant world of unique tulip varieties, from the flame-like Tulip acuminata, to Cretan natives like Hilde
  • Tips for naturalising species tulips in grass and growing in pots for decades of stunning blooms
  • How species tulips are the ultimate breakfast buffet for early pollinators and emerging bumblebee queens

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-16990172 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0100 1712 wild tulips, tulip fire, tulip blight, bulbs, container gardening, naturalising bulbs, perennial bulbs, seeds, bulbs, planting, plants, fruit, kitchen, watering, gardening tools, sow, sowing, floristry, vegetable beds, harvest, species tulips, tulip bligh 220 full false Enter the secret world of bees and their honey with Rachel de Thample - Episode 219 Enter the secret world of bees and their honey with Rachel de Thample - Episode 219 Bees are an absolute passion for us at Perch Hill, not just for their pollination and presence in the garden, but for their delicious and nutritious produce too.

The same can be said for award-winning author and fermentation expert, Rachel de Thample, who joins Sarah this week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share delicious honey-inspired recipes from her new book, her pick of the best bee-friendly plants, and much more besides.

In this episode, discover:

  • Rachel’s journey to writing her latest book, working at River Cottage and being introduced to Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
  • The incredible and industrious world of bees, and how it takes 12 bees a lifetime to create a single teaspoon of honey 
  • Bee-friendly herbs that are not just beautiful, but useful to bees and humans alike
  • A reimagined view of honey in cooking with Rachel's spectacular recipes

Products mentioned:

Common Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

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Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis)

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Oregano 'Hot and Spicy'

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Artichoke 'Violet de Provence'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/artichoke-violet-de-provence

Borago officinalis (Borage)

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Allium siculum (syn. Nectaroscordum)

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Discover Rachel’s new book: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/bees--honey-9781526625465/

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]]> Bees are an absolute passion for us at Perch Hill, not just for their pollination and presence in the garden, but for their delicious and nutritious produce too.

The same can be said for award-winning author and fermentation expert, Rachel de Thample, who joins Sarah this week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share delicious honey-inspired recipes from her new book, her pick of the best bee-friendly plants, and much more besides.

In this episode, discover:

  • Rachel’s journey to writing her latest book, working at River Cottage and being introduced to Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
  • The incredible and industrious world of bees, and how it takes 12 bees a lifetime to create a single teaspoon of honey 
  • Bee-friendly herbs that are not just beautiful, but useful to bees and humans alike
  • A reimagined view of honey in cooking with Rachel's spectacular recipes

Products mentioned:

Common Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/thyme-common

Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/summer-savory

Oregano 'Hot and Spicy'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/oregano-hot-and-spicy

Artichoke 'Violet de Provence'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/artichoke-violet-de-provence

Borago officinalis (Borage)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/borago-officinalis

Allium siculum (syn. Nectaroscordum)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nectaroscordum-siculum

Discover Rachel’s new book: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/bees--honey-9781526625465/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast?srsltid=AfmBOorV6lc4AcjaeVgu45q_KWZnPWIKovUDcH4bItWrVDZCsnu-zy7d Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-16940875 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0100 1634 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 219 full false Why garden birds have so much to teach us with Adam Nicolson - Episode 218 Why garden birds have so much to teach us with Adam Nicolson - Episode 218 There’s a rich, complex, and utterly rewarding natural world that co-exists alongside ours, and relies on our gardens for food and safety – the often surprising world of small garden birds.

This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Adam Nicolson shares insights from his new book, Bird School, which explores the secret life of these tiny avian visitors, so often unfurling right under our noses in our gardens and green spaces.

In this episode, discover:

  • The true reasons behind the dawn chorus, its unique sound and timing
  • What inspired Adam to immerse himself in the world of small birds
  • How birds perceive the world so intricately, in a way that we’re yet to fully understand
  • What we as gardeners can do to help protect our British bird species

Order Adam’s new book, Bird School:

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Goat willow hedging

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]]> There’s a rich, complex, and utterly rewarding natural world that co-exists alongside ours, and relies on our gardens for food and safety – the often surprising world of small garden birds.

This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Adam Nicolson shares insights from his new book, Bird School, which explores the secret life of these tiny avian visitors, so often unfurling right under our noses in our gardens and green spaces.

In this episode, discover:

  • The true reasons behind the dawn chorus, its unique sound and timing
  • What inspired Adam to immerse himself in the world of small birds
  • How birds perceive the world so intricately, in a way that we’re yet to fully understand
  • What we as gardeners can do to help protect our British bird species

Order Adam’s new book, Bird School:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bird-School-Beginner-Adam-Nicolson/dp/000849083X

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Salix gracilistyla ‘Mount Aso’

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Goat willow hedging

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-16892348 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0100 1708 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 218 full false What to sow and plant this spring with some of Sarah’s greatest guests - Episode 217 What to sow and plant this spring with some of Sarah’s greatest guests - Episode 217 Spring is here in all its glory, and with it comes the perfect moment to plant and sow. This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ we’ve compiled our top tips and growing inspiration from not one, but seven of Sarah’s all-time favourite guests.

From Knepp’s Charlie Harpur on his favourite plants for pollinators, to the veg varieties Jess Gough is growing at home, revisit some of Sarah’s greatest guests and their timely recommendations for gardens large and small. Sarah also shares five fresh ideas for what to plant into your garden right now.

In this episode, discover:

  • Top growing tips from seven of Sarah’s most illustrious gardening guests
  • Inspiration on plants for perfume, pollinators and punchy colour combinations in your garden
  • Sarah’s top five flowers to plant now with springtime in mind

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]]> Spring is here in all its glory, and with it comes the perfect moment to plant and sow. This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ we’ve compiled our top tips and growing inspiration from not one, but seven of Sarah’s all-time favourite guests.

From Knepp’s Charlie Harpur on his favourite plants for pollinators, to the veg varieties Jess Gough is growing at home, revisit some of Sarah’s greatest guests and their timely recommendations for gardens large and small. Sarah also shares five fresh ideas for what to plant into your garden right now.

In this episode, discover:

  • Top growing tips from seven of Sarah’s most illustrious gardening guests
  • Inspiration on plants for perfume, pollinators and punchy colour combinations in your garden
  • Sarah’s top five flowers to plant now with springtime in mind

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-16864183 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 1736 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 217 full false A guide to compost making for no dig gardening with Charles Dowding - Episode 216 A guide to compost making for no dig gardening with Charles Dowding - Episode 216 Charles Dowding is world-renowned as a pioneer of no dig growing, and while it’s great for saving time and effort, it’s also proven to be more productive and better for the environment, and the soil, too.

Who better to hear from on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ than the pioneer himself, as Charles joins Sarah and Josie to share his decades of experience with no dig, tips on creating your own fertile garden compost at home, and inspiring ideas for what to sow in late-March.

In this episode, discover:

  • Charles’ experience with the no dig ethos in different soil types around the world
  • How switching to no dig has made his crops consistently more productive across many years
  • How to convert your own organic waste into fertile compost for successful growing and improve the long-term health of your soil

Discover Charles Dowding’s latest book:

https://shop.charlesdowding.co.uk/products/compost-transform-waste-into-new-life

Products mentioned:

Chervil 'Vertissimo'

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Coriander 'Leisure'

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Mustard 'Red Frills'

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Winter purslane (Claytonia)

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Wild Rocket

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Salad Rocket 'Serrata'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salad-rocket-serrata

Mustard 'Red Frills'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/mustard-red-frills

Broad Bean 'Superaguadulce'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/broad-bean-superaguadulce

Lettuce Oak Leaf Collection

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Pea ‘Hurst Green Shaft’ 

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]]> Charles Dowding is world-renowned as a pioneer of no dig growing, and while it’s great for saving time and effort, it’s also proven to be more productive and better for the environment, and the soil, too.

Who better to hear from on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ than the pioneer himself, as Charles joins Sarah and Josie to share his decades of experience with no dig, tips on creating your own fertile garden compost at home, and inspiring ideas for what to sow in late-March.

In this episode, discover:

  • Charles’ experience with the no dig ethos in different soil types around the world
  • How switching to no dig has made his crops consistently more productive across many years
  • How to convert your own organic waste into fertile compost for successful growing and improve the long-term health of your soil

Discover Charles Dowding’s latest book:

https://shop.charlesdowding.co.uk/products/compost-transform-waste-into-new-life

Products mentioned:

Chervil 'Vertissimo'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chervil-vertissimo

Coriander 'Leisure'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/coriander-leaf-form-leisure

Mustard 'Red Frills'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/mustard-red-frills

Winter purslane (Claytonia)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/winter-purslane

Wild Rocket

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/wild-rocket

Salad Rocket 'Serrata'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salad-rocket-serrata

Mustard 'Red Frills'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/mustard-red-frills

Broad Bean 'Superaguadulce'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/broad-bean-superaguadulce

Lettuce Oak Leaf Collection

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/organic-lettuce-seed-collection

Pea ‘Hurst Green Shaft’ 

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-16824643 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 2099 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 216 full false The rewards of growing your own delicious fruit and veg varieties with Joe Clark - Episode 215 The rewards of growing your own delicious fruit and veg varieties with Joe Clark - Episode 215 Like many gardeners, Joe Clark was captivated by the magic of growing his own food at a young age, and now inspires millions more to be enthralled by the same fascinating process via his popular social media channels.

Joe is an advocate for planting fruit, veg and flowers that you may not ordinarily encounter in the supermarket, and on this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ he shares his favourite varieties for every taste, space, and type of garden.

In this episode, discover:

  • Joe’s favourite varieties to grow for a simple, rewarding crop
  • Hardy veg perfect for growing without a greenhouse
  • A number of tasty varieties of lesser-known fruit and veg rarely found in the shops 

Order Joe’s book ‘Garden To Save The World’:

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Tomato 'Costoluto Fiorentino'

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Dill (Anethum graveolens)

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Pea ‘Blauwschokker’

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Pea ‘Nairobi’

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]]> Like many gardeners, Joe Clark was captivated by the magic of growing his own food at a young age, and now inspires millions more to be enthralled by the same fascinating process via his popular social media channels.

Joe is an advocate for planting fruit, veg and flowers that you may not ordinarily encounter in the supermarket, and on this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ he shares his favourite varieties for every taste, space, and type of garden.

In this episode, discover:

  • Joe’s favourite varieties to grow for a simple, rewarding crop
  • Hardy veg perfect for growing without a greenhouse
  • A number of tasty varieties of lesser-known fruit and veg rarely found in the shops 

Order Joe’s book ‘Garden To Save The World’:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Garden-Save-World-Feel-Good-Yourself/dp/1035032317/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Products mentioned:

Tomato 'Costoluto Fiorentino'

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Dill (Anethum graveolens)

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Pea ‘Blauwschokker’

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pea-blauwschokker

Pea ‘Nairobi’

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pea-nairobi

Kohlrabi 'Kolibri' F1 (Gongylodes Group)

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-16782263 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 1852 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 215 full false Seasonal picks for successional colour and boosting biodiversity with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 214 Seasonal picks for successional colour and boosting biodiversity with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 214 Lighter, longer days signal the start of a joyous season for gardeners, and March is the perfect month to plan for the highlights of your spring and summer garden.

Arthur Parkinson returns to ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week to share the plants that brought him the most joy last year, the trials he’ll be undertaking in his own compact garden at home, and his personal pick of long-flowering varieties for successional colour and pollinator appeal, no matter the size of your plot. 

In this episode, discover:

  • How to care for Arthur’s favourite China rose ‘Mutabilis’ so that it flowers for longer in your garden
  • Standout geums for a spectacle that lasts from May right through to October
  • The narcissi varieties that Arthur looks forward to trialling this year
  • Standout dahlia varieties for summer pots, from last year’s favourite ‘Tartan’ to classics like ‘Blue Bayou’

Products mentioned:

Liriope muscari

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Rosa x odorata 'Mutabilis'

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Rosa × odorata 'Bengal Crimson' (China)

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Geum 'Totally Tangerine'

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Narcissus 'Cragford' (Forcing)

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Dahlia 'Tartan'

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Dahlia 'Waltzing Mathilda'

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Dahlia 'Blue Bayou'

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]]> Lighter, longer days signal the start of a joyous season for gardeners, and March is the perfect month to plan for the highlights of your spring and summer garden.

Arthur Parkinson returns to ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week to share the plants that brought him the most joy last year, the trials he’ll be undertaking in his own compact garden at home, and his personal pick of long-flowering varieties for successional colour and pollinator appeal, no matter the size of your plot. 

In this episode, discover:

  • How to care for Arthur’s favourite China rose ‘Mutabilis’ so that it flowers for longer in your garden
  • Standout geums for a spectacle that lasts from May right through to October
  • The narcissi varieties that Arthur looks forward to trialling this year
  • Standout dahlia varieties for summer pots, from last year’s favourite ‘Tartan’ to classics like ‘Blue Bayou’

Products mentioned:

Liriope muscari

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Rosa x odorata 'Mutabilis'

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Rosa × odorata 'Bengal Crimson' (China)

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Geum 'Totally Tangerine'

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Narcissus 'Cragford' (Forcing)

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Dahlia 'Tartan'

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Dahlia 'Waltzing Mathilda'

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Dahlia 'Blue Bayou'

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-16740494 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 1329 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 214 full false Our role in supporting wild and solitary bees as gardeners with Richard Rickitt - Episode 213 Our role in supporting wild and solitary bees as gardeners with Richard Rickitt - Episode 213 Bees are one of the most essential species in our ecosystem, and all of our gardens play a vital role in providing food and shelter for them to thrive.

Beekeeper, gardener and writer Richard Rickitt’s passion for these particular pollinators is utterly infectious. In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Richard shares what inspired him to start keeping bees at an early age, his fascination with the many species of wild bees in the UK, and the small but important changes we as gardeners can make to help protect their dwindling populations.

In this episode, discover:

  • The best bee-friendly flowers and shrubs to provide early pollen and nectar
  • How to create habitat for wild bees in your borders and lawn
  • Ways to make your own fantastic, affordable bee hotel
  • The dangers of chemicals for pollinators in modern agriculture

Products mentioned:

Eryngium bourgatii ‘Picos Blue’

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Galanthus nivalis (Common Snowdrop)

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Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non scripta)

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Salix gracilistyla ‘Mount Aso’

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]]> Bees are one of the most essential species in our ecosystem, and all of our gardens play a vital role in providing food and shelter for them to thrive.

Beekeeper, gardener and writer Richard Rickitt’s passion for these particular pollinators is utterly infectious. In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Richard shares what inspired him to start keeping bees at an early age, his fascination with the many species of wild bees in the UK, and the small but important changes we as gardeners can make to help protect their dwindling populations.

In this episode, discover:

  • The best bee-friendly flowers and shrubs to provide early pollen and nectar
  • How to create habitat for wild bees in your borders and lawn
  • Ways to make your own fantastic, affordable bee hotel
  • The dangers of chemicals for pollinators in modern agriculture

Products mentioned:

Eryngium bourgatii ‘Picos Blue’

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/eryngium-bourgatii

Galanthus nivalis (Common Snowdrop)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/galanthus-nivalis

Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non scripta)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hyacinthoides-non-scripta-bluebells

Salix gracilistyla ‘Mount Aso’

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salix-gracilistyla-mount-aso

Order Beekeeping for Gardeners:

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-16697870 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 2253 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 213 full false The best of the best narcissi for early spring colour and scent - Episode 212 The best of the best narcissi for early spring colour and scent - Episode 212 Narcissi are such rewarding plants to grow, tolerant of almost any site and situation. At Perch Hill in particular, it’s shaping up to be a stellar spring for the humble daffodil and its more diminutive narcissus relatives.

Whether it’s perenniality, perfume or punchy colours that you’re after in your own garden, in this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Sarah shares her personal edit of the longest-flowering and most fragrant narcissi varieties to grow.

In this episode, discover:

  • Why planting narcissi in your garden can be a viable alternative to tulips as the climate continues to change
  • Top varieties for long, light flowering patterns (flowering a little over a long period of time), fabulous fragrance, and superb perenniality
  • How best to plant your narcissi so that they stand out in a successional bulb lasagne

Products mentioned:

Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus ('Old Pheasant's Eye'): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-pheasants-eye

Narcissus 'Avalanche': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-avalanche

Narcissus 'Cragford' (Forcing): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-cragford-for-forcing

Narcissus 'Starlight Sensation': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-starlight-sensation

Narcissus 'Moonlight Sensation': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-moonlight-sensation

Narcissus bulbocodium 'White Petticoat': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-bulbocodium-white-petticoat

Narcissus 'Pipit': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-pipit

Narcissus 'Minnow': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-minnow

Narcissus 'Actaea': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-actaea

Dutch Iris Mix: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dutch-iris-mix

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-hollandicum-purple-sensation

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]]> Narcissi are such rewarding plants to grow, tolerant of almost any site and situation. At Perch Hill in particular, it’s shaping up to be a stellar spring for the humble daffodil and its more diminutive narcissus relatives.

Whether it’s perenniality, perfume or punchy colours that you’re after in your own garden, in this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Sarah shares her personal edit of the longest-flowering and most fragrant narcissi varieties to grow.

In this episode, discover:

  • Why planting narcissi in your garden can be a viable alternative to tulips as the climate continues to change
  • Top varieties for long, light flowering patterns (flowering a little over a long period of time), fabulous fragrance, and superb perenniality
  • How best to plant your narcissi so that they stand out in a successional bulb lasagne

Products mentioned:

Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus ('Old Pheasant's Eye'): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-pheasants-eye

Narcissus 'Avalanche': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-avalanche

Narcissus 'Cragford' (Forcing): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-cragford-for-forcing

Narcissus 'Starlight Sensation': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-starlight-sensation

Narcissus 'Moonlight Sensation': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-moonlight-sensation

Narcissus bulbocodium 'White Petticoat': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-bulbocodium-white-petticoat

Narcissus 'Pipit': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-pipit

Narcissus 'Minnow': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-minnow

Narcissus 'Actaea': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-actaea

Dutch Iris Mix: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dutch-iris-mix

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-hollandicum-purple-sensation

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-16616119 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 1258 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 212 full false Talking biodynamics and biodiversity in growing cut flowers with Alfie Nickerson - Episode 211 Talking biodynamics and biodiversity in growing cut flowers with Alfie Nickerson - Episode 211 Alfie Nickerson is a biodynamic flower farmer making his mark in British horticulture, and his 3,500-strong dahlia field, buzzing with wildlife, is testament to that.

After working for 6 years as a jobbing gardener in London, and then volunteering at Fern Verrow – the biodynamic farm of previous guest Jane Scotter – Alfie describes his journey in creating the biodiverse haven that is Burnt Fen Flowers, as well as sharing his favourite annuals and dahlias, on this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.

In this episode, discover:

  • Alfie’s early gardening experiences in London, and what drew him to the Norfolk countryside
  • The incredible work behind Burnt Fen’s biodynamic flower crop
  • How they prioritise biodiversity in their practices, and what that biodiversity gives back to the land
  • Alfie’s absolute favourite varieties of annuals and dahlias for cutting

Visit Burnt Fen Flowers: https://burntfenflowers.com/

Products mentioned:

Ammi majus
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Helichrysum bracteatum 'White' (Sunflower)
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Zinnia elegans 'Giant Purple Prince'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/zinnia-elegans-giant-purple-prince
Papaver somniferum 'Black Swan'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/papaver-somniferum-black-swan
Dahlia 'Jowey Winnie'
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]]> Alfie Nickerson is a biodynamic flower farmer making his mark in British horticulture, and his 3,500-strong dahlia field, buzzing with wildlife, is testament to that.

After working for 6 years as a jobbing gardener in London, and then volunteering at Fern Verrow – the biodynamic farm of previous guest Jane Scotter – Alfie describes his journey in creating the biodiverse haven that is Burnt Fen Flowers, as well as sharing his favourite annuals and dahlias, on this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.

In this episode, discover:

  • Alfie’s early gardening experiences in London, and what drew him to the Norfolk countryside
  • The incredible work behind Burnt Fen’s biodynamic flower crop
  • How they prioritise biodiversity in their practices, and what that biodiversity gives back to the land
  • Alfie’s absolute favourite varieties of annuals and dahlias for cutting

Visit Burnt Fen Flowers: https://burntfenflowers.com/

Products mentioned:

Ammi majus
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/ammi-majus
Helichrysum bracteatum 'White' (Sunflower)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helichrysum-bracteatum-white
Zinnia elegans 'Giant Purple Prince'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/zinnia-elegans-giant-purple-prince
Papaver somniferum 'Black Swan'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/papaver-somniferum-black-swan
Dahlia 'Jowey Winnie'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-jowey-winnie

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-16603534 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 1400 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 211 full false A return to Perch Hill - tales of a head gardener and talented florist with Bea Andrews - Episode 210 A return to Perch Hill - tales of a head gardener and talented florist with Bea Andrews - Episode 210 Bea Andrews is no stranger to Perch Hill - she was head gardener for many years, and is now back in a new guise as our visiting florist, aka Botanika Flora.

It's a joy to welcome Bea back for this nostalgic episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ with Sarah as she shares her fascinating background and route into horticulture in her native Hungary, the story of how she came to Perch Hill, and the inspiration she draws from the garden and the Sussex countryside in her stunning floral designs.

In this episode, discover:

  • The early inspirations behind Bea’s journey into gardening, horticulture and floristry
  • Fond memories of Perch Hill, her impeccable eye for colour, and humorous anecdotes from her time as head gardener
  • What Bea looks for in seasonal cutting, and how she combines these flowers and foliage in her unique arrangements

Products mentioned:

Bea’s Summer Dahlia Collection: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/beas-summer-dahlia-collection

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Botanika Floral: https://www.botanikafloral.co.uk

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]]> Bea Andrews is no stranger to Perch Hill - she was head gardener for many years, and is now back in a new guise as our visiting florist, aka Botanika Flora.

It's a joy to welcome Bea back for this nostalgic episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ with Sarah as she shares her fascinating background and route into horticulture in her native Hungary, the story of how she came to Perch Hill, and the inspiration she draws from the garden and the Sussex countryside in her stunning floral designs.

In this episode, discover:

  • The early inspirations behind Bea’s journey into gardening, horticulture and floristry
  • Fond memories of Perch Hill, her impeccable eye for colour, and humorous anecdotes from her time as head gardener
  • What Bea looks for in seasonal cutting, and how she combines these flowers and foliage in her unique arrangements

Products mentioned:

Bea’s Summer Dahlia Collection: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/beas-summer-dahlia-collection

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Botanika Floral: https://www.botanikafloral.co.uk

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-16555586 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 1522 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 210 full false From entrepreneurialism to The Eden Project, a life’s work with Sir Tim Smit - Episode 209 From entrepreneurialism to The Eden Project, a life’s work with Sir Tim Smit - Episode 209 The Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall are two of the most important horticultural projects of recent times, both helmed by the brilliant mind of Sir Tim Smit – Sarah’s guest on the podcast this week.

Tim’s work on pioneering projects like Eden is guided by three pillars that also resonate for Sarah – education, entrepreneurialism, and the environment. In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, we gain a rare insight into how Tim brings these values to life in projects that help reconnect people with the land and explore the potential of their own relationships with the natural environment.

In this episode, learn more about:

  • Tim’s entrepreneurial streak, and how his Dutch and English heritage has informed his remarkable journey with nature and the environment
  • How innovative thinking on sustainability and the environment underpins Tim’s current and future projects, including the new Eden Project in Morecambe Bay
  • The huge importance both Tim and Sarah place on improving education for the future of our natural world and the next generation of environmental entrepreneurs

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Eden Project Morecambe: https://www.edenproject.com/new-edens/eden-project-morecambe-uk

The Lost Gardens of Heligan: https://www.heligan.com/

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]]> The Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall are two of the most important horticultural projects of recent times, both helmed by the brilliant mind of Sir Tim Smit – Sarah’s guest on the podcast this week.

Tim’s work on pioneering projects like Eden is guided by three pillars that also resonate for Sarah – education, entrepreneurialism, and the environment. In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, we gain a rare insight into how Tim brings these values to life in projects that help reconnect people with the land and explore the potential of their own relationships with the natural environment.

In this episode, learn more about:

  • Tim’s entrepreneurial streak, and how his Dutch and English heritage has informed his remarkable journey with nature and the environment
  • How innovative thinking on sustainability and the environment underpins Tim’s current and future projects, including the new Eden Project in Morecambe Bay
  • The huge importance both Tim and Sarah place on improving education for the future of our natural world and the next generation of environmental entrepreneurs

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Eden Project Morecambe: https://www.edenproject.com/new-edens/eden-project-morecambe-uk

The Lost Gardens of Heligan: https://www.heligan.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-16523114 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 1561 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 209 full false Our vital role as gardeners in supporting birds, with the RSPB’s Emma Marsh - Episode 208 Our vital role as gardeners in supporting birds, with the RSPB’s Emma Marsh - Episode 208 If you're looking to support wild birds in your garden, the RSPB’s upcoming Big Garden Birdwatch is an essential event for us all.

Adam Nicolson and Emma Marsh, Executive Director of the RSPB, join Sarah in this week’s bird-focused episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to discuss how to get involved in this weekend’s annual bird count, how it came to be, and the many ways that gardeners can actively support and encourage more wild birds in our gardens and green spaces.

In this episode, discover:

  • The role that gardens and gardeners play in restoring a bustling wild bird population.
  • What we all can do to provide natural sustenance, shelter and safety for birds with our choice of planting.
  • How the Big Garden Birdwatch came to be, and how you can get involved this coming weekend.

Verbena bonariensis
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Lupinus ‘Masterpiece’ (Westcountry series)
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English Yew (Taxus baccata)
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Rosa ‘Rambling Rector’
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]]> If you're looking to support wild birds in your garden, the RSPB’s upcoming Big Garden Birdwatch is an essential event for us all.

Adam Nicolson and Emma Marsh, Executive Director of the RSPB, join Sarah in this week’s bird-focused episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to discuss how to get involved in this weekend’s annual bird count, how it came to be, and the many ways that gardeners can actively support and encourage more wild birds in our gardens and green spaces.

In this episode, discover:

  • The role that gardens and gardeners play in restoring a bustling wild bird population.
  • What we all can do to provide natural sustenance, shelter and safety for birds with our choice of planting.
  • How the Big Garden Birdwatch came to be, and how you can get involved this coming weekend.

Verbena bonariensis
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/verbena-bonariensis
Lupinus ‘Masterpiece’ (Westcountry series)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lupinus-masterpiece
English Yew (Taxus baccata)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/english-yew
Rosa ‘Rambling Rector’
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rose-rambling-rector

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Join the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch: https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-16485627 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 2432 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 208 full false The life-changing magic of growing dahlias with Savannah Miller - Episode 207 The life-changing magic of growing dahlias with Savannah Miller - Episode 207 Savannah Miller’s newfound passion for growing cut flowers, in particular dahlias, feeds fantastically into her contemporary bridal designs.

In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah and Savannah discuss her successful career in fashion, an unexpected foray into bridal design, and her newfound joy in growing cut flowers and vegetables. Plus, discover Savannah’s top picks for the easiest and best performing flowers in her Gloucestershire garden.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Savannah began her fashion journey, and the motive behind her unexpected move into the bridal world
  • The standout dahlia varieties that have captured a newfound passion for growing ornamental flowers
  • More about the creative intersection of gardening and bridal fashion in Savannah’s latest collection 

Products mentioned:

Savannah’s Wedding Dahlia Collection
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/savannah-miller-dahlia-collection
Anemone x hybrida 'Honorine Jobert'
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Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/digitalis-purpurea-suttons-apricot

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> Savannah Miller’s newfound passion for growing cut flowers, in particular dahlias, feeds fantastically into her contemporary bridal designs.

In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah and Savannah discuss her successful career in fashion, an unexpected foray into bridal design, and her newfound joy in growing cut flowers and vegetables. Plus, discover Savannah’s top picks for the easiest and best performing flowers in her Gloucestershire garden.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Savannah began her fashion journey, and the motive behind her unexpected move into the bridal world
  • The standout dahlia varieties that have captured a newfound passion for growing ornamental flowers
  • More about the creative intersection of gardening and bridal fashion in Savannah’s latest collection 

Products mentioned:

Savannah’s Wedding Dahlia Collection
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/savannah-miller-dahlia-collection
Anemone x hybrida 'Honorine Jobert'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/anemone-honorine-jobert
Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/digitalis-purpurea-suttons-apricot

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep207 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-16443398 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 1168 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 207 full false 12 excellent edibles to sow early in 2025 - Episode 206 12 excellent edibles to sow early in 2025 - Episode 206 Be it a fully fledged kitchen garden, or a few window boxes outside your back door, It’s never too early to start planning which edibles you want to grow for the season ahead.

Following last week’s flower-focused episode, this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ continues the sowing theme to highlight Sarah’s top pick of outstanding edibles to grow from seed from the beginning of the year, through to the end of March.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to embrace winter growing, sowing some of the hardiest crops for tasty salads and nutritious greens to liven up winter dishes
  • Which varieties offer the most transformative, flavoursome plants – from the punchy flavour of mustard wasabi to the ‘Sungold’ tomato’s unbeatable sweetness
  • Tips on sowing direct into gutter pipes or outdoors with protection

Products mentioned:
Salad Rocket 'Serrata'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salad-rocket-serrata
Mizuna 'Red Knight' F1
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/mizuna-red-knight-f1
Chervil 'Vertissimo'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chervil-vertissimo
Spinach 'Medania'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/spinach-medania
Spinach 'Rubino' F1
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/spinach-rubino-f1
Mustard 'Red Frills'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/mustard-red-frills
Mustard wasabi
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/mustard-wasabi
Lettuce 'Merveille de Quatre Saisons'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lettuce-merveille-de-quatre-saisons
Flat Leaf Parsley 'Gigante di Napoli'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/parsley-gigante-di-napoli
Coriander 'Leisure'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/coriander-leaf-form-leisure
Tomato 'Sungold'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-sungold
Tomato 'Black Russian'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-black-russian
Pea 'Nairobi'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pea-nairobi
Courgette 'Bianca di Trieste'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/courgette-bianca-di-trieste

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> Be it a fully fledged kitchen garden, or a few window boxes outside your back door, It’s never too early to start planning which edibles you want to grow for the season ahead.

Following last week’s flower-focused episode, this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ continues the sowing theme to highlight Sarah’s top pick of outstanding edibles to grow from seed from the beginning of the year, through to the end of March.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to embrace winter growing, sowing some of the hardiest crops for tasty salads and nutritious greens to liven up winter dishes
  • Which varieties offer the most transformative, flavoursome plants – from the punchy flavour of mustard wasabi to the ‘Sungold’ tomato’s unbeatable sweetness
  • Tips on sowing direct into gutter pipes or outdoors with protection

Products mentioned:
Salad Rocket 'Serrata'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salad-rocket-serrata
Mizuna 'Red Knight' F1
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/mizuna-red-knight-f1
Chervil 'Vertissimo'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chervil-vertissimo
Spinach 'Medania'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/spinach-medania
Spinach 'Rubino' F1
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/spinach-rubino-f1
Mustard 'Red Frills'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/mustard-red-frills
Mustard wasabi
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/mustard-wasabi
Lettuce 'Merveille de Quatre Saisons'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lettuce-merveille-de-quatre-saisons
Flat Leaf Parsley 'Gigante di Napoli'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/parsley-gigante-di-napoli
Coriander 'Leisure'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/coriander-leaf-form-leisure
Tomato 'Sungold'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-sungold
Tomato 'Black Russian'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-black-russian
Pea 'Nairobi'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pea-nairobi
Courgette 'Bianca di Trieste'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/courgette-bianca-di-trieste

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep206 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-16403351 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 1183 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 206 full false The 12 best flowery flowers to grow from seed - Episode 205 The 12 best flowery flowers to grow from seed - Episode 205 There are few more therapeutic jobs in the potting shed or polytunnel than sowing seeds, and if you’re looking to fill your spring garden with colourful cut flowers, now is the time to start sowing your standout varieties.

In the first of two back-to-back episodes of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah turns her attention to the cut flowers she’ll be sowing from early January onwards, working week by week to create an invaluable sowing calendar you can easily follow at home.

In this episode, discover:

  • Sarah's love of seed sowing, and the meditative quality it brings
  • Top performing seeds for the start of the year, from fragrant sweet peas to easy growers like cerinthe
  • A unique tip to prevent mice from spoiling your sweet pea seeds

Products mentioned:

Sweet Pea 'Erewhon'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sweet-pea-erewhon

Sweet Pea 'Matucana'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lathyrus-odoratus-matucana

Cobaea scandens
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cobaea-scandens-purple

Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cerinthe-major-purpurascens

Antirrhinum majus 'Liberty Classic Crimson' F1
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-f1-liberty-classic-crimson

Antirrhinum majus 'White Giant' F1
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-giant-white

Linaria maroccana 'Sweeties'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/linaria-maroccana-sweeties

Ammi majus
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/ammi-majus

Salvia viridis 'Blue Monday'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-viridis-blue

Centaurea cyanus 'Polka Dot Mixed'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/centaurea-cyanus-polka-dot-mixed

Malope trifida 'Alba'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/malope-trifida-alba

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Black Cat'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/scabiosa-atropurpurea-black-cat

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]]> There are few more therapeutic jobs in the potting shed or polytunnel than sowing seeds, and if you’re looking to fill your spring garden with colourful cut flowers, now is the time to start sowing your standout varieties.

In the first of two back-to-back episodes of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah turns her attention to the cut flowers she’ll be sowing from early January onwards, working week by week to create an invaluable sowing calendar you can easily follow at home.

In this episode, discover:

  • Sarah's love of seed sowing, and the meditative quality it brings
  • Top performing seeds for the start of the year, from fragrant sweet peas to easy growers like cerinthe
  • A unique tip to prevent mice from spoiling your sweet pea seeds

Products mentioned:

Sweet Pea 'Erewhon'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sweet-pea-erewhon

Sweet Pea 'Matucana'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lathyrus-odoratus-matucana

Cobaea scandens
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cobaea-scandens-purple

Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cerinthe-major-purpurascens

Antirrhinum majus 'Liberty Classic Crimson' F1
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-f1-liberty-classic-crimson

Antirrhinum majus 'White Giant' F1
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-giant-white

Linaria maroccana 'Sweeties'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/linaria-maroccana-sweeties

Ammi majus
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/ammi-majus

Salvia viridis 'Blue Monday'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-viridis-blue

Centaurea cyanus 'Polka Dot Mixed'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/centaurea-cyanus-polka-dot-mixed

Malope trifida 'Alba'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/malope-trifida-alba

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Black Cat'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/scabiosa-atropurpurea-black-cat

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep205 Buzzsprout-16315235 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 01:00:00 +0000 1030 sweet peas, pot toppers, spring flowers, flowers for pollinators, hardy annuals, grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eat 205 full false The grounding joy of gardening with Sarah Raven & Alex Clark – Episode 204 The grounding joy of gardening with Sarah Raven & Alex Clark – Episode 204 For those who garden, whether on a windowsill or on a grander scale, it soon becomes a source of inspiration, passion and peace. A way to ground and find solace and, increasingly, a test of resilience and adaptability too.

In a reversal of the usual ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ format, journalist and broadcaster Alex Clark turns guest question master to steer the conversation on Sarah’s journey into horticulture, what they both get from gardening, and the sensory delights that growing, plants and wildlife can bring into our lives.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Alex came to gardening as a newfound passion
  • Incredible tips for newcomers from Sarah’s 30+ years’ of growing experience at Perch Hill
  • Sarah’s original career path, and how she found the love of flowers that she now shares with us all
  • Why pot gardening is ‘the great equaliser’ and a fantastic way for everyone to garden wherever they are 

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> For those who garden, whether on a windowsill or on a grander scale, it soon becomes a source of inspiration, passion and peace. A way to ground and find solace and, increasingly, a test of resilience and adaptability too.

In a reversal of the usual ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ format, journalist and broadcaster Alex Clark turns guest question master to steer the conversation on Sarah’s journey into horticulture, what they both get from gardening, and the sensory delights that growing, plants and wildlife can bring into our lives.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Alex came to gardening as a newfound passion
  • Incredible tips for newcomers from Sarah’s 30+ years’ of growing experience at Perch Hill
  • Sarah’s original career path, and how she found the love of flowers that she now shares with us all
  • Why pot gardening is ‘the great equaliser’ and a fantastic way for everyone to garden wherever they are 

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep204 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-16315225 Thu, 26 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 2304 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 204 full false Ottolenghi’s ultimate comfort food for Christmas (and beyond) with Tara Wigley and Verena Lochmuller - Episode 203 Ottolenghi’s ultimate comfort food for Christmas (and beyond) with Tara Wigley and Verena Lochmuller - Episode 203 Every Ottolenghi book is a gift, filled with a treasure trove of unique recipes and the latest, Comfort – perfectly timed for Christmas feasting – is no exception. In fact, by the end of this week’s episode you may well be rethinking your own festive menu…

A self-confessed Ottolenghi fan, Sarah is joined Verena Lochmuller and Tara Wigley – two of the co-authors of Comfort, the latest Ottolenghi cook book – to share some of their favourite comfort food recipes including a delicious chocolate mousse inspired by the nostalgia of Terry’s Chocolate Orange, and a curry leaf dukkah guaranteed to jazz up any vegetable side dish.

In this episode, discover:

  • The diverse culinary backgrounds of the Ottolenghi team, and how they've brought together the best comfort food recipes from around the world
  • How to transform traditional Christmas veg like Brussels sprouts into a slow-cooked flavour sensation
  • Nostalgic and novel dessert recipes for puddings to top off a delightful Christmas or New Year’s feast

Ottolenghi Comfort:
https://ottolenghi.co.uk/blogs/stories/ottolenghi-comfort

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

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]]> Every Ottolenghi book is a gift, filled with a treasure trove of unique recipes and the latest, Comfort – perfectly timed for Christmas feasting – is no exception. In fact, by the end of this week’s episode you may well be rethinking your own festive menu…

A self-confessed Ottolenghi fan, Sarah is joined Verena Lochmuller and Tara Wigley – two of the co-authors of Comfort, the latest Ottolenghi cook book – to share some of their favourite comfort food recipes including a delicious chocolate mousse inspired by the nostalgia of Terry’s Chocolate Orange, and a curry leaf dukkah guaranteed to jazz up any vegetable side dish.

In this episode, discover:

  • The diverse culinary backgrounds of the Ottolenghi team, and how they've brought together the best comfort food recipes from around the world
  • How to transform traditional Christmas veg like Brussels sprouts into a slow-cooked flavour sensation
  • Nostalgic and novel dessert recipes for puddings to top off a delightful Christmas or New Year’s feast

Ottolenghi Comfort:
https://ottolenghi.co.uk/blogs/stories/ottolenghi-comfort

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep203 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-16300637 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 1441 ottolenghi comfort, ottolenghi new book, ottolenghi comfort recipe, comfort food, dukkah recipe, edible gifts, tahini cookie recipe, best ever brussels sprouts 203 full false How to craft a colourful, sustainable Christmas - Episode 202 How to craft a colourful, sustainable Christmas - Episode 202 Christmas is one of the most joyous times of the year, and sustainability need not detract from that joy. With a little bit of forethought, we can all enjoy a colourful and creative celebration that respects our planet too.

Sarah is a passionate advocate for sustainability, so in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ she shares some of the most exciting, naturally sourced and low impact ways to decorate your home, festive table and tree, as well as a fantastic guide to creating your own compostable wreath.

In this episode, discover:

  • Sustainable ways to create a festive wreath using foraged branches, moss and flowers from the garden
  • Whether real trees are a benefit to the environment over faux trees
  • Highlights from the winter garden to create beautiful decorations for the table and tree 

Products mentioned:

Rosemary 'Foxtail': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rosemary-foxtail

Trachelospermum jasminoides:
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/trachelospermum-jasminoides

Clematis & Wisteria:
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/clematis-and-wisteria

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Bannow Bay':
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pittosporum-tenuifolium-bannow-bay

Eucalyptus gunnii 'Azura':
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/eucalyptus-gunnii-azura

Helleborus niger:
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-niger

Helleborus x ballardiae 'Maestro':
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-x-ballardiae-maestro

Lunaria annua:
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lunaria-annua

Panicum miliaceum 'Violaceum':
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/panicum-violaceum

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation':
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-hollandicum-purple-sensation

Allium cristophii:
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-cristophii

Allium schubertii:
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-schubertii

Briza maxima:
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/briza-maxima-greater-quaking-grass

Chasmanthium latifolium:
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chasmanthium-latifolium

Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris:
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]]> Christmas is one of the most joyous times of the year, and sustainability need not detract from that joy. With a little bit of forethought, we can all enjoy a colourful and creative celebration that respects our planet too.

Sarah is a passionate advocate for sustainability, so in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ she shares some of the most exciting, naturally sourced and low impact ways to decorate your home, festive table and tree, as well as a fantastic guide to creating your own compostable wreath.

In this episode, discover:

  • Sustainable ways to create a festive wreath using foraged branches, moss and flowers from the garden
  • Whether real trees are a benefit to the environment over faux trees
  • Highlights from the winter garden to create beautiful decorations for the table and tree 

Products mentioned:

Rosemary 'Foxtail': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rosemary-foxtail

Trachelospermum jasminoides:
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/trachelospermum-jasminoides

Clematis & Wisteria:
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/clematis-and-wisteria

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Bannow Bay':
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pittosporum-tenuifolium-bannow-bay

Eucalyptus gunnii 'Azura':
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/eucalyptus-gunnii-azura

Helleborus niger:
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-niger

Helleborus x ballardiae 'Maestro':
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-x-ballardiae-maestro

Lunaria annua:
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lunaria-annua

Panicum miliaceum 'Violaceum':
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/panicum-violaceum

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation':
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-hollandicum-purple-sensation

Allium cristophii:
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-cristophii

Allium schubertii:
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-schubertii

Briza maxima:
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/briza-maxima-greater-quaking-grass

Chasmanthium latifolium:
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chasmanthium-latifolium

Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris:
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]]> https://sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep202 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-16255177 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 1954 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 202 full false Q&A: How do I make my mark on a new garden? What can I forage for wreath decorations? What’s the difference between part-shade and full sun? How can I start coppicing? Q&A: How do I make my mark on a new garden? What can I forage for wreath decorations? What’s the difference between part-shade and full sun? How can I start coppicing? Welcome to the December Q&A episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, where Sarah & Josie answer questions sent in by our lovely listeners each month. 

In this episode, Josie shares how best to create your dream garden from one that you’ve just moved into, and enlightens us on what constitutes part-shade and full-sun, so that we can plant our flowers where they’re best suited. Sarah also gives us some fantastic wreath decoration ideas which are foraged, therefore more sustainable, and lauds the benefits of coppicing.

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]]> Welcome to the December Q&A episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, where Sarah & Josie answer questions sent in by our lovely listeners each month. 

In this episode, Josie shares how best to create your dream garden from one that you’ve just moved into, and enlightens us on what constitutes part-shade and full-sun, so that we can plant our flowers where they’re best suited. Sarah also gives us some fantastic wreath decoration ideas which are foraged, therefore more sustainable, and lauds the benefits of coppicing.

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-16245397 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 645 q&a, grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, plant bonus false Perfect gift ideas from our Christmas range with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 201 Perfect gift ideas from our Christmas range with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 201 Christmas is only a few short weeks away, and while the garden may be winding down into winter mode, it’s the perfect time to spread joy to green-fingered friends with some well-considered gifts and elegant decorations.

With Arthur joining Sarah this week for an exciting journey through the pages of our latest Christmas catalogue, Sarah explains why she’s more excited by this year’s festive range than ever before.

In this episode, discover:

  • Irresistible decorations for the tree, with a few specific nature-themed baubles catching Arthur’s eye
  • Tried and tested favourites that deliver year upon year, like the ever-reliable Solar Allium Stake Lights
  • An increased focus on sustainability in the range, as well as living gifts like our Thyme & Rosemary in Terracotta Pots and Sarah’s favourite Double Paperwhites in a Leaf Trough

Products mentioned:
Ceramic Pomegranate Candleholder
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/ceramic-pomegranate-candleholder
Star Sequinned Mini Glass Baubles
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Gold and Silver Ribbed Baubles
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/gold-and-silver-ribbed-baubles
Jade Gemstone Light String
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/jade-gemstone-lit-garland
Solar Allium Stake
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/solar-allium-stake
Sissinghurst Gold Painted Glass Candleholder
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sissinghurst-gold-painted-glass-candleholder
Whopper Glass Fruit Decorations
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/whopper-glass-fruit-decorations
Luxury Christmas Crackers
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/luxury-christmas-crackers
As-if-from-Venice Green Glass Bauble
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/as-if-from-venice-green-glass-bauble
Corcertina White Paper Garland
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/corcertina-white-paper-garland
Bumblebee Glass Baubles
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/bumblebee-glass-baubles
Thyme & Rosemary in Terracotta Pots
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/thyme-and-rosemary-in-terracotta-pots
Galanthus nivalis (Common Snowdrop)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/galanthus-nivalis
Snowdrops in Terracotta Pots
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]]> Christmas is only a few short weeks away, and while the garden may be winding down into winter mode, it’s the perfect time to spread joy to green-fingered friends with some well-considered gifts and elegant decorations.

With Arthur joining Sarah this week for an exciting journey through the pages of our latest Christmas catalogue, Sarah explains why she’s more excited by this year’s festive range than ever before.

In this episode, discover:

  • Irresistible decorations for the tree, with a few specific nature-themed baubles catching Arthur’s eye
  • Tried and tested favourites that deliver year upon year, like the ever-reliable Solar Allium Stake Lights
  • An increased focus on sustainability in the range, as well as living gifts like our Thyme & Rosemary in Terracotta Pots and Sarah’s favourite Double Paperwhites in a Leaf Trough

Products mentioned:
Ceramic Pomegranate Candleholder
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/ceramic-pomegranate-candleholder
Star Sequinned Mini Glass Baubles
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/star-sequinned-mini-glass-baubles
Gold and Silver Ribbed Baubles
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/gold-and-silver-ribbed-baubles
Jade Gemstone Light String
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/jade-gemstone-lit-garland
Solar Allium Stake
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/solar-allium-stake
Sissinghurst Gold Painted Glass Candleholder
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sissinghurst-gold-painted-glass-candleholder
Whopper Glass Fruit Decorations
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/whopper-glass-fruit-decorations
Luxury Christmas Crackers
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/luxury-christmas-crackers
As-if-from-Venice Green Glass Bauble
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/as-if-from-venice-green-glass-bauble
Corcertina White Paper Garland
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/corcertina-white-paper-garland
Bumblebee Glass Baubles
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/bumblebee-glass-baubles
Thyme & Rosemary in Terracotta Pots
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/thyme-and-rosemary-in-terracotta-pots
Galanthus nivalis (Common Snowdrop)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/galanthus-nivalis
Snowdrops in Terracotta Pots
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]]> https://sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep201 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-16224125 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 1853 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 201 full false This month in your garden: December This month in your garden: December The garden winds down in December, but there’s still a few small jobs that’ll stand it in good stead for the year to come.

In this monthly episode of ‘grow, cook, eat arrange’, Sarah takes us through which bulbs can be forced now, and an experimental watering technique, while Josie runs down the winter pruning plans and why it’s not too late to plant your tulips.

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]]> The garden winds down in December, but there’s still a few small jobs that’ll stand it in good stead for the year to come.

In this monthly episode of ‘grow, cook, eat arrange’, Sarah takes us through which bulbs can be forced now, and an experimental watering technique, while Josie runs down the winter pruning plans and why it’s not too late to plant your tulips.

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

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Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-16195396 Sun, 01 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 592 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, bonus false Inspiring biodiversity on a grand scale with Dominic Rose - Episode 200 Inspiring biodiversity on a grand scale with Dominic Rose - Episode 200 Dominic Rose holds multiple roles; Chair of Sarah Raven, self-appointed ‘amateur gardener’, and leading advocate in bringing biodiversity to the residential gardens and back yards of Britain.

In our 200th episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Dominic unpacks his ambitions for ‘Britain’s Biggest Living Garden’ – a community action project in North London’s Hampstead Garden Suburb – and explains how it might inspire others to support biodiversity in their own gardens at home, including the next generation of aspiring gardeners who’ll tend our green spaces in the future.

In this episode, discover:

  • The catalyst for creating Britain’s Biggest Living Garden, and the ecologists, authors and volunteers who have guided its mission
  • How the benefits to biodiversity are already being measured
  • Dominic’s ambitions to inspire the next generation of gardeners, with biodiversity at the forefront

Britain’s Biggest Living Garden: https://www.britainsbiggestlivinggarden.org/
Wildlife Gardening Forum: https://www.wlgf.org/

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]]> Dominic Rose holds multiple roles; Chair of Sarah Raven, self-appointed ‘amateur gardener’, and leading advocate in bringing biodiversity to the residential gardens and back yards of Britain.

In our 200th episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Dominic unpacks his ambitions for ‘Britain’s Biggest Living Garden’ – a community action project in North London’s Hampstead Garden Suburb – and explains how it might inspire others to support biodiversity in their own gardens at home, including the next generation of aspiring gardeners who’ll tend our green spaces in the future.

In this episode, discover:

  • The catalyst for creating Britain’s Biggest Living Garden, and the ecologists, authors and volunteers who have guided its mission
  • How the benefits to biodiversity are already being measured
  • Dominic’s ambitions to inspire the next generation of gardeners, with biodiversity at the forefront

Britain’s Biggest Living Garden: https://www.britainsbiggestlivinggarden.org/
Wildlife Gardening Forum: https://www.wlgf.org/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep200 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-16169706 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 1598 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 200 full false 10 indispensable tools to make gardening a joy with Josie Lewis - Episode 199 10 indispensable tools to make gardening a joy with Josie Lewis - Episode 199 Gardening is a diverse pursuit, and there’s no shortage of tools and kit that can help transform horticultural chores into an easier, more pleasurable experience.

In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Perch Hill’s Josie Lewis joins Sarah to look back over the gardening year and nominate the top 10 desert island tools that no gardener should live without.

In this episode, discover:

  • Tools and containers perfect for making light work of planting and sowing
  • Sarah and Josie’s favourites vases to make floral arrangements easier to put together and more visually appealing
  • Sarah’s all-time favourite pots and trugs, with designs that have inspired products in our range

Products mentioned:
Zinc Harvesting Trug
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Niwaki Hori Hori Knife
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/niwaki-hori-hori-knife

Niwaki s-type Hori Hori Knife and Sheath
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/niwaki-stype-hori-hori-knife-and-sheath

Tub Planter
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tub-planter

Hortiwool Hanging Basket Liner Set
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hortiwool-hanging-basket-liner-set

Hortiwool Garden Pad
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hortiwool-garden-pad-pouch

Sarah Raven Pruning Snips
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-raven-pruning-snips

Sarah Raven Poachers Spade
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/poachers-spade

Nero Vase
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nero-vase

Bumper Bulb Planter
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/bulb-planter

Striped Ceramic Vases
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/striped-ceramic-vases

Terracotta Pots
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/terracotta-pots

Terracotta Scalloped Pots
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/terracotta-scalloped-pots

Rustic Terracotta Pot
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Aged Terracotta Pots
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]]> Gardening is a diverse pursuit, and there’s no shortage of tools and kit that can help transform horticultural chores into an easier, more pleasurable experience.

In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Perch Hill’s Josie Lewis joins Sarah to look back over the gardening year and nominate the top 10 desert island tools that no gardener should live without.

In this episode, discover:

  • Tools and containers perfect for making light work of planting and sowing
  • Sarah and Josie’s favourites vases to make floral arrangements easier to put together and more visually appealing
  • Sarah’s all-time favourite pots and trugs, with designs that have inspired products in our range

Products mentioned:
Zinc Harvesting Trug
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/zinc-harvesting-trug

Niwaki Hori Hori Knife
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/niwaki-hori-hori-knife

Niwaki s-type Hori Hori Knife and Sheath
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/niwaki-stype-hori-hori-knife-and-sheath

Tub Planter
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tub-planter

Hortiwool Hanging Basket Liner Set
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hortiwool-hanging-basket-liner-set

Hortiwool Garden Pad
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hortiwool-garden-pad-pouch

Sarah Raven Pruning Snips
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-raven-pruning-snips

Sarah Raven Poachers Spade
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/poachers-spade

Nero Vase
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nero-vase

Bumper Bulb Planter
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/bulb-planter

Striped Ceramic Vases
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/striped-ceramic-vases

Terracotta Pots
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/terracotta-pots

Terracotta Scalloped Pots
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/terracotta-scalloped-pots

Rustic Terracotta Pot
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rustic-terracotta-pot

Aged Terracotta Pots
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep199 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-16143001 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 1573 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 199 full false Perfect flowers for a biodiverse buzz in your garden with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 198 Perfect flowers for a biodiverse buzz in your garden with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 198 Butterflies and bees can only thrive in a garden with a ‘living buffet’ to which they can flock, which is why biodiversity is the hot topic for Sarah and Arthur in this latest episode of grow, cook, eat, arrange.

Reflecting on a year in which pollinators have struggled and needed particular support, they share the best plant varieties for bringing a much-needed buzz into your gardens, and discuss why nighttime pollinators ought not be forgotten.

In this episode, discover:

  • Sarah & Arthur’s absolute favourite flowers for creating a biodiverse haven
  • The importance of late-flowering plants, providing pollen at crucial times when late-emerging pollinators may need it most
  • The often-overlooked night time wildlife that also benefits from biodiverse gardens
  • Arthur’s newfound tip for keeping slugs away from your greenhouse

Products mentioned:
Dahlia variabilis 'Bishop's Children': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-bishops-children
Geum 'Totally Tangerine': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/geum-totally-tangerine
Dahlia ‘Sarah Raven’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-sarah-raven
Dahlia ‘Lou Farman’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-lou-farman Buddleia alternifolia: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/buddleia-alternifolia
Dahlia ‘Blue Bayou’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-blue-bayou
Verbena bonariensis: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/verbena-bonariensis
Verbena officinalis var. grandiflora 'Bampton': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/verbena-officinalis-var-grandiflora-bampton
Verbena rigida: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/verbena-rigida
Panicum miliaceum 'Violaceum': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/panicum-violaceum
Nemaslug - Biological Slug Control: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nemaslug-biological-slug-control

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]]> Butterflies and bees can only thrive in a garden with a ‘living buffet’ to which they can flock, which is why biodiversity is the hot topic for Sarah and Arthur in this latest episode of grow, cook, eat, arrange.

Reflecting on a year in which pollinators have struggled and needed particular support, they share the best plant varieties for bringing a much-needed buzz into your gardens, and discuss why nighttime pollinators ought not be forgotten.

In this episode, discover:

  • Sarah & Arthur’s absolute favourite flowers for creating a biodiverse haven
  • The importance of late-flowering plants, providing pollen at crucial times when late-emerging pollinators may need it most
  • The often-overlooked night time wildlife that also benefits from biodiverse gardens
  • Arthur’s newfound tip for keeping slugs away from your greenhouse

Products mentioned:
Dahlia variabilis 'Bishop's Children': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-bishops-children
Geum 'Totally Tangerine': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/geum-totally-tangerine
Dahlia ‘Sarah Raven’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-sarah-raven
Dahlia ‘Lou Farman’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-lou-farman Buddleia alternifolia: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/buddleia-alternifolia
Dahlia ‘Blue Bayou’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-blue-bayou
Verbena bonariensis: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/verbena-bonariensis
Verbena officinalis var. grandiflora 'Bampton': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/verbena-officinalis-var-grandiflora-bampton
Verbena rigida: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/verbena-rigida
Panicum miliaceum 'Violaceum': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/panicum-violaceum
Nemaslug - Biological Slug Control: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nemaslug-biological-slug-control

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep198 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-16099725 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 1346 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 198 full false Q&A: Are we too late to plant forced bulbs for Christmas? How can I start bare root planting this Winter? What can I still sow in November? Q&A: Are we too late to plant forced bulbs for Christmas? How can I start bare root planting this Winter? What can I still sow in November? Welcome to the November Q&A episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, where Sarah & Josie answer questions sent in by our lovely listeners each month. 

In this episode, Sarah answers timely questions on forced bulbs and whether it’s too late to plant them now for Christmas, as well as the things you can still sow at this time of year. Meanwhile, Josie gives us a crash course on bare root plants, and what’s currently being planted at Perch Hill, which might inspire your own planting this November.

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]]> Welcome to the November Q&A episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, where Sarah & Josie answer questions sent in by our lovely listeners each month. 

In this episode, Sarah answers timely questions on forced bulbs and whether it’s too late to plant them now for Christmas, as well as the things you can still sow at this time of year. Meanwhile, Josie gives us a crash course on bare root plants, and what’s currently being planted at Perch Hill, which might inspire your own planting this November.

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-question-and-answer-episode-14 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-16083448 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 778 q&a, grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, plant bonus false Bringing seasonal delights from farm to plate with Julius Roberts - Episode 197 Bringing seasonal delights from farm to plate with Julius Roberts - Episode 197 Please be aware: This episode contains sensitive discussion about animal death and stillbirth, which some may find upsetting.

Seasonality is a powerful quality in any recipe, to which the abundance of delicious culinary ideas in Julius Roberts’ new book ‘The Farm Table’ is perfect testament.

We explore Julius’ journey as a chef, farmer, grower and author on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week, in an episode bound to inspire you with a renewed outlook on cooking, and a fresh appreciation for the work that brings a successful plate together.

In this episode, discover:

The most invaluable lessons that Julius learned from his training at the renowned London restaurant, Noble Rot  The greatest joys and most challenging emotional struggles of ‘nature first’ farming

  • How cooking makes us human, and why seasonality should be a central pillar to the food we grow and cook 
  • The very best recipes from ‘The Farm Table’, such as Julius’ fan-favourite Tarragon Roast Chicken and a lamb dish that champions the joy of humble Swiss Chard

Products mentioned:
Swiss Chard 'Lucullus': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chard-lucullus

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

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]]> Please be aware: This episode contains sensitive discussion about animal death and stillbirth, which some may find upsetting.

Seasonality is a powerful quality in any recipe, to which the abundance of delicious culinary ideas in Julius Roberts’ new book ‘The Farm Table’ is perfect testament.

We explore Julius’ journey as a chef, farmer, grower and author on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week, in an episode bound to inspire you with a renewed outlook on cooking, and a fresh appreciation for the work that brings a successful plate together.

In this episode, discover:

The most invaluable lessons that Julius learned from his training at the renowned London restaurant, Noble Rot  The greatest joys and most challenging emotional struggles of ‘nature first’ farming

  • How cooking makes us human, and why seasonality should be a central pillar to the food we grow and cook 
  • The very best recipes from ‘The Farm Table’, such as Julius’ fan-favourite Tarragon Roast Chicken and a lamb dish that champions the joy of humble Swiss Chard

Products mentioned:
Swiss Chard 'Lucullus': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chard-lucullus

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep197 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-16060446 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 2743 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 197 full false This month in your garden: November This month in your garden: November November signals a real turn in the weather, and this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat arrange’ is a perfect collation of all the jobs you should consider to prepare your garden for the impending season.

Sarah gives a rundown of the tasks at the top of her mind, from sowing pea tips and lovely scented sweet peas, to preparing paperwhite narcissus for planters.

Elsewhere in the garden, Josie nudges us to prepare your soil for winter, and to prune your roses to protect them from the elements in the months to come.

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]]> November signals a real turn in the weather, and this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat arrange’ is a perfect collation of all the jobs you should consider to prepare your garden for the impending season.

Sarah gives a rundown of the tasks at the top of her mind, from sowing pea tips and lovely scented sweet peas, to preparing paperwhite narcissus for planters.

Elsewhere in the garden, Josie nudges us to prepare your soil for winter, and to prune your roses to protect them from the elements in the months to come.

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-16002243 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 681 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, bonus false Bring small spaces alive with pots and bulb lasagnes with Jemima Bowker - Episode 196 Bring small spaces alive with pots and bulb lasagnes with Jemima Bowker - Episode 196 Even in smaller, urban gardens and balcony spaces, you can breathe life into them with charming pots and bulb lasagnes

Curating her own balcony garden with that vision of city-bound colour in mind, Jemima Bowker returns to ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week to share with Sarah how she’s taking on the challenge of small space gardening for the autumn months, with fantastic tips aplenty for those of you doing the same.

In this episode, discover:

  • The small space gardening solutions that Jemima and Sarah suggest to maximise your limited spaces, like hanging window boxes and plant theatres
  • Tasks that you’ll want to do as we transition into autumn, and when to start planning your bulb displays
  • Sarah guides Jemima through the art of creating stunning bulb lasagnas, with tips on selecting complementary varieties and planting in layers

Products mentioned:

Thyme & Rosemary in Terracotta Pots
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/thyme-and-rosemary-in-terracotta-pots

Tulip 'Orange Marmalade'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-orange-marmalade

Iris 'Purple Hill' (Reticulata)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/iris-reticulata-purple-hill

Tulip hageri 'Little Beauty'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulipa-hageri-little-beauty

Fritillaria meleagris
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/fritillaria-meleagris

Plum and Apricot Tulip Mix
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/plum-and-apricot-tulip-collection

Sarah Raven Tulip Collection
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-raven-tulip-collection

Tulip 'Slawa'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-slawa

Cosmos atrosanguineus 'Chocolate'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-atrosanguineus-chocolate

Pelargonium sidoides (Species)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pelargonium-sidoides

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Bannow Bay'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pittosporum-tenuifolium-bannow-bay

Viola cornuta 'Tiger Eye Red' F1
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/viola-cornuta-tiger-eye-red-f1

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]]> Even in smaller, urban gardens and balcony spaces, you can breathe life into them with charming pots and bulb lasagnes

Curating her own balcony garden with that vision of city-bound colour in mind, Jemima Bowker returns to ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week to share with Sarah how she’s taking on the challenge of small space gardening for the autumn months, with fantastic tips aplenty for those of you doing the same.

In this episode, discover:

  • The small space gardening solutions that Jemima and Sarah suggest to maximise your limited spaces, like hanging window boxes and plant theatres
  • Tasks that you’ll want to do as we transition into autumn, and when to start planning your bulb displays
  • Sarah guides Jemima through the art of creating stunning bulb lasagnas, with tips on selecting complementary varieties and planting in layers

Products mentioned:

Thyme & Rosemary in Terracotta Pots
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/thyme-and-rosemary-in-terracotta-pots

Tulip 'Orange Marmalade'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-orange-marmalade

Iris 'Purple Hill' (Reticulata)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/iris-reticulata-purple-hill

Tulip hageri 'Little Beauty'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulipa-hageri-little-beauty

Fritillaria meleagris
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/fritillaria-meleagris

Plum and Apricot Tulip Mix
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/plum-and-apricot-tulip-collection

Sarah Raven Tulip Collection
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-raven-tulip-collection

Tulip 'Slawa'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-slawa

Cosmos atrosanguineus 'Chocolate'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-atrosanguineus-chocolate

Pelargonium sidoides (Species)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pelargonium-sidoides

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Bannow Bay'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pittosporum-tenuifolium-bannow-bay

Viola cornuta 'Tiger Eye Red' F1
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/viola-cornuta-tiger-eye-red-f1

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-16002228 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 2045 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 196 full false The hedges perfect for creating a biodiversity haven with Adam Nicolson - Episode 195 The hedges perfect for creating a biodiversity haven with Adam Nicolson - Episode 195 Biodiversity thrives on the presence of hedges, and autumn presents a wonderful time to get them planted, bringing a beautiful birdsong into your garden.

Adam Nicolson joins Sarah for this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, sharing his ever-bountiful knowledge on all things biodiversity, and which hedges are perfect protection for an enchanting ensemble of birds and butterflies.

In this episode, discover:

  • How maintaining hedges at a warbler-y phase helps songbirds in particular
  • Leafy, thorny and nectar rich hedges to grow, like yew, hornbeam and privet
  • How to put hedges into the garden, and at what time in the season is ideal

Products mentioned:

English Yew (Taxus baccata)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/english-yew

Hornbeam Hedging
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hornbeam-hedging

Wild Privet (Ligustrum vulgare)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/wild-privet

Clematis viticella 'Etoile Violette'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/clematis-viticella-etoile-violette

Lonicera periclymenum 'Rhubarb and Custard'®
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lonicera-periclymenum-rhubarb-and-custard

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]]> Biodiversity thrives on the presence of hedges, and autumn presents a wonderful time to get them planted, bringing a beautiful birdsong into your garden.

Adam Nicolson joins Sarah for this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, sharing his ever-bountiful knowledge on all things biodiversity, and which hedges are perfect protection for an enchanting ensemble of birds and butterflies.

In this episode, discover:

  • How maintaining hedges at a warbler-y phase helps songbirds in particular
  • Leafy, thorny and nectar rich hedges to grow, like yew, hornbeam and privet
  • How to put hedges into the garden, and at what time in the season is ideal

Products mentioned:

English Yew (Taxus baccata)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/english-yew

Hornbeam Hedging
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hornbeam-hedging

Wild Privet (Ligustrum vulgare)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/wild-privet

Clematis viticella 'Etoile Violette'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/clematis-viticella-etoile-violette

Lonicera periclymenum 'Rhubarb and Custard'®
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lonicera-periclymenum-rhubarb-and-custard

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15976392 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1104 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 195 full false Gardening with the creative vision of a Celebrity Hairstylist with Sam McKnight MBE - Episode 194 Gardening with the creative vision of a Celebrity Hairstylist with Sam McKnight MBE - Episode 194 In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah is joined by celebrity hair stylist and keen gardener Sam McKnight MBE. Sam shares with Sarah his passion for gardening and how he indulges the solitude of the garden, as well as his fabulous career journey.

Sam McKnight MBE is one of the most influential and celebrated hair stylists in the world today. His ethos ‘to empower women through hair’ has attracted an unparalleled list of collaborators from Vogue and Chanel to Princess Diana and Kate Moss. 

In this episode, discover:

  • The origins of Sam’s staggering life in hairdressing and fashion
  • Charming stories from the 7 years that Sam worked with Princess Diana
  • Sam’s relatively recent love of gardening, and which flowers are among the most inspiring that he grows

Products mentioned:

Dahlia 'Café au Lait'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-cafe-au-lait

Dahlia 'Café au Lait Royal'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-cafe-au-lait-royal

Dahlia 'Labyrinth'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-labyrinth

Dahlia Cactus Group Mix
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-cactus-group-mix

Geranium 'Rozanne'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/geranium-rozanne

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]]> In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah is joined by celebrity hair stylist and keen gardener Sam McKnight MBE. Sam shares with Sarah his passion for gardening and how he indulges the solitude of the garden, as well as his fabulous career journey.

Sam McKnight MBE is one of the most influential and celebrated hair stylists in the world today. His ethos ‘to empower women through hair’ has attracted an unparalleled list of collaborators from Vogue and Chanel to Princess Diana and Kate Moss. 

In this episode, discover:

  • The origins of Sam’s staggering life in hairdressing and fashion
  • Charming stories from the 7 years that Sam worked with Princess Diana
  • Sam’s relatively recent love of gardening, and which flowers are among the most inspiring that he grows

Products mentioned:

Dahlia 'Café au Lait'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-cafe-au-lait

Dahlia 'Café au Lait Royal'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-cafe-au-lait-royal

Dahlia 'Labyrinth'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-labyrinth

Dahlia Cactus Group Mix
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-cactus-group-mix

Geranium 'Rozanne'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/geranium-rozanne

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep194 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15922201 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1884 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 194 full false Sarah’s exciting announcement of an industry-first BCorp status Sarah’s exciting announcement of an industry-first BCorp status Sarah Raven is now certified B Corp, a delightful announcement as an industry-first within the online retail gardening industry.

For those unfamiliar with the certification, this special bonus episode talks through the many reasons that B Corp status matters, and what it means for both us as a company, and you as gardeners.

Sarah shares what makes us a B Corp, why biodiversity, sustainability and quality matter so much to us, and the caring vision that this helps us to grow into.

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

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]]> Sarah Raven is now certified B Corp, a delightful announcement as an industry-first within the online retail gardening industry.

For those unfamiliar with the certification, this special bonus episode talks through the many reasons that B Corp status matters, and what it means for both us as a company, and you as gardeners.

Sarah shares what makes us a B Corp, why biodiversity, sustainability and quality matter so much to us, and the caring vision that this helps us to grow into.

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15931041 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0100 196 q&a, grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, plant bonus false Q&A: Which bulbs do I need to plant as soon as they arrive? If I don’t lift my dahlias, when should I mulch them? Do I need to lift dahlias from pots? When, and how, do I store dahlias? What perennials can I plant this month? Q&A: Which bulbs do I need to plant as soon as they arrive? If I don’t lift my dahlias, when should I mulch them? Do I need to lift dahlias from pots? When, and how, do I store dahlias? What perennials can I plant this month? Welcome to the October Q&A episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, where Sarah & Josie answer questions sent in by our lovely listeners each month. 

In this episode, Sarah shares which of the bulbs you should plant out as soon as you receive them and why, and Josie talks through when you should mulch dahlias if you’re not lifting them over winter.

Josie also covers everything you need to know to prepare dahlias for the winter, from lifting them out of pots to knowing when & how to store them, and Sarah runs down the finest perennials that you can plant this month.

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

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]]> Welcome to the October Q&A episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, where Sarah & Josie answer questions sent in by our lovely listeners each month. 

In this episode, Sarah shares which of the bulbs you should plant out as soon as you receive them and why, and Josie talks through when you should mulch dahlias if you’re not lifting them over winter.

Josie also covers everything you need to know to prepare dahlias for the winter, from lifting them out of pots to knowing when & how to store them, and Sarah runs down the finest perennials that you can plant this month.

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15922128 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0100 678 q&a, grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, plant bonus false Sarah Raven’s ultimate desert island bulbs - Episode 193 Sarah Raven’s ultimate desert island bulbs - Episode 193 It’s prime bulb-planting time, and top of mind for Sarah right now is a stunning collection of colourful, inspiring bulbs to plant.

This week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is a must-listen for bulb fanatics, as Sarah talks us through her desert island bulbs, how to plant for colour succession in the spring months, and the delightful stories behind how some of Sarah’s favourite bulbs were discovered.

In this episode, discover:

  • Charming stories behind the discovery of some of Sarah’s favourite bulbs, including her namesake Tulip ‘Sarah Raven’
  • A brand new variety of allium which earns its place in the company of the beloved schubertii
  • Collections of tulips perfect to create succession between months, loading your garden with constant colour

This week, don’t forget to make the most of our Bulb Bonanza - you can get up to 40% off of our autumn bulb range. The offer ends this weekend, learn more at https://www.sarahraven.com/.

Products mentioned:
Tulip 'Dom Pedro'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-dom-pedro
Narcissus 'Starlight Sensation'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-starlight-sensation
Allium schubertii 'Arctic Snow'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-schubertii-arctic-snow
Lilium 'Black Beauty'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lilium-black-beauty
Tulip 'Blue Heaven'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-blue-heaven
Tulip 'Orange Marmalade'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-orange-marmalade
Tulip 'Sarah Raven'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-sarah-raven
Tulip 'Queensday'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-queensday
Tulip 'Danique'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-danique
Tulip 'Green Wave'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-green-wave
Tulip 'Green Spirit'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-green-spirit
Tulip 'Mystic van Eijk'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-mystic-van-eijk
Tulip 'Ice Stick'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-ice-stick
Iris 'Purple Hill' (Reticulata)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/iris-reticulata-purple-hill
Tulip 'Cadance'
https://bit.ly/4eXIRAL
Tulip 'Caviar' & Viola 'Phantom' F1
https://bit.ly/47WWmOU

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]]> It’s prime bulb-planting time, and top of mind for Sarah right now is a stunning collection of colourful, inspiring bulbs to plant.

This week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is a must-listen for bulb fanatics, as Sarah talks us through her desert island bulbs, how to plant for colour succession in the spring months, and the delightful stories behind how some of Sarah’s favourite bulbs were discovered.

In this episode, discover:

  • Charming stories behind the discovery of some of Sarah’s favourite bulbs, including her namesake Tulip ‘Sarah Raven’
  • A brand new variety of allium which earns its place in the company of the beloved schubertii
  • Collections of tulips perfect to create succession between months, loading your garden with constant colour

This week, don’t forget to make the most of our Bulb Bonanza - you can get up to 40% off of our autumn bulb range. The offer ends this weekend, learn more at https://www.sarahraven.com/.

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Tulip 'Dom Pedro'
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Narcissus 'Starlight Sensation'
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Allium schubertii 'Arctic Snow'
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Lilium 'Black Beauty'
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Tulip 'Blue Heaven'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-blue-heaven
Tulip 'Orange Marmalade'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-orange-marmalade
Tulip 'Sarah Raven'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-sarah-raven
Tulip 'Queensday'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-queensday
Tulip 'Danique'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-danique
Tulip 'Green Wave'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-green-wave
Tulip 'Green Spirit'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-green-spirit
Tulip 'Mystic van Eijk'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-mystic-van-eijk
Tulip 'Ice Stick'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-ice-stick
Iris 'Purple Hill' (Reticulata)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/iris-reticulata-purple-hill
Tulip 'Cadance'
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Tulip 'Caviar' & Viola 'Phantom' F1
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep193 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15892426 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1607 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 193 full false Be Your Own Florist Mini-Series: Flower razzmatazz in easy talk-over-table flowers Be Your Own Florist Mini-Series: Flower razzmatazz in easy talk-over-table flowers Welcome to the last of our floristry mini-series, perfect for any social affair - Sarah takes you through how to compose a stunning arrangement in a bowl for table flowers.

Step by step, you’ll see how she creates a natural scaffold through which the display emerges, and shares some of her favourite flowers and foliage to work with in an arrangement that’s both gorgeous and utterly relaxed.

Products mentioned:

Niwaki Pin Holder
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/niwaki-pin-holder

Flexi-Tie Set
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/flexi-tie-set

Hibiscus acetosella 'Mahogany Splendor'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hibiscus-acetosella-mahogany-splendor

Rosa rubrifolia (Shrub)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rosa-glauca-syn-rubrifolia

Setaria 'Caramel'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/setaria-caramel

Dahlia 'Labyrinth'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-labyrinth

Dahlia 'Schipper’s Bronze’
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-schippers-bronze

Dahlia 'Café au Lait'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-cafe-au-lait

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]]> Welcome to the last of our floristry mini-series, perfect for any social affair - Sarah takes you through how to compose a stunning arrangement in a bowl for table flowers.

Step by step, you’ll see how she creates a natural scaffold through which the display emerges, and shares some of her favourite flowers and foliage to work with in an arrangement that’s both gorgeous and utterly relaxed.

Products mentioned:

Niwaki Pin Holder
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/niwaki-pin-holder

Flexi-Tie Set
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/flexi-tie-set

Hibiscus acetosella 'Mahogany Splendor'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hibiscus-acetosella-mahogany-splendor

Rosa rubrifolia (Shrub)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rosa-glauca-syn-rubrifolia

Setaria 'Caramel'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/setaria-caramel

Dahlia 'Labyrinth'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-labyrinth

Dahlia 'Schipper’s Bronze’
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-schippers-bronze

Dahlia 'Café au Lait'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-cafe-au-lait

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/be-your-own-florist-with-sarah-raven Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15848487 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1538 BYOF, grow cook eat arrange, sarah raven, perch hill, floristry, flower arranging, arrangements, entertaining, conditioning, cut flowers, picking flowers, table flowers, flowers in a bowl, bonus false The joys of growing and cooking edible flowers with Carolyn Dunster - Episode 192 The joys of growing and cooking edible flowers with Carolyn Dunster - Episode 192 Flowers have been used in cooking for centuries, but there’s an art to the edible flower with which many of us are yet to experiment. 

It’s this art which is central to Carolyn Dunster’s latest book - this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ sees Arthur Parkinson explore Carolyn’s journey with edibles, the simplest and best varieties to grow yourself, and some marvellous recipe ideas to try at home.

In this episode, discover:

  • Carolyn’s first discovery of flowers being edible, and how that changed her perspective on growing
  • Why it’s so rewarding to plant your own flowers in the knowledge that they’re chemical-free
  • The development of Carolyn’s simple, delicious, and visually stunning recipes

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]]> Flowers have been used in cooking for centuries, but there’s an art to the edible flower with which many of us are yet to experiment. 

It’s this art which is central to Carolyn Dunster’s latest book - this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ sees Arthur Parkinson explore Carolyn’s journey with edibles, the simplest and best varieties to grow yourself, and some marvellous recipe ideas to try at home.

In this episode, discover:

  • Carolyn’s first discovery of flowers being edible, and how that changed her perspective on growing
  • Why it’s so rewarding to plant your own flowers in the knowledge that they’re chemical-free
  • The development of Carolyn’s simple, delicious, and visually stunning recipes

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep192 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15830053 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1413 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 192 full false Be Your Own Florist Mini-Series: Arranging at scale in our Favourite Jade Vase Be Your Own Florist Mini-Series: Arranging at scale in our Favourite Jade Vase Welcome to the latest in the Be Your Own Florist Mini-Series, this time showing you how to craft a stunning display in a vase.

Any vase can be turned into a gorgeous arrangement, but Sarah shows how best to use the flared neck and wide belly of a vase like our own ‘Favourite Jade Vase’, bringing bombastic structure to your arrangement both upwards and outwards.

Products mentioned:
Favourite Jade Vase
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/favourite-jade-vase

Eucalyptus Stems
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/eucalyptus-stems

Thalictrum delavayi
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/thalictrum-delavayi

Persicaria orientalis
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/persicaria-orientalis

Dahlia 'Molly Raven'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-molly-raven

Dahlia 'Caitlin's Joy'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-caitlins-joy

Dahlia 'Burlesca'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-burlesca

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]]> Welcome to the latest in the Be Your Own Florist Mini-Series, this time showing you how to craft a stunning display in a vase.

Any vase can be turned into a gorgeous arrangement, but Sarah shows how best to use the flared neck and wide belly of a vase like our own ‘Favourite Jade Vase’, bringing bombastic structure to your arrangement both upwards and outwards.

Products mentioned:
Favourite Jade Vase
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/favourite-jade-vase

Eucalyptus Stems
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/eucalyptus-stems

Thalictrum delavayi
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/thalictrum-delavayi

Persicaria orientalis
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/persicaria-orientalis

Dahlia 'Molly Raven'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-molly-raven

Dahlia 'Caitlin's Joy'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-caitlins-joy

Dahlia 'Burlesca'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-burlesca

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/be-your-own-florist-with-sarah-raven Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15848431 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1142 BYOF, grow cook eat arrange, sarah raven, perch hill, floristry, flower arranging, arrangements, entertaining, conditioning, cut flowers, picking flowers, vase flower arranging, jade vase, bonus false This month in your garden: October This month in your garden: October As days shorten and the cold rolls in, we’re prompted to undertake some key jobs in the garden this month, so join Sarah and Josie for October’s most important tasks in this special episode.

Sarah and Josie share the need to plant out the likes of hardy annual salad leaves, and biennials if you’ve sown them already. They also touch on the need to harvest your pumpkins and squash, plus the perfect day of the year to plant out more of your tulip bulbs and vegetables.

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]]> As days shorten and the cold rolls in, we’re prompted to undertake some key jobs in the garden this month, so join Sarah and Josie for October’s most important tasks in this special episode.

Sarah and Josie share the need to plant out the likes of hardy annual salad leaves, and biennials if you’ve sown them already. They also touch on the need to harvest your pumpkins and squash, plus the perfect day of the year to plant out more of your tulip bulbs and vegetables.

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15830035 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0100 643 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, bonus false Floristry inspiration through a fashion designer’s lens with Hazel Gardiner - Episode 191 Floristry inspiration through a fashion designer’s lens with Hazel Gardiner - Episode 191 Garden design is certainly a creative affair, and while Hazel Gardiner’s background was once in fashion, her floristry studio exudes inspiration from which we can all learn.

This episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ explores Hazel’s journey from fashion to floristry, the thought process behind her own garden, and her absolute favourite plants for the garden and as cut flowers.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Hazel’s background in fashion and events gives her such a wonderful eye in the garden
  • The inspiration behind Hazel’s zoned, structured garden in Stoke Newington
  • Evergreen plants perfect for those wanting gorgeous impact all year round
  • Hazel’s must-have plants in the garden and for cut flowers, from grasses like Hakonechloa to dinner plate dahlias like ‘Cafe au Lait’

Products mentioned:
Stipa gigantea
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/stipa-gigantea
Stipa tenuissima 'Pony Tails'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/stipa-tenuissima
Cynara cardunculus (Cardoon)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cynara-cardunculus
Rhubarb 'Livingstone' (Everbearing)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rhubarb-livingstone
Hakonechloa macra
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hakonechloa-macra
Rosa 'Rambling Rector'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rose-rambling-rector
Cosmos atrosanguineus 'Chocolate'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-atrosanguineus-chocolate

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]]> Garden design is certainly a creative affair, and while Hazel Gardiner’s background was once in fashion, her floristry studio exudes inspiration from which we can all learn.

This episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ explores Hazel’s journey from fashion to floristry, the thought process behind her own garden, and her absolute favourite plants for the garden and as cut flowers.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Hazel’s background in fashion and events gives her such a wonderful eye in the garden
  • The inspiration behind Hazel’s zoned, structured garden in Stoke Newington
  • Evergreen plants perfect for those wanting gorgeous impact all year round
  • Hazel’s must-have plants in the garden and for cut flowers, from grasses like Hakonechloa to dinner plate dahlias like ‘Cafe au Lait’

Products mentioned:
Stipa gigantea
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/stipa-gigantea
Stipa tenuissima 'Pony Tails'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/stipa-tenuissima
Cynara cardunculus (Cardoon)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cynara-cardunculus
Rhubarb 'Livingstone' (Everbearing)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rhubarb-livingstone
Hakonechloa macra
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hakonechloa-macra
Rosa 'Rambling Rector'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rose-rambling-rector
Cosmos atrosanguineus 'Chocolate'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-atrosanguineus-chocolate

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep191 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15817305 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1272 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 191 full false Be Your Own Florist Mini-Series: Home-grown, garden flowers - the best present you can give? Be Your Own Florist Mini-Series: Home-grown, garden flowers - the best present you can give? Welcome to the next episode in our floristry mini-series, and in episode 3 we’ll be sharing the best way to create a gorgeous, flowing hand-tied bunch.

Join Sarah as she shows the process from the stable scaffold-like base of foliage, to the simple, delicate addition of your most eye-catching flowers, and how to use the bride-bridesmaid-gatecrasher approach to balancing them perfectly...

Products mentioned:

Pelargonium 'Attar of Roses' (Scented)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pelargonium-attar-of-roses

Garden Mint (Spearmint)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/spearmint

Dahlia 'Night Silence'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-night-silence

Zinnia elegans 'Queeny Lime Red'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/zinnia-elegans-queen-red-lime

Hydrangea paniculata 'Wim's Red'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-paniculata-wims-red

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]]> Welcome to the next episode in our floristry mini-series, and in episode 3 we’ll be sharing the best way to create a gorgeous, flowing hand-tied bunch.

Join Sarah as she shows the process from the stable scaffold-like base of foliage, to the simple, delicate addition of your most eye-catching flowers, and how to use the bride-bridesmaid-gatecrasher approach to balancing them perfectly...

Products mentioned:

Pelargonium 'Attar of Roses' (Scented)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pelargonium-attar-of-roses

Garden Mint (Spearmint)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/spearmint

Dahlia 'Night Silence'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-night-silence

Zinnia elegans 'Queeny Lime Red'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/zinnia-elegans-queen-red-lime

Hydrangea paniculata 'Wim's Red'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-paniculata-wims-red

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/be-your-own-florist-with-sarah-raven Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15809203 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0100 899 BYOF, grow cook eat arrange, sarah raven, perch hill, floristry, flower arranging, arrangements, entertaining, conditioning, cut flowers, picking flowers, hand-tied bunch of flowers, bonus false Vibrant flowers for pot planting in town gardens with Tom Stimpson - Episode 190 Vibrant flowers for pot planting in town gardens with Tom Stimpson - Episode 190 Town gardening often demands that we as gardeners use our spaces wisely, and Tom Stimpson’s use of pots can teach us so much about creating a vibrant ensemble in the most modest of spaces.

This episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ takes us on a tour of Tom’s garden, brimming with inspiration for us all to plant more in pots to breathe life into compact gardens.

In this episode, discover:

  • Which flowers have best transformed Tom’s space over the 20 years he’s been there into a vibrant, aromatic haven
  • Tom’s use of topiary and architectural elements to create structure in his stunning garden
  • The flowers with unbeatable fragrance for picking and bringing into the house

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]]> Town gardening often demands that we as gardeners use our spaces wisely, and Tom Stimpson’s use of pots can teach us so much about creating a vibrant ensemble in the most modest of spaces.

This episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ takes us on a tour of Tom’s garden, brimming with inspiration for us all to plant more in pots to breathe life into compact gardens.

In this episode, discover:

  • Which flowers have best transformed Tom’s space over the 20 years he’s been there into a vibrant, aromatic haven
  • Tom’s use of topiary and architectural elements to create structure in his stunning garden
  • The flowers with unbeatable fragrance for picking and bringing into the house

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep190 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15770635 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1679 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 190 full false Be Your Own Florist Mini-Series: A tableful of flowers Be Your Own Florist Mini-Series: A tableful of flowers Welcome to the latest episode in our floristry mini-series, this time bringing the best of your garden to life in a gorgeous tabletop ensemble.

Join Sarah as she demonstrates how she arranges sweet peas, erigeron, phlox and more, talking through the perfect approach to structuring them for their eye-catching moment in the limelight at any gathering.

Products mentioned:

Sweet Pea 'Erewhon'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sweet-pea-erewhon

Sweet Pea 'Nimbus'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sweet-pea-nimbus

Erigeron karvinskianus 'Profusion'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/erigeron-karvinskianus

Nicotiana sylvestris 'Only the Lonely'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nicotiana-sylvestris

Cosmos bipinnatus 'Purity'
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]]> Welcome to the latest episode in our floristry mini-series, this time bringing the best of your garden to life in a gorgeous tabletop ensemble.

Join Sarah as she demonstrates how she arranges sweet peas, erigeron, phlox and more, talking through the perfect approach to structuring them for their eye-catching moment in the limelight at any gathering.

Products mentioned:

Sweet Pea 'Erewhon'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sweet-pea-erewhon

Sweet Pea 'Nimbus'
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Erigeron karvinskianus 'Profusion'
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/be-your-own-florist-with-sarah-raven Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15770245 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0100 616 BYOF, grow cook eat arrange, sarah raven, perch hill, floristry, flower arranging, arrangements, entertaining, conditioning, cut flowers, picking flowers, vase life, bonus false The joys of tending to stunning dahlias and rare hen breeds with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 189 The joys of tending to stunning dahlias and rare hen breeds with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 189 Arthur Parkinson may be a wonderful champion for the portable nature of the potted urban garden, but it’s an exciting prospect that he has the opportunity to grow on some new land in Gloucestershire.

Between the rare breeds of hen and the lovely collection of dahlias that he’s built up, this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ should inspire anyone looking to keep either some delightful poultry or radiant flowers alike.

In this episode, discover:

  • Arthur’s experience in Gloucester, and how he came to find the land he’s on
  • The lovely, rare breeds of hen that he’s rearing to keep the poultry gene pool thriving
  • How Arthur’s got some gorgeous dahlias blooming in spite of such wet ground, with inspiring ideas for standout varieties

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]]> Arthur Parkinson may be a wonderful champion for the portable nature of the potted urban garden, but it’s an exciting prospect that he has the opportunity to grow on some new land in Gloucestershire.

Between the rare breeds of hen and the lovely collection of dahlias that he’s built up, this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ should inspire anyone looking to keep either some delightful poultry or radiant flowers alike.

In this episode, discover:

  • Arthur’s experience in Gloucester, and how he came to find the land he’s on
  • The lovely, rare breeds of hen that he’s rearing to keep the poultry gene pool thriving
  • How Arthur’s got some gorgeous dahlias blooming in spite of such wet ground, with inspiring ideas for standout varieties

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest
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Dahlia 'Rip City': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-rip-city
Dahlia 'Verrone's Obsidian': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-verrones-obsidian
Dahlia 'Tartan': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-tartan
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep189 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15671504 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1328 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 189 full false Be Your Own Florist Mini-Series: Conditioning cut flowers for ultimate vase life Be Your Own Florist Mini-Series: Conditioning cut flowers for ultimate vase life Welcome to our latest mini-series: Be your own florist - pick and arrange your own garden flowers, with Sarah Raven. 

Focused on the joys of floristry, Sarah will take you through the essential steps to bring the best of your garden to life in a vase.

This first episode is a fantastic crash course in conditioning your cut flowers, following Sarah’s 5 S’s for giving plants the most impressive vase life possible, with guidance on the vital steps like searing stem ends, sterilising bulbs, and where to pick your flowers from.

To get the most out of this episode, you watch Sarah in action over on the Sarah Raven YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sarahraven

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]]> Welcome to our latest mini-series: Be your own florist - pick and arrange your own garden flowers, with Sarah Raven. 

Focused on the joys of floristry, Sarah will take you through the essential steps to bring the best of your garden to life in a vase.

This first episode is a fantastic crash course in conditioning your cut flowers, following Sarah’s 5 S’s for giving plants the most impressive vase life possible, with guidance on the vital steps like searing stem ends, sterilising bulbs, and where to pick your flowers from.

To get the most out of this episode, you watch Sarah in action over on the Sarah Raven YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sarahraven

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Dahlia ‘Molly Raven’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-molly-raven

Dahlia ‘Night Silence’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-night-silence

Lilium speciosum var. rubrum 'Uchida': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lilium-speciosum-var-rubrum-uchida

Hydrangea arborescens 'Incrediball' (Strong Annabelle): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-incrediball

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15730430 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0100 938 BYOF, grow cook eat arrange, sarah raven, perch hill, floristry, flower arranging, arrangements, entertaining, conditioning, cut flowers, picking flowers, vase life, bonus false Q&A: When should I mulch dahlias? What should I cut back into autumn? When should I start forcing scented bulbs? Is it too soon for bulb planting? Q&A: When should I mulch dahlias? What should I cut back into autumn? When should I start forcing scented bulbs? Is it too soon for bulb planting? Welcome to the September Q&A episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, where Sarah & Josie answer questions sent in by our lovely listeners each month. 

In this episode, Sarah shares the ideal time to mulch your dahlias and how best to tackle the task, and when to start working on forced, scented bulbs ready for Christmas. 

Meanwhile, Josie picks up questions on deciding what to cut back and what to leave on the way into autumn, plus how to spot the ideal time to start planting out your bulbs.

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]]> Welcome to the September Q&A episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, where Sarah & Josie answer questions sent in by our lovely listeners each month. 

In this episode, Sarah shares the ideal time to mulch your dahlias and how best to tackle the task, and when to start working on forced, scented bulbs ready for Christmas. 

Meanwhile, Josie picks up questions on deciding what to cut back and what to leave on the way into autumn, plus how to spot the ideal time to start planting out your bulbs.

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15671515 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0100 701 q&a, grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, plant bonus false Stunning highlights from our Autumn range with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 188 Stunning highlights from our Autumn range with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 188 With the changing of seasons brings an exciting new catalogue from which to draw inspiration for the year ahead.

In this episode full of possibilities, Arthur joins Sarah to peruse the latest and greatest from the Sarah Raven Autumn catalogue, shining a spotlight on the great performers and showstoppers to sow now, ready to breathe life into the garden next spring.

In this episode, discover:

  • Bold and perennial tulips like the almost-fluorescent ‘Queensday’
  • What makes narcissi the sustainable bulb of the future, and standout varieties like ‘My Story’
  • Tips for growing ranunculus, with a spotlight on bold varieties like the burgundy ‘Elegance Viola’
  • Why we keep coming back to beloved favourite evergreen climbers like Trachelospermum jasminoides

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]]> With the changing of seasons brings an exciting new catalogue from which to draw inspiration for the year ahead.

In this episode full of possibilities, Arthur joins Sarah to peruse the latest and greatest from the Sarah Raven Autumn catalogue, shining a spotlight on the great performers and showstoppers to sow now, ready to breathe life into the garden next spring.

In this episode, discover:

  • Bold and perennial tulips like the almost-fluorescent ‘Queensday’
  • What makes narcissi the sustainable bulb of the future, and standout varieties like ‘My Story’
  • Tips for growing ranunculus, with a spotlight on bold varieties like the burgundy ‘Elegance Viola’
  • Why we keep coming back to beloved favourite evergreen climbers like Trachelospermum jasminoides

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep188 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15671493 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0100 2200 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 188 full false This month in your garden: September This month in your garden: September September signals a time where we’re preparing our plants for the colder months, which makes this episode rounding up the essential monthly jobs such an important one.

Sarah and Josie direct you towards the edibles you should concentrate on - namely the hardy annuals - and remind us of the need to deadhead your dahlias. September is also the time to plant out your biennials before the cold sets in, start forcing bulbs, and take cuttings of your tender perennials.

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]]> September signals a time where we’re preparing our plants for the colder months, which makes this episode rounding up the essential monthly jobs such an important one.

Sarah and Josie direct you towards the edibles you should concentrate on - namely the hardy annuals - and remind us of the need to deadhead your dahlias. September is also the time to plant out your biennials before the cold sets in, start forcing bulbs, and take cuttings of your tender perennials.

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15621232 Sun, 01 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0100 522 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, bonus false Combining creative arts to inspire your garden with Andy Monaghan - Episode 187 Combining creative arts to inspire your garden with Andy Monaghan - Episode 187 Andy Monaghan’s background as a dancer alongside his gorgeous work with flowers gives him such a unique, inspiring outlook on crafting a horticultural style.

Andy joins Arthur Parkinson this week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ as he shares the combined influence of the two creative careers, how they guide his gardening on his beautiful land in Hampshire, and the joys of bringing homegrown bouquets to the Royal Opera House.

In this episode, discover:

  • The creative nature of both Andy’s careers, and how they guide and influence each other
  • How Andy came to have such a gorgeous Hampshire space and his huge experimentation with dozens of different varieties of roses
  • Floral design techniques, and the value in having an open mind in gardening

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]]> Andy Monaghan’s background as a dancer alongside his gorgeous work with flowers gives him such a unique, inspiring outlook on crafting a horticultural style.

Andy joins Arthur Parkinson this week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ as he shares the combined influence of the two creative careers, how they guide his gardening on his beautiful land in Hampshire, and the joys of bringing homegrown bouquets to the Royal Opera House.

In this episode, discover:

  • The creative nature of both Andy’s careers, and how they guide and influence each other
  • How Andy came to have such a gorgeous Hampshire space and his huge experimentation with dozens of different varieties of roses
  • Floral design techniques, and the value in having an open mind in gardening

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

Products mentioned:
Allium schubertii: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-schubertii
Allium cristophii: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-cristophii

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep187 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15621219 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1926 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 187 full false Autumn bulb planting for a year of beauty with Josie Lewis - Episode 186 Autumn bulb planting for a year of beauty with Josie Lewis - Episode 186 Autumn is an exciting moment where your bulb planting now starts the colourful symphony that emerges the following spring, so it’s a perfect time to start getting creative.

Head Gardener Josie Lewis joins Sarah on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share her top list of bulbs to plant this autumn, how many bulbs fill out your space, and we run through the art of the bulb lasagne.

In this episode, discover:

  • The irresistibly scented tulips like ‘Orca’ and ‘Hermitage’ which bring with them a splash of colour
  • Josie’s favourite narcissi, including a brand new variety which is as reliable as anything else in the garden
  • A recap on how to structure a bulb lasagne for a beautifully structured pot
  • How many bulbs are ideal for filling out any size of borders or pots

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

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]]> Autumn is an exciting moment where your bulb planting now starts the colourful symphony that emerges the following spring, so it’s a perfect time to start getting creative.

Head Gardener Josie Lewis joins Sarah on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share her top list of bulbs to plant this autumn, how many bulbs fill out your space, and we run through the art of the bulb lasagne.

In this episode, discover:

  • The irresistibly scented tulips like ‘Orca’ and ‘Hermitage’ which bring with them a splash of colour
  • Josie’s favourite narcissi, including a brand new variety which is as reliable as anything else in the garden
  • A recap on how to structure a bulb lasagne for a beautifully structured pot
  • How many bulbs are ideal for filling out any size of borders or pots

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep186 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15621183 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1654 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 186 full false Taking inspiration from the no-dig movement in allotments with Ed Morrison - Episode 185 Taking inspiration from the no-dig movement in allotments with Ed Morrison - Episode 185 When Ed Morrison first discovered the joys of gardening, it spurred him and a number of friends to share that love with the world through what we know now as Roots.

In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Ed takes us through his fascinating horticultural journey, how we can all stand to learn from his no-dig no-chemical approach, and how anyone can be inspired to start growing at any scale.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Ed, like so many of us, captured the joyous spark of gardening during Covid lockdowns
  • The origins of Roots and his ambitions to bring horticultural inspiration to so many sites around the UK
  • Why no-dig gardening is not just vital for the planet, but great for taking care of each others’ spaces too

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]]> When Ed Morrison first discovered the joys of gardening, it spurred him and a number of friends to share that love with the world through what we know now as Roots.

In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Ed takes us through his fascinating horticultural journey, how we can all stand to learn from his no-dig no-chemical approach, and how anyone can be inspired to start growing at any scale.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Ed, like so many of us, captured the joyous spark of gardening during Covid lockdowns
  • The origins of Roots and his ambitions to bring horticultural inspiration to so many sites around the UK
  • Why no-dig gardening is not just vital for the planet, but great for taking care of each others’ spaces too

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest
Follow Roots: https://www.rootsallotments.com/
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep185?srsltid=AfmBOoqB2r-Cv8hbJc_DtGAj6x98gE8GrIgtgfS8LutswguY6JSz0c-_ Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15581401 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0100 2609 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 185 full false Q&A: How do you protect dahlias from pests, and keep them healthy into late summer? What adds structure in the garden for next year? How do you prevent mildew? How can I stop containers drying out over holidays? Q&A: How do you protect dahlias from pests, and keep them healthy into late summer? What adds structure in the garden for next year? How do you prevent mildew? How can I stop containers drying out over holidays? Welcome to the August Q&A episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, where Sarah & Josie share their top tips based on your questions every month.

For August, we hear how pests can be held at bay from your precious dahlias, and advice for treating the leaves such that they’re looking grand late into the summer season.

Sarah also shares some inspiring ideas for giving your garden structure in a year’s time, Josie recalls our best advice for preventing and treating mildew, plus we look at the best way to stop containers from drying out while you’re on your summer holidays.

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]]> Welcome to the August Q&A episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, where Sarah & Josie share their top tips based on your questions every month.

For August, we hear how pests can be held at bay from your precious dahlias, and advice for treating the leaves such that they’re looking grand late into the summer season.

Sarah also shares some inspiring ideas for giving your garden structure in a year’s time, Josie recalls our best advice for preventing and treating mildew, plus we look at the best way to stop containers from drying out while you’re on your summer holidays.

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-question-and-answer-episode-11 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15569107 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0100 626 q&a, grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, plant bonus false Breathe life into your balcony gardens with Jemima Bowker - Episode 184 Breathe life into your balcony gardens with Jemima Bowker - Episode 184 Jemima Bowker’s journey into urban gardening is one with which many of us can relate, and having moved into a new space, we’ve a number of wonderful tips for balcony gardeners.

This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Jemima joins Sarah to share how she’s made the most of both a North and South facing balcony, with inspiring ideas for varieties to thrive in any urban space.

In this episode, discover:

  • Jemima’s South-facing balcony, exhibiting the glorious colours of Geum ‘Scarlet Tempest’ and Salvia ‘Jemima’s Gem’
  • The bold, dark-green and purple visage of Plectranthus ciliatus which graces the darker, colder North-facing area
  • Tips to spot whether you’re overfeeding, and on how to breathe life into your own part of a shared or public space

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Plectranthus ciliatus 'Nico': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/plectranthus-ciliatus-nico
Pelargonium 'Attar of Roses' (Scented): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pelargonium-attar-of-roses
Sweet Pea 'Prince of Orange': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sweet-pea-prince-of-orange

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]]> Jemima Bowker’s journey into urban gardening is one with which many of us can relate, and having moved into a new space, we’ve a number of wonderful tips for balcony gardeners.

This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Jemima joins Sarah to share how she’s made the most of both a North and South facing balcony, with inspiring ideas for varieties to thrive in any urban space.

In this episode, discover:

  • Jemima’s South-facing balcony, exhibiting the glorious colours of Geum ‘Scarlet Tempest’ and Salvia ‘Jemima’s Gem’
  • The bold, dark-green and purple visage of Plectranthus ciliatus which graces the darker, colder North-facing area
  • Tips to spot whether you’re overfeeding, and on how to breathe life into your own part of a shared or public space

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest
Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/
Products mentioned:
Plectranthus ciliatus 'Nico': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/plectranthus-ciliatus-nico
Pelargonium 'Attar of Roses' (Scented): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pelargonium-attar-of-roses
Sweet Pea 'Prince of Orange': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sweet-pea-prince-of-orange

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep184 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15521513 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1783 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 184 full false This month in your garden: August This month in your garden: August Many of us take August as a chance to go away on holiday, which makes this month’s jobs in the garden so vital for keeping life in your flowers while you’re away.

This month, Sarah and Josie share just how much watering you should be doing, particularly for thirsty pots, the attention you should give to your borders, cuttings that need taking from cut and come again flowers, and how to build your own organic pest control.

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]]> Many of us take August as a chance to go away on holiday, which makes this month’s jobs in the garden so vital for keeping life in your flowers while you’re away.

This month, Sarah and Josie share just how much watering you should be doing, particularly for thirsty pots, the attention you should give to your borders, cuttings that need taking from cut and come again flowers, and how to build your own organic pest control.

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15492242 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0100 551 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, bonus false Plan a stellar succession of plants for year-round beauty with Josie Lewis - Episode 183 Plan a stellar succession of plants for year-round beauty with Josie Lewis - Episode 183 Just as relay racers pass a baton throughout their race, the many flowers in your garden pass a similar baton between themselves to bring year-round beauty.

Plan your year perfectly with Sarah and Josie’s top plants to inspire and captivate, each with their own month in which to shine - learn more as we look at how to nail your succession planning in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.

In this episode, discover:

  • What makes honesty such an invaluable cut flower and filler around the early spring time
  • The most striking combination of dahlias fit for early autumn
  • How to bring the most showstopping scent to July with Sweet Pea Matucana
  • A particular variety of rose which flowers surprisingly late, giving you a pleasant October burst of joy

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> Just as relay racers pass a baton throughout their race, the many flowers in your garden pass a similar baton between themselves to bring year-round beauty.

Plan your year perfectly with Sarah and Josie’s top plants to inspire and captivate, each with their own month in which to shine - learn more as we look at how to nail your succession planning in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.

In this episode, discover:

  • What makes honesty such an invaluable cut flower and filler around the early spring time
  • The most striking combination of dahlias fit for early autumn
  • How to bring the most showstopping scent to July with Sweet Pea Matucana
  • A particular variety of rose which flowers surprisingly late, giving you a pleasant October burst of joy

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep183 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15492221 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1511 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 183 full false Picking perfect pelargoniums for pots and borders with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 182 Picking perfect pelargoniums for pots and borders with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 182 For the lifestyles that many of us lead, low-maintenance and high performing plants are the perfect combination, for which pelargoniums are an absolute must-have.

Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson delve into the very best pelargoniums, highlighting some irresistibly scented varieties too, and share the best tips for propagating them in either your pots or your borders.

In this episode, discover:

  • Sarah & Arthur’s standout pelargonium varieties, with picks for scent like ‘Attar of Roses’ to more eye-catching plants like ‘Kewensis’
  • Tips from Chatsworth on how best to propagate pelargoniums, particularly en masse
  • A stunning recipe for using pelargoniums in a lovely cordial

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

Products mentioned:
Pelargonium 'Attar of Roses' (Scented): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pelargonium-attar-of-roses
Pelargonium 'Prince of Orange' (Scented): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pelargonium-prince-of-orange

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]]> For the lifestyles that many of us lead, low-maintenance and high performing plants are the perfect combination, for which pelargoniums are an absolute must-have.

Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson delve into the very best pelargoniums, highlighting some irresistibly scented varieties too, and share the best tips for propagating them in either your pots or your borders.

In this episode, discover:

  • Sarah & Arthur’s standout pelargonium varieties, with picks for scent like ‘Attar of Roses’ to more eye-catching plants like ‘Kewensis’
  • Tips from Chatsworth on how best to propagate pelargoniums, particularly en masse
  • A stunning recipe for using pelargoniums in a lovely cordial

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

Products mentioned:
Pelargonium 'Attar of Roses' (Scented): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pelargonium-attar-of-roses
Pelargonium 'Prince of Orange' (Scented): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pelargonium-prince-of-orange

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep182 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15309242 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1153 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 182 full false How to use climbers to create a private, secluded space with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 181 How to use climbers to create a private, secluded space with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 181 Arthur Parkinson’s urban garden is, like many in more built up areas,  somewhat overlooked by neighbours, and perhaps the most natural solution to this is with the help of some gorgeous climbers.

In this podcast episode, Sarah & Arthur focus on the varieties of clematis, honeysuckle, and other climbers which look stunning combined with the likes of hazel, corten, or even rebar.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Arthur almost-accidentally discovered the way to use coppiced hazel to train clematis upwards
  • A number of favourite varieties as better alternatives to hornbeams for creating privacy and separation
  • Sarah & Arthur’s selection of climbers beyond the beloved clematis, namely the likes of thunbergias and Ipomoea lobata

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Products mentioned:
Clematis viticella 'Etoile Violette': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/clematis-viticella-etoile-violette
Clematis 'Madame Julia Correvon': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/clematis-viticella-madame-julia-correvon
Clematis ‘Blue River’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/clematis-blue-river
Lonicera periclymenum 'Rhubarb and Custard'®: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lonicera-periclymenum-rhubarb-and-custard
Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/akebia-quinata
Thunbergia alata 'African Sunset': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/thunbergia-african-sunset
Ipomoea lobata: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/ipomoea-lobata-mina-lobata
Dahlia 'Night Silence': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-night-silence
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]]> Arthur Parkinson’s urban garden is, like many in more built up areas,  somewhat overlooked by neighbours, and perhaps the most natural solution to this is with the help of some gorgeous climbers.

In this podcast episode, Sarah & Arthur focus on the varieties of clematis, honeysuckle, and other climbers which look stunning combined with the likes of hazel, corten, or even rebar.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Arthur almost-accidentally discovered the way to use coppiced hazel to train clematis upwards
  • A number of favourite varieties as better alternatives to hornbeams for creating privacy and separation
  • Sarah & Arthur’s selection of climbers beyond the beloved clematis, namely the likes of thunbergias and Ipomoea lobata

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

Products mentioned:
Clematis viticella 'Etoile Violette': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/clematis-viticella-etoile-violette
Clematis 'Madame Julia Correvon': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/clematis-viticella-madame-julia-correvon
Clematis ‘Blue River’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/clematis-blue-river
Lonicera periclymenum 'Rhubarb and Custard'®: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lonicera-periclymenum-rhubarb-and-custard
Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/akebia-quinata
Thunbergia alata 'African Sunset': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/thunbergia-african-sunset
Ipomoea lobata: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/ipomoea-lobata-mina-lobata
Dahlia 'Night Silence': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-night-silence
Dahlia 'Adam's Choice': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-adams-choice

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep181 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15309201 Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1308 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 181 full false Q&A: What veg is best to sow in July? What are you harvesting now at Perch Hill? How do I keep containers alive while I’m on holiday? Q&A: What veg is best to sow in July? What are you harvesting now at Perch Hill? How do I keep containers alive while I’m on holiday? Welcome to the Q&A episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ for July, where we put your questions directly to Sarah & Josie in this special monthly episode.

This month, we’ve some timely questions on the best edibles that it’s not too late to sow, and what we’re harvesting at Perch Hill right now.

Josie also gives us a comprehensive look at growing lavender to look its very best, we hear Sarah’s advice on growing sweet peas to have the longest stems they possibly can, and Josie has some fantastic advice on how to keep containers alive, even when you’re away on holiday.

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]]> Welcome to the Q&A episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ for July, where we put your questions directly to Sarah & Josie in this special monthly episode.

This month, we’ve some timely questions on the best edibles that it’s not too late to sow, and what we’re harvesting at Perch Hill right now.

Josie also gives us a comprehensive look at growing lavender to look its very best, we hear Sarah’s advice on growing sweet peas to have the longest stems they possibly can, and Josie has some fantastic advice on how to keep containers alive, even when you’re away on holiday.

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15418914 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0100 569 q&a, grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, plant bonus false How to make your garden a thriving bird haven with Adam Nicolson - Episode 180 How to make your garden a thriving bird haven with Adam Nicolson - Episode 180 The UK’s bird population are dearly beloved for their song, as much as their service in keeping slugs and snails at bay, so how can we best provide safe havens for them in our gardens?

Adam Nicolson’s next book, Bird School, sees him immersed in what’s best for birds and their important role in our gardens, so joins us on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share in his knowledge and journey so far.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to cater to different bird species’ needs by picking the right range of food for them
  • Absolute cardinal sins for helping birds, from unhygienic feeders to unprotected bird baths

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

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]]> The UK’s bird population are dearly beloved for their song, as much as their service in keeping slugs and snails at bay, so how can we best provide safe havens for them in our gardens?

Adam Nicolson’s next book, Bird School, sees him immersed in what’s best for birds and their important role in our gardens, so joins us on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share in his knowledge and journey so far.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to cater to different bird species’ needs by picking the right range of food for them
  • Absolute cardinal sins for helping birds, from unhygienic feeders to unprotected bird baths

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

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Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep180 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15309149 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1731 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 180 full false Creating the garden of your dreams with Kim Murray - Episode 179 Creating the garden of your dreams with Kim Murray - Episode 179 While Andy Murray’s tennis career is well documented, and the Cromlix hotel has brought years of joy for he and wife Kim Murray, the home-grown haven of the garden plays such a huge role in Kim’s life.

It’s a delight to host Kim on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week as she shares her experience discovering gardening, what she grows to indulge her artistic creativity, and the local, sustainable roots behind the hotel project.

In this episode, discover:

  • Kim’s discovery of gardening, and how it grew into a passionate part of her life
  • How Kim’s creativity means that she uses flowers in different, unique ways
  • The garden’s role in life for Kim, Andy and the family

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]]> While Andy Murray’s tennis career is well documented, and the Cromlix hotel has brought years of joy for he and wife Kim Murray, the home-grown haven of the garden plays such a huge role in Kim’s life.

It’s a delight to host Kim on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week as she shares her experience discovering gardening, what she grows to indulge her artistic creativity, and the local, sustainable roots behind the hotel project.

In this episode, discover:

  • Kim’s discovery of gardening, and how it grew into a passionate part of her life
  • How Kim’s creativity means that she uses flowers in different, unique ways
  • The garden’s role in life for Kim, Andy and the family

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep179 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15309086 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1384 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 179 full false This month in your garden: July This month in your garden: July Summer is emerging, and with July upon us comes a lovely time to be tending to our gardens, so what needs the most care and attention this month?

In this month’s episode, Sarah and Josie prompt you to sow what’s about to go out of season, think about thinning your biennials, take perennial cuttings from the likes of your salvias and pelargoniums, and continue your staking for the inevitable windy days.

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]]> Summer is emerging, and with July upon us comes a lovely time to be tending to our gardens, so what needs the most care and attention this month?

In this month’s episode, Sarah and Josie prompt you to sow what’s about to go out of season, think about thinning your biennials, take perennial cuttings from the likes of your salvias and pelargoniums, and continue your staking for the inevitable windy days.

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15328629 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0100 464 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, bonus false The best alliums for creating a stellar Christmas sparkle - Episode 178 The best alliums for creating a stellar Christmas sparkle - Episode 178 This Christmas might feel a while away, but if there’s one way to prepare right now for a more stunning and sustainable tree, it’s with alliums.

Sarah’s love of alliums is well-documented on the podcast, but this week she’s recalling some of the most show-stopping varieties with which to decorate this Christmas, and the joys that they’ll bring as ‘colour baton-carriers’ in spring.

In this episode, discover:

  • Which alliums are perfect for bridging the gap between tulips going over and sweet peas emerging
  • Some extravagant, statement-making varieties like the remarkably tall ‘Summer Drummer’ or sculptural shapes of ‘Magic’
  • Tips for preparing your alliums to sustainably decorate your tree this Christmas


Order Sarah’s book - A Year Full of Flowers: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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Products mentioned:
Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-hollandicum-purple-sensation
Allium cristophii: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-cristophii
Allium nigrum: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-nigrum
Allium stipitatum 'Summer Drummer': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-stipitatum-summer-drummer
Allium schubertii 'Magic': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-schubertii-magic
Allium jesdianum 'Purple Rain': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-purple-rain

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]]> This Christmas might feel a while away, but if there’s one way to prepare right now for a more stunning and sustainable tree, it’s with alliums.

Sarah’s love of alliums is well-documented on the podcast, but this week she’s recalling some of the most show-stopping varieties with which to decorate this Christmas, and the joys that they’ll bring as ‘colour baton-carriers’ in spring.

In this episode, discover:

  • Which alliums are perfect for bridging the gap between tulips going over and sweet peas emerging
  • Some extravagant, statement-making varieties like the remarkably tall ‘Summer Drummer’ or sculptural shapes of ‘Magic’
  • Tips for preparing your alliums to sustainably decorate your tree this Christmas


Order Sarah’s book - A Year Full of Flowers: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg

Products mentioned:
Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-hollandicum-purple-sensation
Allium cristophii: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-cristophii
Allium nigrum: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-nigrum
Allium stipitatum 'Summer Drummer': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-stipitatum-summer-drummer
Allium schubertii 'Magic': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-schubertii-magic
Allium jesdianum 'Purple Rain': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-purple-rain

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep178 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15246767 Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1247 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 178 full false Top tips to inspire new vegetable gardeners with Jess Gough - Episode 177 Top tips to inspire new vegetable gardeners with Jess Gough - Episode 177 Being busy doesn’t bar you from growing vegetables and herbs to bring a homemade joy to your cooking, and there’s few people better-placed to share how than Jess Gough.

This week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ episode centres around Jess’ journey into vegetable gardening, how she balances full time work with her thriving smallholding, and tips for keeping snails and slugs away from your seeds.

In this episode, discover:

  • Jess’ journey into growing, and how new gardeners can follow her lead in discovering the joys of gardening
  • The absolute stalwarts in Jess’ garden at this time of year
  • A number of delicious recipes, from an exciting frittata to a refreshing rhubarb iced tea
  • How to best prevent this year’s particularly challenging population of slugs and snails from eating your seeds

Follow Jess: https://www.instagram.com/happy_smallholding/
Order Sarah’s book - A Year Full of Flowers: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg

Products mentioned:
Pea 'Hurst Green Shaft': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/peas-hurst-green-shaft
Broad Bean 'Stereo': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/broad-bean-stereo

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]]> Being busy doesn’t bar you from growing vegetables and herbs to bring a homemade joy to your cooking, and there’s few people better-placed to share how than Jess Gough.

This week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ episode centres around Jess’ journey into vegetable gardening, how she balances full time work with her thriving smallholding, and tips for keeping snails and slugs away from your seeds.

In this episode, discover:

  • Jess’ journey into growing, and how new gardeners can follow her lead in discovering the joys of gardening
  • The absolute stalwarts in Jess’ garden at this time of year
  • A number of delicious recipes, from an exciting frittata to a refreshing rhubarb iced tea
  • How to best prevent this year’s particularly challenging population of slugs and snails from eating your seeds

Follow Jess: https://www.instagram.com/happy_smallholding/
Order Sarah’s book - A Year Full of Flowers: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg

Products mentioned:
Pea 'Hurst Green Shaft': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/peas-hurst-green-shaft
Broad Bean 'Stereo': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/broad-bean-stereo

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep177 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15238552 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1488 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 177 full false Sarah’s standout herbs & recipes for cooking in June - Episode 176 Sarah’s standout herbs & recipes for cooking in June - Episode 176 As spring rolls into summer, the kitchen garden offers a bounty of opportunities to use your vegetables and herbs in an exciting variety of ways.

This week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ shines a spotlight on six of Sarah’s favourite edibles at this time of the year, as she shares a huge array of recipes, and growing tips to make your edibles taste better for longer.

In this episode, discover:

  • Why globe artichokes are such a simple crop to grow, given how prolific and delicious they are
  • The glorious combination of broad beans and parsley in Sarah’s recipe that marries the two alongside nutmeg and bechamel sauce
  • Exciting ways to use some lesser-known herbs with lovage, often used in Ukrainian cooking, and sorrel

Order Sarah’s book - A Year Full of Flowers: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg
Products mentioned:
Artichoke 'Violet de Provence': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/artichoke-violet-de-provence
Broad Bean 'Stereo': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/broad-bean-stereo
Parsley 'Gigante di Napoli': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/parsley-gigante-di-napoli
Wild Rocket: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/wild-rocket

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]]> As spring rolls into summer, the kitchen garden offers a bounty of opportunities to use your vegetables and herbs in an exciting variety of ways.

This week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ shines a spotlight on six of Sarah’s favourite edibles at this time of the year, as she shares a huge array of recipes, and growing tips to make your edibles taste better for longer.

In this episode, discover:

  • Why globe artichokes are such a simple crop to grow, given how prolific and delicious they are
  • The glorious combination of broad beans and parsley in Sarah’s recipe that marries the two alongside nutmeg and bechamel sauce
  • Exciting ways to use some lesser-known herbs with lovage, often used in Ukrainian cooking, and sorrel

Order Sarah’s book - A Year Full of Flowers: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg
Products mentioned:
Artichoke 'Violet de Provence': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/artichoke-violet-de-provence
Broad Bean 'Stereo': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/broad-bean-stereo
Parsley 'Gigante di Napoli': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/parsley-gigante-di-napoli
Wild Rocket: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/wild-rocket

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep176 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15233885 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1336 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 176 full false Q&A: How should I best maintain roses through June? What are you harvesting to eat right now? How do you maintain plants at this time of year? Q&A: How should I best maintain roses through June? What are you harvesting to eat right now? How do you maintain plants at this time of year? Welcome to the Q&A episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ for June, where Sarah & Josie answer listeners’ burning questions.

In June’s episode, it’s the month of roses so we hear from our resident ‘Rose Queen’ how best to maintain them and whether or not they need deadheading. 

Sarah also shares the harvesting highlights of the edible garden, and we look at how best to maintain all your plants at their peak as we enter the scintillating start of the summer season.

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]]> Welcome to the Q&A episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ for June, where Sarah & Josie answer listeners’ burning questions.

In June’s episode, it’s the month of roses so we hear from our resident ‘Rose Queen’ how best to maintain them and whether or not they need deadheading. 

Sarah also shares the harvesting highlights of the edible garden, and we look at how best to maintain all your plants at their peak as we enter the scintillating start of the summer season.

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-question-and-answer-episode-9 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15223786 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0100 339 q&a, grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, plant bonus false Sarah’s Golden Rules for Gardening with Colour - Episode 175 Sarah’s Golden Rules for Gardening with Colour - Episode 175 The careful composition of colour is a particularly joyful part of designing any garden, and choosing the right combination of palettes is among Sarah’s gardening pillars.

Whether you’re a new listener to ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ or simply need a refresher, this episode is a fantastic foray into Sarah’s four palettes, and how best to combine the standout flowers from each.

In this episode, discover:

  • What first drew Sarah’s eye to the dark and rich palette in planting her ‘rebellious’ Oust Garden
  • The qualities that make the ‘boiled sweet’ palette such a joyful injection of colour in even the smallest of spaces
  • A generous selection of favourites from each palette which complement each other beautifully

Order Sarah’s book - A Year Full of Flowers: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg
Products mentioned:
Digitalis purpurea f. albiflora:
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Nicotiana sylvestris 'Only the Lonely': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nicotiana-sylvestris
Acanthus mollis 'Rue Ledan' (Latifolius Group):
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/acanthus-mollis-rue-ledan
Tulip 'La Belle Epoque': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-la-belle-epoque
Tulip 'Apricot Foxx': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-apricot-foxx
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]]> The careful composition of colour is a particularly joyful part of designing any garden, and choosing the right combination of palettes is among Sarah’s gardening pillars.

Whether you’re a new listener to ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ or simply need a refresher, this episode is a fantastic foray into Sarah’s four palettes, and how best to combine the standout flowers from each.

In this episode, discover:

  • What first drew Sarah’s eye to the dark and rich palette in planting her ‘rebellious’ Oust Garden
  • The qualities that make the ‘boiled sweet’ palette such a joyful injection of colour in even the smallest of spaces
  • A generous selection of favourites from each palette which complement each other beautifully

Order Sarah’s book - A Year Full of Flowers: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg
Products mentioned:
Digitalis purpurea f. albiflora:
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/digitalis-purpurea-alba
Nicotiana sylvestris 'Only the Lonely': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nicotiana-sylvestris
Acanthus mollis 'Rue Ledan' (Latifolius Group):
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/acanthus-mollis-rue-ledan
Tulip 'La Belle Epoque': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-la-belle-epoque
Tulip 'Apricot Foxx': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-apricot-foxx
Tulip 'Sarah Raven': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-sarah-raven

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep175 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15189963 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0100 990 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 175 full false This month in your garden: June This month in your garden: June June brings us the weather that we’ve been waiting so long to indulge in, so what should we focus on in the garden to help it thrive in the sunlit warmth?

In this monthly episode, Josie Lewis shares the biennials you should be sowing to plug next year’s May gap, and Sarah lauds the appearance of rhubarb with a lovely cordial recipe.

We also look at a new way that we’ve developed for picking sweet peas at this time of year, how to know when your pots need watering, and what makes this the month of hardy annuals.

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]]> June brings us the weather that we’ve been waiting so long to indulge in, so what should we focus on in the garden to help it thrive in the sunlit warmth?

In this monthly episode, Josie Lewis shares the biennials you should be sowing to plug next year’s May gap, and Sarah lauds the appearance of rhubarb with a lovely cordial recipe.

We also look at a new way that we’ve developed for picking sweet peas at this time of year, how to know when your pots need watering, and what makes this the month of hardy annuals.

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15169076 Sat, 01 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0100 373 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, bonus false A beginner’s guide to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show with Jemima Bowker - Episode 174 A beginner’s guide to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show with Jemima Bowker - Episode 174 Since we’re still in the joyous wake of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, it’s a perfect time to see the show through the eyes of a newcomer to gardening and explore its greatest lessons.

As the leader of our new range aimed at beginner gardeners, and a huge part in our presence at the show this year, Jemima Bowker returns to the podcast this week to share her RHS Chelsea Flower Show experience, and what novice gardeners can learn to brighten up their own spaces this summer.

In this episode, discover:

  • Jemima’s perspective as a newer gardener on the RHS Chelsea Flower Show’s most inspiring highlights
  • The main caveat with nasturtiums which sometimes catches out those sowing them for their easy-to-grow nature
  • What’s perfect for beginners to sow right now for a delightful summer season


Order Sarah’s book - A Year Full of Flowers: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg:
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg

Products mentioned:
Nasturtium 'Purple Emperor' (Tropaeolum majus): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nasturtium-purple-emperor
Petunia 'Tidal Wave Red Velour' F1: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/petunia-tidal-wave-f1-red-velour
Nasturtium 'Ladybird Rose' (Tropaeolum minus): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nasturtium-ladybird-rose
Sweet Pea 'Painted Lady': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lathyrus-odoratus-painted-lady
Runner Bean 'Hestia': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/runner-bean-hestia
Runner Bean 'Polestar': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/runner-bean-polestar
Zinnia haageana 'Jazzy Mixture': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/zinnia-haageana-jazzy-mixture
Runner Bean 'White Lady': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/runner-bean-white-lady
Runner Bean 'Aurora': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/runner-bean-aurora

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> Since we’re still in the joyous wake of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, it’s a perfect time to see the show through the eyes of a newcomer to gardening and explore its greatest lessons.

As the leader of our new range aimed at beginner gardeners, and a huge part in our presence at the show this year, Jemima Bowker returns to the podcast this week to share her RHS Chelsea Flower Show experience, and what novice gardeners can learn to brighten up their own spaces this summer.

In this episode, discover:

  • Jemima’s perspective as a newer gardener on the RHS Chelsea Flower Show’s most inspiring highlights
  • The main caveat with nasturtiums which sometimes catches out those sowing them for their easy-to-grow nature
  • What’s perfect for beginners to sow right now for a delightful summer season


Order Sarah’s book - A Year Full of Flowers: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg:
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg

Products mentioned:
Nasturtium 'Purple Emperor' (Tropaeolum majus): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nasturtium-purple-emperor
Petunia 'Tidal Wave Red Velour' F1: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/petunia-tidal-wave-f1-red-velour
Nasturtium 'Ladybird Rose' (Tropaeolum minus): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nasturtium-ladybird-rose
Sweet Pea 'Painted Lady': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lathyrus-odoratus-painted-lady
Runner Bean 'Hestia': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/runner-bean-hestia
Runner Bean 'Polestar': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/runner-bean-polestar
Zinnia haageana 'Jazzy Mixture': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/zinnia-haageana-jazzy-mixture
Runner Bean 'White Lady': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/runner-bean-white-lady
Runner Bean 'Aurora': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/runner-bean-aurora

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep174 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15158783 Thu, 30 May 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1786 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 174 full false The best of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024 with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 173 The best of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024 with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 173 This year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been an extraordinary display of floral beauty, and it’s been a pleasure for our hut to have been a part of the show.

Fresh from the show, Sarah & Arthur take this week’s special podcast episode to bring you Chelsea’s highlights, and the months-long and years-long stories behind them.

In this episode, discover:

  • The joys of the Sarah Raven stand, from balancing practicality and beauty to star-studded visitors like Joanna Lumley and Mel Giedroyc
  • Sarah’s pick of the sights on the main avenue, with gorgeous displays courtesy of Project Giving Back
  • Standout showings from the marquee which particularly caught Arthur’s eye

Order Sarah’s book - A Year Full of Flowers: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg

Products mentioned:
Geum 'Totally Tangerine': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/geum-totally-tangerine
Gladiolus communis subsp. byzantinus: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/gladiolus-communis-subsp-byzantinus

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]]> This year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been an extraordinary display of floral beauty, and it’s been a pleasure for our hut to have been a part of the show.

Fresh from the show, Sarah & Arthur take this week’s special podcast episode to bring you Chelsea’s highlights, and the months-long and years-long stories behind them.

In this episode, discover:

  • The joys of the Sarah Raven stand, from balancing practicality and beauty to star-studded visitors like Joanna Lumley and Mel Giedroyc
  • Sarah’s pick of the sights on the main avenue, with gorgeous displays courtesy of Project Giving Back
  • Standout showings from the marquee which particularly caught Arthur’s eye

Order Sarah’s book - A Year Full of Flowers: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg

Products mentioned:
Geum 'Totally Tangerine': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/geum-totally-tangerine
Gladiolus communis subsp. byzantinus: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/gladiolus-communis-subsp-byzantinus

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep173 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15119572 Thu, 23 May 2024 12:00:00 +0100 2369 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 173 full false A look ahead to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 172 A look ahead to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 172 May is all about the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, and we’ll be bringing the abundant beauty of Perch Hill’s cutting garden to our trade stand.

That’s why in this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah and Arthur are taking an exciting look forward to our spot at the show, the hard work it’s taken to prepare, and highlights of what you can expect to see across the week-long spectacle.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Adam Nicolson’s magical design is being brought to life at our stand, inspired by our renowned potting shed from 2017
  • Some of the most stunning varieties we’ll be bringing with us, and the preparation it’s taken to have them ready
  • Gardening tips for those with a small urban space, with particular attention for early-flowering plants

Order Sarah’s book - A Year Full of Flowers: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg

Products mentioned:
Calendula officinalis 'Indian Prince': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/calendula-officinalis-indian-prince
Calendula officinalis 'Sunset Buff': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/calendula-officinalis-sunset-buff
Salvia viridis 'Blue Monday': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-viridis-blue
Petunia 'Tidal Wave Red Velour' F1: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/petunia-tidal-wave-f1-red-velour

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]]> May is all about the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, and we’ll be bringing the abundant beauty of Perch Hill’s cutting garden to our trade stand.

That’s why in this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah and Arthur are taking an exciting look forward to our spot at the show, the hard work it’s taken to prepare, and highlights of what you can expect to see across the week-long spectacle.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Adam Nicolson’s magical design is being brought to life at our stand, inspired by our renowned potting shed from 2017
  • Some of the most stunning varieties we’ll be bringing with us, and the preparation it’s taken to have them ready
  • Gardening tips for those with a small urban space, with particular attention for early-flowering plants

Order Sarah’s book - A Year Full of Flowers: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg

Products mentioned:
Calendula officinalis 'Indian Prince': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/calendula-officinalis-indian-prince
Calendula officinalis 'Sunset Buff': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/calendula-officinalis-sunset-buff
Salvia viridis 'Blue Monday': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-viridis-blue
Petunia 'Tidal Wave Red Velour' F1: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/petunia-tidal-wave-f1-red-velour

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

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Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15070180 Thu, 16 May 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1070 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 172 full false Q&A: How should I propagate Dianthus ‘Green Wicky’? What should I do now with my spring bulbs? What’s the best time and depth to plan out my dahlias? What edibles should I harvest now? Q&A: How should I propagate Dianthus ‘Green Wicky’? What should I do now with my spring bulbs? What’s the best time and depth to plan out my dahlias? What edibles should I harvest now? Welcome to May’s monthly Q&A podcast, where once again Sarah & Josie chime in with answers to listeners’ burning questions.

This time round, Josie shares the key to propagating the stunning Dianthus ‘Green Wicky’, and we explain what you should do with spring bulbs now that they’ve gone over - and it’s not to throw them away!

Also in this month’s episode, it’s dahlia planting time and Josie explains how best to plant them in terms of depth and distance apart, and Sarah gives us the comprehensive rundown on what’s being harvested to eat right now.

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]]> Welcome to May’s monthly Q&A podcast, where once again Sarah & Josie chime in with answers to listeners’ burning questions.

This time round, Josie shares the key to propagating the stunning Dianthus ‘Green Wicky’, and we explain what you should do with spring bulbs now that they’ve gone over - and it’s not to throw them away!

Also in this month’s episode, it’s dahlia planting time and Josie explains how best to plant them in terms of depth and distance apart, and Sarah gives us the comprehensive rundown on what’s being harvested to eat right now.

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-15059357 Tue, 14 May 2024 12:00:00 +0100 408 q&a, grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, plant bonus false The charming revival of Victorian cloches with Beth Gregg - Episode 171 The charming revival of Victorian cloches with Beth Gregg - Episode 171 The Victorian era gave the horticultural world one of the most charming designs for the cloche, or cold frame - a charm that’s being renewed by the wonderful Beth Gregg.

Arthur Parkinson hails Beth as the ‘Goddess of Cloches’ through her faithful revival of those original designs with Claverton Cloches. 

In this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, learn what earns the cloche its spot in any garden, and how Beth breathes new life into an oft-overlooked apparatus.

In this episode, discover:

  • Beth’s embrace of Victorian cloche design, and how Claverton Cloches channelled the charm of that era
  • Why cloches are wonderful for protecting seedlings from not only harsh temperatures, but brisk winds
  • The inspiration for Claverton’s different designs, and exciting future with their new garden hose
  • Beth’s appearance at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show, sharing the joys of her handiwork

Order Sarah’s book - A Year Full of Flowers: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg
Claverton Cloches: https://www.clavertoncloches.com/
https://www.instagram.com/clavertoncloches/

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]]> The Victorian era gave the horticultural world one of the most charming designs for the cloche, or cold frame - a charm that’s being renewed by the wonderful Beth Gregg.

Arthur Parkinson hails Beth as the ‘Goddess of Cloches’ through her faithful revival of those original designs with Claverton Cloches. 

In this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, learn what earns the cloche its spot in any garden, and how Beth breathes new life into an oft-overlooked apparatus.

In this episode, discover:

  • Beth’s embrace of Victorian cloche design, and how Claverton Cloches channelled the charm of that era
  • Why cloches are wonderful for protecting seedlings from not only harsh temperatures, but brisk winds
  • The inspiration for Claverton’s different designs, and exciting future with their new garden hose
  • Beth’s appearance at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show, sharing the joys of her handiwork

Order Sarah’s book - A Year Full of Flowers: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg
Claverton Cloches: https://www.clavertoncloches.com/
https://www.instagram.com/clavertoncloches/

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep171 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-14983290 Thu, 09 May 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1586 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 171 full false Our 30 Year legacy at Perch Hill with Adam Nicolson - Episode 170 Our 30 Year legacy at Perch Hill with Adam Nicolson - Episode 170 The 4th of May marks a very special day at Perch Hill, particularly this year - it’s 30 years since Sarah and Adam first arrived and started making history here.

Perch Hill looks so vastly different to how it began in 1994, as it’s taken shape over the decades, and in this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Sarah & Adam share stories from their time here so far, the many phases that Perch Hill has seen, and how the garden in particular has developed.

In this episode, learn:

  • How Sarah discovered Perch Hill, and the charming experiences that endeared Adam to it
  • The state in which Sarah & Adam found the garden, and first steps towards bringing it to life in the way that we all know and love today
  • Balancing abundance with structure, and chaos with tidiness through a lens of biodiversity

Order Sarah’s book - A Year Full of Flowers: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

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]]> The 4th of May marks a very special day at Perch Hill, particularly this year - it’s 30 years since Sarah and Adam first arrived and started making history here.

Perch Hill looks so vastly different to how it began in 1994, as it’s taken shape over the decades, and in this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Sarah & Adam share stories from their time here so far, the many phases that Perch Hill has seen, and how the garden in particular has developed.

In this episode, learn:

  • How Sarah discovered Perch Hill, and the charming experiences that endeared Adam to it
  • The state in which Sarah & Adam found the garden, and first steps towards bringing it to life in the way that we all know and love today
  • Balancing abundance with structure, and chaos with tidiness through a lens of biodiversity

Order Sarah’s book - A Year Full of Flowers: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep170 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-14983235 Thu, 02 May 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1075 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 170 full false This month in your garden: May This month in your garden: May With overnight frosts receding, the opportunities in your garden throughout May are among the most exciting all year.

For May’s ‘Monthly Jobs’ episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, join Sarah and Josie for a run through the month’s most exciting errands, from planting out half-hardy dahlias and tomatoes, to preparing your pots, and how to handle the influx of slugs and snails..

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]]> With overnight frosts receding, the opportunities in your garden throughout May are among the most exciting all year.

For May’s ‘Monthly Jobs’ episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, join Sarah and Josie for a run through the month’s most exciting errands, from planting out half-hardy dahlias and tomatoes, to preparing your pots, and how to handle the influx of slugs and snails..

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-14982945 Wed, 01 May 2024 12:00:00 +0100 392 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, bonus false Simple, delicious recipes with your own grown veg - Episode 169 Simple, delicious recipes with your own grown veg - Episode 169 With spring racing onwards, the window in which to plant out your half-hardy seeds is upon us, and it’s a time that should spark joy in the imaginations of veg gardeners.

This week on grow, cook, eat, arrange, half-hardy vegetables take centre stage - Sarah takes us through the 6 must-have categories of veg, and shares an array of mouth-watering recipes perfect for the avid kitchen gardener.

In this episode, discover:

  • Why this time of year perfectly suits the sowing of your half-hardy seeds
  • Three stellar tomatoes, with a surprise favourite emerging from our most recent taste trials
  • Recipes for all of Sarah’s top half-hardy veg, from the surprisingly savoury to the deliciously healthy
  • Which edible flowers wonderfully complement courgettes in a fritto misto

Order Sarah’s book - A Year Full of Flowers: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg

Products mentioned:
Tomato 'Black Russian': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-black-russian
Tomato 'Sungold': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-sungold
Tomato 'Garnet': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-garnet
Cucumber 'La Diva': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cucumber-la-diva
Pea 'Nairobi': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pea-nairobi
Sweet Basil: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/basil-sweet
Courgette 'Romanesco': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/courgette-romanesco
Courgette 'Soleil' F1: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/courgette-soleil-f1
Courgette 'Bianca di Trieste': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/courgette-bianca-di-trieste
Tulip 'White Valley' syn 'Exotic Emperor': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-white-valley
Carrot 'Nantes 5': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/carrot-nantes-5

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> With spring racing onwards, the window in which to plant out your half-hardy seeds is upon us, and it’s a time that should spark joy in the imaginations of veg gardeners.

This week on grow, cook, eat, arrange, half-hardy vegetables take centre stage - Sarah takes us through the 6 must-have categories of veg, and shares an array of mouth-watering recipes perfect for the avid kitchen gardener.

In this episode, discover:

  • Why this time of year perfectly suits the sowing of your half-hardy seeds
  • Three stellar tomatoes, with a surprise favourite emerging from our most recent taste trials
  • Recipes for all of Sarah’s top half-hardy veg, from the surprisingly savoury to the deliciously healthy
  • Which edible flowers wonderfully complement courgettes in a fritto misto

Order Sarah’s book - A Year Full of Flowers: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg

Products mentioned:
Tomato 'Black Russian': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-black-russian
Tomato 'Sungold': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-sungold
Tomato 'Garnet': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-garnet
Cucumber 'La Diva': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cucumber-la-diva
Pea 'Nairobi': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pea-nairobi
Sweet Basil: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/basil-sweet
Courgette 'Romanesco': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/courgette-romanesco
Courgette 'Soleil' F1: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/courgette-soleil-f1
Courgette 'Bianca di Trieste': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/courgette-bianca-di-trieste
Tulip 'White Valley' syn 'Exotic Emperor': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-white-valley
Carrot 'Nantes 5': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/carrot-nantes-5

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep169 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-14934906 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1183 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 169 full false Perfect plants for flawless, fabulous and fragrant floristry with Simon Lycett - Episode 168 Perfect plants for flawless, fabulous and fragrant floristry with Simon Lycett - Episode 168 Early May is on its way, bringing a fresh bloom of fragrant and fabulous flowers. It’s this abundance of impact and perfume on which Simon Lycett thrives.

His style of floristry is so striking, and one from which we cannot fail but to learn - Simon joins us to share his highlights of the spring season and how you can choose the perfect varieties to create your own stunning arrangements.

In this episode, discover:

  • Simon’s recent endeavours with BBC Maestro, creating wonderful guides to decorating with flowers
  • Our favourite garden & cut flowers for early May, with special mention for the absolute must-have Lily of the Valley
  • A unique irrigation tip if your garden is overly abundant with slugs
  • Simon’s top tips for home-grown floristry, and the standout performers he’s been drawn to in recent years

Connect with Simon: https://www.instagram.com/simonlycett

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]]> Early May is on its way, bringing a fresh bloom of fragrant and fabulous flowers. It’s this abundance of impact and perfume on which Simon Lycett thrives.

His style of floristry is so striking, and one from which we cannot fail but to learn - Simon joins us to share his highlights of the spring season and how you can choose the perfect varieties to create your own stunning arrangements.

In this episode, discover:

  • Simon’s recent endeavours with BBC Maestro, creating wonderful guides to decorating with flowers
  • Our favourite garden & cut flowers for early May, with special mention for the absolute must-have Lily of the Valley
  • A unique irrigation tip if your garden is overly abundant with slugs
  • Simon’s top tips for home-grown floristry, and the standout performers he’s been drawn to in recent years

Connect with Simon: https://www.instagram.com/simonlycett

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-14907565 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1148 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 168 full false Q&A: How should I best sow sweet peas? What’s best to plant out in April for instant impact? Which seeds should I sow now in the garden, and for cut flowers in containers? Q&A: How should I best sow sweet peas? What’s best to plant out in April for instant impact? Which seeds should I sow now in the garden, and for cut flowers in containers? Welcome back to our monthly Q&A podcast episodes for April, where Sarah and Josie answer questions from you, our lovely listeners.

In this month’s episode, Sarah turns her attention to sweet peas as she shares how deep to sow seeds, and how far apart to sow them based on our trials at Perch Hill. Also this month, we hear which plants are ideal for planting out in April, particularly those that bring instant impact. 

Sarah takes us through what seeds should be sown now, from the ornamental garden featuring erigeron to the kitchen garden with kales and flat leaf parsley.

Josie also shares a wonderful selection of seeds that are ideal for growing cut flowers in containers, with a lovely mention for the likes of the cosmos sonata series.

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]]> Welcome back to our monthly Q&A podcast episodes for April, where Sarah and Josie answer questions from you, our lovely listeners.

In this month’s episode, Sarah turns her attention to sweet peas as she shares how deep to sow seeds, and how far apart to sow them based on our trials at Perch Hill. Also this month, we hear which plants are ideal for planting out in April, particularly those that bring instant impact. 

Sarah takes us through what seeds should be sown now, from the ornamental garden featuring erigeron to the kitchen garden with kales and flat leaf parsley.

Josie also shares a wonderful selection of seeds that are ideal for growing cut flowers in containers, with a lovely mention for the likes of the cosmos sonata series.

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-14859548 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0100 451 q&a, grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, plant bonus false Perfect Pairings of Companion Plants with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 167 Perfect Pairings of Companion Plants with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 167 For any organic gardener, companion planting is one of the most essential, rewarding and productive ways to ward off bugs and fungal infections.

As the seasons are beginning to turn, it’s a wonderful time to recap the importance and joy of companion planting - Sarah is joined once again by Arthur Parkinson, where we revisit classic combinations, and share some unconventional pairings that you might not have considered.

In this episode, discover:

  • The many reasons that companion planting is a fantastic alternative to chemical treatments in the garden
  • Where and how to plant out tagetes for a reliable, much-loved source of protection against green and whitefly
  • Which of the salvias are among our favourites to pair with roses, and when to plant them out
  • The often-underestimated use of basil as a companion plant, making it a perfect partner to tomatoes in the kitchen and garden alike

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Products mentioned:
Tagetes tenuifoila 'Red Gem': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tagetes-red-gem
Tagetes tenuifolia 'Tangerine Gem': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tagetes-tenuifolia-tangerine-gem
Tagetes patula 'Linnaeus Burning Embers':
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tagetes-linnaeus
Salvia x jamensis 'Nachtvlinder': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-x-jamensis-nachtvlinder
Sweet Basil: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/basil-sweet
Tagetes minuta: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tagetes-minuta

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]]> For any organic gardener, companion planting is one of the most essential, rewarding and productive ways to ward off bugs and fungal infections.

As the seasons are beginning to turn, it’s a wonderful time to recap the importance and joy of companion planting - Sarah is joined once again by Arthur Parkinson, where we revisit classic combinations, and share some unconventional pairings that you might not have considered.

In this episode, discover:

  • The many reasons that companion planting is a fantastic alternative to chemical treatments in the garden
  • Where and how to plant out tagetes for a reliable, much-loved source of protection against green and whitefly
  • Which of the salvias are among our favourites to pair with roses, and when to plant them out
  • The often-underestimated use of basil as a companion plant, making it a perfect partner to tomatoes in the kitchen and garden alike

Order Sarah’s book - A Year Full of Flowers: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg:
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg
Products mentioned:
Tagetes tenuifoila 'Red Gem': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tagetes-red-gem
Tagetes tenuifolia 'Tangerine Gem': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tagetes-tenuifolia-tangerine-gem
Tagetes patula 'Linnaeus Burning Embers':
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tagetes-linnaeus
Salvia x jamensis 'Nachtvlinder': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-x-jamensis-nachtvlinder
Sweet Basil: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/basil-sweet
Tagetes minuta: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tagetes-minuta

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep167 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-14829760 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1029 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 167 full false Draw Inspiration from The Pig’s Incredible Kitchen Garden with Ollie Hutson - Episode 166 Draw Inspiration from The Pig’s Incredible Kitchen Garden with Ollie Hutson - Episode 166 For those with a vegetable garden, The Pig’s offering is a source of inspiration and envy among many, all of which thrives under the watchful eye of Group Head Gardener, Ollie Hutson.

This week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ brings us a fantastic array of tips and recipes to take from Ollie’s expertise and bring into our own growing and cooking, drawing on a love of the natural world that’s spanned his entire life.

In this episode, discover:

  • The Pig’s humble beginnings and the exciting expansion of its gorgeous hotels
  • How Ollie, as Group Head Gardener, approaches the natural world and focuses on creating a ‘25 mile menu’
  • What to sow in March and April to fill the ‘hungry gap’ in the kitchen garden
  • Some of Ollie’s favourite recipes, taking inspiration from The Pig’s luxury menu

Ollie Huston: https://twitter.com/olliehutson85
The Pig: https://www.thepighotel.com/
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]]> For those with a vegetable garden, The Pig’s offering is a source of inspiration and envy among many, all of which thrives under the watchful eye of Group Head Gardener, Ollie Hutson.

This week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ brings us a fantastic array of tips and recipes to take from Ollie’s expertise and bring into our own growing and cooking, drawing on a love of the natural world that’s spanned his entire life.

In this episode, discover:

  • The Pig’s humble beginnings and the exciting expansion of its gorgeous hotels
  • How Ollie, as Group Head Gardener, approaches the natural world and focuses on creating a ‘25 mile menu’
  • What to sow in March and April to fill the ‘hungry gap’ in the kitchen garden
  • Some of Ollie’s favourite recipes, taking inspiration from The Pig’s luxury menu

Ollie Huston: https://twitter.com/olliehutson85
The Pig: https://www.thepighotel.com/
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep166 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-14813604 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0100 924 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 166 full false This month in your garden: April This month in your garden: April Light levels are increasing and life in the garden is well and truly bustling, which makes this time of year such a joyful one for gardeners! 

Returning to our ‘Monthly Jobs’ series, this month’s episode sees Sarah & Josie share which flowers and edibles are perfect for sowing at this stage of the year, as well as how to revitalise your whopper pots once the Tulips go over.

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]]> Light levels are increasing and life in the garden is well and truly bustling, which makes this time of year such a joyful one for gardeners! 

Returning to our ‘Monthly Jobs’ series, this month’s episode sees Sarah & Josie share which flowers and edibles are perfect for sowing at this stage of the year, as well as how to revitalise your whopper pots once the Tulips go over.

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-14780909 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0100 318 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, bonus false Biodiversity Tips from Knepp Wilding with Charlie Harpur and Adam Nicolson - Episode 165 Biodiversity Tips from Knepp Wilding with Charlie Harpur and Adam Nicolson - Episode 165 Knepp plays host to one of the most breathtaking rewilding projects in Britain, and from it we can take such inspiration to channel into our own green spaces.

Sharing the evolution of the project from its initial thousand species and how you can encourage biodiversity in your garden is Charlie Harpur - Knepp’s Head Gardener joins Sarah this week alongside her husband, Adam Nicolson.

In this episode, discover:

  • How much or how little control you should impose on a garden that’s being rewilded
  • Charlie’s work with Tom Stuart-Smith, Jekka McVicar and James Hitchmough
  • Knepp’s work on balancing what each plant provides, not allowing dominant species to run rampant
  • Why we at home should focus on succession throughout the year

Follow Charlie: https://www.instagram.com/charlie.harpur/
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Knepp Rewilding Project: https://knepp.co.uk/rewilding/
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]]> Knepp plays host to one of the most breathtaking rewilding projects in Britain, and from it we can take such inspiration to channel into our own green spaces.

Sharing the evolution of the project from its initial thousand species and how you can encourage biodiversity in your garden is Charlie Harpur - Knepp’s Head Gardener joins Sarah this week alongside her husband, Adam Nicolson.

In this episode, discover:

  • How much or how little control you should impose on a garden that’s being rewilded
  • Charlie’s work with Tom Stuart-Smith, Jekka McVicar and James Hitchmough
  • Knepp’s work on balancing what each plant provides, not allowing dominant species to run rampant
  • Why we at home should focus on succession throughout the year

Follow Charlie: https://www.instagram.com/charlie.harpur/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-harpur/
Knepp Rewilding Project: https://knepp.co.uk/rewilding/
Order Sarah’s book - A Year Full of Flowers: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg:
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-14780722 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 2099 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 165 full false The Beginner Gardener’s Dream Flowers to Sow with Jemima Bowker - Episode 164 The Beginner Gardener’s Dream Flowers to Sow with Jemima Bowker - Episode 164 Our Events and Horti Marketing Manager, Jemima Bowker has been gardening for a few years now, and her perspective on the floral world is shared by many a beginner gardener.

That’s why this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is dedicated to the 12 flowers that are absolutely essential for newcomers to gardening. From the fast growers to the fragrant showstoppers, this episode is brimming with simple, easy to grow and wholeheartedly rewarding varieties.

In this episode, discover:

  • The beauty of sowing Calendulas in gutters for prolific growth from a charming cut-and-come-again flower
  • Linaria Sweeties’ instant impact with their staggering rate of growth and fantastic vase life
  • Why Scabiosa Black Cat holds a special place in Jemima’s list, with its long flowering period and appeal for pollinators
  • How best to treat Icelandic Poppies for a sprinkling of saturation which will last all summer

Order Sarah’s book - A Year Full of Flowers: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> Our Events and Horti Marketing Manager, Jemima Bowker has been gardening for a few years now, and her perspective on the floral world is shared by many a beginner gardener.

That’s why this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is dedicated to the 12 flowers that are absolutely essential for newcomers to gardening. From the fast growers to the fragrant showstoppers, this episode is brimming with simple, easy to grow and wholeheartedly rewarding varieties.

In this episode, discover:

  • The beauty of sowing Calendulas in gutters for prolific growth from a charming cut-and-come-again flower
  • Linaria Sweeties’ instant impact with their staggering rate of growth and fantastic vase life
  • Why Scabiosa Black Cat holds a special place in Jemima’s list, with its long flowering period and appeal for pollinators
  • How best to treat Icelandic Poppies for a sprinkling of saturation which will last all summer

Order Sarah’s book - A Year Full of Flowers: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep164 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-14721589 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 1989 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 164 full false Q&A: Should I pinch out tall, leggy seedlings? What are your favourite spring plants? Q&A: Should I pinch out tall, leggy seedlings? What are your favourite spring plants? Welcome back to the March Q&A podcast episodes, in which Sarah and Josie are once again answering your burning questions.

This time around, we’re looking at pinching out seedlings like cosmos, whether they should be pinched out when they’re tall and leggy, and if there are certain seedlings which shouldn’t be pinched.

Also in this episode, you’ll discover a short, sweet and stunning selection of Sarah & Josie’s favourite varieties for spring, from Sarah’s beloved amelanchiers to Josie’s must-have narcissi.

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]]> Welcome back to the March Q&A podcast episodes, in which Sarah and Josie are once again answering your burning questions.

This time around, we’re looking at pinching out seedlings like cosmos, whether they should be pinched out when they’re tall and leggy, and if there are certain seedlings which shouldn’t be pinched.

Also in this episode, you’ll discover a short, sweet and stunning selection of Sarah & Josie’s favourite varieties for spring, from Sarah’s beloved amelanchiers to Josie’s must-have narcissi.

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-question-and-answer-episode-6 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-14689562 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 453 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, q&a, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, plant bonus false Standout Seedlings to Sow and Grow This Year with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 163 Standout Seedlings to Sow and Grow This Year with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 163 One of gardening’s great joys is sowing from seed, planting out and seeing those seeds thrive, and this year brings a lovely variety of new favourites to sow.

Arthur joins Sarah this week as we look at which new stunners and old favourites you’ll want to sow this year, and when to plant out each variety for them to deliver maximum glamour. 

In this episode, discover:

  • A delicious selection of edibles, from a prolific climbing French Bean to the flavoursome Runner Bean Black Knight 
  • The lingering charm of early-sown Cobaea Scandens on Arthur’s windowsill
  • How a charming combination of Zinnias and Seterias 
  • The two new, exclusive Dahlias topping Sarah’s list for this spring

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Products mentioned:

Cobaea scandens https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cobaea-scandens-purple
Climbing French Bean 'Monte Gusto' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/french-bean-monte-gusto
Thunbergia alata 'African Sunset' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/thunbergia-african-sunset
Schizanthus x wisetonensis 'Dr. Badger's Hybrids' Mix (Butterfly Plant) https://www.sarahraven.com/products/schizanthus-dr-badger
Zinnia elegans 'Queeny Mixed' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/zinnia-elegans-queeny-mixed
Setaria 'Caramel' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/setaria-caramel
Dahlia 'Adam's Choice' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-adams-choice
Dahlia 'Klara Zak' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-klara-zak

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]]> One of gardening’s great joys is sowing from seed, planting out and seeing those seeds thrive, and this year brings a lovely variety of new favourites to sow.

Arthur joins Sarah this week as we look at which new stunners and old favourites you’ll want to sow this year, and when to plant out each variety for them to deliver maximum glamour. 

In this episode, discover:

  • A delicious selection of edibles, from a prolific climbing French Bean to the flavoursome Runner Bean Black Knight 
  • The lingering charm of early-sown Cobaea Scandens on Arthur’s windowsill
  • How a charming combination of Zinnias and Seterias 
  • The two new, exclusive Dahlias topping Sarah’s list for this spring

Order Sarah’s book - A Year Full of Flowers: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg:
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg

Products mentioned:

Cobaea scandens https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cobaea-scandens-purple
Climbing French Bean 'Monte Gusto' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/french-bean-monte-gusto
Thunbergia alata 'African Sunset' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/thunbergia-african-sunset
Schizanthus x wisetonensis 'Dr. Badger's Hybrids' Mix (Butterfly Plant) https://www.sarahraven.com/products/schizanthus-dr-badger
Zinnia elegans 'Queeny Mixed' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/zinnia-elegans-queeny-mixed
Setaria 'Caramel' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/setaria-caramel
Dahlia 'Adam's Choice' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-adams-choice
Dahlia 'Klara Zak' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-klara-zak

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep163 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-14675978 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 1086 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 163 full false Celebrating the Wonderful Women of the Gardening World - Episode 162 Celebrating the Wonderful Women of the Gardening World - Episode 162 Over the course of the podcast, we’ve featured a huge number of remarkable women, inspiring the world in everything from natural-style textiles to award-winning garden design.

In this very special episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, we bring you a selection of our favourite clips from previous episodes, shining a light on the fabulous female horticulturalists and entrepreneurs leading the way in the gardening world.

In this episode, discover:

  • How a cocktail of herbs from the kitchen garden can transform any meal
  • The female florists that have given us a renewed appreciation for flowers off of their peak
  • Which varieties of flower are among the most beloved for scent, and easiest for newcomers to gardening
  • The stories of the hugely inspirational female entrepreneurs bringing new life to the natural world

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]]> Over the course of the podcast, we’ve featured a huge number of remarkable women, inspiring the world in everything from natural-style textiles to award-winning garden design.

In this very special episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, we bring you a selection of our favourite clips from previous episodes, shining a light on the fabulous female horticulturalists and entrepreneurs leading the way in the gardening world.

In this episode, discover:

  • How a cocktail of herbs from the kitchen garden can transform any meal
  • The female florists that have given us a renewed appreciation for flowers off of their peak
  • Which varieties of flower are among the most beloved for scent, and easiest for newcomers to gardening
  • The stories of the hugely inspirational female entrepreneurs bringing new life to the natural world

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep162 Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-14639651 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 1212 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 162 full false Q&A: What are the best potted plants? Are there dahlias you would recommend growing from seed? Which plants are ideal for shade? Q&A: What are the best potted plants? Are there dahlias you would recommend growing from seed? Which plants are ideal for shade? Welcome to the first of March’s Q&A podcast episodes, where Head Gardener Josie Lewis joins Sarah to directly answer questions from our listeners.

In this month’s episode, we look at the plant varieties best suited to pots with consideration for both small tabletop and larger floor pots, Sarah & Josie share the Dahlias that they’d most recommend growing from seed, and we discover the perfect plants for varying levels of shade.

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]]> Welcome to the first of March’s Q&A podcast episodes, where Head Gardener Josie Lewis joins Sarah to directly answer questions from our listeners.

In this month’s episode, we look at the plant varieties best suited to pots with consideration for both small tabletop and larger floor pots, Sarah & Josie share the Dahlias that they’d most recommend growing from seed, and we discover the perfect plants for varying levels of shade.

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-14607169 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 606 grow, cook, eat, arrange, q&a, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, plant bonus false This month in your garden: March This month in your garden: March Whether you’re growing edibles or ornamentals, March is a busy month for getting into the garden. Building on our ‘Monthly Jobs’ series so far, Sarah & Josie return to share what you should focus on in March.

In this month’s episode, learn which of the edible crops are ready to sow out as soon as possible, from your chitted potatoes to your half-hardy veg, discover which flowers need planting and pruning with special care for frost, and much more to keep you busy!


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]]> Whether you’re growing edibles or ornamentals, March is a busy month for getting into the garden. Building on our ‘Monthly Jobs’ series so far, Sarah & Josie return to share what you should focus on in March.

In this month’s episode, learn which of the edible crops are ready to sow out as soon as possible, from your chitted potatoes to your half-hardy veg, discover which flowers need planting and pruning with special care for frost, and much more to keep you busy!


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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-14592427 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 01:00:00 +0000 674 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, bonus false Highlights from Our Spring and Summer Range - Episode 161 Highlights from Our Spring and Summer Range - Episode 161 The spring and summer ahead of us is a glorious opportunity to let our gardens sing with colours anew, and in this week’s podcast, Sarah & Arthur share how to select the very best for your space.

The Spring & Summer Catalogue takes centre stage on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, as we hear about the best brand new collections, some of Arthur’s stalwart favourites, and which of this year’s floral highlights have brought Sarah the most joy.

In this episode, discover:

  • Standout flowers that Sarah’s loved last year, like the uniquely textured Dahlia Night Silence
  • A number of gorgeous collections perfect for combining colour palettes in pots and borders
  • The brand new Teucrium variety that’s earned attention for its stunning looks and drought-tolerance
  • A tip that Sarah learned from Sissinghurst which brings the best out of the Everlasting Lilies Collection as cut flowers

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]]> The spring and summer ahead of us is a glorious opportunity to let our gardens sing with colours anew, and in this week’s podcast, Sarah & Arthur share how to select the very best for your space.

The Spring & Summer Catalogue takes centre stage on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, as we hear about the best brand new collections, some of Arthur’s stalwart favourites, and which of this year’s floral highlights have brought Sarah the most joy.

In this episode, discover:

  • Standout flowers that Sarah’s loved last year, like the uniquely textured Dahlia Night Silence
  • A number of gorgeous collections perfect for combining colour palettes in pots and borders
  • The brand new Teucrium variety that’s earned attention for its stunning looks and drought-tolerance
  • A tip that Sarah learned from Sissinghurst which brings the best out of the Everlasting Lilies Collection as cut flowers

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-14592413 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 1397 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 161 full false Connecting with Nature Through Trees with Arit Anderson and Henrik Sjöman - Episode 160 Connecting with Nature Through Trees with Arit Anderson and Henrik Sjöman - Episode 160 Trees hold a special place in our ecosystem not only for their environmental impact, but the emotional connection we all make with trees in our earliest years. It’s for exactly these reasons that choosing the right tree can enrich any garden, regardless of size.

Arit Anderson and Henrik Sjöman have combined their passions and expertise, culminating in ‘The Essential Tree Selection Guide’, and the pair join us on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share the joys of finding the perfect tree, and why it matters now more than ever.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Arit and Henrik’s backgrounds brought them together on this fantastic project
  • The ethos of ‘right tree, right place’ and how to pick the perfect tree for a space
  • The ‘ecosystem services’ that trees give to us in urban and rural environments alike
  • Trees’ role in all our lives on an emotional level

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]]> Trees hold a special place in our ecosystem not only for their environmental impact, but the emotional connection we all make with trees in our earliest years. It’s for exactly these reasons that choosing the right tree can enrich any garden, regardless of size.

Arit Anderson and Henrik Sjöman have combined their passions and expertise, culminating in ‘The Essential Tree Selection Guide’, and the pair join us on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share the joys of finding the perfect tree, and why it matters now more than ever.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Arit and Henrik’s backgrounds brought them together on this fantastic project
  • The ethos of ‘right tree, right place’ and how to pick the perfect tree for a space
  • The ‘ecosystem services’ that trees give to us in urban and rural environments alike
  • Trees’ role in all our lives on an emotional level

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-14544977 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 1941 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 160 full false Q&A: Can you split Dahlia tubers when they’ve grown too big? What are the best long-flowering spring plants? How do you put together colour collections? Q&A: Can you split Dahlia tubers when they’ve grown too big? What are the best long-flowering spring plants? How do you put together colour collections? Welcome to the next Q&A episode for February, where Sarah & Josie answer even more of your questions for a bountiful spring garden!

In this episode, we learn how to split Dahlia tubers once they’ve grown extremely large, round up the best flowers for long-lasting beauty throughout the spring, and touch on the ways to create your own complementary collections of flowers.

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]]> Welcome to the next Q&A episode for February, where Sarah & Josie answer even more of your questions for a bountiful spring garden!

In this episode, we learn how to split Dahlia tubers once they’ve grown extremely large, round up the best flowers for long-lasting beauty throughout the spring, and touch on the ways to create your own complementary collections of flowers.

Be sure to leave your questions in comments across social media for Sarah & Josie to answer in a future Q&A episode.

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-14531766 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 708 grow, cook, eat, arrange, q&a, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, plant bonus false A Year Full of Pots: The Inspiration Behind Sarah’s New Book with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 159 A Year Full of Pots: The Inspiration Behind Sarah’s New Book with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 159 Over 380 pots call Perch Hill home, and bring such joy and seasonal splendour, which makes Sarah’s latest book a must-read for anyone hoping to do the same in their own space.

Sarah’s joined by Arthur once again on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, this week to share the inspirations behind her love of pots, her simple approach to beautifully combining colour palettes, and the huge range of subjects covered in the book: A Year Full of Pots.

In this episode, discover:

  • Why Sarah chose to write on pots, and how she was inspired by Josie and Arthur
  • The four colour palettes that Sarah curates and combines to create gorgeous pot showings
  • Why ‘A Year Full of Pots’ is written in the same, simple to follow format as many cookbooks
  • The range and variety of topics covered within the book

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]]> Over 380 pots call Perch Hill home, and bring such joy and seasonal splendour, which makes Sarah’s latest book a must-read for anyone hoping to do the same in their own space.

Sarah’s joined by Arthur once again on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, this week to share the inspirations behind her love of pots, her simple approach to beautifully combining colour palettes, and the huge range of subjects covered in the book: A Year Full of Pots.

In this episode, discover:

  • Why Sarah chose to write on pots, and how she was inspired by Josie and Arthur
  • The four colour palettes that Sarah curates and combines to create gorgeous pot showings
  • Why ‘A Year Full of Pots’ is written in the same, simple to follow format as many cookbooks
  • The range and variety of topics covered within the book

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-14508555 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 1084 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 159 full false Charming Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 158 Charming Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 158 Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and for those looking to bring a floral flair to their gift-giving this year, Sarah and Arthur’s shortlist is full of delightful ideas.

As you’d expect there’s a varied selection of flowers beyond the traditional roses, and other ways to bring joy to your loved ones with mini-landscapes and pins to keep one’s favourite flowers and animals close.

In this episode, discover:

  • Why the charm of printing photos is so important to relive fond garden memories
  • Sarah’s ‘from acorns to oak trees’ mantra for gifting seeds like Verbena ‘Bampton’ and Dahlia ‘Bishop’s Children’
  • The joy in Arthur’s butterfly pin collection and his desire to keep it growing
  • How puzzles are a wonderful way to familiarise yourself with your garden’s wildlife

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]]> Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and for those looking to bring a floral flair to their gift-giving this year, Sarah and Arthur’s shortlist is full of delightful ideas.

As you’d expect there’s a varied selection of flowers beyond the traditional roses, and other ways to bring joy to your loved ones with mini-landscapes and pins to keep one’s favourite flowers and animals close.

In this episode, discover:

  • Why the charm of printing photos is so important to relive fond garden memories
  • Sarah’s ‘from acorns to oak trees’ mantra for gifting seeds like Verbena ‘Bampton’ and Dahlia ‘Bishop’s Children’
  • The joy in Arthur’s butterfly pin collection and his desire to keep it growing
  • How puzzles are a wonderful way to familiarise yourself with your garden’s wildlife

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-14457281 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 1027 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 158 full false Q&A: When can you move seedlings outside? How do I treat gangly sweet peas? What can we do to combat dahlia gall? Q&A: When can you move seedlings outside? How do I treat gangly sweet peas? What can we do to combat dahlia gall? Welcome to the first of February’s Q&A podcast episodes, addressing questions directly from our listeners with Sarah Raven and Josie Lewis.

Kicking off the month, we’ve a timely question on moving seedlings outside when they’ve been in a window propagator, and Sarah shares her golden rule to prevent sweet peas from developing a ‘gangly’ appearance.

We also hear the latest on ‘dahlia gall’, with an abundance of Josie’s expertise on pests and diseases, and tips on how to prevent its spread in your own garden.

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]]> Welcome to the first of February’s Q&A podcast episodes, addressing questions directly from our listeners with Sarah Raven and Josie Lewis.

Kicking off the month, we’ve a timely question on moving seedlings outside when they’ve been in a window propagator, and Sarah shares her golden rule to prevent sweet peas from developing a ‘gangly’ appearance.

We also hear the latest on ‘dahlia gall’, with an abundance of Josie’s expertise on pests and diseases, and tips on how to prevent its spread in your own garden.

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-14444059 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 656 grow, cook, eat, arrange, q&a, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, plant full false The 12 Best Flowers for Glorious, Long-Lasting Presence in the Garden with Josie Lewis - Episode 157 The 12 Best Flowers for Glorious, Long-Lasting Presence in the Garden with Josie Lewis - Episode 157 A desirable feature in so many plants is their ability to bring beauty to the garden for as long as possible, and in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ we’re focusing on 12 of the very best.

From stunning showstoppers to rampant climbers with gorgeous scent, Sarah is joined this week by Head Gardener Josie Lewis to discuss the 12 best long-performing flowers.

In this episode, discover:

  • Which shrubs and trees are perfect for making a huge impact with fantastic blossoms 
  • The perennial plants perfect for bold splashes of colour like Dahlia Molly Raven, or for a softer display like Erigeron Karvinskianus
  • What makes the truly unique Cobaea Scandens such a fantastic, exotic-looking addition to your garden throughout the year

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]]> A desirable feature in so many plants is their ability to bring beauty to the garden for as long as possible, and in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ we’re focusing on 12 of the very best.

From stunning showstoppers to rampant climbers with gorgeous scent, Sarah is joined this week by Head Gardener Josie Lewis to discuss the 12 best long-performing flowers.

In this episode, discover:

  • Which shrubs and trees are perfect for making a huge impact with fantastic blossoms 
  • The perennial plants perfect for bold splashes of colour like Dahlia Molly Raven, or for a softer display like Erigeron Karvinskianus
  • What makes the truly unique Cobaea Scandens such a fantastic, exotic-looking addition to your garden throughout the year

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-14405780 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 1066 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 157 full false This month in your garden: February This month in your garden: February Join Sarah Raven and Perch Hill’s Head Gardener, Josie Lewis, for a rundown of February’s essential gardening jobs.

In the next of this mini-series leading you through the month’s most important tasks, we run through the flower groups that need sowing soon, how to keep your potatoes growing, and what wildlife to look out for - plus plenty more to keep you busy throughout February!

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]]> Join Sarah Raven and Perch Hill’s Head Gardener, Josie Lewis, for a rundown of February’s essential gardening jobs.

In the next of this mini-series leading you through the month’s most important tasks, we run through the flower groups that need sowing soon, how to keep your potatoes growing, and what wildlife to look out for - plus plenty more to keep you busy throughout February!

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-14405797 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 01:00:00 +0000 545 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, bonus false The Charm and Value of Garden Ponds Great or Small with Dr Steve Head - Episode 156 The Charm and Value of Garden Ponds Great or Small with Dr Steve Head - Episode 156 The humble pond is a staggering ecosystem in itself, and supports much of the creatures surrounding it, making any garden pond a wonderful place for wildlife to thrive.

Steve Head returns to the podcast this week with a rousing call to action for us all to create our own ponds, great or small. He shares the value they bring, why one shouldn’t be concerned about a pond’s size, and the gorgeous array of flora and fauna that a pond can introduce.

In this episode, discover:

  • The essential value that ponds bring to both the ecosystem within them, and the wildlife that uses them
  • How to design a charming pond that best serves wildlife of all varieties
  • Whether your pond drying out is a problem to be prevented, or actually part of a useful cycle

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]]> The humble pond is a staggering ecosystem in itself, and supports much of the creatures surrounding it, making any garden pond a wonderful place for wildlife to thrive.

Steve Head returns to the podcast this week with a rousing call to action for us all to create our own ponds, great or small. He shares the value they bring, why one shouldn’t be concerned about a pond’s size, and the gorgeous array of flora and fauna that a pond can introduce.

In this episode, discover:

  • The essential value that ponds bring to both the ecosystem within them, and the wildlife that uses them
  • How to design a charming pond that best serves wildlife of all varieties
  • Whether your pond drying out is a problem to be prevented, or actually part of a useful cycle

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-14354779 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 1505 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 156 full false Q&A: Can a well-established peony tree be moved? How many bulbs should be in a container? Q&A: Can a well-established peony tree be moved? How many bulbs should be in a container? Welcome back to the latest in our exciting new Q&A podcast episodes, where Sarah and Josie share their expertise on your top gardening queries.

This time round, we’re looking at whether it’s safe to move a well-established peony tree without damaging it, and Josie’s curious new revelation for the perfect number of bulbs in any sized container.

Get involved with future episodes by posing Sarah and Josie your questions - just pop us a message on the podcast review pages, email or our social media posts, and keep an eye (or ear!) out for Sarah’s response in these regular Q&A episodes.

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]]> Welcome back to the latest in our exciting new Q&A podcast episodes, where Sarah and Josie share their expertise on your top gardening queries.

This time round, we’re looking at whether it’s safe to move a well-established peony tree without damaging it, and Josie’s curious new revelation for the perfect number of bulbs in any sized container.

Get involved with future episodes by posing Sarah and Josie your questions - just pop us a message on the podcast review pages, email or our social media posts, and keep an eye (or ear!) out for Sarah’s response in these regular Q&A episodes.

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-14354724 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 233 grow, cook, eat, arrange, q&a, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, plant bonus false Celebrating the Extraordinary Role of the Farmer’s Wife with Helen Rebanks - Episode 155 Celebrating the Extraordinary Role of the Farmer’s Wife with Helen Rebanks - Episode 155 Rural life in a farming home owes a great deal to the unsung work of those who support it behind the scenes, a fact that’s captured beautifully in Helen Rebanks’ new book, The Farmer’s Wife.

Sarah chats with Helen this week to hear some of the stories woven from the wider farming community’s work, and a few of the book’s recipes, which follow Helen’s refreshingly honest and simple cooking style.

In this episode, discover:

  • The inception of Helen’s passion for great, simple recipes
  • Helen’s many touching stories from the book that detail the incredible influence of others in the local farming community
  • How Helen found adoration for the lifestyle of a farmer’s wife, being an utterly vital part of any farming home

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]]> Rural life in a farming home owes a great deal to the unsung work of those who support it behind the scenes, a fact that’s captured beautifully in Helen Rebanks’ new book, The Farmer’s Wife.

Sarah chats with Helen this week to hear some of the stories woven from the wider farming community’s work, and a few of the book’s recipes, which follow Helen’s refreshingly honest and simple cooking style.

In this episode, discover:

  • The inception of Helen’s passion for great, simple recipes
  • Helen’s many touching stories from the book that detail the incredible influence of others in the local farming community
  • How Helen found adoration for the lifestyle of a farmer’s wife, being an utterly vital part of any farming home

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-14327154 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 1578 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 155 full false Gardening Through the Winter Frost and Snow with Josie Lewis - Episode 154 Gardening Through the Winter Frost and Snow with Josie Lewis - Episode 154 In the early months of the year, gardeners are faced with particularly challenging weather conditions, requiring care and attention to keep your garden thriving through the frost and snow.

This episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ centres around the things you can do to keep your garden glowing amid the battering winds and relentless rain - Josie Lewis joins Sarah to share her top tips.

In this episode, discover:

  • Why moderate snowfall can actually be useful for protecting against frost
  • How to protect roses from wind-rock
  • Essential pot care through periods of intense rainfall
  • The benefit of not clearing the garden too much in autumn

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]]> In the early months of the year, gardeners are faced with particularly challenging weather conditions, requiring care and attention to keep your garden thriving through the frost and snow.

This episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ centres around the things you can do to keep your garden glowing amid the battering winds and relentless rain - Josie Lewis joins Sarah to share her top tips.

In this episode, discover:

  • Why moderate snowfall can actually be useful for protecting against frost
  • How to protect roses from wind-rock
  • Essential pot care through periods of intense rainfall
  • The benefit of not clearing the garden too much in autumn

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-14290372 Thu, 11 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 1015 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 154 full false Q&A: Is it better to grow Sweet Peas from seed? Why have shrubs and hedges become integral to gardens? Q&A: Is it better to grow Sweet Peas from seed? Why have shrubs and hedges become integral to gardens? We’re excited to bring a new regular series to grow, cook, eat, arrange in 2024 enabling you to ask questions directly to Sarah.

Just pop us a message on the podcast review pages, email or our social media posts, and keep an eye (or ear!) out for Sarah’s response in our regular Q&A episodes.

In this first edition, Josie joins Sarah to answer the best way of growing sweet peas and why shrubs and hedges have become so popular in recent years. 

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]]> We’re excited to bring a new regular series to grow, cook, eat, arrange in 2024 enabling you to ask questions directly to Sarah.

Just pop us a message on the podcast review pages, email or our social media posts, and keep an eye (or ear!) out for Sarah’s response in our regular Q&A episodes.

In this first edition, Josie joins Sarah to answer the best way of growing sweet peas and why shrubs and hedges have become so popular in recent years. 

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven & Josie Lewis Buzzsprout-14185754 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 594 grow, cook, eat, arrange, q&a, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, plant full false Creating the Best Biodiversity Havens in Our Gardens with Dr Steve Head - Episode 153 Creating the Best Biodiversity Havens in Our Gardens with Dr Steve Head - Episode 153 Our gardens, humble as they may seem, are among the country’s most important havens for biodiversity, and there are few greater champions for biodiversity than Dr Steve Head.

Steve joins Sarah on this podcast episode alongside Adam Nicolson to share how the intermediate level of disturbance that we naturally give our gardens makes them so wonderful for wildlife.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Sarah met Steve, and the revelations that he continues to provide her about wildlife at Perch Hill and beyond
  • The various reasons that gardens are so good for cultivating biodiversity
  • What you’re doing for biodiversity when you dig up your ground, and how to know that you’re digging too much or too little
  • The inspiration that Steve derives from a long time heroine of his, Jennifer Owen
  • Why we should all care about insects, pollinators, and our impact on biodiversity

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]]> Our gardens, humble as they may seem, are among the country’s most important havens for biodiversity, and there are few greater champions for biodiversity than Dr Steve Head.

Steve joins Sarah on this podcast episode alongside Adam Nicolson to share how the intermediate level of disturbance that we naturally give our gardens makes them so wonderful for wildlife.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Sarah met Steve, and the revelations that he continues to provide her about wildlife at Perch Hill and beyond
  • The various reasons that gardens are so good for cultivating biodiversity
  • What you’re doing for biodiversity when you dig up your ground, and how to know that you’re digging too much or too little
  • The inspiration that Steve derives from a long time heroine of his, Jennifer Owen
  • Why we should all care about insects, pollinators, and our impact on biodiversity

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Dr Steve Head Buzzsprout-14185788 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 1724 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 153 full false This month in your garden: January This month in your garden: January Join Sarah Raven and Perch Hill’s Head Gardener, Josie to create your very own check list of gardening jobs to tackle in January. 

Whether you’re planning your gardening goals for the New Year, or need inspiration to get outside during the winter months, this short, digestible episode provides practical advice on making the most of your outdoor space in January. 

Sarah and Josie discuss covering rhubarb, pruning fruit trees, sowing early vegetables, order bulbs and cleaning greenhouses and much more!

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]]> Join Sarah Raven and Perch Hill’s Head Gardener, Josie to create your very own check list of gardening jobs to tackle in January. 

Whether you’re planning your gardening goals for the New Year, or need inspiration to get outside during the winter months, this short, digestible episode provides practical advice on making the most of your outdoor space in January. 

Sarah and Josie discuss covering rhubarb, pruning fruit trees, sowing early vegetables, order bulbs and cleaning greenhouses and much more!

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven & Josie Lewis Buzzsprout-14185767 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 01:00:00 +0000 613 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, full false Sarah & Arthur’s 2024 New Year Resolutions - Episode 152 Sarah & Arthur’s 2024 New Year Resolutions - Episode 152 Join Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson as they reflect upon what they cherished most in their gardens this year, and what they’ll explore in 2024 - from sowing more stunning sweet peas, to taking a wonderfully wildlife-focused view on the garden.

In this episode of grow, cook, eat, arrange you’ll discover:

  • Sarah and Arthur’s New Year Resolution.
  • The simple pleasure of gardening for health & wellbeing
  • Arthur’s joy of sweet peas. 
  • Sarah and Adam’s plans to increase biodiversity at Perch Hill

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]]> Join Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson as they reflect upon what they cherished most in their gardens this year, and what they’ll explore in 2024 - from sowing more stunning sweet peas, to taking a wonderfully wildlife-focused view on the garden.

In this episode of grow, cook, eat, arrange you’ll discover:

  • Sarah and Arthur’s New Year Resolution.
  • The simple pleasure of gardening for health & wellbeing
  • Arthur’s joy of sweet peas. 
  • Sarah and Adam’s plans to increase biodiversity at Perch Hill

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-14174691 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 01:00:00 +0000 1017 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 152 full false How to Bring a Natural Charm to Your Christmas Decorations with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 151 How to Bring a Natural Charm to Your Christmas Decorations with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 151 Welcome back to “grow, cook, eat, arrange” and a very Merry Christmas to you all!  In this festive episode, Sarah welcomes back Arthur Parkinson to dive into the enchanting world of Christmas decorating. 

They offer a plethora of creative ideas to bring warmth and joy to your home during the winter months. 

In this episode, discover:

  • Arthur’s clever use of mirror to double the impact of your decor
  • Sarah’s creative use of Allium heads as Christmas tree ornaments
  • How to create a unique scent using natural ingredients from the garden
  • Techniques for forcing hyacinths indoors to ensure a longer flowering period
  • Sarah & Arthur’s own Christmas seasonal plans! 

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]]> Welcome back to “grow, cook, eat, arrange” and a very Merry Christmas to you all!  In this festive episode, Sarah welcomes back Arthur Parkinson to dive into the enchanting world of Christmas decorating. 

They offer a plethora of creative ideas to bring warmth and joy to your home during the winter months. 

In this episode, discover:

  • Arthur’s clever use of mirror to double the impact of your decor
  • Sarah’s creative use of Allium heads as Christmas tree ornaments
  • How to create a unique scent using natural ingredients from the garden
  • Techniques for forcing hyacinths indoors to ensure a longer flowering period
  • Sarah & Arthur’s own Christmas seasonal plans! 

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-14174648 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 1346 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 151 full false How to Perfectly Prune Your Gorgeous Roses with Josie Lewis - Episode 150 How to Perfectly Prune Your Gorgeous Roses with Josie Lewis - Episode 150 This episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is one for the rose-lovers at a time when it’s ideal to start pruning, and there are few voices better suited to weigh in on roses than our own Josie Lewis.

Josie joins Arthur this week, as we hear her top tips on growing and pruning, the benefits of companion planting, which varieties have been standout favourites among Josie’s trials, and much more.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to tackle the pruning of shrub roses like Timeless Purple and Hot Chocolate
  • Distinguishing features to help tell climbers apart from ramblers
  • Sources of inspiration for Perch Hill’s rose garden
  • Which flowers are fantastic for preventing black spot on your roses when companion planting together
  • The standout varieties that Josie enjoys most, from the timeless series to short climbers like ‘Scent from Heaven’

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]]> This episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is one for the rose-lovers at a time when it’s ideal to start pruning, and there are few voices better suited to weigh in on roses than our own Josie Lewis.

Josie joins Arthur this week, as we hear her top tips on growing and pruning, the benefits of companion planting, which varieties have been standout favourites among Josie’s trials, and much more.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to tackle the pruning of shrub roses like Timeless Purple and Hot Chocolate
  • Distinguishing features to help tell climbers apart from ramblers
  • Sources of inspiration for Perch Hill’s rose garden
  • Which flowers are fantastic for preventing black spot on your roses when companion planting together
  • The standout varieties that Josie enjoys most, from the timeless series to short climbers like ‘Scent from Heaven’

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-14142040 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 1646 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 150 full false Indulging in the Joys of Scented-Leaf Pelargoniums with Cath Kidston - Episode 149 Indulging in the Joys of Scented-Leaf Pelargoniums with Cath Kidston - Episode 149 This week’s guest on the podcast is revered for her namesake’s brand, but away from fashion & homeware, Cath Kidston is embracing the aroma of scented-leaf pelargoniums in her new brand, C.Atherley.

Cath joins Sarah for a lovely conversation about her new brand, discovery of her favourite pelargoniums, and tips on propagating them in your garden.

In this episode, discover:

  • Cath’s discovery of the scented-leaf pelargoniums front and centre of her new brand
  • Top tips for propagating pelargoniums at this time of year
  • Sarah’s 5 rules for taking cuttings from pelargoniums
  • The inspiration behind the name and direction of the new business, C.Atherley

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]]> This week’s guest on the podcast is revered for her namesake’s brand, but away from fashion & homeware, Cath Kidston is embracing the aroma of scented-leaf pelargoniums in her new brand, C.Atherley.

Cath joins Sarah for a lovely conversation about her new brand, discovery of her favourite pelargoniums, and tips on propagating them in your garden.

In this episode, discover:

  • Cath’s discovery of the scented-leaf pelargoniums front and centre of her new brand
  • Top tips for propagating pelargoniums at this time of year
  • Sarah’s 5 rules for taking cuttings from pelargoniums
  • The inspiration behind the name and direction of the new business, C.Atherley

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Cath Kidston Buzzsprout-14100687 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 1360 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 149 full false Bringing the Charm of Nature Indoors with Arabella Preston - Episode 148 Bringing the Charm of Nature Indoors with Arabella Preston - Episode 148 This week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ centres around not only the charm of gardening for beginners, but bringing that charm indoors with our wonderful guest, Votary & Verden’s Arabella Preston.

She takes us through the muses for her nature-inspired beauty and wellness brands, shares how she found the joy of gardening, and which flower varieties are ideal for newcomers.

In this episode, discover:

  • The early forming of Votary and Verden, with Arabella’s grounding in nature
  • Arabella’s discovery of the joys to be found gardening
  • Top plants for a new gardener, whether the aromatic Lavender and Jasmine, or the charming White Flower Carpet Rose


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]]> This week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ centres around not only the charm of gardening for beginners, but bringing that charm indoors with our wonderful guest, Votary & Verden’s Arabella Preston.

She takes us through the muses for her nature-inspired beauty and wellness brands, shares how she found the joy of gardening, and which flower varieties are ideal for newcomers.

In this episode, discover:

  • The early forming of Votary and Verden, with Arabella’s grounding in nature
  • Arabella’s discovery of the joys to be found gardening
  • Top plants for a new gardener, whether the aromatic Lavender and Jasmine, or the charming White Flower Carpet Rose


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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-14057246 Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 1387 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 148 full false Supporting the Plight of Pollinators, At Home and Around the World with Martha Kearney & Nicola Bradbear- Episode 147 Supporting the Plight of Pollinators, At Home and Around the World with Martha Kearney & Nicola Bradbear- Episode 147 Pollinators’ role in our gardens is a vital one, and the work being done by Bees for Development is making a global impact for these essential species, and the countries in which they work.

Martha Kearney and Nicola Bradbear play a huge role in Bees for Development’s work, and join Sarah on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share the extent of their involvement, and how we can all aid the plight of pollinators in our own gardens.

In this episode, discover:

  • The origins of Martha and Nicola’s care for pollinators
  • Tips for gardeners to care for bees and other pollinators 
  • The importance of experiencing nature from an early age
  • Bees for Development’s remarkable work, and how to support the charity

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]]> Pollinators’ role in our gardens is a vital one, and the work being done by Bees for Development is making a global impact for these essential species, and the countries in which they work.

Martha Kearney and Nicola Bradbear play a huge role in Bees for Development’s work, and join Sarah on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share the extent of their involvement, and how we can all aid the plight of pollinators in our own gardens.

In this episode, discover:

  • The origins of Martha and Nicola’s care for pollinators
  • Tips for gardeners to care for bees and other pollinators 
  • The importance of experiencing nature from an early age
  • Bees for Development’s remarkable work, and how to support the charity

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-14023745 Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 2125 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 147 full false The Most Charming Decorations for a Gorgeous Christmas Inside & Out with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 146 The Most Charming Decorations for a Gorgeous Christmas Inside & Out with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 146 The time to decorate your home for Christmas is cheerily hurtling towards us, making this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ the perfect chance to peruse new decorations.

Arthur joins us once more on the podcast as he and Sarah share their joyful highlights from our range, helping you to bring that yuletide sparkle to life both in the garden and within your home.

In this episode, discover:

  • The delightful story behind Jonathan Buckley’s ‘Snow Queen’ photo of Sarah at a snow-capped Perch Hill
  • Our trusty, reliable favourites for the garden, from stunning light strings to the annual mainstay of the solar allium stakes
  • How to liven up the Christmas table and tree with the cutest fluffy sheep decorations and beautifully coloured candle collections
  • Inspired last-minute gift ideas for your green-fingered family members

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]]> The time to decorate your home for Christmas is cheerily hurtling towards us, making this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ the perfect chance to peruse new decorations.

Arthur joins us once more on the podcast as he and Sarah share their joyful highlights from our range, helping you to bring that yuletide sparkle to life both in the garden and within your home.

In this episode, discover:

  • The delightful story behind Jonathan Buckley’s ‘Snow Queen’ photo of Sarah at a snow-capped Perch Hill
  • Our trusty, reliable favourites for the garden, from stunning light strings to the annual mainstay of the solar allium stakes
  • How to liven up the Christmas table and tree with the cutest fluffy sheep decorations and beautifully coloured candle collections
  • Inspired last-minute gift ideas for your green-fingered family members

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-13977930 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 1266 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 146 full false Planting a Paradise: Perfect Your Flower Yard with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 145 Planting a Paradise: Perfect Your Flower Yard with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 145 Arthur Parkinson’s evocative, elaborate descriptions of plants might be second only to his ability to elicit a charming image of garden pollinators through his drawings.

His latest book is a celebration of every single garden, and the plants perfect to create ‘a living dance of lavish colours’ - it’s a delight to have him return to the podcast to share how the new book, Planting a Paradise, was brought to life.

In this episode, discover:

  • Arthur’s comfort in delightful drawings as an artistic language to convey his vision
  • The importance of bees, butterflies and pollinators, and which Dahlias are most pollinator-friendly
  • A number of absolute do’s and don’ts for every flower yard

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]]> Arthur Parkinson’s evocative, elaborate descriptions of plants might be second only to his ability to elicit a charming image of garden pollinators through his drawings.

His latest book is a celebration of every single garden, and the plants perfect to create ‘a living dance of lavish colours’ - it’s a delight to have him return to the podcast to share how the new book, Planting a Paradise, was brought to life.

In this episode, discover:

  • Arthur’s comfort in delightful drawings as an artistic language to convey his vision
  • The importance of bees, butterflies and pollinators, and which Dahlias are most pollinator-friendly
  • A number of absolute do’s and don’ts for every flower yard

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-13934569 Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 1716 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 145 full false Creating the Scent and Spectacle of a Naturalised Woodland with Carien van Boxtel - Episode 144 Creating the Scent and Spectacle of a Naturalised Woodland with Carien van Boxtel - Episode 144 Carien van Boxtel’s appearance on the podcast last week was a delightful insight into her incredible eye for naturalising, and she turns that eye this week to woodlands.

Joining Sarah once again, she shares her 12 top varieties to naturalise any woodland area, whether you’re longing to walk through aromatic pastures or colourful bursts of productive flower families.

In this episode, discover:

  • Carien’s top tips for productive, prolific and pretty bulbs dotted through woodland in the most charming and natural way
  • The flower families to pick for unbeatable aroma, like the gorgeously natural native Bluebell
  • Varieties to plant for more striking colour and structure, like the brilliantly vigourous Dog’s Tooth Violet


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]]> Carien van Boxtel’s appearance on the podcast last week was a delightful insight into her incredible eye for naturalising, and she turns that eye this week to woodlands.

Joining Sarah once again, she shares her 12 top varieties to naturalise any woodland area, whether you’re longing to walk through aromatic pastures or colourful bursts of productive flower families.

In this episode, discover:

  • Carien’s top tips for productive, prolific and pretty bulbs dotted through woodland in the most charming and natural way
  • The flower families to pick for unbeatable aroma, like the gorgeously natural native Bluebell
  • Varieties to plant for more striking colour and structure, like the brilliantly vigourous Dog’s Tooth Violet


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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-13888689 Thu, 02 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 1787 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 144 full false Stunning Bulbs for Naturalising Grassland & Meadows with Carien van Boxtel - Episode 143 Stunning Bulbs for Naturalising Grassland & Meadows with Carien van Boxtel - Episode 143 Bringing the haphazard beauty of nature into your own space is a charming prospect, and Carien van Boxtel has an incredible eye for naturalising grassland.

This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Carien joins Sarah to share her 12 top bulbs for year-round naturalising - with plenty of bonus varieties along the way - and her three essential tips for perfect planting.

In this episode, discover:

  • What makes Snowdrops Carien’s ‘desert island’ flower family for naturalising grass
  • The later flowering, self-seeding perennial joys of Narcissus
  • Carien’s critical tips for planting into meadows and grassland, giving you a bustling, colourful space

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]]> Bringing the haphazard beauty of nature into your own space is a charming prospect, and Carien van Boxtel has an incredible eye for naturalising grassland.

This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Carien joins Sarah to share her 12 top bulbs for year-round naturalising - with plenty of bonus varieties along the way - and her three essential tips for perfect planting.

In this episode, discover:

  • What makes Snowdrops Carien’s ‘desert island’ flower family for naturalising grass
  • The later flowering, self-seeding perennial joys of Narcissus
  • Carien’s critical tips for planting into meadows and grassland, giving you a bustling, colourful space

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Carien van Boxtel Buzzsprout-13844645 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1923 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 143 full false 12 Magnificent Climbers for Year-Round Spectacle with Gary Newell - Episode 142 12 Magnificent Climbers for Year-Round Spectacle with Gary Newell - Episode 142 Few plants can envelop you in your garden with such naturalised beauty as climbers, and there are varieties fit to keep that adventurous atmosphere year-round.

Sarah is joined this week by Gary Newell to run through 12 of the finest climbing families, with some old favourites like Cobaea Scandens to newcomers like Mrs Amy Doncaster.

In this episode, discover:

  • Features of the stunning Honeysuckles that make them an unbeatable climbing family for spring
  • The autumn time focus on colourful climbers with the sizable Vitis Coignetiae
  • New climbers to our collection with eye catching flair and form

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]]> Few plants can envelop you in your garden with such naturalised beauty as climbers, and there are varieties fit to keep that adventurous atmosphere year-round.

Sarah is joined this week by Gary Newell to run through 12 of the finest climbing families, with some old favourites like Cobaea Scandens to newcomers like Mrs Amy Doncaster.

In this episode, discover:

  • Features of the stunning Honeysuckles that make them an unbeatable climbing family for spring
  • The autumn time focus on colourful climbers with the sizable Vitis Coignetiae
  • New climbers to our collection with eye catching flair and form

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-13807450 Thu, 19 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1399 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 142 full false Francis Hamel & His New Art Exhibition 'Thirty Gardens' - Episode 141 Francis Hamel & His New Art Exhibition 'Thirty Gardens' - Episode 141 We often tout the picturesque beauty of the horticultural world through our favourite flowers on this show, but few can capture a moment with the same artistic flair as accomplished painter, Francis Hamel.

Perch Hill features in his latest, utterly captivating exhibition entitled Thirty Gardens, alongside some of our other favourites, and Francis joins us to share just how he captures the enveloping atmosphere of each garden with unparalleled poise.

In this episode, discover:

  • What catalysed Francis to paint the garden at Rousham, the starting point for his gorgeous new project
  • The creative process behind each painting, with an approach that allows every garden a chance to exude its most delightful features
  • How the painting process has altered Francis’ perception of what every garden needs

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]]> We often tout the picturesque beauty of the horticultural world through our favourite flowers on this show, but few can capture a moment with the same artistic flair as accomplished painter, Francis Hamel.

Perch Hill features in his latest, utterly captivating exhibition entitled Thirty Gardens, alongside some of our other favourites, and Francis joins us to share just how he captures the enveloping atmosphere of each garden with unparalleled poise.

In this episode, discover:

  • What catalysed Francis to paint the garden at Rousham, the starting point for his gorgeous new project
  • The creative process behind each painting, with an approach that allows every garden a chance to exude its most delightful features
  • How the painting process has altered Francis’ perception of what every garden needs

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Francis Hamel Buzzsprout-13764698 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1142 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 141 full false The Divisive Appeal of Amaryllis, and Josie Lewis’ Stunning Alternatives - Episode 140 The Divisive Appeal of Amaryllis, and Josie Lewis’ Stunning Alternatives - Episode 140 Amaryllis are fabulous and unusual additions to the house in winter, but while they’re an absolute must for Sarah Raven, Josie Lewis isn’t quite sold on them.

If you’re with Sarah in loving their bombastic beauty then this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ gives you a sizable list to bring into your home. Else if you’re not a fan, then listen up for Josie’s alternative picks, from the watercolour Hellebore of Merlin to the unbeatable mood-lifting Snowdrops.

In this episode, discover:

  • Why Sarah fights the corner of Amaryllis, particularly when they’re forced ready for Christmas
  • How to plant your Amaryllis for maximum impact and showy flowers bringing joy to your season
  • Josie’s ideal Amaryllis alternatives, from the showier Hellebores to the more subtle Snowdrops

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]]> Amaryllis are fabulous and unusual additions to the house in winter, but while they’re an absolute must for Sarah Raven, Josie Lewis isn’t quite sold on them.

If you’re with Sarah in loving their bombastic beauty then this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ gives you a sizable list to bring into your home. Else if you’re not a fan, then listen up for Josie’s alternative picks, from the watercolour Hellebore of Merlin to the unbeatable mood-lifting Snowdrops.

In this episode, discover:

  • Why Sarah fights the corner of Amaryllis, particularly when they’re forced ready for Christmas
  • How to plant your Amaryllis for maximum impact and showy flowers bringing joy to your season
  • Josie’s ideal Amaryllis alternatives, from the showier Hellebores to the more subtle Snowdrops

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-13715064 Thu, 05 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1369 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 140 full false 12 Edibles to Sow Immediately for Winter-Long Joy - Episode 139 12 Edibles to Sow Immediately for Winter-Long Joy - Episode 139 For the keen edible gardener, this September and October present a particularly unmissable opportunity to sow a garden chock full of tasty veg.

From the stalwart Lettuce Merveille de Quatre Saisons to the unbeatable hardiness of Flat Leaf Parsley, Sarah parses through all the edibles to share her top 12, with a few bonus veg to boot…

In this episode, discover:

  • Four superb lettuces that serve as the perfect foundation for any salad
  • Why Flat Leaf Parsley tops out all other varieties as a perfect pick any time of year
  • A wealth of recipe ideas for the eye-catching Chard Bright Lights or its chunkier relative, White Silver

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]]> For the keen edible gardener, this September and October present a particularly unmissable opportunity to sow a garden chock full of tasty veg.

From the stalwart Lettuce Merveille de Quatre Saisons to the unbeatable hardiness of Flat Leaf Parsley, Sarah parses through all the edibles to share her top 12, with a few bonus veg to boot…

In this episode, discover:

  • Four superb lettuces that serve as the perfect foundation for any salad
  • Why Flat Leaf Parsley tops out all other varieties as a perfect pick any time of year
  • A wealth of recipe ideas for the eye-catching Chard Bright Lights or its chunkier relative, White Silver

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-13673004 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1194 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 139 full false Garden Cook - A Cookalong Series: The Trick to a Refreshing Basil Ice Cream Garden Cook - A Cookalong Series: The Trick to a Refreshing Basil Ice Cream There are two things in this world which, when combined, creates one of Sarah Raven’s ideal desserts - Basil Sweet Genovese, and ice cream.

In the last of our fantastic cookalong series, we’ll be learning Sarah’s rapid recipe for a lovely basil ice cream, best eaten as fresh as possible, and full of utterly wonderful flavour.

In this episode, discover:

  • Why late summer into early autumn is when Basil is at its best
  • How simple it is to make plenty of great tasting basil ice cream

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]]> There are two things in this world which, when combined, creates one of Sarah Raven’s ideal desserts - Basil Sweet Genovese, and ice cream.

In the last of our fantastic cookalong series, we’ll be learning Sarah’s rapid recipe for a lovely basil ice cream, best eaten as fresh as possible, and full of utterly wonderful flavour.

In this episode, discover:

  • Why late summer into early autumn is when Basil is at its best
  • How simple it is to make plenty of great tasting basil ice cream

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-13662576 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0100 572 grow, cook, eat, arrange, cookalong, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, bonus false Fill Your 2024 with Showstoppers from the Autumn Range with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 138 Fill Your 2024 with Showstoppers from the Autumn Range with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 138 Every change of season brings with it an opportunity to renew your garden’s beauty for the year ahead, particularly as we head into autumn.

With our autumn catalogue to hand, Arthur Parkinson rejoins Sarah Raven in an episode bursting with imaginative ideas for the year ahead, from later flowering Lilies, to Fratileries that mark the start of spring in style.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Arthur’s adorning a new space for hens with an abundance of Narcissi
  • The story behind our uniquely striking Gingersnap Tulip Mix
  • Arthur’s favourite big pots this year, filled with the charmingly compact Little Miss Figgy
  • The most exciting new variety of Tulip in our collection, the long-flowering and wonderfully scented Campbell

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]]> Every change of season brings with it an opportunity to renew your garden’s beauty for the year ahead, particularly as we head into autumn.

With our autumn catalogue to hand, Arthur Parkinson rejoins Sarah Raven in an episode bursting with imaginative ideas for the year ahead, from later flowering Lilies, to Fratileries that mark the start of spring in style.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Arthur’s adorning a new space for hens with an abundance of Narcissi
  • The story behind our uniquely striking Gingersnap Tulip Mix
  • Arthur’s favourite big pots this year, filled with the charmingly compact Little Miss Figgy
  • The most exciting new variety of Tulip in our collection, the long-flowering and wonderfully scented Campbell

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-13632242 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1381 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 138 full false Garden Cook - A Cookalong Series: Elevating a Classic Roast Chicken with Rosemary and Lemon Garden Cook - A Cookalong Series: Elevating a Classic Roast Chicken with Rosemary and Lemon The classic Sunday roast is wonderful as is, but with a simple, effective seasoning using the best the garden has to offer, it’s elevated to an absolute family staple.

In the next of our cookalong mini series, Sarah shares the key to a showstopping Sunday meal with a Rosemary and Lemon Chicken recipe, and how the dish harks back to the very best Greek cuisine. 

In this episode, discover:

  • Why waxy, part boiled potatoes are ideal for flavoursome roast spuds
  • The secret to seasoning your chicken to perfection 
  • How Sarah discovered this recipe and made it a family favourite

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]]> The classic Sunday roast is wonderful as is, but with a simple, effective seasoning using the best the garden has to offer, it’s elevated to an absolute family staple.

In the next of our cookalong mini series, Sarah shares the key to a showstopping Sunday meal with a Rosemary and Lemon Chicken recipe, and how the dish harks back to the very best Greek cuisine. 

In this episode, discover:

  • Why waxy, part boiled potatoes are ideal for flavoursome roast spuds
  • The secret to seasoning your chicken to perfection 
  • How Sarah discovered this recipe and made it a family favourite

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-13612242 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0100 595 grow, cook, eat, arrange, cookalong, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, bonus false The 12 Autumn Sowing Essentials for a Gorgeous Spring Garden - Episode 137 The 12 Autumn Sowing Essentials for a Gorgeous Spring Garden - Episode 137 September has brought us a perfect storm of hot weather, warm ground, and cool enough nights for dew to moisten the soil, ideal for germinating seed quickly.

That’s why this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ celebrates the supreme ornamental seeds for autumn sowing, whether you’re after the poise of Ammi Majus or the watercolour beauty of Nigella Hispanica.

In this episode, discover:

  • Why warm, moist soil in September is perfect for sowing right now
  • The glamourous, tried and tested favourite of Ammi Majus
  • Why Euphorbia Oblongata is curiously misconceived to be completely perennial

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]]> September has brought us a perfect storm of hot weather, warm ground, and cool enough nights for dew to moisten the soil, ideal for germinating seed quickly.

That’s why this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ celebrates the supreme ornamental seeds for autumn sowing, whether you’re after the poise of Ammi Majus or the watercolour beauty of Nigella Hispanica.

In this episode, discover:

  • Why warm, moist soil in September is perfect for sowing right now
  • The glamourous, tried and tested favourite of Ammi Majus
  • Why Euphorbia Oblongata is curiously misconceived to be completely perennial

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-13584288 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1358 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 137 full false Garden Cook - A Cookalong Series: Combining Your Kales in a Healthy, Hearty Salad Garden Cook - A Cookalong Series: Combining Your Kales in a Healthy, Hearty Salad Kale is among the top of the superfoods, and combined with a rich dressing it makes an unbeatable, nutritious salad.

In the next of our video cookalong series, Sarah takes us through a recipe that’s just as quick as it is deliciously rewarding. Follow along as we craft a dish with our favourite kales, like Redbor and Nero di Toscana.

In this episode, discover:

  • The science behind why kale is one of the healthiest foods you could ever grow
  • Which kale varieties are unbeatable for flavour and texture
  • How to toss a salad delicately so as to not bruise the veg
  • An invigorating combination of ingredients for the perfect dressing

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]]> Kale is among the top of the superfoods, and combined with a rich dressing it makes an unbeatable, nutritious salad.

In the next of our video cookalong series, Sarah takes us through a recipe that’s just as quick as it is deliciously rewarding. Follow along as we craft a dish with our favourite kales, like Redbor and Nero di Toscana.

In this episode, discover:

  • The science behind why kale is one of the healthiest foods you could ever grow
  • Which kale varieties are unbeatable for flavour and texture
  • How to toss a salad delicately so as to not bruise the veg
  • An invigorating combination of ingredients for the perfect dressing

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-13570364 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0100 607 grow, cook, eat, arrange, cookalong, sarah raven, mini series, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, bonus false The Spectacle of Dahlia Breeding in Holland with Josie Lewis - Episode 136 The Spectacle of Dahlia Breeding in Holland with Josie Lewis - Episode 136 There’s almost no more intoxicating feeling in the floral world than catching eyes with a showstopping, undiscovered variety, particularly if it’s a rousing new Dahlia.

Fresh back from Holland on a Dahlia-hunting expedition, Sarah Raven and Josie Lewis share the joys of visiting Dahlia breeders, what makes the perfect Dahlia, and what’s on our radar for 2024 and beyond…

In this episode, discover:

  • New and exciting varieties being trialled for the Sarah Raven range
  • The joyous moment of discovering new, remarkable Dahlias in Holland
  • How you can cross fertilise you own Dahlias at home

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]]> There’s almost no more intoxicating feeling in the floral world than catching eyes with a showstopping, undiscovered variety, particularly if it’s a rousing new Dahlia.

Fresh back from Holland on a Dahlia-hunting expedition, Sarah Raven and Josie Lewis share the joys of visiting Dahlia breeders, what makes the perfect Dahlia, and what’s on our radar for 2024 and beyond…

In this episode, discover:

  • New and exciting varieties being trialled for the Sarah Raven range
  • The joyous moment of discovering new, remarkable Dahlias in Holland
  • How you can cross fertilise you own Dahlias at home

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Josie Lewis Buzzsprout-13539483 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1164 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 136 full false Garden Cook - A Cookalong Series: The Best Fresh and Fabulous Tempura Recipe Garden Cook - A Cookalong Series: The Best Fresh and Fabulous Tempura Recipe In the next of our cookalong episodes of the podcast, Sarah turns her attention to a fabulous, versatile summer garden harvest meal - tempura.

There’s no better way to use your most varied fresh produce, from baby vegetables to edible flowers and herbs, and it’s perfect for serving 4-6 people at a stunning summer party.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to make a perfectly balanced batter, without the egg
  • The extra step of stuffing courgettes that takes this tempura recipe to the next level

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]]> In the next of our cookalong episodes of the podcast, Sarah turns her attention to a fabulous, versatile summer garden harvest meal - tempura.

There’s no better way to use your most varied fresh produce, from baby vegetables to edible flowers and herbs, and it’s perfect for serving 4-6 people at a stunning summer party.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to make a perfectly balanced batter, without the egg
  • The extra step of stuffing courgettes that takes this tempura recipe to the next level

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-13526484 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0100 900 grow, cook, eat, arrange, cookalong, mini series, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, bonus false Picking the Perfect Potted Plants for Urban Gardens with Tom Stimpson - Episode 135 Picking the Perfect Potted Plants for Urban Gardens with Tom Stimpson - Episode 135 Tom Stimpson is our Head of Horticulture, and with a fairly compact urban garden of his own he’s got wonderful vision for potted plants with showstopping impact.

Join us for ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ as Tom shares his pick of the perennials and annuals which bring simplicity and impact to any urban garden, and the three top varieties he’d never pass-up on.

In this episode, discover:

  • Tom’s background in horticulture and the charming urban garden he’s curated
  • A selection of stunning, pot-based perennials like the easy-to-flower Pelargonium Sidoides
  • Which of Tom’s potted flowers are must-haves to bathe any sized garden in uplifting scent

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]]> Tom Stimpson is our Head of Horticulture, and with a fairly compact urban garden of his own he’s got wonderful vision for potted plants with showstopping impact.

Join us for ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ as Tom shares his pick of the perennials and annuals which bring simplicity and impact to any urban garden, and the three top varieties he’d never pass-up on.

In this episode, discover:

  • Tom’s background in horticulture and the charming urban garden he’s curated
  • A selection of stunning, pot-based perennials like the easy-to-flower Pelargonium Sidoides
  • Which of Tom’s potted flowers are must-haves to bathe any sized garden in uplifting scent

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Tom Stimpson Buzzsprout-13498858 Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1542 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 135 full false Garden Cook - A Cookalong Series: Use Your Veg in an Invigorating Gazpacho Garden Cook - A Cookalong Series: Use Your Veg in an Invigorating Gazpacho Welcome to the first episode of our brand new cookalong podcast series! We’ll be bringing 5 fantastic recipes to life in real time across 5 episodes, starting with a quick and simple gazpacho.

These episodes are accompanied by videos on YouTube to see Sarah cook this fresh recipe yourself, but either way you’ll learn how to combine a flavoursome variety of tomatoes and cucumber to indulge in this marvellous dish.

Recipe can be found here: https://www.sarahraven.com/articles/all-day-gazpacho

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]]> Welcome to the first episode of our brand new cookalong podcast series! We’ll be bringing 5 fantastic recipes to life in real time across 5 episodes, starting with a quick and simple gazpacho.

These episodes are accompanied by videos on YouTube to see Sarah cook this fresh recipe yourself, but either way you’ll learn how to combine a flavoursome variety of tomatoes and cucumber to indulge in this marvellous dish.

Recipe can be found here: https://www.sarahraven.com/articles/all-day-gazpacho

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-13489367 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0100 425 grow, cook, eat, arrange, cookalong, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, bonus false Creating Recipes with Seasonal Inspiration & Kitchen Creativity with Blanche Vaughan - Episode 134 Creating Recipes with Seasonal Inspiration & Kitchen Creativity with Blanche Vaughan - Episode 134 Blanche Vaughan’s stellar journey through cookery at top restaurants and becoming a literary authority on creative recipes is absolutely stunning.

It’s these experiences that have culminated in her new book, A Year in the Kitchen, boasting seasonal recipes for year-round joy. Blanche offers an insight into her rich background and wonderfully creative recipes in this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.

In this episode, discover:

  • Blanche’s remarkable history in cookery & cheffing
  • The move towards evocative recipe writing through her extensive range of books
  • A number of delightful recipes which make such novel, creative use of beloved ingredients

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]]> Blanche Vaughan’s stellar journey through cookery at top restaurants and becoming a literary authority on creative recipes is absolutely stunning.

It’s these experiences that have culminated in her new book, A Year in the Kitchen, boasting seasonal recipes for year-round joy. Blanche offers an insight into her rich background and wonderfully creative recipes in this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.

In this episode, discover:

  • Blanche’s remarkable history in cookery & cheffing
  • The move towards evocative recipe writing through her extensive range of books
  • A number of delightful recipes which make such novel, creative use of beloved ingredients

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Blanche Vaughan Buzzsprout-13457916 Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1505 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 134 full false The Joys of Garden Birds & How to Protect Them with Adam Nicolson - Episode 133 The Joys of Garden Birds & How to Protect Them with Adam Nicolson - Episode 133 While our gaze often falls to flower beds for our appreciation of nature, when we set our sights to the skies, there’s wonderful garden & woodland birds all around us.

Having shared the lives and loves of sea birds in his award-winning book, Adam Nicolson’s next literary adventure shares the avian wonders that you’ll find closer to home.

Join Sarah & Adam in this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ for a delightful foray into the species behind the songs that fill every joyful woodland walk.

In this episode, discover:

  • A charming app to enlighten your walks with bird information on-the-go
  • The sophistication of birds’ alarm calls for dangers like foxes, crows and snakes
  • What we stand to learn from birds about nurturing the natural world around us
  • Our favourite species of bird to look out for in your own gardens and green spaces

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]]> While our gaze often falls to flower beds for our appreciation of nature, when we set our sights to the skies, there’s wonderful garden & woodland birds all around us.

Having shared the lives and loves of sea birds in his award-winning book, Adam Nicolson’s next literary adventure shares the avian wonders that you’ll find closer to home.

Join Sarah & Adam in this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ for a delightful foray into the species behind the songs that fill every joyful woodland walk.

In this episode, discover:

  • A charming app to enlighten your walks with bird information on-the-go
  • The sophistication of birds’ alarm calls for dangers like foxes, crows and snakes
  • What we stand to learn from birds about nurturing the natural world around us
  • Our favourite species of bird to look out for in your own gardens and green spaces

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-13421085 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1772 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 133 full false 12 Top Flowers for Tasty Tisanes & Cordials All Year Round - Episode 132 12 Top Flowers for Tasty Tisanes & Cordials All Year Round - Episode 132 Since we’ve recently shone a spotlight on the year’s most exciting edibles for food, it’s only fitting that we do the same for drinks, inspiring you with bold and flavoursome tisanes and cordials.

Sarah runs through each month and offers up 12 delightful flowers for garden-based drinks, from easy growers like Chamomile and Lemon Balm to absolute classics like Lemon Verbena.

In this episode, discover:

  • The deliciously rewarding ways in which you can create garden-grown drinks
  • A recipe which elicits the flavour of Turkish Delight using a favourite Pelargonium of ours, Attar of Roses
  • How drying Chamomile flowers & Lemon Verbena leaves that bloom in summer can provide a colourful blend of teas for the winter season
  • Which of these flowers are easiest to grow from seed

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]]> Since we’ve recently shone a spotlight on the year’s most exciting edibles for food, it’s only fitting that we do the same for drinks, inspiring you with bold and flavoursome tisanes and cordials.

Sarah runs through each month and offers up 12 delightful flowers for garden-based drinks, from easy growers like Chamomile and Lemon Balm to absolute classics like Lemon Verbena.

In this episode, discover:

  • The deliciously rewarding ways in which you can create garden-grown drinks
  • A recipe which elicits the flavour of Turkish Delight using a favourite Pelargonium of ours, Attar of Roses
  • How drying Chamomile flowers & Lemon Verbena leaves that bloom in summer can provide a colourful blend of teas for the winter season
  • Which of these flowers are easiest to grow from seed

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-13370460 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1002 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 132 full false KITCHEN GARDEN MINI-SERIES: Must-Have Edibles for Compact Gardens KITCHEN GARDEN MINI-SERIES: Must-Have Edibles for Compact Gardens Kitchen gardens needn’t be acres and acres - there’ll be many urban gardeners turning window boxes and balconies into extensions of their kitchen.

This final episode of our Beginner’s Kitchen Garden Mini-Series is brimming with must-have herbs and veg for the smallest spaces, packing the punchiest flavour and boasting the very best productivity.

In this episode, discover:

  • Flat Leaf Parsley’s rightful reverence for its ease of growing, hardiness and everyday picking
  • A climbing Courgette perfect for training up a wall or over an arch
  • How to cook Swiss Chard, which is perfect for compact gardens with its remarkable versatility

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]]> Kitchen gardens needn’t be acres and acres - there’ll be many urban gardeners turning window boxes and balconies into extensions of their kitchen.

This final episode of our Beginner’s Kitchen Garden Mini-Series is brimming with must-have herbs and veg for the smallest spaces, packing the punchiest flavour and boasting the very best productivity.

In this episode, discover:

  • Flat Leaf Parsley’s rightful reverence for its ease of growing, hardiness and everyday picking
  • A climbing Courgette perfect for training up a wall or over an arch
  • How to cook Swiss Chard, which is perfect for compact gardens with its remarkable versatility

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-13363658 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 06:00:00 +0100 556 KGMS, grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, plan bonus false KITCHEN GARDEN MINI-SERIES: Protecting Your Garden from Pests and Diseases KITCHEN GARDEN MINI-SERIES: Protecting Your Garden from Pests and Diseases For those taking pride in their thriving kitchen garden, the biggest threat comes from the blight of pests and diseases…

Sarah’s decades of experience defending against the likes of flea beetles, mildew and slugs culminates into this 6th episode of our kitchen garden miniseries, where she’ll prepare you with the tools to keep your herbs and veg flourishing.

In this episode, discover:

  • The reason that we avoid direct sowing as much as possible at Perch Hill
  • Garden birds’ role in saving seedlings from slugs, snails and aphids
  • How to make a simple solution using only household items which combats mildew

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]]> For those taking pride in their thriving kitchen garden, the biggest threat comes from the blight of pests and diseases…

Sarah’s decades of experience defending against the likes of flea beetles, mildew and slugs culminates into this 6th episode of our kitchen garden miniseries, where she’ll prepare you with the tools to keep your herbs and veg flourishing.

In this episode, discover:

  • The reason that we avoid direct sowing as much as possible at Perch Hill
  • Garden birds’ role in saving seedlings from slugs, snails and aphids
  • How to make a simple solution using only household items which combats mildew

Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-13363639 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0100 623 KGMS, grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, plan bonus false KITCHEN GARDEN MINI-SERIES: Versatile Vegetables for the Kitchen Garden KITCHEN GARDEN MINI-SERIES: Versatile Vegetables for the Kitchen Garden As ideas continue to spring forward for your compact, crop-packed kitchen garden, our podcast mini-series continues with a focus on Sarah’s favourite vegetables.

Whether it’s the year-round joy of Swiss Chard or the Sugar Snap Pea Nairobi which is unrivalled in its taste and texture, episode 5 brings a wealth of ideas for both halves of the year.

In this episode, discover:

  • What makes Swiss Chard a versatile addition to any kitchen garden
  • Vegetables to provide each half of the year with plenty of variety and delicious flavours
  • The curious symbiotic relationship between eggs and spinach which makes the pairing fantastic for your health

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]]> As ideas continue to spring forward for your compact, crop-packed kitchen garden, our podcast mini-series continues with a focus on Sarah’s favourite vegetables.

Whether it’s the year-round joy of Swiss Chard or the Sugar Snap Pea Nairobi which is unrivalled in its taste and texture, episode 5 brings a wealth of ideas for both halves of the year.

In this episode, discover:

  • What makes Swiss Chard a versatile addition to any kitchen garden
  • Vegetables to provide each half of the year with plenty of variety and delicious flavours
  • The curious symbiotic relationship between eggs and spinach which makes the pairing fantastic for your health

Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-13363606 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0100 763 KGMS, grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, plan bonus false KITCHEN GARDEN MINI-SERIES: Essential Salads for the Kitchen Garden KITCHEN GARDEN MINI-SERIES: Essential Salads for the Kitchen Garden At the halfway point in our Beginner’s Kitchen Garden Mini-series there are likely to be an abundance of ideas for what you might like to grow, but leave some room for a daily joy for Sarah - salads.

Once again splitting the year into April to August and August to April, this episode of the miniseries ensures that you’re well-stocked for salads all throughout the year, with hardy varieties and unbeatable productivity.

In this episode, discover:

  • The 4 varieties to bring hardy flavours and productive salads throughout August to April
  • Varieties of salad suited to the spring and summer months, like the heat tolerant Wild Rocket and long-time favourite Dahlias

Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg

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]]> At the halfway point in our Beginner’s Kitchen Garden Mini-series there are likely to be an abundance of ideas for what you might like to grow, but leave some room for a daily joy for Sarah - salads.

Once again splitting the year into April to August and August to April, this episode of the miniseries ensures that you’re well-stocked for salads all throughout the year, with hardy varieties and unbeatable productivity.

In this episode, discover:

  • The 4 varieties to bring hardy flavours and productive salads throughout August to April
  • Varieties of salad suited to the spring and summer months, like the heat tolerant Wild Rocket and long-time favourite Dahlias

Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-13363570 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 03:00:00 +0100 672 KGMS, grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, plan bonus false KITCHEN GARDEN MINI-SERIES: Unbeatable Herbs for Every Kitchen Garden KITCHEN GARDEN MINI-SERIES: Unbeatable Herbs for Every Kitchen Garden Whether you’ve space in abundance, or a small garden with little time to maintain it, there’s no reason not to assemble your own superb selection of edibles.

Kitchen gardens are for everyone, and Sarah Raven takes this third episode of the miniseries to share the herbs that she’d recommend for absolutely anyone, regardless of space, time or knowledge.

In this episode, discover:

  • Why chefs are obsessed with the flat leaf parsley over our curly leaf variety
  • What makes coriander one of the most misgrown plants
  • The best thing to grow if you’re thinking about transforming your Greek food recipes

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]]> Whether you’ve space in abundance, or a small garden with little time to maintain it, there’s no reason not to assemble your own superb selection of edibles.

Kitchen gardens are for everyone, and Sarah Raven takes this third episode of the miniseries to share the herbs that she’d recommend for absolutely anyone, regardless of space, time or knowledge.

In this episode, discover:

  • Why chefs are obsessed with the flat leaf parsley over our curly leaf variety
  • What makes coriander one of the most misgrown plants
  • The best thing to grow if you’re thinking about transforming your Greek food recipes

Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-13363519 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 02:00:00 +0100 685 KGMS, grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, plan bonus false KITCHEN GARDEN MINI-SERIES: Simplifying the Plant World KITCHEN GARDEN MINI-SERIES: Simplifying the Plant World The plant world is awash with floral terminology that might seem baffling at first, but once understood, can open up a world of creativity with flowers.

As we continue our mini-series bringing the joys of kitchen gardening to beginners, Sarah takes us through what makes annuals different from perennials, the subcategories of each, and 12 of her top things to grow throughout the year.

In this episode, discover:

  • The various types of plants to grow throughout different parts of the year
  • What separates out the herbaceous perennials from the evergreens, the hardy annuals from the half-hardy
  • Why Sarah separates the year into April to August, then August to April, and her top picks for each season

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]]> The plant world is awash with floral terminology that might seem baffling at first, but once understood, can open up a world of creativity with flowers.

As we continue our mini-series bringing the joys of kitchen gardening to beginners, Sarah takes us through what makes annuals different from perennials, the subcategories of each, and 12 of her top things to grow throughout the year.

In this episode, discover:

  • The various types of plants to grow throughout different parts of the year
  • What separates out the herbaceous perennials from the evergreens, the hardy annuals from the half-hardy
  • Why Sarah separates the year into April to August, then August to April, and her top picks for each season

Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-13363426 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 01:00:00 +0100 595 KGMS, grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, plan bonus false KITCHEN GARDEN MINI-SERIES: Sarah’s 5 Essential Categories of Edibles KITCHEN GARDEN MINI-SERIES: Sarah’s 5 Essential Categories of Edibles Welcome to our ‘Kitchen Garden Mini-series” focusing on the very best kitchen garden plants for those just starting to grow their own delicious edible flowers.

Kicking off episode 1 of 7, Sarah takes us through the five categories in her hierarchy of which plants to get started with, from the low-effort, high producers to the more elaborate and visually stunning ornamental plants.

In this episode, discover:

  • Which cut and come again flowers are the biggest producers, and absolutely essential for any garden
  • The most flavoursome additions to a kitchen garden, like the sweetness of new potatoes or broad beans
  • Varieties of edible ornamentals, or ‘edimentals’ which boast bold flavour and visually gorgeous flowers alike

Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg

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]]> Welcome to our ‘Kitchen Garden Mini-series” focusing on the very best kitchen garden plants for those just starting to grow their own delicious edible flowers.

Kicking off episode 1 of 7, Sarah takes us through the five categories in her hierarchy of which plants to get started with, from the low-effort, high producers to the more elaborate and visually stunning ornamental plants.

In this episode, discover:

  • Which cut and come again flowers are the biggest producers, and absolutely essential for any garden
  • The most flavoursome additions to a kitchen garden, like the sweetness of new potatoes or broad beans
  • Varieties of edible ornamentals, or ‘edimentals’ which boast bold flavour and visually gorgeous flowers alike

Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-13363148 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0100 672 KGMS, grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, plan bonus false 12 Top Shrubs for Scent, Structure and Extravagance with Gary Newell - Episode 131 12 Top Shrubs for Scent, Structure and Extravagance with Gary Newell - Episode 131 Sarah Raven and Gary Newell share a mutual passion for shrubbery, putting more thought into the ornamental beauty of these structural garden sensations.

In our 12 best series, we turn our attention to shrubs - all through the year, these trendy varieties are standout additions to your garden, whether you’re looking for a shrub that’s pollinator-friendly, compact, colourful or grandiose.

In this episode, discover:

  • Varieties of shrubs which thrive in wet and dry conditions alike
  • New shrubs like Daphne Perfume Princess which combine strong growing with showy flowers and irresistible scent
  • Evergreens to bring sensational structure all year round

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]]> Sarah Raven and Gary Newell share a mutual passion for shrubbery, putting more thought into the ornamental beauty of these structural garden sensations.

In our 12 best series, we turn our attention to shrubs - all through the year, these trendy varieties are standout additions to your garden, whether you’re looking for a shrub that’s pollinator-friendly, compact, colourful or grandiose.

In this episode, discover:

  • Varieties of shrubs which thrive in wet and dry conditions alike
  • New shrubs like Daphne Perfume Princess which combine strong growing with showy flowers and irresistible scent
  • Evergreens to bring sensational structure all year round

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Gary Newell Buzzsprout-13307665 Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1729 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 131 full false Prepare Your Garden for Heat Whilst You’re Away with Josie Lewis - Episode 130 Prepare Your Garden for Heat Whilst You’re Away with Josie Lewis - Episode 130 With every exciting summer holiday comes the dread of returning to your garden having suffered under the scorching heat, particularly if nobody can water your plants in your absence.

That’s why this week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Head Gardener Josie Lewis returns to share the absolute heat-beating tips, from the collective power of grouping your pots to the life-saving use of capillary matting.

In this episode, discover:

  • How pots collected together around a bucket of water form a remarkable microcosm to keep them cooler
  • Marvellously effective methods of giving plants water in your absence, from capillary matting to irrigation systems
  • Unlikely tips for hanging baskets, involving the use of old socks and shirts
  • The dangers of aminopyralid when buying in mulch

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]]> With every exciting summer holiday comes the dread of returning to your garden having suffered under the scorching heat, particularly if nobody can water your plants in your absence.

That’s why this week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Head Gardener Josie Lewis returns to share the absolute heat-beating tips, from the collective power of grouping your pots to the life-saving use of capillary matting.

In this episode, discover:

  • How pots collected together around a bucket of water form a remarkable microcosm to keep them cooler
  • Marvellously effective methods of giving plants water in your absence, from capillary matting to irrigation systems
  • Unlikely tips for hanging baskets, involving the use of old socks and shirts
  • The dangers of aminopyralid when buying in mulch

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Josie Lewis Buzzsprout-13292350 Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1466 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 130 full false The Year in Edibles: Sarah’s 12 Best Edible Flowers - Episode 129 The Year in Edibles: Sarah’s 12 Best Edible Flowers - Episode 129 As flowers drift in and out of season, so can your palette of edible flowers, bringing you joy in the garden and the kitchen alike.

Shining a spotlight on a ‘plant of the moment’ in each month, Sarah Raven takes this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to inspire your year of edible flower growing with her 12 best for flavour and productivity.

In this episode, discover:

  • Numerous ways to use your edible flowers, from scattering and tempura-ing, to the art of crafting a flavoured sugar
  • Why April is such an exciting month for edibles, with a focus on the all-edible family of Tulips
  • The abundance of exciting Runner Bean flowers that you should grow for a stellar July
  • September’s irresistible call for Dahlias, and how to use their petals in delicious salads

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]]> As flowers drift in and out of season, so can your palette of edible flowers, bringing you joy in the garden and the kitchen alike.

Shining a spotlight on a ‘plant of the moment’ in each month, Sarah Raven takes this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to inspire your year of edible flower growing with her 12 best for flavour and productivity.

In this episode, discover:

  • Numerous ways to use your edible flowers, from scattering and tempura-ing, to the art of crafting a flavoured sugar
  • Why April is such an exciting month for edibles, with a focus on the all-edible family of Tulips
  • The abundance of exciting Runner Bean flowers that you should grow for a stellar July
  • September’s irresistible call for Dahlias, and how to use their petals in delicious salads

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-13252318 Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1511 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 129 full false Why Women Grow: Exploring the Roots of Gardening Passion with Alice Vincent - Episode 128 Why Women Grow: Exploring the Roots of Gardening Passion with Alice Vincent - Episode 128 What is the inspiration behind your love of gardening and all things floral? Each of us tells a vastly different story, and that diversity is at the heart of Alice Vincent’s new, heartwarming book.

‘Why Women Grow’ paints a stunning visage of the reasons that women take to the garden, reasons that often are buried deep within the work that they do. Consider Alice’s work the chance to let those stories bloom… 

We hear a little of Alice’s own muse, the balcony garden plants that allowed her passion to flourish, and a few of the moving stories from her book with such poignance.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Alice found inspiration in balcony gardening and nurtured it into an all-encompassing passion
  • Ideal flowers for balcony pots, bringing structure, smell and spectacle to even the smallest of urban spaces
  • The one, deeply insightful question that elicits so many heartwarming stories for Alice to bring to life in her book, ‘Why Women Grow’

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]]> What is the inspiration behind your love of gardening and all things floral? Each of us tells a vastly different story, and that diversity is at the heart of Alice Vincent’s new, heartwarming book.

‘Why Women Grow’ paints a stunning visage of the reasons that women take to the garden, reasons that often are buried deep within the work that they do. Consider Alice’s work the chance to let those stories bloom… 

We hear a little of Alice’s own muse, the balcony garden plants that allowed her passion to flourish, and a few of the moving stories from her book with such poignance.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Alice found inspiration in balcony gardening and nurtured it into an all-encompassing passion
  • Ideal flowers for balcony pots, bringing structure, smell and spectacle to even the smallest of urban spaces
  • The one, deeply insightful question that elicits so many heartwarming stories for Alice to bring to life in her book, ‘Why Women Grow’

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Alice Vincent Buzzsprout-13207837 Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1800 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 128 full false Veracious New Varieties & Mildew-Beating Mixtures: Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson’s Top Gardening Discoveries of 2023 - Episode 127 Veracious New Varieties & Mildew-Beating Mixtures: Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson’s Top Gardening Discoveries of 2023 - Episode 127 While the lovely Arthur Parkinson has been away writing and illustrating, both he and Sarah Raven have had a number of green-fingered revelations that are just too good not to share.

From a newfound love for the fern Metallicum (best seen at sunrise or sunset), to a new, pollinator-friendly concoction that keeps mildew at bay, this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is an absolute grab bag of ideas and inspiration.

In this episode, discover:

  • New standout perennials, shrubs and roses, like the reliable Timeless Purple and velvet glamour of James Mason
  • How to learn lessons from Chelsea, and design your own wildflower garden to look more welcoming than wayward
  • A fantastic new solution which we’ve trialled on Ranunculus here, perfect for preventing mildew
  • The unexpected beauty that bookends Arthur’s days: the silver fern ‘Metallicum’

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]]> While the lovely Arthur Parkinson has been away writing and illustrating, both he and Sarah Raven have had a number of green-fingered revelations that are just too good not to share.

From a newfound love for the fern Metallicum (best seen at sunrise or sunset), to a new, pollinator-friendly concoction that keeps mildew at bay, this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is an absolute grab bag of ideas and inspiration.

In this episode, discover:

  • New standout perennials, shrubs and roses, like the reliable Timeless Purple and velvet glamour of James Mason
  • How to learn lessons from Chelsea, and design your own wildflower garden to look more welcoming than wayward
  • A fantastic new solution which we’ve trialled on Ranunculus here, perfect for preventing mildew
  • The unexpected beauty that bookends Arthur’s days: the silver fern ‘Metallicum’

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-13165584 Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1606 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 127 full false 3 Million Downloads of grow, cook, eat, arrange - Thank you! 3 Million Downloads of grow, cook, eat, arrange - Thank you! A big thank you all of the listeners of the grow, cook, eat, arrange podcast, which has just hit the incredible milestone of 3 million downloads! 

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]]> A big thank you all of the listeners of the grow, cook, eat, arrange podcast, which has just hit the incredible milestone of 3 million downloads! 

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-13170720 Thu, 06 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0100 83 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, bonus false Grow Your Own Party: The 12 Best Flowers and Edibles with Jessie and Con Booth - Episode 126 Grow Your Own Party: The 12 Best Flowers and Edibles with Jessie and Con Booth - Episode 126 Hosting a party is made magnitudes more rewarding when you grow the food and decorations yourself, and the Booth sisters joining us this week on the podcast have mastered that art.

Jessie and Con Booth share, between their specialities of decorative floral plants and delicious edibles respectively, their 12 top additions to any garden, such that you can grow your own party.

In this episode, discover:

  • How the duo combined their complementary gifts into a business of floral decorating and growing
  • Jessie’ favourite floral additions, from the theatrics of Sunflowers to the aromatic joys of Bearded Iris
  • Con’s top edibles, whether they be the juiciest Tomatoes like ‘Costoluto Fiorentino’ or a climbing Courgette like ‘Tromboncino’

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]]> Hosting a party is made magnitudes more rewarding when you grow the food and decorations yourself, and the Booth sisters joining us this week on the podcast have mastered that art.

Jessie and Con Booth share, between their specialities of decorative floral plants and delicious edibles respectively, their 12 top additions to any garden, such that you can grow your own party.

In this episode, discover:

  • How the duo combined their complementary gifts into a business of floral decorating and growing
  • Jessie’ favourite floral additions, from the theatrics of Sunflowers to the aromatic joys of Bearded Iris
  • Con’s top edibles, whether they be the juiciest Tomatoes like ‘Costoluto Fiorentino’ or a climbing Courgette like ‘Tromboncino’

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Constance Booth, Jessica Booth Buzzsprout-13125455 Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1621 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 126 full false The Comfort and Connection of Incredible Ukrainian Cuisine with Olia Hercules - Episode 125 The Comfort and Connection of Incredible Ukrainian Cuisine with Olia Hercules - Episode 125 In Olia Hercules’ book title, she describes the power of food to comfort and connect, and nobody exhibits it in such a captivating way as Olia does.

Be inspired by the wonders of world food as one of Ukraine’s most moving and emotive cooks and writers joins Sarah on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, sharing the delights of Ukrainian recipes.

In this episode, discover:

  • Olia’s background and journey to discovering the joys of cookery
  • Heartwarming tales of family recipes perfect for you to try at home
  • Recipes to take advantage of bountiful wild garlic from foraging
  • The profound connection you form when you cook with what you grow

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]]> In Olia Hercules’ book title, she describes the power of food to comfort and connect, and nobody exhibits it in such a captivating way as Olia does.

Be inspired by the wonders of world food as one of Ukraine’s most moving and emotive cooks and writers joins Sarah on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, sharing the delights of Ukrainian recipes.

In this episode, discover:

  • Olia’s background and journey to discovering the joys of cookery
  • Heartwarming tales of family recipes perfect for you to try at home
  • Recipes to take advantage of bountiful wild garlic from foraging
  • The profound connection you form when you cook with what you grow

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Olia Hercules Buzzsprout-13075123 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1618 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 125 full false The Stunning Science of Dahlia Breeding with Josie Lewis - Episode 124 The Stunning Science of Dahlia Breeding with Josie Lewis - Episode 124 Behind every Dahlia’s watercolour beauty is a mind-boggling scientific world of floral possibility - who better to share the joys of Dahlia breeding than our very own Josie Lewis.

This week we break down the biology behind the beauty, how to germinate your own seeds, and breeding for the perfect Dahlia with stunning colour and fantastic vase life.

In this episode, discover:

  • The startling science behind these beautiful plants, like their numerous chromosomes and fascinating transposons
  • How to use the expert knowledge on Dahlia breeding to germinate your own special seeds
  • What to look for in an ideal plant, from height and form to colour and vase life

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]]> Behind every Dahlia’s watercolour beauty is a mind-boggling scientific world of floral possibility - who better to share the joys of Dahlia breeding than our very own Josie Lewis.

This week we break down the biology behind the beauty, how to germinate your own seeds, and breeding for the perfect Dahlia with stunning colour and fantastic vase life.

In this episode, discover:

  • The startling science behind these beautiful plants, like their numerous chromosomes and fascinating transposons
  • How to use the expert knowledge on Dahlia breeding to germinate your own special seeds
  • What to look for in an ideal plant, from height and form to colour and vase life

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Josie Lewis Buzzsprout-13039616 Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1352 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 124 full false The 12 Top Beginner-Friendly Herbs with Jekka McVicar - Episode 123 The 12 Top Beginner-Friendly Herbs with Jekka McVicar - Episode 123 With names like Jamie Oliver under tutorship, Jekka McVicar’s word is gospel when it comes to growing herbs for your own culinary masterpieces.

For those of us looking for the simplest start to a herb garden, even in the smallest of spaces, Jekka is a font of knowledge, sharing her 12 best beginner-friendly herbs in this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to combine herbs together, just as one would ingredients in a cocktail
  • The flavours of herb for a zing that permeates your cooking, an aniseed kick, and much more
  • Why one shouldn’t use hands when planting out Basil seeds among other lovely herbs

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]]> With names like Jamie Oliver under tutorship, Jekka McVicar’s word is gospel when it comes to growing herbs for your own culinary masterpieces.

For those of us looking for the simplest start to a herb garden, even in the smallest of spaces, Jekka is a font of knowledge, sharing her 12 best beginner-friendly herbs in this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to combine herbs together, just as one would ingredients in a cocktail
  • The flavours of herb for a zing that permeates your cooking, an aniseed kick, and much more
  • Why one shouldn’t use hands when planting out Basil seeds among other lovely herbs

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Jekka McVicar Buzzsprout-13001344 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1337 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 123 full false Sarah’s Essential Food & Flower Harvesting Tips - Episode 122 Sarah’s Essential Food & Flower Harvesting Tips - Episode 122 Almost every day of Sarah Raven’s life involves harvesting, so over the last 30 years or so, she’s worked out the most efficient way to harvest plants and edibles for extraordinary results.

Join us on this solo episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ as Sarah shares how to pick salads for remarkably productive edibles, her flower conditioning advice for a long-lasting harvest, and why you should avoid the ‘pick-plonk’ approach at all costs.

In this episode, discover:

  • A perfect picking approach for salads, using scissors to cut around the heart
  • Conditioning your pickings for lasting beauty from your cut flowers
  • How bathing your flowers can breathe new life into even the most dire of cut Peonies

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]]> Almost every day of Sarah Raven’s life involves harvesting, so over the last 30 years or so, she’s worked out the most efficient way to harvest plants and edibles for extraordinary results.

Join us on this solo episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ as Sarah shares how to pick salads for remarkably productive edibles, her flower conditioning advice for a long-lasting harvest, and why you should avoid the ‘pick-plonk’ approach at all costs.

In this episode, discover:

  • A perfect picking approach for salads, using scissors to cut around the heart
  • Conditioning your pickings for lasting beauty from your cut flowers
  • How bathing your flowers can breathe new life into even the most dire of cut Peonies

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-12954072 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1086 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 122 full false Perennializing Your Bulbs for Sustainable Spring Splendour - Episode 121 Perennializing Your Bulbs for Sustainable Spring Splendour - Episode 121 Sustainable gardening is an essential endeavour in modern horticulture, as we learned with Arit Anderson in episode 119, and one of the easiest ways to create a sustainable garden is through perennializing your bulbs.

Sarah Raven takes this week’s solo episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to dive into the beautiful bulbs that can be made perennial, with a particular passion for the high glamour of perennial Tulips.

In this episode, discover:

  • Why Tulips are among the greatest flowers to grow sustainably as perennial bulbs
  • A natural recipe to treat your bulbs that’ll help combat mildew
  • How to identify a naturalised bulb
  • Bold, dazzling Tulip varieties from the emotive colours of ‘Artists’ to the standout sculpture of ‘turkestanica’
  • Tips on how to plant bulbs and surround them for protection from the appetite of squirrels and mice

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]]> Sustainable gardening is an essential endeavour in modern horticulture, as we learned with Arit Anderson in episode 119, and one of the easiest ways to create a sustainable garden is through perennializing your bulbs.

Sarah Raven takes this week’s solo episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to dive into the beautiful bulbs that can be made perennial, with a particular passion for the high glamour of perennial Tulips.

In this episode, discover:

  • Why Tulips are among the greatest flowers to grow sustainably as perennial bulbs
  • A natural recipe to treat your bulbs that’ll help combat mildew
  • How to identify a naturalised bulb
  • Bold, dazzling Tulip varieties from the emotive colours of ‘Artists’ to the standout sculpture of ‘turkestanica’
  • Tips on how to plant bulbs and surround them for protection from the appetite of squirrels and mice

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-12911081 Thu, 25 May 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1304 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 121 full false Creating a Bee-Friendly Garden All Year Round with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 120 Creating a Bee-Friendly Garden All Year Round with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 120 Few people are more passionate about the plight of our precious pollinators than the marvellous Arthur Parkinson, and National Bee Day poses a perfect time to consider how we can all care for them.

In this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, we’re taking you through the entire year and which are the finest, nectar-rich flowers to bring a lively buzz to the garden throughout every season.

In this episode, discover:

  • The perennial beauty of Iris Reticulata, with its silky, suave blues
  • Early summer Roses to lift the mood and attract the buzz of pollinators in their masses
  • Hardier flowers ideal for the later months, like Arthur’s oft-mentioned Cardoons
  • A sneak peek at what to expect from Arthur’s next book, The Flower Yard 2

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]]> Few people are more passionate about the plight of our precious pollinators than the marvellous Arthur Parkinson, and National Bee Day poses a perfect time to consider how we can all care for them.

In this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, we’re taking you through the entire year and which are the finest, nectar-rich flowers to bring a lively buzz to the garden throughout every season.

In this episode, discover:

  • The perennial beauty of Iris Reticulata, with its silky, suave blues
  • Early summer Roses to lift the mood and attract the buzz of pollinators in their masses
  • Hardier flowers ideal for the later months, like Arthur’s oft-mentioned Cardoons
  • A sneak peek at what to expect from Arthur’s next book, The Flower Yard 2

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-12867902 Thu, 18 May 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1597 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 120 full false The Chelsea Flower Show 2023 with Arit Anderson - Episode 119 The Chelsea Flower Show 2023 with Arit Anderson - Episode 119 Arit Anderson is an award winning garden designer, TV presenter, and an unrelenting wave of joy who shares Sarah Raven’s love of Chelsea Flower Show.

With the show next week, who better to join us on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ for a Chelsea special than a woman whose history of design in fashion and gardening has drawn from the gorgeous annual displays of chromatic wonder.

In this episode, discover:

  • Arit’s illustrious history in flowers, fashion, events management, and how they led into the gardening world
  • Growing into television and garden design through Gardeners World and other wonderful media appearances
  • The charming collaborative nature of Chelsea Flower Show and all who share their talents at the event
  • Chelsea’s cultural impact on horticulture and world-leading sustainability initiatives

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]]> Arit Anderson is an award winning garden designer, TV presenter, and an unrelenting wave of joy who shares Sarah Raven’s love of Chelsea Flower Show.

With the show next week, who better to join us on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ for a Chelsea special than a woman whose history of design in fashion and gardening has drawn from the gorgeous annual displays of chromatic wonder.

In this episode, discover:

  • Arit’s illustrious history in flowers, fashion, events management, and how they led into the gardening world
  • Growing into television and garden design through Gardeners World and other wonderful media appearances
  • The charming collaborative nature of Chelsea Flower Show and all who share their talents at the event
  • Chelsea’s cultural impact on horticulture and world-leading sustainability initiatives

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Arit Anderson Buzzsprout-12823305 Thu, 11 May 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1800 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 119 full false Gorgeous Garden Design Tips and the Charms of Chelsea Flower Show with Tricia Guild - Episode 118 Gorgeous Garden Design Tips and the Charms of Chelsea Flower Show with Tricia Guild - Episode 118 Tricia Guild is a name needing little introduction, her Designers Guild brand being an ensemble of aesthetic delights akin to that of the fast-approaching Chelsea Flower Show.

Sharing her love of the show, and design ethos both in her work and the garden, Tricia joins us for an episode of the podcast laden with tips to bring your space to life through a lens of selective beauty and impact.

In this episode, discover:

  • The joys of Tricia’s London garden, adorned as any room of the house would be, with care and coordination
  • Flowers fit to bring the richest blues and boldest greens to your garden
  • Which of the plants in Tricia’s Italian garden are perfect for heat resistance, ideal for our warmer summers
  • The delights of Chelsea Flower Show, and why selective choices often create the most striking of displays

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]]> Tricia Guild is a name needing little introduction, her Designers Guild brand being an ensemble of aesthetic delights akin to that of the fast-approaching Chelsea Flower Show.

Sharing her love of the show, and design ethos both in her work and the garden, Tricia joins us for an episode of the podcast laden with tips to bring your space to life through a lens of selective beauty and impact.

In this episode, discover:

  • The joys of Tricia’s London garden, adorned as any room of the house would be, with care and coordination
  • Flowers fit to bring the richest blues and boldest greens to your garden
  • Which of the plants in Tricia’s Italian garden are perfect for heat resistance, ideal for our warmer summers
  • The delights of Chelsea Flower Show, and why selective choices often create the most striking of displays

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Tricia Guild Buzzsprout-12776897 Thu, 04 May 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1347 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 118 full false Taking Artistic Inspiration from the Natural Beauty of the Garden with Molly Mahon - Episode 117 Taking Artistic Inspiration from the Natural Beauty of the Garden with Molly Mahon - Episode 117 The connection between art and the natural world is utterly entwined, and seldom is it seen more beautifully in the craft of block printing than through Molly Mahon’s eyes.

Her gorgeous designs draw upon the inherent beauty of flowers, particularly dazzling, bold Dahlias - an inspiration which Molly will soon bring to Perch Hill with an exciting course in June.

Until then, enjoy a heartwarming chat on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ as she shares her passion for creative crafts and the true joy that it brings.

In this episode, discover:

  • Molly’s multidisciplinary creative upbringing, from her father in the garden and mother in table-based crafting
  • The sheer joy that the block printing process can bring
  • How Molly styles block prints with colour palettes akin to the bold, bright hues of a captivating garden
  • Favourite flowers to rouse the senses and bring inspiration to new creations

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]]> The connection between art and the natural world is utterly entwined, and seldom is it seen more beautifully in the craft of block printing than through Molly Mahon’s eyes.

Her gorgeous designs draw upon the inherent beauty of flowers, particularly dazzling, bold Dahlias - an inspiration which Molly will soon bring to Perch Hill with an exciting course in June.

Until then, enjoy a heartwarming chat on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ as she shares her passion for creative crafts and the true joy that it brings.

In this episode, discover:

  • Molly’s multidisciplinary creative upbringing, from her father in the garden and mother in table-based crafting
  • The sheer joy that the block printing process can bring
  • How Molly styles block prints with colour palettes akin to the bold, bright hues of a captivating garden
  • Favourite flowers to rouse the senses and bring inspiration to new creations

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Molly Mahon Buzzsprout-12728588 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1577 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 117 full false 12 Tough Flowers to Thrive in Shade-Laden Gardens with Josie Lewis - Episode 116 12 Tough Flowers to Thrive in Shade-Laden Gardens with Josie Lewis - Episode 116 Not every garden is bathed in sunlight at all hours of the day, so finding shade-loving flowers is a must for anyone looking to illuminate their shaded areas with a splash of colour.

Josie Lewis returns once again to the podcast, this week sharing her love of flowers and ferns that thrive with little light, from the cool, composed beauty of Frosted Ferns to the must-have Sarcococca.

In this episode, discover:

  • The likes of Nicotiana Sylvestris and Grandiflora, fragrant providers of joy throughout the day
  • Josie’s favourite ferns, like the Frosted Fern and the Shuttlecock Fern, structures bustling with beauty
  • Fiery flowers like Begonia Glowing Embers, a stunning variety which Sarah considers nearly indestructible

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]]> Not every garden is bathed in sunlight at all hours of the day, so finding shade-loving flowers is a must for anyone looking to illuminate their shaded areas with a splash of colour.

Josie Lewis returns once again to the podcast, this week sharing her love of flowers and ferns that thrive with little light, from the cool, composed beauty of Frosted Ferns to the must-have Sarcococca.

In this episode, discover:

  • The likes of Nicotiana Sylvestris and Grandiflora, fragrant providers of joy throughout the day
  • Josie’s favourite ferns, like the Frosted Fern and the Shuttlecock Fern, structures bustling with beauty
  • Fiery flowers like Begonia Glowing Embers, a stunning variety which Sarah considers nearly indestructible

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Josie Lewis Buzzsprout-12683591 Thu, 20 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1255 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 116 full false 12 Top Regal Flowers for a Stunning Coronation Display with Gary Newell - Episode 115 12 Top Regal Flowers for a Stunning Coronation Display with Gary Newell - Episode 115 The King's coronation will soon be upon us, and given his love of nature, it seems apt to consider the flowers that might best commemorate the occasion.

Returning to the podcast with a spectacular selection of plants in regal colours aplenty is our Senior Horticultural Buyer, Gary Newell. Join us for our 12 best Flowers fit for a King's coronation.

In this episode, discover:

  • Glamourous golden flowers for instantly shimmering arrangements 
  • The perfect plants to most graciously combine the Union Jack's red, white and blue
  • A number of easy mixes from our range to most simply bring together complementary flowers
  • Why the vigourous Rudbeckia Enchanted series are right at the top of Gary's list

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]]> The King's coronation will soon be upon us, and given his love of nature, it seems apt to consider the flowers that might best commemorate the occasion.

Returning to the podcast with a spectacular selection of plants in regal colours aplenty is our Senior Horticultural Buyer, Gary Newell. Join us for our 12 best Flowers fit for a King's coronation.

In this episode, discover:

  • Glamourous golden flowers for instantly shimmering arrangements 
  • The perfect plants to most graciously combine the Union Jack's red, white and blue
  • A number of easy mixes from our range to most simply bring together complementary flowers
  • Why the vigourous Rudbeckia Enchanted series are right at the top of Gary's list

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Gary Newell Buzzsprout-12637344 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1292 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 115 full false Chicken Boy: Arthur Parkinson’s Life with Hens - Episode 114 Chicken Boy: Arthur Parkinson’s Life with Hens - Episode 114 The utterly wonderful, incomparable Arthur Parkinson has been away writing his new book, so it's a delight to have him return to the podcast to tell us all about it! 

The original ‘co-conspirator’ of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ joins Sarah once more to detail the heartfelt inspiration behind Chicken Boy, how he found the inspiration to form a bond with hens, the dangers to look out for if you’re starting out yourself, and so much more.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Arthur’s natural affinity for hens began and grew
  • The strong connection to Chatsworth, Deborah Devonshire and their poultry fancying
  • Guiding our thinking around designing plants and gardens with animals in mind
  • What to consider around the villains and vermin to keep your hens safe
  • The sometimes-harsh reality of hen keeping

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]]> The utterly wonderful, incomparable Arthur Parkinson has been away writing his new book, so it's a delight to have him return to the podcast to tell us all about it! 

The original ‘co-conspirator’ of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ joins Sarah once more to detail the heartfelt inspiration behind Chicken Boy, how he found the inspiration to form a bond with hens, the dangers to look out for if you’re starting out yourself, and so much more.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Arthur’s natural affinity for hens began and grew
  • The strong connection to Chatsworth, Deborah Devonshire and their poultry fancying
  • Guiding our thinking around designing plants and gardens with animals in mind
  • What to consider around the villains and vermin to keep your hens safe
  • The sometimes-harsh reality of hen keeping

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-12594915 Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0100 2006 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 114 full false The 12 Most Gorgeous and Prolific Perennials, Climbers & Shrubs with Rachel Siegfried - Episode 113 The 12 Most Gorgeous and Prolific Perennials, Climbers & Shrubs with Rachel Siegfried - Episode 113 One of the greatest treasures that a garden can bring us is the cut flower, and with a fine selection of perennials and woody plants, that treat returns to us year after year.

That’s why this week’s podcast guest, the wonderful Rachel Siegfried, shares her penchant for perennials throughout her work, and in her new book - The Cut Flower Sourcebook.

Tune into this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ for a fabulous list of the 12 most inspiring perennial plants, and how to structure a showstopping arrangement.

In this episode, discover:

  • A brief history behind Rachel’s delightful flower farm, Green & Gorgeous
  • The simple, yet wonderfully effective four-part structure into which she divides arrangements
  • Reliable framework and filler plants like Rosa Glauca and Snowberry upon which to build your displays
  • Focal flowers, showstoppers and accents to breathe life and add movement, like the always stunning early Peony Buckeye Belle

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]]> One of the greatest treasures that a garden can bring us is the cut flower, and with a fine selection of perennials and woody plants, that treat returns to us year after year.

That’s why this week’s podcast guest, the wonderful Rachel Siegfried, shares her penchant for perennials throughout her work, and in her new book - The Cut Flower Sourcebook.

Tune into this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ for a fabulous list of the 12 most inspiring perennial plants, and how to structure a showstopping arrangement.

In this episode, discover:

  • A brief history behind Rachel’s delightful flower farm, Green & Gorgeous
  • The simple, yet wonderfully effective four-part structure into which she divides arrangements
  • Reliable framework and filler plants like Rosa Glauca and Snowberry upon which to build your displays
  • Focal flowers, showstoppers and accents to breathe life and add movement, like the always stunning early Peony Buckeye Belle

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Rachel Siegfried Buzzsprout-12542336 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1950 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 113 full false The 12 Most Stunning Cut Flowers for Compact Gardens with Butter Wakefield - Episode 112 The 12 Most Stunning Cut Flowers for Compact Gardens with Butter Wakefield - Episode 112 The limit to your imagination extends far beyond the size of one’s garden, particularly with the cut flowers that award-winning garden designer Butter Wakefield adores most.

Butter returns to the podcast with more than a smorgasbord of stunning flowers compact enough to fit in the smallest of gardens, but captivating enough to make the most monumental impact as a cut flower.

In this episode, discover:

  • The bold bulbs of Daffodil Jetfire and subtle beauty of Avalanche
  • Why the Dahlias of Rosie Raven, Lou Farmen and Josie are among those which most wildly capture Butter’s adoration
  • David Austin’s majestic roses accompanied by the most delightful fragrance
  • A border must-have with flowing cascades of purple flowers - Salvia nemorosa Caradonna

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]]> The limit to your imagination extends far beyond the size of one’s garden, particularly with the cut flowers that award-winning garden designer Butter Wakefield adores most.

Butter returns to the podcast with more than a smorgasbord of stunning flowers compact enough to fit in the smallest of gardens, but captivating enough to make the most monumental impact as a cut flower.

In this episode, discover:

  • The bold bulbs of Daffodil Jetfire and subtle beauty of Avalanche
  • Why the Dahlias of Rosie Raven, Lou Farmen and Josie are among those which most wildly capture Butter’s adoration
  • David Austin’s majestic roses accompanied by the most delightful fragrance
  • A border must-have with flowing cascades of purple flowers - Salvia nemorosa Caradonna

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Butter Wakefield Buzzsprout-12494916 Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 1624 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 112 full false The 12 Most Spectacularly Scented Flowers with Jo Fairley - Episode 111 The 12 Most Spectacularly Scented Flowers with Jo Fairley - Episode 111 Our olfactory system elicits some of the strongest emotions we can feel, so the scent of a garden should be at the forefront of your mind when planning your garden - as it is for the wonderful Jo Fairley.

Jo edits The Scented Letter, a quarterly magazine focused on fragrance, which makes her a perfect guest on the podcast to share the 12 most evocatively scented plants, from the strong fragrance of Trachelospermum to stalwart Sweet Peas.

In this episode, discover:

  • The personal history with Scented Geraniums that makes them one of Jo’s most beloved, aromatic plants
  • Which of the Roses are absolute essentials for smell, and why Jo would never plant a Rose without scent
  • Jo’s love of Sarcococca’s incredible growth, bold structure, and fragrant leaves
  • Plenty of book recommendations to inspire you with many more scented plants

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]]> Our olfactory system elicits some of the strongest emotions we can feel, so the scent of a garden should be at the forefront of your mind when planning your garden - as it is for the wonderful Jo Fairley.

Jo edits The Scented Letter, a quarterly magazine focused on fragrance, which makes her a perfect guest on the podcast to share the 12 most evocatively scented plants, from the strong fragrance of Trachelospermum to stalwart Sweet Peas.

In this episode, discover:

  • The personal history with Scented Geraniums that makes them one of Jo’s most beloved, aromatic plants
  • Which of the Roses are absolute essentials for smell, and why Jo would never plant a Rose without scent
  • Jo’s love of Sarcococca’s incredible growth, bold structure, and fragrant leaves
  • Plenty of book recommendations to inspire you with many more scented plants

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Jo Fairley Buzzsprout-12447175 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 2072 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 111 full false 12 Essential Tips for Terrific Tomatoes - Episode 110 12 Essential Tips for Terrific Tomatoes - Episode 110 Sowing tomatoes should be right at the top of your list for the month ahead, with the joy they bring to a garden and the remarkable variety in taste.

Whether it’s the small and mighty Noire de Crimee or the ever-reliable flavour of Sungold, this week’s episode of the podcast brings a wealth of advice for growing your own. 

In this episode, discover:

  • The standout tomatoes that’ll bring joy to your garden and plate, from the stripy Tigerella to the unbeatable taste of Sungold
  • Charming combinations for companion planting to keep your tomatoes in good health
  • The remarkable results you can see by growing tomatoes in a ring culture pot
  • A whole raft of recipes to use your produce in such varied and utterly delicious ways

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]]> Sowing tomatoes should be right at the top of your list for the month ahead, with the joy they bring to a garden and the remarkable variety in taste.

Whether it’s the small and mighty Noire de Crimee or the ever-reliable flavour of Sungold, this week’s episode of the podcast brings a wealth of advice for growing your own. 

In this episode, discover:

  • The standout tomatoes that’ll bring joy to your garden and plate, from the stripy Tigerella to the unbeatable taste of Sungold
  • Charming combinations for companion planting to keep your tomatoes in good health
  • The remarkable results you can see by growing tomatoes in a ring culture pot
  • A whole raft of recipes to use your produce in such varied and utterly delicious ways

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-12401426 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 1669 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 110 full false The Sustainable Splendour of Using Local, Coppiced Wood with Adam Nicolson - Episode 109 The Sustainable Splendour of Using Local, Coppiced Wood with Adam Nicolson - Episode 109 Wood is wonderful in the garden, and can be both beautiful and useful to create fencing, arches and posts in such a way that cares for the environment around us.

If you’re still using the likes of imported bamboo in your space and need inspiration for alternatives, Adam Nicolson joins Sarah once again on the podcast to share how locally grown, coppiced wood can be so fantastic for you and for the world.

In this episode, discover:

  • The near-zero environmental cost of using the wonderfully pliable birch
  • Which trees are the most useful for absorbing more carbon, and how to best treat them
  • A fascinating history of why chestnut is so prevalent in this part of the world
  • How to coppice wood, and the true impact of coppicing on carbon absorption from our trees

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]]> Wood is wonderful in the garden, and can be both beautiful and useful to create fencing, arches and posts in such a way that cares for the environment around us.

If you’re still using the likes of imported bamboo in your space and need inspiration for alternatives, Adam Nicolson joins Sarah once again on the podcast to share how locally grown, coppiced wood can be so fantastic for you and for the world.

In this episode, discover:

  • The near-zero environmental cost of using the wonderfully pliable birch
  • Which trees are the most useful for absorbing more carbon, and how to best treat them
  • A fascinating history of why chestnut is so prevalent in this part of the world
  • How to coppice wood, and the true impact of coppicing on carbon absorption from our trees

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Adam Nicolson Buzzsprout-12354787 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 1457 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 109 full false The 12 Best All-Time Vegetables - Episode 108 The 12 Best All-Time Vegetables - Episode 108 Beside the visual splendour of a thriving vegetable garden, there’s such joy to be had from picking your own delicious ingredients.

At a perfect time to coincide with Sarah’s new book, she takes this solo episode to share a fantastic list of the 12 absolute best vegetables, from flavoursome essentials to the simplest, most cut-and-come-again veg for all seasons.

In this episode, discover:

  • Several of the most prolific, cut and come again veg from Mizuna and Rocket to the versatile Swiss Chard
  • Varieties of Kale for the patient gardener or those looking for a quick grower
  • A duo of tomatoes befitting of any garden alongside what Sarah dubs ‘the perfect cucumber’

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]]> Beside the visual splendour of a thriving vegetable garden, there’s such joy to be had from picking your own delicious ingredients.

At a perfect time to coincide with Sarah’s new book, she takes this solo episode to share a fantastic list of the 12 absolute best vegetables, from flavoursome essentials to the simplest, most cut-and-come-again veg for all seasons.

In this episode, discover:

  • Several of the most prolific, cut and come again veg from Mizuna and Rocket to the versatile Swiss Chard
  • Varieties of Kale for the patient gardener or those looking for a quick grower
  • A duo of tomatoes befitting of any garden alongside what Sarah dubs ‘the perfect cucumber’

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-12304176 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000 1282 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 108 full false The 12 Most Resilient, Low-Maintenance Plants with Gary Newell - Episode 107 The 12 Most Resilient, Low-Maintenance Plants with Gary Newell - Episode 107 Gardening is for everyone, even the busiest among us. That’s why we’re focusing on the very best plants that’ll not only look after themselves, but truly thrive by doing so.

Sarah is once again joined on the podcast by Gary Newell, our Senior Horticultural Buyer, this time to discuss the lowest maintenance plants, from the ground cover of Geranium Rozanne to the pot-worthy Hydrangea ‘Little Lime’.

In this episode, discover:

  • How the marvellous Lonicera 'Rhubarb and Custard' looks after itself and stays both fresh and scented
  • A splendid Hydrangea which has repaid Gary each year without fail since he first planted it
  • The constant productivity of Rosemary, and how it’s a perfect plant for culinary use, hedging and screening alike

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]]> Gardening is for everyone, even the busiest among us. That’s why we’re focusing on the very best plants that’ll not only look after themselves, but truly thrive by doing so.

Sarah is once again joined on the podcast by Gary Newell, our Senior Horticultural Buyer, this time to discuss the lowest maintenance plants, from the ground cover of Geranium Rozanne to the pot-worthy Hydrangea ‘Little Lime’.

In this episode, discover:

  • How the marvellous Lonicera 'Rhubarb and Custard' looks after itself and stays both fresh and scented
  • A splendid Hydrangea which has repaid Gary each year without fail since he first planted it
  • The constant productivity of Rosemary, and how it’s a perfect plant for culinary use, hedging and screening alike

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Gary Newell Buzzsprout-12258682 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000 1611 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 107 full false Grow Healthier Gardens by Companion Planting with Josie Lewis - Episode 106 Grow Healthier Gardens by Companion Planting with Josie Lewis - Episode 106 There’s nothing quite like finding a perfect companion, and in the plant world, companion planting could be the difference between aphid-affliction and the healthiest horticulture.

Our Head Gardener at Perch Hill, Josie Lewis, joins Sarah once again on the podcast to share the essential flowers to underplant for thriving Roses, a garden full of pollinators, and wonderful performing Tomatoes.

In this episode, discover:

  • Which of the Salvias are perfect for keeping Roses looking their Sunday best
  • How the likes of Tagetes Minuta and Burning Embers are ideal to combat Whitefly issues in your greenhouse
  • The best, aromatic Basil to pull the pollinators into your garden
  • How to create Comfrey Tea Sodium Bicarbonate spray and Garlic spray for preventing mildew

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]]> There’s nothing quite like finding a perfect companion, and in the plant world, companion planting could be the difference between aphid-affliction and the healthiest horticulture.

Our Head Gardener at Perch Hill, Josie Lewis, joins Sarah once again on the podcast to share the essential flowers to underplant for thriving Roses, a garden full of pollinators, and wonderful performing Tomatoes.

In this episode, discover:

  • Which of the Salvias are perfect for keeping Roses looking their Sunday best
  • How the likes of Tagetes Minuta and Burning Embers are ideal to combat Whitefly issues in your greenhouse
  • The best, aromatic Basil to pull the pollinators into your garden
  • How to create Comfrey Tea Sodium Bicarbonate spray and Garlic spray for preventing mildew

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Josie Lewis Buzzsprout-12211151 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000 1805 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 106 full false Reimagining Your Flower Philosophy with Anna Potter - Episode 105 Reimagining Your Flower Philosophy with Anna Potter - Episode 105 The beauty of floristry is its ever-moving, transient nature, and that makes your philosophy around flower growing and arranging all the more impactful.

As Anna Potter knows better than anyone, that philosophy can evolve, expand, and lead you to some fantastical floral discoveries. Returning to the podcast this week, Anna shares some of the projects within her new book that can spark inspiration in your own gardening endeavours.

In this episode, discover:

  • The shift in Anna’s philosophy around plants since she last joined us for episode 11
  • How to create a gorgeous wreath which, while fleeting, brings such bold and beautiful joy
  • Why we should embrace the moving, flowing nature of Peonies rather than attempt to constrain them
  • Tapping into the childlike charm of creating a Mandala

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]]> The beauty of floristry is its ever-moving, transient nature, and that makes your philosophy around flower growing and arranging all the more impactful.

As Anna Potter knows better than anyone, that philosophy can evolve, expand, and lead you to some fantastical floral discoveries. Returning to the podcast this week, Anna shares some of the projects within her new book that can spark inspiration in your own gardening endeavours.

In this episode, discover:

  • The shift in Anna’s philosophy around plants since she last joined us for episode 11
  • How to create a gorgeous wreath which, while fleeting, brings such bold and beautiful joy
  • Why we should embrace the moving, flowing nature of Peonies rather than attempt to constrain them
  • Tapping into the childlike charm of creating a Mandala

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Anna Potter Buzzsprout-12163526 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000 2196 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 105 full false 12 Best Edible Crops to Sow and Grow with Jane Scotter - Episode 104 12 Best Edible Crops to Sow and Grow with Jane Scotter - Episode 104 Returning to the podcast this week is the wonderful Jane Scotter from Fern Verrow, as we set our sights on the turn of spring and which edibles you can sow soon to bring incredible taste into your garden.

Whether it’s the reliable flavours of Tomatoes like Gardener’s Delight, or rich taste of Cima di Rapa, you’re bound to be inspired with edible plants perfect to start planting right now.

In this episode, discover:

  • Jane’s history with Skye Gyngell, and how she’s so innovative with the use of veg in her recipes
  • Varieties of salad leaves and rocket for all temperatures
  • How to fill the cut flower gap with lovely Stocks like Apple Blossom

Create Academy is offering Sarah Raven listeners 15% off across all gardening courses, including Jane Scotter's new course 'How To Grow Exceptional Produce'. To redeem visit www.createacademy.com and enter code 'SARAHRAVEN15' at checkout. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

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]]> Returning to the podcast this week is the wonderful Jane Scotter from Fern Verrow, as we set our sights on the turn of spring and which edibles you can sow soon to bring incredible taste into your garden.

Whether it’s the reliable flavours of Tomatoes like Gardener’s Delight, or rich taste of Cima di Rapa, you’re bound to be inspired with edible plants perfect to start planting right now.

In this episode, discover:

  • Jane’s history with Skye Gyngell, and how she’s so innovative with the use of veg in her recipes
  • Varieties of salad leaves and rocket for all temperatures
  • How to fill the cut flower gap with lovely Stocks like Apple Blossom

Create Academy is offering Sarah Raven listeners 15% off across all gardening courses, including Jane Scotter's new course 'How To Grow Exceptional Produce'. To redeem visit www.createacademy.com and enter code 'SARAHRAVEN15' at checkout. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Jane Scotter Buzzsprout-12115606 Thu, 26 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 1825 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 104 full false Hard Frost: Preparing Beds for the Harsh, Cold Winter Months #BONUS Hard Frost: Preparing Beds for the Harsh, Cold Winter Months #BONUS The first hard frost of the year signals a time to prepare for the winter ahead, and there are a few essential steps you can take to protect your bulbs and encourage tender perennials to become hardy.

From spotting which varieties need to be brought inside first, to using bubble wrap, burlap or fleece to wrap larger pots, Sarah brings us a step by step guide to beating the hard frost in this bonus episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.

In this episode, discover:

  • The least frost-hardy flowers which will need to be brought inside first
  • When to mulch for effective insulation against frost
  • How to protect larger, immovable pots by wrapping them with bubble wrap or fleece

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]]> The first hard frost of the year signals a time to prepare for the winter ahead, and there are a few essential steps you can take to protect your bulbs and encourage tender perennials to become hardy.

From spotting which varieties need to be brought inside first, to using bubble wrap, burlap or fleece to wrap larger pots, Sarah brings us a step by step guide to beating the hard frost in this bonus episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.

In this episode, discover:

  • The least frost-hardy flowers which will need to be brought inside first
  • When to mulch for effective insulation against frost
  • How to protect larger, immovable pots by wrapping them with bubble wrap or fleece

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven Buzzsprout-12107343 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000 284 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, bonus false Fill Your Garden with A Year Full of Veg - Episode 103 Fill Your Garden with A Year Full of Veg - Episode 103 With a new year comes boundless possibilities for your veg garden, and there are so many vegetables that truly thrive in cold, wet conditions which are often overlooked.

We’re just a few weeks away from the release of Sarah’s new book, aptly named ‘A Year Full of Veg’, which makes this an ideal point to look at the inspiration behind the book, and of course share some essential edibles for the year ahead.

In this episode, discover:

  • The inspiration for Sarah’s latest book, and how it came together
  • Sarah's adoration for easy, productive, cut and come again veg
  • Companion planting flowers which keep the garden healthy and thriving
  • How to create a gorgeous, sculptural veg garden without the use of bamboo cane supports 

Order Sarah’s book - A Year Full of Flowers: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> With a new year comes boundless possibilities for your veg garden, and there are so many vegetables that truly thrive in cold, wet conditions which are often overlooked.

We’re just a few weeks away from the release of Sarah’s new book, aptly named ‘A Year Full of Veg’, which makes this an ideal point to look at the inspiration behind the book, and of course share some essential edibles for the year ahead.

In this episode, discover:

  • The inspiration for Sarah’s latest book, and how it came together
  • Sarah's adoration for easy, productive, cut and come again veg
  • Companion planting flowers which keep the garden healthy and thriving
  • How to create a gorgeous, sculptural veg garden without the use of bamboo cane supports 

Order Sarah’s book - A Year Full of Flowers: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Adam Nicolson Buzzsprout-12069951 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 872 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 103 full false The 12 Best Plant Design Tips for Small Gardens with Butter Wakefield - Episode 102 The 12 Best Plant Design Tips for Small Gardens with Butter Wakefield - Episode 102 The size of a garden need not limit its impact, and in this week’s podcast we hear from award-winning garden designer Butter Wakefield as she shares how to bring a spark of inspiration to small spaces.

Whether you’re looking to rethink scale, scent, lighting or layout, Butter brings us a dizzying array of tips for bringing a garden to life.

In this episode, discover:

  • Marvellous ideas to bring scale, privacy and structure to a garden
  • How warm lighting and well-placed mirrors can make even small spaces feel grandiose
  • Tips for vertical emphasis, patterns, and borrowing from your surroundings to extend your garden’s impact beyond its walls

Follow Butter: https://www.instagram.com/butterwakefield/

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]]> The size of a garden need not limit its impact, and in this week’s podcast we hear from award-winning garden designer Butter Wakefield as she shares how to bring a spark of inspiration to small spaces.

Whether you’re looking to rethink scale, scent, lighting or layout, Butter brings us a dizzying array of tips for bringing a garden to life.

In this episode, discover:

  • Marvellous ideas to bring scale, privacy and structure to a garden
  • How warm lighting and well-placed mirrors can make even small spaces feel grandiose
  • Tips for vertical emphasis, patterns, and borrowing from your surroundings to extend your garden’s impact beyond its walls

Follow Butter: https://www.instagram.com/butterwakefield/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Butter Wakefield Buzzsprout-12023847 Thu, 12 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 1659 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bulbs, planting, 102 full false The 12 Best Plants for Small Gardens with Gary Newell - Episode 101 The 12 Best Plants for Small Gardens with Gary Newell - Episode 101 Not all of us are afforded the space to plant everything our heart desires, so we’ve brought our wonderful Head Horticultural Buyer, Gary Newell, onto the podcast to share the best flowers for compact spaces.

There’s a choice in this episode for everything one might need, whether it’s to bathe your space in scent, long-flowering bee magnets, or simply the most extravagant standout Dahlia for its size.

In this episode, discover:

  • The guiding principles behind Gary’s scintillating small garden designs
  • How to build layers with year-round interest from tree cover, sub-shrubs and dazzling potted plants
  • Dahlia Waltzing Mathilda’s bold beauty and why Sarah always pairs it with the regal red Petunia Tidal Wave Red Velour
  • Gary’s absolute favourite flower families for gorgeous ground cover

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]]> Not all of us are afforded the space to plant everything our heart desires, so we’ve brought our wonderful Head Horticultural Buyer, Gary Newell, onto the podcast to share the best flowers for compact spaces.

There’s a choice in this episode for everything one might need, whether it’s to bathe your space in scent, long-flowering bee magnets, or simply the most extravagant standout Dahlia for its size.

In this episode, discover:

  • The guiding principles behind Gary’s scintillating small garden designs
  • How to build layers with year-round interest from tree cover, sub-shrubs and dazzling potted plants
  • Dahlia Waltzing Mathilda’s bold beauty and why Sarah always pairs it with the regal red Petunia Tidal Wave Red Velour
  • Gary’s absolute favourite flower families for gorgeous ground cover

Follow Gary: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-jay-newell-14019137/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Gary Newell Buzzsprout-11978365 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 2082 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 101 full false Our New Year’s Resolutions at Perch Hill with Adam Nicolson - Episode 100 Our New Year’s Resolutions at Perch Hill with Adam Nicolson - Episode 100 2022 is finally drawing to a close, and as many begin their list of new year’s resolutions we’re making our own commitments at Perch Hill, especially around our exciting carbon and biodiversity research.

Sarah Raven & Adam Nicolson share the findings, bring us some enlightening tips on how we can all reduce carbon emissions in our own gardens, pick out top garden-worthy plants to provide seeds for birds, and chat about how we’re preparing for the exciting year ahead.

In this episode, discover:

  • Sarah’s top plants to provide for pollinators & birds, and bring an uplifting buzz to your garden
  • The eclectic agricultural mix that Adam scatters to encourage biodiversity among wildlife
  • New thinking around the effects of methane in the atmosphere
  • The surprisingly drastic impact on reducing carbon that we can create in our own gardens
  • Why ill-kept bird feeders might actually be surprisingly harmful

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> 2022 is finally drawing to a close, and as many begin their list of new year’s resolutions we’re making our own commitments at Perch Hill, especially around our exciting carbon and biodiversity research.

Sarah Raven & Adam Nicolson share the findings, bring us some enlightening tips on how we can all reduce carbon emissions in our own gardens, pick out top garden-worthy plants to provide seeds for birds, and chat about how we’re preparing for the exciting year ahead.

In this episode, discover:

  • Sarah’s top plants to provide for pollinators & birds, and bring an uplifting buzz to your garden
  • The eclectic agricultural mix that Adam scatters to encourage biodiversity among wildlife
  • New thinking around the effects of methane in the atmosphere
  • The surprisingly drastic impact on reducing carbon that we can create in our own gardens
  • Why ill-kept bird feeders might actually be surprisingly harmful

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Adam Nicolson Buzzsprout-11904956 Thu, 29 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000 1744 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 100 full false The 12 Best Plants for Protecting our Pollinators with Dave Goulson - Episode 99 The 12 Best Plants for Protecting our Pollinators with Dave Goulson - Episode 99 In each of our gardens resides such potential to create a haven for all-important pollinators, and there’s no stronger advocate than the wonderful Dave Goulson.

A returning guest on the podcast, this week we hear from Dave as he and Sarah run through the 12 most magnificent plants for pollinators, whether you’re seeking compact varieties or an extravagant, long-lasting pollen cafe.

In this episode, discover:

  • The overlooked virtues of earwigs and how they fight off aphids
  • Dave’s marvellous research work on protecting pollinators
  • New, pollen-providing varieties which are more compact and long-lasting
  • Dazzling Dahlias, Ammi and Foxgloves perfect for attracting a bumblebee ballet to your garden 

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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https://www.instagram.com/dave.goulson/

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]]> In each of our gardens resides such potential to create a haven for all-important pollinators, and there’s no stronger advocate than the wonderful Dave Goulson.

A returning guest on the podcast, this week we hear from Dave as he and Sarah run through the 12 most magnificent plants for pollinators, whether you’re seeking compact varieties or an extravagant, long-lasting pollen cafe.

In this episode, discover:

  • The overlooked virtues of earwigs and how they fight off aphids
  • Dave’s marvellous research work on protecting pollinators
  • New, pollen-providing varieties which are more compact and long-lasting
  • Dazzling Dahlias, Ammi and Foxgloves perfect for attracting a bumblebee ballet to your garden 

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Dave Goulson Buzzsprout-11904939 Thu, 22 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000 1846 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 99 full false The 12 Best Roses with Josie Lewis - Episode 98 The 12 Best Roses with Josie Lewis - Episode 98 Whether your idea of the perfect Rose is a prolific climber like Scent from Heaven, or a compact burst of colour like Josie Lewis’ favourite Hot Chocolate, no garden is complete without a Rose.

This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ signals the start of a new format highlighting the floral flag bearers of each family, starting with Sarah & Josie’s top Roses, and a number of upcoming standouts from our recent trials.

In this episode, discover:

  • Exciting new discoveries from the latest rose trials at Perch Hill
  • The most prolific roses for picking and vase life
  • Varieties that bring angelic scent in a walled garden
  • Tips for bare root planting for those giving or receiving roses this Christmas

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]]> Whether your idea of the perfect Rose is a prolific climber like Scent from Heaven, or a compact burst of colour like Josie Lewis’ favourite Hot Chocolate, no garden is complete without a Rose.

This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ signals the start of a new format highlighting the floral flag bearers of each family, starting with Sarah & Josie’s top Roses, and a number of upcoming standouts from our recent trials.

In this episode, discover:

  • Exciting new discoveries from the latest rose trials at Perch Hill
  • The most prolific roses for picking and vase life
  • Varieties that bring angelic scent in a walled garden
  • Tips for bare root planting for those giving or receiving roses this Christmas

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven & Josie Lewis Buzzsprout-11870060 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000 1975 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 98 full false Creating Stunning Sustainable Arrangements with Shane Connolly - Episode 97 Creating Stunning Sustainable Arrangements with Shane Connolly - Episode 97 Gardening sustainably with consideration for the world around us needn’t be a chore - there’s so much opportunity to be creative when you ditch floral foam and embrace natural design.

Well Shane Connolly is no stranger to naturalising his arrangements, nor is he a stranger to the podcast! Shane returns to share his highlights of 2022, how you can add some sustainable flair to your Christmas table and some lovely ideas for a spectacular wreath.

In this episode, discover:

  • Shane’s natural designs and how he composes a compelling sense of place
  • The building blocks of sustainable floristry, from focusing on compostable materials to using the world around you
  • How to create a gorgeous, sustainable wreath for your door and decorations for the tree and table this Christmas
  • The need to move past using oasis, and which alternatives we can use instead

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]]> Gardening sustainably with consideration for the world around us needn’t be a chore - there’s so much opportunity to be creative when you ditch floral foam and embrace natural design.

Well Shane Connolly is no stranger to naturalising his arrangements, nor is he a stranger to the podcast! Shane returns to share his highlights of 2022, how you can add some sustainable flair to your Christmas table and some lovely ideas for a spectacular wreath.

In this episode, discover:

  • Shane’s natural designs and how he composes a compelling sense of place
  • The building blocks of sustainable floristry, from focusing on compostable materials to using the world around you
  • How to create a gorgeous, sustainable wreath for your door and decorations for the tree and table this Christmas
  • The need to move past using oasis, and which alternatives we can use instead

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Shane Connolly Buzzsprout-11830908 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000 1645 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 97 full false The Pinnacle of Sweet Pea Growing with Ursula Cholmley - Episode 96 The Pinnacle of Sweet Pea Growing with Ursula Cholmley - Episode 96 For 20% off your order at https://www.sarahraven.com/, use the code ‘PODCAST20I’ at checkout before 9th December.

There’s an endearingly nostalgic aspect of growing Sweet Peas that makes them a lovely addition to a garden, and rarely are they found to be so intoxicating as they are at Easton Walled Garden in Sweet Pea Season.

The myriad of varieties are among the many lovely aspects of the staggering garden, which has been developed over many years through the hard work of Garden Director Ursula Cholmley.

We hear from Ursula how they’ve made their mark without enforcing a narrative on the garden, created beds full of showstopping Sweet Peas, and brought towering varieties of Roses to their meadows.

In this episode, discover:

  • The story behind Easton Walled Gardens’ lengthy heritage, and the work that it took to create the spectacle that it’s become
  • Which Sweet Pea varieties stand out in their spectacular garden, from the likes of Toffee Apple to Winston Churchill
  • How to tell the perfect time to harvest your own Sweet Peas
  • The marvellous Rose Meadows that come alive in summer

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]]> For 20% off your order at https://www.sarahraven.com/, use the code ‘PODCAST20I’ at checkout before 9th December.

There’s an endearingly nostalgic aspect of growing Sweet Peas that makes them a lovely addition to a garden, and rarely are they found to be so intoxicating as they are at Easton Walled Garden in Sweet Pea Season.

The myriad of varieties are among the many lovely aspects of the staggering garden, which has been developed over many years through the hard work of Garden Director Ursula Cholmley.

We hear from Ursula how they’ve made their mark without enforcing a narrative on the garden, created beds full of showstopping Sweet Peas, and brought towering varieties of Roses to their meadows.

In this episode, discover:

  • The story behind Easton Walled Gardens’ lengthy heritage, and the work that it took to create the spectacle that it’s become
  • Which Sweet Pea varieties stand out in their spectacular garden, from the likes of Toffee Apple to Winston Churchill
  • How to tell the perfect time to harvest your own Sweet Peas
  • The marvellous Rose Meadows that come alive in summer

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep096 Sarah Raven, Ursula Cholmley Buzzsprout-11789104 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000 1461 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 96 full false Superb Self-Seeding, Low Maintenance Perennials for Beautiful Borders - Episode 95 Superb Self-Seeding, Low Maintenance Perennials for Beautiful Borders - Episode 95 For 20% off your order at https://www.sarahraven.com/, use the code ‘PODCAST20H’ at checkout before 2nd December.

There are certainly many who wish they could have a bustling garden, but lack the time for constant upkeep and maintenance. That’s where self-seeding perennials shine…

Achieving a beautiful, long-lasting border doesn’t have to take a world of effort with varieties like the gorgeous Japanese Anemones or stalwart Salvia Amethyst Lips. 

Hear how Arthur is looking to adorn his brother’s garden with low maintenance, glamourous and easy perennials in this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.

In this episode, discover:

  • Perfect plants for those looking to fill their garden with lower maintenance varieties
  • Gorgeous grasses that make wonderful cuttings for the Christmas table, or retain their gentle prowess in a breeze
  • Our favourite self-seeding Roses for long-performing beauty and resilience to mildew and black spot
  • Why Japanese Anemones thrive on neglect, making them an ultimate and unique addition to shady areas of your garden

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]]> For 20% off your order at https://www.sarahraven.com/, use the code ‘PODCAST20H’ at checkout before 2nd December.

There are certainly many who wish they could have a bustling garden, but lack the time for constant upkeep and maintenance. That’s where self-seeding perennials shine…

Achieving a beautiful, long-lasting border doesn’t have to take a world of effort with varieties like the gorgeous Japanese Anemones or stalwart Salvia Amethyst Lips. 

Hear how Arthur is looking to adorn his brother’s garden with low maintenance, glamourous and easy perennials in this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.

In this episode, discover:

  • Perfect plants for those looking to fill their garden with lower maintenance varieties
  • Gorgeous grasses that make wonderful cuttings for the Christmas table, or retain their gentle prowess in a breeze
  • Our favourite self-seeding Roses for long-performing beauty and resilience to mildew and black spot
  • Why Japanese Anemones thrive on neglect, making them an ultimate and unique addition to shady areas of your garden

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep095 Sarah Raven in conversation with Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-11750547 Thu, 24 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000 1004 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 95 full false Extreme Rain: How to Protect Your Plants from Sudden Storms #BONUS Extreme Rain: How to Protect Your Plants from Sudden Storms #BONUS With plenty of rain forecast and the threat of storms being a blight for gardening, there are a few things you can do to firm up against the threat of extreme rain and winds.

In this bonus episode of the podcast, Sarah shares a few garden-saving tips, from choosing the right flowers that thrive in moisture for the right place in your garden, using bales and hedges to break up harsh winds, and more.

In this episode, discover:

  • The brilliance of a well planted hedge or straw bale to break up extreme winds
  • Which delicate plants are vital to keep inside
  • Choosing the right plant for the right place in the garden

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]]> With plenty of rain forecast and the threat of storms being a blight for gardening, there are a few things you can do to firm up against the threat of extreme rain and winds.

In this bonus episode of the podcast, Sarah shares a few garden-saving tips, from choosing the right flowers that thrive in moisture for the right place in your garden, using bales and hedges to break up harsh winds, and more.

In this episode, discover:

  • The brilliance of a well planted hedge or straw bale to break up extreme winds
  • Which delicate plants are vital to keep inside
  • Choosing the right plant for the right place in the garden

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-11743128 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000 369 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bonus false Using the Spectacular Structure and Scale of Trees, Shrubs and Climbers - Episode 94 Using the Spectacular Structure and Scale of Trees, Shrubs and Climbers - Episode 94 While the smaller, delicate beds can often top off a lovely garden, it’s shrubs, trees and climbers which can often add the most architectural structure and a real sense of scale.

Some are great for reaching staggering heights, others for their role as a prolific perfume factory - join Sarah and Arthur as they share their pick of shrubs, trees and the climbers that can often intersperse them for a rich dash of colour.

In this episode, discover:

  • Which Crab Apple trees are fantastic for attracting the intoxicating buzz of wildlife 
  • Lovely varieties of Honeysuckle, and other scented shrubs for structure and architecture 
  • Staggering, cascading climbers for unparalleled height, like the stalwart Cobaea Scandens

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

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Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> While the smaller, delicate beds can often top off a lovely garden, it’s shrubs, trees and climbers which can often add the most architectural structure and a real sense of scale.

Some are great for reaching staggering heights, others for their role as a prolific perfume factory - join Sarah and Arthur as they share their pick of shrubs, trees and the climbers that can often intersperse them for a rich dash of colour.

In this episode, discover:

  • Which Crab Apple trees are fantastic for attracting the intoxicating buzz of wildlife 
  • Lovely varieties of Honeysuckle, and other scented shrubs for structure and architecture 
  • Staggering, cascading climbers for unparalleled height, like the stalwart Cobaea Scandens

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep094 Sarah Raven in conversation with Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-11706198 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000 1177 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 94 full false Lighting a Spark in Kids for Nature & Growing with Julia Parker - Episode 93 Lighting a Spark in Kids for Nature & Growing with Julia Parker - Episode 93 For those trying to encourage kids to appreciate and embrace nature, grow their own fruits and vegetables, and learn to use them in simple recipes, Julia Parker is nothing short of an absolute authority.

The co-author of The Little Grower’s Handbook joins Sarah on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share her exciting journey, the inspirations behind many of the book’s staggering recipes, and easy tips for growing and cooking your own veg.

In this episode, discover:

  • Julia’s illustrious journey and passion for growing fruit & veg
  • Highlights from Julia’s latest book, from the inspirational use of gutter pipes to her marvellous Eton Mess Ice Cream cake
  • Sarah & Julia’s favourite peas and potatoes, with top tips for growing spuds in containers
  • A huge variety of delicious recipes to try at home, some that can be done in just 5 minutes

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

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]]> For those trying to encourage kids to appreciate and embrace nature, grow their own fruits and vegetables, and learn to use them in simple recipes, Julia Parker is nothing short of an absolute authority.

The co-author of The Little Grower’s Handbook joins Sarah on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share her exciting journey, the inspirations behind many of the book’s staggering recipes, and easy tips for growing and cooking your own veg.

In this episode, discover:

  • Julia’s illustrious journey and passion for growing fruit & veg
  • Highlights from Julia’s latest book, from the inspirational use of gutter pipes to her marvellous Eton Mess Ice Cream cake
  • Sarah & Julia’s favourite peas and potatoes, with top tips for growing spuds in containers
  • A huge variety of delicious recipes to try at home, some that can be done in just 5 minutes

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep093 Sarah Raven, Julia Parker Buzzsprout-11485911 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000 2056 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 93 full false CHRISTMAS 2022 MINI-SERIES: Feasting on the Finest Food for Christmas Day CHRISTMAS 2022 MINI-SERIES: Feasting on the Finest Food for Christmas Day For 20% off any Christmas order, be sure to use the special offer code ‘XMAS22MINI’ before the 30th November at https://www.sarahraven.com/.

The best part of Christmas might be the presents, but in close second is the mouth-watering prospect of an extravagant Christmas dinner.

Rounding off the Christmas Mini Series of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ with a smorgasbord of festive recipes, Sarah’s joined for a hilarious food chat with two reputationally un-foodie people - husband Adam Nicolson and Arthur Parkinson.

In this episode, discover:

  • Arthur, Sarah and Adam’s elaborate and utterly delicious dream Christmas meals
  • Cream Falls: Adam’s cholesterol-laden, indulgent recipe for a huge mince pie with double cream
  • The secret to a scrumptious Boeuf Bourguignon
  • A whole range of recipes to try at home, from simple, delicious Blinis to Sarah’s extravagant coffee, meringue and pomegranate cake

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> For 20% off any Christmas order, be sure to use the special offer code ‘XMAS22MINI’ before the 30th November at https://www.sarahraven.com/.

The best part of Christmas might be the presents, but in close second is the mouth-watering prospect of an extravagant Christmas dinner.

Rounding off the Christmas Mini Series of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ with a smorgasbord of festive recipes, Sarah’s joined for a hilarious food chat with two reputationally un-foodie people - husband Adam Nicolson and Arthur Parkinson.

In this episode, discover:

  • Arthur, Sarah and Adam’s elaborate and utterly delicious dream Christmas meals
  • Cream Falls: Adam’s cholesterol-laden, indulgent recipe for a huge mince pie with double cream
  • The secret to a scrumptious Boeuf Bourguignon
  • A whole range of recipes to try at home, from simple, delicious Blinis to Sarah’s extravagant coffee, meringue and pomegranate cake

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven in conversation with Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-11616787 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000 709 xmas mini series, grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, bonus false CHRISTMAS 2022 MINI-SERIES: Design Eye-Catching Christmas Tree Decorations CHRISTMAS 2022 MINI-SERIES: Design Eye-Catching Christmas Tree Decorations For 20% off any Christmas order, be sure to use the special offer code ‘XMAS22MINI’ before the 30th November at https://www.sarahraven.com/.

Christmas tree decoration is an annual event in which your efforts can elevate the charm of your lounge, and what better way to decorate than with nature’s finest floral offerings.

Whether you prefer staggering Alliums or the standout beauty of Strawflower, learn how you can create unique decorations and make them last this Christmas.

In this episode, discover:

  • Which mixes of flowers exude class and spectacle when adorning your Christmas tree
  • Wonderful uses for mirrors, lights and branches to create dazzling decorations in any size of room
  • Unique ways to use height in decorations and still keep your floor space uninterrupted
  • How to make your natural decorations last twice as long

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> For 20% off any Christmas order, be sure to use the special offer code ‘XMAS22MINI’ before the 30th November at https://www.sarahraven.com/.

Christmas tree decoration is an annual event in which your efforts can elevate the charm of your lounge, and what better way to decorate than with nature’s finest floral offerings.

Whether you prefer staggering Alliums or the standout beauty of Strawflower, learn how you can create unique decorations and make them last this Christmas.

In this episode, discover:

  • Which mixes of flowers exude class and spectacle when adorning your Christmas tree
  • Wonderful uses for mirrors, lights and branches to create dazzling decorations in any size of room
  • Unique ways to use height in decorations and still keep your floor space uninterrupted
  • How to make your natural decorations last twice as long

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven in conversation with Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-11616780 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 03:00:00 +0000 595 xmas mini series, grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fres bonus false CHRISTMAS 2022 MINI-SERIES: The Perfect Christmas Table Decorations CHRISTMAS 2022 MINI-SERIES: The Perfect Christmas Table Decorations For 20% off any Christmas order, be sure to use the special offer code ‘XMAS22MINI’ before the 30th November at https://www.sarahraven.com/.

At Christmas, every single surface presents an opportunity for creativity and decoration, and the Christmas table is no exception.

From the subtle, sophisticated beauty of dried Honesty to more inventive combinations of flowers and fairy lights for more flair, Sarah & Arthur run through some of their most exciting table decorations.

In this episode, discover:

  • Arthur’s use of dried Honesty pods to create regal vase decorations 
  • Sarah’s idea to create a natural candle base with lovely pomegranates
  • Creative ideas to combine stunning Alliums with spectacular copper wire fairy lights

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]]> For 20% off any Christmas order, be sure to use the special offer code ‘XMAS22MINI’ before the 30th November at https://www.sarahraven.com/.

At Christmas, every single surface presents an opportunity for creativity and decoration, and the Christmas table is no exception.

From the subtle, sophisticated beauty of dried Honesty to more inventive combinations of flowers and fairy lights for more flair, Sarah & Arthur run through some of their most exciting table decorations.

In this episode, discover:

  • Arthur’s use of dried Honesty pods to create regal vase decorations 
  • Sarah’s idea to create a natural candle base with lovely pomegranates
  • Creative ideas to combine stunning Alliums with spectacular copper wire fairy lights

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven in conversation with Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-11616773 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 02:00:00 +0000 538 xmas mini series, grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fres bonus false CHRISTMAS 2022 MINI-SERIES: Creating a Sustainable Christmas Wreath CHRISTMAS 2022 MINI-SERIES: Creating a Sustainable Christmas Wreath For 20% off any Christmas order, be sure to use the special offer code ‘XMAS22MINI’ before the 30th November at https://www.sarahraven.com/.

Welcome to the ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Christmas Mini Series, a series of episodes to inspire your festive season with ideas to bring the outdoor garden glamour into your celebrations.

Sarah & Arthur kick off with an episode around something which completes every home, a wreath for the door. It’s a chance for creativity and expression, even when thinking sustainably and foraging for many of your decorations.

In this episode, discover:

  • Ways to see decay as beauty and bring a brown colour palette to life
  • Which evergreen plants can accentuate a wreath with scent and spectacle
  • Sarah & Arthur’s top five go-to flowers for wreaths this Christmas season

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> For 20% off any Christmas order, be sure to use the special offer code ‘XMAS22MINI’ before the 30th November at https://www.sarahraven.com/.

Welcome to the ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Christmas Mini Series, a series of episodes to inspire your festive season with ideas to bring the outdoor garden glamour into your celebrations.

Sarah & Arthur kick off with an episode around something which completes every home, a wreath for the door. It’s a chance for creativity and expression, even when thinking sustainably and foraging for many of your decorations.

In this episode, discover:

  • Ways to see decay as beauty and bring a brown colour palette to life
  • Which evergreen plants can accentuate a wreath with scent and spectacle
  • Sarah & Arthur’s top five go-to flowers for wreaths this Christmas season

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven in conversation with Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-11616761 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 01:00:00 +0000 675 xmas mini series, grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fres bonus false Creating Beautiful, Wildlife-Friendly Garden Ponds - Episode 92 Creating Beautiful, Wildlife-Friendly Garden Ponds - Episode 92 Since we’ve had such a hot, drought-ridden summer, the value of a pond is greater now than ever - perhaps even more valuable for plants and wildlife than a wildflower meadow.

Between the lovely beaches from which insects and mammals can safely drink, the rich colour of moisture-loving plants, and the universal charm of Water Lilies, there are so many reasons to create a lovely water feature in your garden.

In this episode, discover:

  • How valuable a pond can be to insects and mammals alike
  • Tips for nurturing happy water lilies and how to keep algae at bay
  • Gorgeous Water Lilies like Perry’s Magnificent Pink, and water-loving plants for pond edges like Iris Black Gamecock
  • Sarah & Arthur’s love of Chatsworth’s delightful self-seeded Water Forget-Me-Nots and Candelabra Primulas

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]]> Since we’ve had such a hot, drought-ridden summer, the value of a pond is greater now than ever - perhaps even more valuable for plants and wildlife than a wildflower meadow.

Between the lovely beaches from which insects and mammals can safely drink, the rich colour of moisture-loving plants, and the universal charm of Water Lilies, there are so many reasons to create a lovely water feature in your garden.

In this episode, discover:

  • How valuable a pond can be to insects and mammals alike
  • Tips for nurturing happy water lilies and how to keep algae at bay
  • Gorgeous Water Lilies like Perry’s Magnificent Pink, and water-loving plants for pond edges like Iris Black Gamecock
  • Sarah & Arthur’s love of Chatsworth’s delightful self-seeded Water Forget-Me-Nots and Candelabra Primulas

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep092 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-11485878 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000 898 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 92 full false Wonderful Winter Highlights from Our Christmas Catalogue - Episode 91 Wonderful Winter Highlights from Our Christmas Catalogue - Episode 91 Christmas is nearly upon us, and within our winter catalogue lies a myriad of heart-warming gifts and superlative decorations, whether given to loved ones or a present to yourself.

Sitting down with the Christmas Catalogue for 2022, Sarah & Arthur pick out their favourite decorations, the most exquisite lights, and a few stellar potted plants to fully embrace the Christmas spirit this year.

In this episode, discover:

  • Our illuminating offerings of light-laced garlands
  • Decorative ornaments inspired by Sarah’s love of Scandinavian style
  • Perfect potted plants to gift loved ones for Christmas growing in their homes
  • Exquisite baubles with which your tree can spring into life
Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> Christmas is nearly upon us, and within our winter catalogue lies a myriad of heart-warming gifts and superlative decorations, whether given to loved ones or a present to yourself.

Sitting down with the Christmas Catalogue for 2022, Sarah & Arthur pick out their favourite decorations, the most exquisite lights, and a few stellar potted plants to fully embrace the Christmas spirit this year.

In this episode, discover:

  • Our illuminating offerings of light-laced garlands
  • Decorative ornaments inspired by Sarah’s love of Scandinavian style
  • Perfect potted plants to gift loved ones for Christmas growing in their homes
  • Exquisite baubles with which your tree can spring into life
Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep091 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-11479384 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100 1255 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 91 full false Fantastic Bulbs for Forcing Indoors with Tom Brown - Episode 90 Fantastic Bulbs for Forcing Indoors with Tom Brown - Episode 90 There’s almost nothing better to battle the bleakness of winter than forcing bulbs indoors - it brings us such vigour and colour, and it’s far simpler than one might expect. 

Whether you’re looking to force bulbs in the home or the greenhouse, West Dean’s Head Gardener, Tom Brown, is a font of knowledge on the subject. 

It’s a delight to hear from him again on the podcast, this time around his exciting trials with Hyacinths & Amaryllis, and some of the more exotic bulbs like the colourful, cascading Lachenalias.

In this episode, discover:

  • Advice on forcing bulbs, which varieties need a cold spell, and the need to be unnervingly sparing when watering
  • Fantastic early Hyacinth bulbs to bring a sophisticated sense of nostalgia into the home
  • Bumper-sized bulbs of Amaryllis which continue giving year-on-year
  • Tom’s favourite varieties, from the rich beetroot of Hyacinth Woodstock, to the showy, bombastic Lachenalia Aloides

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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Tom Brown:
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https://www.instagram.com/tombrowngardener/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/headgardenertom?lang=en

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]]> There’s almost nothing better to battle the bleakness of winter than forcing bulbs indoors - it brings us such vigour and colour, and it’s far simpler than one might expect. 

Whether you’re looking to force bulbs in the home or the greenhouse, West Dean’s Head Gardener, Tom Brown, is a font of knowledge on the subject. 

It’s a delight to hear from him again on the podcast, this time around his exciting trials with Hyacinths & Amaryllis, and some of the more exotic bulbs like the colourful, cascading Lachenalias.

In this episode, discover:

  • Advice on forcing bulbs, which varieties need a cold spell, and the need to be unnervingly sparing when watering
  • Fantastic early Hyacinth bulbs to bring a sophisticated sense of nostalgia into the home
  • Bumper-sized bulbs of Amaryllis which continue giving year-on-year
  • Tom’s favourite varieties, from the rich beetroot of Hyacinth Woodstock, to the showy, bombastic Lachenalia Aloides

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

Tom Brown:
https://www.westdean.org.uk/study/tutors/tom-brown
https://www.instagram.com/tombrowngardener/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/headgardenertom?lang=en

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep090 Sarah Raven, Tom Brown Buzzsprout-11479376 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100 2057 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 90 full false The Keys to Crafting a Perfect Bulb Lasagne - Episode 89 The Keys to Crafting a Perfect Bulb Lasagne - Episode 89 While the concept of a bulb lasagne is straightforward enough - simply planting layers of bulbs in a single pot - a thoughtful composition of colours in such proximity can be truly rousing.

Now is the ideal time to get planting, and if you’re looking for inspiration then this week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Sarah & Arthur share the standout bulbs they’ll be planting in their recipes, what makes double peonies perfect for a lasagne, and tips to create your own gorgeous combinations.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to structure the layers of a bulb lasagne for cascading, bombastic beauty
  • What makes double peonies not so great for pollinators, but utterly brilliant for bulb lasagnes
  • Sarah & Arthur’s pick of the Tulips, Narcissi and Crocus to bring scent, structure and glamour
  • Tips on how you can design your own bulb lasagne recipes and make sure the colour combine to make an elegant ensemble

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

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]]> While the concept of a bulb lasagne is straightforward enough - simply planting layers of bulbs in a single pot - a thoughtful composition of colours in such proximity can be truly rousing.

Now is the ideal time to get planting, and if you’re looking for inspiration then this week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Sarah & Arthur share the standout bulbs they’ll be planting in their recipes, what makes double peonies perfect for a lasagne, and tips to create your own gorgeous combinations.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to structure the layers of a bulb lasagne for cascading, bombastic beauty
  • What makes double peonies not so great for pollinators, but utterly brilliant for bulb lasagnes
  • Sarah & Arthur’s pick of the Tulips, Narcissi and Crocus to bring scent, structure and glamour
  • Tips on how you can design your own bulb lasagne recipes and make sure the colour combine to make an elegant ensemble

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

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Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep089 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-11479369 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100 1018 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 89 full false Alan Titchmarsh’s Favourite Tulips and Must-Have Bulbs - Episode 88 Alan Titchmarsh’s Favourite Tulips and Must-Have Bulbs - Episode 88 You’d be hard pressed to find a name more iconic in the gardening world than the incredible Alan Titchmarsh, so it’s an honour and a privilege to host him on this week’s delightful episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.

We’re focusing this episode around Alan’s love of Tulips and their sculptural purity, divulging varieties from the naturalised to the bombastic, and touch on some other absolute must-have bulbs.

In this episode, discover:

  • Alan Titchmarsh’s pick of the Tulips, with varieties from the subtle to the spectacular
  • How growing Tulips in pots can bring the majesty of a growing bulb into the home
  • Marvellous naturalising Tulips, like Spring Green and Queen of Night
  • Stories of Alan’s amazement with the incredibly geometric Snake’s Head Fritillary and wild Snowball 

Follow Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alantitchmarshmbe/

Order Alan’s new book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gardeners-Almanac-Treasury-Inspiration-through/dp/1529389410
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]]> You’d be hard pressed to find a name more iconic in the gardening world than the incredible Alan Titchmarsh, so it’s an honour and a privilege to host him on this week’s delightful episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.

We’re focusing this episode around Alan’s love of Tulips and their sculptural purity, divulging varieties from the naturalised to the bombastic, and touch on some other absolute must-have bulbs.

In this episode, discover:

  • Alan Titchmarsh’s pick of the Tulips, with varieties from the subtle to the spectacular
  • How growing Tulips in pots can bring the majesty of a growing bulb into the home
  • Marvellous naturalising Tulips, like Spring Green and Queen of Night
  • Stories of Alan’s amazement with the incredibly geometric Snake’s Head Fritillary and wild Snowball 

Follow Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alantitchmarshmbe/

Order Alan’s new book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gardeners-Almanac-Treasury-Inspiration-through/dp/1529389410
Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH


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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/alan-titchmarsh Sarah Raven, Alan Titchmarsh Buzzsprout-11443427 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100 1368 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 88 full false Discovering the Gorgeous World of Plant Dyes with Tania Compton - Episode 87 Discovering the Gorgeous World of Plant Dyes with Tania Compton - Episode 87 When the petals are urging to fall off the flowers that have brought your garden colour for so long, they’re perfectly poised to bring a new lease of life to fabrics as dye.

Finding this new use for plants has given the act of gardening a renewed lease of life for Tania Compton - the renowned garden designer joins Sarah on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share the joys of dyeing fabric with plants, and how you can start your plant dye journey.

In this episode, discover:

  • Which scintillating combinations of plant and fabric combine to create stunning dyed creations
  • The massive effect of heat on how a dye will turn out
  • Where & how you can learn to create your own gorgeous dyes through courses and books

Follow Tania:
https://www.instagram.com/taniacompton/
https://www.taniacompton.co.uk/

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> When the petals are urging to fall off the flowers that have brought your garden colour for so long, they’re perfectly poised to bring a new lease of life to fabrics as dye.

Finding this new use for plants has given the act of gardening a renewed lease of life for Tania Compton - the renowned garden designer joins Sarah on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share the joys of dyeing fabric with plants, and how you can start your plant dye journey.

In this episode, discover:

  • Which scintillating combinations of plant and fabric combine to create stunning dyed creations
  • The massive effect of heat on how a dye will turn out
  • Where & how you can learn to create your own gorgeous dyes through courses and books

Follow Tania:
https://www.instagram.com/taniacompton/
https://www.taniacompton.co.uk/

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep087 Sarah Raven, Tania Compton Buzzsprout-11399255 Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100 1815 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 87 full false Behind the Fascinating Process of Dahlia Breeding with Adam Nicolson - Episode 86 Behind the Fascinating Process of Dahlia Breeding with Adam Nicolson - Episode 86 There’s a long road before we bring our favourite Dahlias to the catalogue, and having just returned from the Netherlands it’s a lovely time to delve into how we pick the finest Dahlias we trial.

Sarah’s joined once again by her husband, writer Adam Nicolson, to share the journey, characteristics we’re breeding for, and some stunning new varieties that we’re preparing for the Spring 2024 catalogue.

In this episode, discover:

  • The long, arduous journey each Dahlia variety takes before it becomes a part of our catalogue
  • Adam’s delight at the process and the tender care on display from the breeders
  • New, stunning varieties that we’ve been trialling ready for release in a few years’ time

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

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]]> There’s a long road before we bring our favourite Dahlias to the catalogue, and having just returned from the Netherlands it’s a lovely time to delve into how we pick the finest Dahlias we trial.

Sarah’s joined once again by her husband, writer Adam Nicolson, to share the journey, characteristics we’re breeding for, and some stunning new varieties that we’re preparing for the Spring 2024 catalogue.

In this episode, discover:

  • The long, arduous journey each Dahlia variety takes before it becomes a part of our catalogue
  • Adam’s delight at the process and the tender care on display from the breeders
  • New, stunning varieties that we’ve been trialling ready for release in a few years’ time

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep086 Sarah Raven, Adam Nicolson Buzzsprout-11358497 Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100 1103 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 86 full false Spectacular Autumn Sowing at Heckfield Place’s Biodynamic Farm with David Rowley - Episode 85 Spectacular Autumn Sowing at Heckfield Place’s Biodynamic Farm with David Rowley - Episode 85 The sheer beauty of Heckfield Place’s gorgeous luxury accommodation is matched by their dedication to the inspiring biodynamic farm, managed wonderfully by Head Market Gardener David Rowley.

As we look ahead to the winter months, David shares the tastiest vegetables they’ll be sowing in the next month, which ornamentals’ growth is spurred on by autumn sowing, and the marvellous biodynamic ethos that delivers rousing flavour from their edibles.

In this episode, discover:

  • David’s discovery of biodynamics, and how it’s used at Heckfield Place
  • The delicious veg being sown right now, planning for the coming months of low light
  • Top edibles and ornamentals to sow in the next month, from quick and easy Rockets to pollinator-friendly Fennel
  • How autumn sowing beautiful ornamentals like Ammi Majus can bring staggering growth

Heckfield Place
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David Rowley
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]]> The sheer beauty of Heckfield Place’s gorgeous luxury accommodation is matched by their dedication to the inspiring biodynamic farm, managed wonderfully by Head Market Gardener David Rowley.

As we look ahead to the winter months, David shares the tastiest vegetables they’ll be sowing in the next month, which ornamentals’ growth is spurred on by autumn sowing, and the marvellous biodynamic ethos that delivers rousing flavour from their edibles.

In this episode, discover:

  • David’s discovery of biodynamics, and how it’s used at Heckfield Place
  • The delicious veg being sown right now, planning for the coming months of low light
  • Top edibles and ornamentals to sow in the next month, from quick and easy Rockets to pollinator-friendly Fennel
  • How autumn sowing beautiful ornamentals like Ammi Majus can bring staggering growth

Heckfield Place
https://www.heckfieldplace.com/

David Rowley
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-rowley-117315119/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep085 Sarah Raven, David Rowley Buzzsprout-11317329 Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100 1161 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 85 full false Standout Stalwarts from the Latest Trials at Perch Hill - Episode 84 Standout Stalwarts from the Latest Trials at Perch Hill - Episode 84 Every year at Perch Hill we trial some of the most promising flower families in search of the most spectacular, scented, showstopping varieties, and in this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ we’re bringing you a sneak peek.

Hear from Sarah & Arthur about some of the best performers and most dazzling prospects, from the prolific Rudbeckias in the Enchanted series to the gorgeously aromatic Sweet Pea Amelia Fox.

In this episode, discover:

  • Which of the flowers being trialled now are captivating Sarah & Arthur most
  • The new modular rubber seed tray which is ideal for handling young plants
  • Recent trial standouts, like the staggeringly productive Rudbeckia Enchanted Night to the colour-rich, sweet-scented Sweet Pea Windsor
  • Sarah & Arthur’s pick of the mints, and top tips on repotting them for maximum flavour

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]]> Every year at Perch Hill we trial some of the most promising flower families in search of the most spectacular, scented, showstopping varieties, and in this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ we’re bringing you a sneak peek.

Hear from Sarah & Arthur about some of the best performers and most dazzling prospects, from the prolific Rudbeckias in the Enchanted series to the gorgeously aromatic Sweet Pea Amelia Fox.

In this episode, discover:

  • Which of the flowers being trialled now are captivating Sarah & Arthur most
  • The new modular rubber seed tray which is ideal for handling young plants
  • Recent trial standouts, like the staggeringly productive Rudbeckia Enchanted Night to the colour-rich, sweet-scented Sweet Pea Windsor
  • Sarah & Arthur’s pick of the mints, and top tips on repotting them for maximum flavour

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep084 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-11276598 Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100 1446 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 84 full false Harness the Versatile Magic of Tomatoes with Claire Thomson - Episode 83 Harness the Versatile Magic of Tomatoes with Claire Thomson - Episode 83 Tomatoes have proven to be one of the most versatile edibles you can grow, and very few people have such unbridled passion for them as Claire Thomson and Sarah Raven.

Claire’s latest book - aptly named ‘Tomato’ - contains a staggering number of recipes, and the best-selling author joins Sarah to discuss her favourite, delicious tomato-based dishes, innovative ways in which to cook them, and standout varieties.

In this episode, discover:

  • Claire’s journey of culinary discovery, learning the versatility of tomatoes
  • Fantastic uses for tomatoes in butter chicken, burnt tomato salsa, and so many more
  • Top tomato varieties, whether tinned or fresh, and how the tomato’s shape & size can influence your cuisine
  • Incredible, flavour-rich recipes like Claire’s mouth-watering roasted tomato falafel

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]]> Tomatoes have proven to be one of the most versatile edibles you can grow, and very few people have such unbridled passion for them as Claire Thomson and Sarah Raven.

Claire’s latest book - aptly named ‘Tomato’ - contains a staggering number of recipes, and the best-selling author joins Sarah to discuss her favourite, delicious tomato-based dishes, innovative ways in which to cook them, and standout varieties.

In this episode, discover:

  • Claire’s journey of culinary discovery, learning the versatility of tomatoes
  • Fantastic uses for tomatoes in butter chicken, burnt tomato salsa, and so many more
  • Top tomato varieties, whether tinned or fresh, and how the tomato’s shape & size can influence your cuisine
  • Incredible, flavour-rich recipes like Claire’s mouth-watering roasted tomato falafel

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep083 Sarah Raven, Claire Thomson Buzzsprout-11236294 Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100 1206 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 83 full false The Colourful Flourish of a Wonderful Wildflower Meadow - Episode 82 The Colourful Flourish of a Wonderful Wildflower Meadow - Episode 82 Wildflowers can be made to absolutely flourish with low maintenance for an overwhelming wow-factor, and a meadow can become a wonderful source of nectar for our pollinators.

The early Autumn months open the perfect window to sow a wildflower meadow, which can have a spot in your garden teeming with wildlife. This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ discover the perfect floral combinations to breathe life into a wildflower meadow.

In this episode, discover:

  • Fantastic perennial additions to a wildflower meadow, from dense, colourful Yarrow to the aromatic, long-flowering Marjoram
  • The vital role of Yellow Rattle in promoting prolific wildflower growth
  • Key differences between annual and perennial meadows, and which is ideal for you

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]]> Wildflowers can be made to absolutely flourish with low maintenance for an overwhelming wow-factor, and a meadow can become a wonderful source of nectar for our pollinators.

The early Autumn months open the perfect window to sow a wildflower meadow, which can have a spot in your garden teeming with wildlife. This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ discover the perfect floral combinations to breathe life into a wildflower meadow.

In this episode, discover:

  • Fantastic perennial additions to a wildflower meadow, from dense, colourful Yarrow to the aromatic, long-flowering Marjoram
  • The vital role of Yellow Rattle in promoting prolific wildflower growth
  • Key differences between annual and perennial meadows, and which is ideal for you

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep082 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-11189204 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100 1014 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 82 full false Dazzling New Allium Varieties - Episode 81 Dazzling New Allium Varieties - Episode 81 Alliums possess a bombastic silhouette that’s nothing short of iconic, and make a perfect addition to borders. While we’ve covered Alliums before on the podcast, there are a number of brand new varieties to rekindle your passion for them.

In this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah & Arthur shine a spotlight on the recent newcomers to the family, from the shuttlecock-like ‘Magic’ to the towering, 7ft figure of ‘Summer Drummer’.

In this episode, discover:

  • The most exciting new Alliums, reminiscent of old favourites with uniquely dazzling qualities
  • Classic varieties like Purple Sensation & Schubertii, which remain among Sarah & Arthur’s top picks
  • A tip that Sarah picked up from Clarissa Dickson Wright on chopping onions
  • Growing leek as a handsome flower, rather than purely as an edible plant
  • Planning ahead to Christmas, and preparing to adorn your tree with Alliums

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]]> Alliums possess a bombastic silhouette that’s nothing short of iconic, and make a perfect addition to borders. While we’ve covered Alliums before on the podcast, there are a number of brand new varieties to rekindle your passion for them.

In this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah & Arthur shine a spotlight on the recent newcomers to the family, from the shuttlecock-like ‘Magic’ to the towering, 7ft figure of ‘Summer Drummer’.

In this episode, discover:

  • The most exciting new Alliums, reminiscent of old favourites with uniquely dazzling qualities
  • Classic varieties like Purple Sensation & Schubertii, which remain among Sarah & Arthur’s top picks
  • A tip that Sarah picked up from Clarissa Dickson Wright on chopping onions
  • Growing leek as a handsome flower, rather than purely as an edible plant
  • Planning ahead to Christmas, and preparing to adorn your tree with Alliums

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep081 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-11148044 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100 1166 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 81 full false Extreme Heat: How to Keep Your Garden Thriving in Hot Weather #BONUS Extreme Heat: How to Keep Your Garden Thriving in Hot Weather #BONUS Heatwaves are an ever growing phenomenon, and not a welcome one for those of us trying to keep our gardens teeming with life and colours beyond the browns of dehydrated grassland.

In a timely bonus episode, Sarah’s bringing us five actions we can all take to help our plants beat the heat, from reusing water in the face of potential hosepipe bans, to releasing water slower with the help of solutions like Hortiwool.

In this episode, discover:

  • Where we can reuse water in case of hosepipe bans
  • How to water your pots efficiently with barrows and tubtrugs
  • Hortiwool’s environmentally friendly insulation for slow-release watering
  • Top performing varieties of drought tolerant plants

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]]> Heatwaves are an ever growing phenomenon, and not a welcome one for those of us trying to keep our gardens teeming with life and colours beyond the browns of dehydrated grassland.

In a timely bonus episode, Sarah’s bringing us five actions we can all take to help our plants beat the heat, from reusing water in the face of potential hosepipe bans, to releasing water slower with the help of solutions like Hortiwool.

In this episode, discover:

  • Where we can reuse water in case of hosepipe bans
  • How to water your pots efficiently with barrows and tubtrugs
  • Hortiwool’s environmentally friendly insulation for slow-release watering
  • Top performing varieties of drought tolerant plants

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-bonus-hot-weather Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-11139433 Mon, 15 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100 411 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bonus false The Best of Autumn 2022 - Episode 80 The Best of Autumn 2022 - Episode 80 Summer months are waning, and the prospect of darker evenings should encourage us all to bring light, colour and beauty into our gardens throughout the autumn season.

That brings a perfect opportunity to dive into the autumn catalogue, and highlight the new varieties and beloved favourites which promise to enrich your space, whether bathing it in strong hues with some of the new Tulips, or filling it with fragrance from incredible Wallflowers.

In this episode, discover:

  • The huge array of standout Tulips, from productive perennial varieties to colourful collections perfect for potted planting
  • Staggering wallflowers with luscious fragrance, and how to make them last as a cut flower
  • Which winter salads and edibles are hardy enough to give you so much through the cold months to come
  • A selection of delightful homeware, from the beautiful Ornate Candelabra, to the Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder to keep the garden buzzing with wildlife

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]]> Summer months are waning, and the prospect of darker evenings should encourage us all to bring light, colour and beauty into our gardens throughout the autumn season.

That brings a perfect opportunity to dive into the autumn catalogue, and highlight the new varieties and beloved favourites which promise to enrich your space, whether bathing it in strong hues with some of the new Tulips, or filling it with fragrance from incredible Wallflowers.

In this episode, discover:

  • The huge array of standout Tulips, from productive perennial varieties to colourful collections perfect for potted planting
  • Staggering wallflowers with luscious fragrance, and how to make them last as a cut flower
  • Which winter salads and edibles are hardy enough to give you so much through the cold months to come
  • A selection of delightful homeware, from the beautiful Ornate Candelabra, to the Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder to keep the garden buzzing with wildlife

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep080 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-11113838 Thu, 11 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100 2423 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 80 full false Simple Scatter Plants for Pots - Episode 79 Simple Scatter Plants for Pots - Episode 79 Low maintenance, cheap and easy potted plants are a wonderful entry point for even the most inexperienced gardeners, and there are plenty of options for a rapid burst of colour.

Whether it’s the Hollyhocks that thrive in the meanest ground, or Californian Poppies which are among the quickest to grow into their extravagant form, you’re bound to find a new favourite potted flower in this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.

In this episode, discover:

  • The easiest seeds and seedlings to plant for filling a pot with vibrance and fragrance
  • Which of the Poppies and Linarias excel for quickly going from seed to flower
  • How Hollyhocks thrive in meaner soil, while Foxgloves & Honesty adore being scattered

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]]> Low maintenance, cheap and easy potted plants are a wonderful entry point for even the most inexperienced gardeners, and there are plenty of options for a rapid burst of colour.

Whether it’s the Hollyhocks that thrive in the meanest ground, or Californian Poppies which are among the quickest to grow into their extravagant form, you’re bound to find a new favourite potted flower in this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.

In this episode, discover:

  • The easiest seeds and seedlings to plant for filling a pot with vibrance and fragrance
  • Which of the Poppies and Linarias excel for quickly going from seed to flower
  • How Hollyhocks thrive in meaner soil, while Foxgloves & Honesty adore being scattered

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep079 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-11076217 Thu, 04 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100 994 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 79 full false Growing Herbs for Scrumptious Seafood Recipes with Mitch Tonks - Episode 78 Growing Herbs for Scrumptious Seafood Recipes with Mitch Tonks - Episode 78 There is an understated power in herbs to elevate a plain seafood dish into a truly extraordinary experience, and using as many herbs in his dishes for exactly this reason is the renowned restaurateur and writer, Mitch Tonks.

Between Fish Works and Rockfish he’s demonstrated his expertise in the finest seafood, and shares an abundance of recipes for you to try with your home grown herbs. We also dive into some top tips for growing your own herbs, and tricks to excel in cooking your fish dishes.

In this episode, discover:

  • Mitch’s rich history with fishing, superlative seafood and herbs
  • Tips on avoiding common cooking pitfalls, like fish being overcooked or sticking to a pan
  • Why harder herbs like Savoury or Thyme are perfectly suited for grilled fish, while softer herbs best complement a delicious dressing
  • A plethora of Mitch’s extraordinary recipes, from hugely flavoursome Sea Bass with Salsa Primavera, to simpler recipes that anyone can cook in a bag
  • Advice for growing Basil and sowing Flat Leaf Parsley, for which the current season is still perfectly suited

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]]> There is an understated power in herbs to elevate a plain seafood dish into a truly extraordinary experience, and using as many herbs in his dishes for exactly this reason is the renowned restaurateur and writer, Mitch Tonks.

Between Fish Works and Rockfish he’s demonstrated his expertise in the finest seafood, and shares an abundance of recipes for you to try with your home grown herbs. We also dive into some top tips for growing your own herbs, and tricks to excel in cooking your fish dishes.

In this episode, discover:

  • Mitch’s rich history with fishing, superlative seafood and herbs
  • Tips on avoiding common cooking pitfalls, like fish being overcooked or sticking to a pan
  • Why harder herbs like Savoury or Thyme are perfectly suited for grilled fish, while softer herbs best complement a delicious dressing
  • A plethora of Mitch’s extraordinary recipes, from hugely flavoursome Sea Bass with Salsa Primavera, to simpler recipes that anyone can cook in a bag
  • Advice for growing Basil and sowing Flat Leaf Parsley, for which the current season is still perfectly suited

Follow Mitch
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep078 Sarah Raven, Mitch Tonks Buzzsprout-11029189 Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100 1465 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 78 full false Flowers for Entertaining in the Garden - Episode 77 Flowers for Entertaining in the Garden - Episode 77 It’s the season for entertaining with dinner parties and garden gatherings, and there are so many ways that flowers can punctuate your occasion with immeasurable glamour.

Whether you’re creating decorations for the centrepiece of a table, or using petals as a wonderful, frugal alternative to confetti, Sarah & Arthur have some essential tips for impressing your guests this summer, plus a delicious salad recipe.

In this episode, discover:

  • The grid system of branches that can replace oasis or floral foam in your table arrangements
  • Which roses are ideal for providing long-lasting petals to use as an exciting alternative to confetti
  • Eye-catching lights to bring a delicate evening glow to your garden
  • Varieties of flowers perfect for cut flower arrangements or living pots as a table’s centrepiece
  • Sarah’s truly delicious recipe for a warm salad rich in flavour, a perfect companion for the summer evenings ahead

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]]> It’s the season for entertaining with dinner parties and garden gatherings, and there are so many ways that flowers can punctuate your occasion with immeasurable glamour.

Whether you’re creating decorations for the centrepiece of a table, or using petals as a wonderful, frugal alternative to confetti, Sarah & Arthur have some essential tips for impressing your guests this summer, plus a delicious salad recipe.

In this episode, discover:

  • The grid system of branches that can replace oasis or floral foam in your table arrangements
  • Which roses are ideal for providing long-lasting petals to use as an exciting alternative to confetti
  • Eye-catching lights to bring a delicate evening glow to your garden
  • Varieties of flowers perfect for cut flower arrangements or living pots as a table’s centrepiece
  • Sarah’s truly delicious recipe for a warm salad rich in flavour, a perfect companion for the summer evenings ahead

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep077 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-10978866 Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100 1376 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 77 full false A New, Empathetic Approach to Nutrition with Amelia Freer - Episode 76 A New, Empathetic Approach to Nutrition with Amelia Freer - Episode 76 Growing your own veg brings a refreshing seasonality to dishes that forms part of Amelia Freer’s passionate dedication to making better nutrition easier for everyone.

A brilliant Nutritionist, Author and even formerly a PA to Prince Charles, Amelia brings her uplifting, empathetic approach around changing our food habits to this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.

In this episode, discover:

  • A new, empathetic system for adapting food habits, and how you can tailor it for yourself
  • The difference between head hunger, mouth hunger & stomach hunger
  • Some of Amelia’s favourite tray bakes and one pot dishes
  • Embracing the approach of cooking ahead of time, a fantastic opportunity for people short on free time
  • The delightful element of seasonality in your food that comes from growing your own edibles

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]]> Growing your own veg brings a refreshing seasonality to dishes that forms part of Amelia Freer’s passionate dedication to making better nutrition easier for everyone.

A brilliant Nutritionist, Author and even formerly a PA to Prince Charles, Amelia brings her uplifting, empathetic approach around changing our food habits to this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.

In this episode, discover:

  • A new, empathetic system for adapting food habits, and how you can tailor it for yourself
  • The difference between head hunger, mouth hunger & stomach hunger
  • Some of Amelia’s favourite tray bakes and one pot dishes
  • Embracing the approach of cooking ahead of time, a fantastic opportunity for people short on free time
  • The delightful element of seasonality in your food that comes from growing your own edibles

Follow Amelia:
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep076 Sarah Raven, Amelia Freer Buzzsprout-10946994 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100 1966 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 76 full false Rare Breeds at Europe’s Largest City Farm and Encouraging Wildflower Growth with Mudchute Farm Manager, Tom Davis - Episode 75 Rare Breeds at Europe’s Largest City Farm and Encouraging Wildflower Growth with Mudchute Farm Manager, Tom Davis - Episode 75 Many of us gain so much of our knowledge of farming, livestock and produce from all-important city farms, much like the wonderful Mudchute Farm in London, run diligently by fantastic Farm Manager Tom Davis.

Tom has led Mudchute to achieving the Rare Breeds Survival Trust approval, teaches 20-25k kids each and every year, and notably takes sheep to graze on the royal parks. We’ll be hearing about keeping rare breed livestock, how natural grazing leads to beautiful wildflower growth, and more.

In this episode, discover:

  • How you can support the local British farming community and help the return of quality, seasonal produce
  • Mudchute Farm’s educational services to over twenty thousand children and their families
  • Encouraging biodiversity throughout their vast 32 acre farm
  • Tom’s hard work to achieve approval from the Rare Breeds Survival Trust

Mudchute Farm
https://www.mudchute.org/
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Farmer Tom Davis
https://www.instagram.com/farmertommy/

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]]> Many of us gain so much of our knowledge of farming, livestock and produce from all-important city farms, much like the wonderful Mudchute Farm in London, run diligently by fantastic Farm Manager Tom Davis.

Tom has led Mudchute to achieving the Rare Breeds Survival Trust approval, teaches 20-25k kids each and every year, and notably takes sheep to graze on the royal parks. We’ll be hearing about keeping rare breed livestock, how natural grazing leads to beautiful wildflower growth, and more.

In this episode, discover:

  • How you can support the local British farming community and help the return of quality, seasonal produce
  • Mudchute Farm’s educational services to over twenty thousand children and their families
  • Encouraging biodiversity throughout their vast 32 acre farm
  • Tom’s hard work to achieve approval from the Rare Breeds Survival Trust

Mudchute Farm
https://www.mudchute.org/
https://www.facebook.com/MudchuteParkFarm
https://www.instagram.com/mudchute_farm/

Farmer Tom Davis
https://www.instagram.com/farmertommy/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep075 Arthur Parkinson, Tom Davis Buzzsprout-10913538 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100 1884 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 75 full false Live Q&A #BONUS Live Q&A #BONUS Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-10883059 Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100 3238 bonus false The Power of Biennials with Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson - Episode 74 The Power of Biennials with Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson - Episode 74 It’s the time of year to sow biennials, and while they flower in their second year, the artisanal avalanche of colour that they bring is well worth the wait. 

Many of the gorgeous biennials that earn a place as Sarah & Arthur’s favourites will self-sow too, so join us on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to venture through these beautiful biennials, from the subtle, fragrant Pillowtalk to more eye catching Tulips like Amazing Parrot.

In this episode, discover:

  • Varieties of biennial flowers for floods of colour and fragrance
  • Advice on best using liquid seaweed feed, particularly for hungrier plants
  • How sowing biennials from seed gives you a staggering impact compared to planting from seedlings
  • Which flowers are happiest on poor soil, perfect for new builds or areas with paving

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]]> It’s the time of year to sow biennials, and while they flower in their second year, the artisanal avalanche of colour that they bring is well worth the wait. 

Many of the gorgeous biennials that earn a place as Sarah & Arthur’s favourites will self-sow too, so join us on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to venture through these beautiful biennials, from the subtle, fragrant Pillowtalk to more eye catching Tulips like Amazing Parrot.

In this episode, discover:

  • Varieties of biennial flowers for floods of colour and fragrance
  • Advice on best using liquid seaweed feed, particularly for hungrier plants
  • How sowing biennials from seed gives you a staggering impact compared to planting from seedlings
  • Which flowers are happiest on poor soil, perfect for new builds or areas with paving

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep074 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-10803410 Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100 1469 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 74 full false Protecting Pollinators & Caring for our Bees with Ian & Clare Nichols, Epping Good Honey - Episode 73 Protecting Pollinators & Caring for our Bees with Ian & Clare Nichols, Epping Good Honey - Episode 73 We’re all becoming well aware of the huge impact that bees and other lovely pollinators have on our planet, which is wonderful news for local beekeepers & artisan honey producers like Epping Good Honey.

Ian & Clare Nichols’ passion for all bee species spills out into all they do, and they join Arthur to share how small changes like growing herbs or providing water for bees gives a great lease of life to our ecosystem.

In this episode, discover:

  • Why, and how, beehive numbers fluctuate with seasons
  • The importance of buying from & supporting local producers
  • How we can all help fill the ‘June Gap’ a critical month for supporting bees
  • The National Bee Unit’s fantastic work tracking information for beekeepers
  • Herbs and flowers that are fantastic for the bee population

Photo Credit: Joe Woodhouse

Epping Good Honey
http://www.eppinggoodhoney.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/eppinggoodhoney/
https://twitter.com/eppinggoodhoney

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]]> We’re all becoming well aware of the huge impact that bees and other lovely pollinators have on our planet, which is wonderful news for local beekeepers & artisan honey producers like Epping Good Honey.

Ian & Clare Nichols’ passion for all bee species spills out into all they do, and they join Arthur to share how small changes like growing herbs or providing water for bees gives a great lease of life to our ecosystem.

In this episode, discover:

  • Why, and how, beehive numbers fluctuate with seasons
  • The importance of buying from & supporting local producers
  • How we can all help fill the ‘June Gap’ a critical month for supporting bees
  • The National Bee Unit’s fantastic work tracking information for beekeepers
  • Herbs and flowers that are fantastic for the bee population

Photo Credit: Joe Woodhouse

Epping Good Honey
http://www.eppinggoodhoney.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/eppinggoodhoney/
https://twitter.com/eppinggoodhoney

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep073 Sarah Raven, Ian & Clare Nichols Buzzsprout-10769550 Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100 1855 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 73 full false Conditioning Cut Flowers for Extraordinary Vase Life - Episode 72 Conditioning Cut Flowers for Extraordinary Vase Life - Episode 72 The season of summer parties and sunset gatherings has arrived, and cut flowers make a marvellous centrepiece to any room, so it’s a lovely time to consider how to make them last in a vase.

Conditioning your cut flowers needn’t be taxing, as Sarah & Arthur bring their best tips for making your table arrangements last, from searing stem ends to swaddling and creating a sugar syrup perfect for long-lasting flowers.

In this episode, discover:

  • How searing stem ends revitalises floppy flowers
  • The sugar syrup that, when added to water, becomes a plant superfood
  • Sterilisation of lilies, and the longer flowering that removing the anthers will bring

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]]> The season of summer parties and sunset gatherings has arrived, and cut flowers make a marvellous centrepiece to any room, so it’s a lovely time to consider how to make them last in a vase.

Conditioning your cut flowers needn’t be taxing, as Sarah & Arthur bring their best tips for making your table arrangements last, from searing stem ends to swaddling and creating a sugar syrup perfect for long-lasting flowers.

In this episode, discover:

  • How searing stem ends revitalises floppy flowers
  • The sugar syrup that, when added to water, becomes a plant superfood
  • Sterilisation of lilies, and the longer flowering that removing the anthers will bring

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep072 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-10769546 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100 1816 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 72 full false The Regal Beauty of Waterlilies with Linda Smith - Episode 71 The Regal Beauty of Waterlilies with Linda Smith - Episode 71 In the British Isles we’ve lost 90% of our wetlands in the past 100 years, but designing your garden with pond space opens up the opportunity to bring the regal beauty of Waterlilies into your garden.

Waterside Nursery exhibits their extraordinary displays at Chelsea Flower Show, and you’ll struggle to find a greater advocate for the Water Lily than Linda Smith. 

Arthur chats to Linda this week on the various sizes of Water Lily, how to design your pond to bring them to life, and ways to encourage wildlife to enjoy your garden.

In this episode, discover:

  • The inspiration behind the start of Linda’s Water Lily nursery
  • Linda’s marvellous exhibitions at Chelsea Flower Show
  • Standout varieties from each size category of Waterlilies
  • Design advice for tailoring your pond to plants and wildlife alike

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]]> In the British Isles we’ve lost 90% of our wetlands in the past 100 years, but designing your garden with pond space opens up the opportunity to bring the regal beauty of Waterlilies into your garden.

Waterside Nursery exhibits their extraordinary displays at Chelsea Flower Show, and you’ll struggle to find a greater advocate for the Water Lily than Linda Smith. 

Arthur chats to Linda this week on the various sizes of Water Lily, how to design your pond to bring them to life, and ways to encourage wildlife to enjoy your garden.

In this episode, discover:

  • The inspiration behind the start of Linda’s Water Lily nursery
  • Linda’s marvellous exhibitions at Chelsea Flower Show
  • Standout varieties from each size category of Waterlilies
  • Design advice for tailoring your pond to plants and wildlife alike

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep071 Arthur Parkinson, Linda Smith Buzzsprout-10759318 Thu, 09 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100 2318 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 71 full false Potted Dahlias for Instant Beauty - Episode 70 Potted Dahlias for Instant Beauty - Episode 70 Fantastic for bees, great over a salad and wonderful as confetti, it’s no wonder Dahlias are some of our favourite plants around.

While it might be too late for planting Dahlia tubers, the instant beauty of potted varieties is essential if you’re looking to bring a rich palette of colour into your garden.

Tune in to ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ for a look at the ready-potted Dahlias perfect for floral flair right through to the late autumn months.

In this episode, discover:

  • Which varieties of Dahlia will best suit your pots, large or small
  • How to maintain your Dahlias, whether you’re taking cuttings or simply deadheading
  • Why we should consider earwigs to be our friends, and their effects on aphids
  • A scintillating recipe for a summer salad, topped with Dahlia petals

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]]> Fantastic for bees, great over a salad and wonderful as confetti, it’s no wonder Dahlias are some of our favourite plants around.

While it might be too late for planting Dahlia tubers, the instant beauty of potted varieties is essential if you’re looking to bring a rich palette of colour into your garden.

Tune in to ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ for a look at the ready-potted Dahlias perfect for floral flair right through to the late autumn months.

In this episode, discover:

  • Which varieties of Dahlia will best suit your pots, large or small
  • How to maintain your Dahlias, whether you’re taking cuttings or simply deadheading
  • Why we should consider earwigs to be our friends, and their effects on aphids
  • A scintillating recipe for a summer salad, topped with Dahlia petals

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep070 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-10691469 Thu, 02 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100 1138 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 70 full false Showstopping Dahlias & Transforming Your Tulips with Willow Crossley - Episode 69 Showstopping Dahlias & Transforming Your Tulips with Willow Crossley - Episode 69 Willow Crossley began her habit of pleasing the eyes with a start in fashion, but it’s her show stopping work with flowers that’s encouraging us all to embrace the enrichment that flowers can bring.

It’s a delight to host Willow on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, where we discuss a charming trick to breathe life into even supermarket Tulips, her favourite Dahlias & Tulips, and how Willow’s Instagram videos are encouraging us all to embrace flower arranging.

In this episode, discover:

  • The subtle art of reflexing tulips to make huge showstopping headliners out of your saucers
  • How Willow’s welcoming Instagram videos encourage us all to embrace flower arranging
  • A selection of the most eclectic Dahlias and Tulips, from the exotic and rich China Town to the deep, glamourous Black Parrot

Follow Willow:
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]]> Willow Crossley began her habit of pleasing the eyes with a start in fashion, but it’s her show stopping work with flowers that’s encouraging us all to embrace the enrichment that flowers can bring.

It’s a delight to host Willow on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, where we discuss a charming trick to breathe life into even supermarket Tulips, her favourite Dahlias & Tulips, and how Willow’s Instagram videos are encouraging us all to embrace flower arranging.

In this episode, discover:

  • The subtle art of reflexing tulips to make huge showstopping headliners out of your saucers
  • How Willow’s welcoming Instagram videos encourage us all to embrace flower arranging
  • A selection of the most eclectic Dahlias and Tulips, from the exotic and rich China Town to the deep, glamourous Black Parrot

Follow Willow:
https://willowcrossley.com/
https://www.instagram.com/willowcrossleycreates/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep069 Sarah Raven, Willow Crossley Buzzsprout-10638408 Thu, 26 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100 1477 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 69 full false Celebrating World Bee Day - Episode 68 Celebrating World Bee Day - Episode 68 Today marks the all-important World Bee Day, a chance to acknowledge their role in so much of our essential daily lives, and time to consider how we can help them thrive.

We’re celebrating World Bee Day this year on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ by bringing some top tips on creating a natural haven for these fuzzy friends, which flowers are best for visual flair and feeding bees, plus some fantastic actions we can take before we even consider our own gardens.

In this episode, discover:

  • Our extraordinary reliance on the wonderful bee population for everyday essentials
  • How we can tend more considerately to our own garden, and encourage the same from councils
  • The top plants for providing bees their necessary nutrients
  • Why we should do away with the leaf blower and provide more mess to protect bees

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]]> Today marks the all-important World Bee Day, a chance to acknowledge their role in so much of our essential daily lives, and time to consider how we can help them thrive.

We’re celebrating World Bee Day this year on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ by bringing some top tips on creating a natural haven for these fuzzy friends, which flowers are best for visual flair and feeding bees, plus some fantastic actions we can take before we even consider our own gardens.

In this episode, discover:

  • Our extraordinary reliance on the wonderful bee population for everyday essentials
  • How we can tend more considerately to our own garden, and encourage the same from councils
  • The top plants for providing bees their necessary nutrients
  • Why we should do away with the leaf blower and provide more mess to protect bees

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep068 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-10638404 Thu, 19 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100 1796 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 68 full false Cosmos, Zinnias & Extravagant Half Hardy Annuals - Episode 67 Cosmos, Zinnias & Extravagant Half Hardy Annuals - Episode 67 Even with the welcome summer months so close round the corner, it’s not too late to sow or plant seeds that’ll bring swathes of bees and provide you a delightfully productive cut flower.

Of the half hardy annuals, Cosmos & Zinnias are among Sarah & Arthur’s favourites, so on this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ we lust over the richness of Cosmos Rubenza, the bold Zinnia ‘Queeny Lime’ series, and how to make the most of them right through till November.

In this episode, discover:

  • Varieties of Cosmos both compact and grand in scale, from the rich Rubenza to the classic Purity
  • The long vase life and prolific cut flowers of the Zinnia Aztec series, among Arthur’s picks for this year
  • How & when to pinch out Cosmos for a healthier, more full-framed flower
  • More eye-catching half hardy annuals set to see you through till the early winter months

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]]> Even with the welcome summer months so close round the corner, it’s not too late to sow or plant seeds that’ll bring swathes of bees and provide you a delightfully productive cut flower.

Of the half hardy annuals, Cosmos & Zinnias are among Sarah & Arthur’s favourites, so on this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ we lust over the richness of Cosmos Rubenza, the bold Zinnia ‘Queeny Lime’ series, and how to make the most of them right through till November.

In this episode, discover:

  • Varieties of Cosmos both compact and grand in scale, from the rich Rubenza to the classic Purity
  • The long vase life and prolific cut flowers of the Zinnia Aztec series, among Arthur’s picks for this year
  • How & when to pinch out Cosmos for a healthier, more full-framed flower
  • More eye-catching half hardy annuals set to see you through till the early winter months

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep067 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-10598488 Thu, 12 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100 1025 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 67 full false Delicious Annual Vegetables & Edible Flowers - Episode 66 Delicious Annual Vegetables & Edible Flowers - Episode 66 Summer and Autumn are getting longer, which brings us more time to fill our gardens with wonderful edibles and their delightful accompanying scents.

From the reliably sweet Sungold Tomato to a favourite of Arthur’s, Lemon Verbena, you’re bound to discover an edible variety in episode 66 of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ that’ll put the delicious finishing touches on one of Sarah’s many recipes this week.

In this episode, discover:

  • Delicious varieties of edibles, from mint and courgettes to the great multi-purpose Nasturtium
  • Tips on how to grow the most sweet scented tomatoes for maximum flavour
  • Several of Sarah’s favourite, mouth-watering recipes 
  • Arthur’s incredibly nifty trick for revitalising mint in your pots

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]]> Summer and Autumn are getting longer, which brings us more time to fill our gardens with wonderful edibles and their delightful accompanying scents.

From the reliably sweet Sungold Tomato to a favourite of Arthur’s, Lemon Verbena, you’re bound to discover an edible variety in episode 66 of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ that’ll put the delicious finishing touches on one of Sarah’s many recipes this week.

In this episode, discover:

  • Delicious varieties of edibles, from mint and courgettes to the great multi-purpose Nasturtium
  • Tips on how to grow the most sweet scented tomatoes for maximum flavour
  • Several of Sarah’s favourite, mouth-watering recipes 
  • Arthur’s incredibly nifty trick for revitalising mint in your pots

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep066 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-10557353 Thu, 05 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100 1614 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 66 full false Sustainability at the Heart of Rookery Farm with David Robinson #BONUS Sustainability at the Heart of Rookery Farm with David Robinson #BONUS Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do at Rookery Farm Nursery, and the indomitable David Robinson has been a major piece of the puzzle for over a decade.

The land has been in David’s family for over 100 years, so it’s a delight to delve into that rich history on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, where we learn how the nursery began, and some of the sustainable practices that might inspire you to become more environmentally friendly in your gardening too.

In this episode, discover:

  • The fascinating, illustrious history of David’s family at Rookery Farm Nursery
  • How Sarah & David began their 14 years of working together
  • Our approach to sustainability at Rookery Farm, from reusing water and greenhouses to being peat & chemical-free

David Robinson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-robinson-3b33b986/

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]]> Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do at Rookery Farm Nursery, and the indomitable David Robinson has been a major piece of the puzzle for over a decade.

The land has been in David’s family for over 100 years, so it’s a delight to delve into that rich history on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, where we learn how the nursery began, and some of the sustainable practices that might inspire you to become more environmentally friendly in your gardening too.

In this episode, discover:

  • The fascinating, illustrious history of David’s family at Rookery Farm Nursery
  • How Sarah & David began their 14 years of working together
  • Our approach to sustainability at Rookery Farm, from reusing water and greenhouses to being peat & chemical-free

David Robinson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-robinson-3b33b986/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-bonusdavidrookery Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson, David Robinson Buzzsprout-10557327 Thu, 05 May 2022 11:00:00 +0100 1315 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bonus false Annual Seedlings at our Lincolnshire Nursery - Episode 65 Annual Seedlings at our Lincolnshire Nursery - Episode 65 This week we’re delighted to bring you a special episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ on location at our spectacular nursery in Lincolnshire! 

It’s Arthur’s first time here, and what a perfect time to chat about seedlings, the care they need to reach their growing potential, how we tend to mother stock, and the most exciting varieties that Sarah’s looking forward to bringing into a future catalogue.

In this episode, discover:

  • The love, care and work that the nursery puts into every seedling
  • Some of Sarah’s most inspiring finds at the nursery, from the fragrant Heliotropium Reva to the striking Calceolaria Kentish Hero
  • Sarah’s history with the nursery at Rookery Farm

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]]> This week we’re delighted to bring you a special episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ on location at our spectacular nursery in Lincolnshire! 

It’s Arthur’s first time here, and what a perfect time to chat about seedlings, the care they need to reach their growing potential, how we tend to mother stock, and the most exciting varieties that Sarah’s looking forward to bringing into a future catalogue.

In this episode, discover:

  • The love, care and work that the nursery puts into every seedling
  • Some of Sarah’s most inspiring finds at the nursery, from the fragrant Heliotropium Reva to the striking Calceolaria Kentish Hero
  • Sarah’s history with the nursery at Rookery Farm

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep065 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-10514419 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100 979 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 65 full false Reflecting Natural Beauty in Pottery with Emma Bridgewater - Episode 64 Reflecting Natural Beauty in Pottery with Emma Bridgewater - Episode 64 The Great Pottery Throw Down has brought a lovely dose of attention to the art of pottery and the city of Stoke, and making the most of that with her dazzling designs is an old friend of Sarah’s - Emma Bridgewater.

Emma’s story and passion for channelling the gorgeous beauty of our gardens into her work is part of what makes her range so charming, and you’re bound to feel inspired to get creative hearing about her enthusiasm on this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.

In this episode, discover:

  • How nature and gardening have inspired Emma’s creative endeavours throughout her life
  • The extraordinary story behind the blossoming growth of her pottery business
  • Inspiring flowers and lovely wildlife that make Emma’s designs so uplifting at this time of year
  • Emma’s B-Corp journey, and how it shows our growing appreciation for sustainability & the natural world

Follow Emma:
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]]> The Great Pottery Throw Down has brought a lovely dose of attention to the art of pottery and the city of Stoke, and making the most of that with her dazzling designs is an old friend of Sarah’s - Emma Bridgewater.

Emma’s story and passion for channelling the gorgeous beauty of our gardens into her work is part of what makes her range so charming, and you’re bound to feel inspired to get creative hearing about her enthusiasm on this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.

In this episode, discover:

  • How nature and gardening have inspired Emma’s creative endeavours throughout her life
  • The extraordinary story behind the blossoming growth of her pottery business
  • Inspiring flowers and lovely wildlife that make Emma’s designs so uplifting at this time of year
  • Emma’s B-Corp journey, and how it shows our growing appreciation for sustainability & the natural world

Follow Emma:
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep064 Sarah Raven, Emma Bridgewater Buzzsprout-10473122 Thu, 21 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100 1328 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 64 full false Falastin: A Delightful Exploration of Palestinian Cuisine with Sami Tamimi & Tara Wigley - Episode 63 Falastin: A Delightful Exploration of Palestinian Cuisine with Sami Tamimi & Tara Wigley - Episode 63 One of the most vivid ways to uncover the culture and history of a place is through a cookbook, which is part of the charm behind Falastin - Sami Tamimi & Tara Wigley’s lovely book of Palestinian cuisine.

Sami & Tara join us on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share the story behind their desire to focus on Palestinian recipes, tell tales from their travels through the area where affection is shown through food, and offer up just a few of the simple, mouth-watering recipes from the book.

In this episode, discover:

  • A myriad of delicious, easy to make recipes from Sami & Tara’s exploration of Palestinian cuisine 
  • The spark of inspiration behind the duo’s book, Falastin
  • Remarkable stories from their visit to Aida Youth Centre, where they found joy in food
  • The importance of quality olive oil, and where to acquire amazing, thick Palestinian olive oil here in the UK

Photo by Jenny Zarins.

Tara Wigley: https://www.instagram.com/tara.wigley/?hl=en
Sami Tamimi: https://www.instagram.com/sami_tamimi/
Order Falastin: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Falastin-Cookbook-Sami-Tamimi/dp/1785038729
Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> One of the most vivid ways to uncover the culture and history of a place is through a cookbook, which is part of the charm behind Falastin - Sami Tamimi & Tara Wigley’s lovely book of Palestinian cuisine.

Sami & Tara join us on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share the story behind their desire to focus on Palestinian recipes, tell tales from their travels through the area where affection is shown through food, and offer up just a few of the simple, mouth-watering recipes from the book.

In this episode, discover:

  • A myriad of delicious, easy to make recipes from Sami & Tara’s exploration of Palestinian cuisine 
  • The spark of inspiration behind the duo’s book, Falastin
  • Remarkable stories from their visit to Aida Youth Centre, where they found joy in food
  • The importance of quality olive oil, and where to acquire amazing, thick Palestinian olive oil here in the UK

Photo by Jenny Zarins.

Tara Wigley: https://www.instagram.com/tara.wigley/?hl=en
Sami Tamimi: https://www.instagram.com/sami_tamimi/
Order Falastin: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Falastin-Cookbook-Sami-Tamimi/dp/1785038729
Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep063 Sarah Raven, Sami Tamimi, Tara Wigley Buzzsprout-10396698 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100 1834 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 63 full false The Wonderful Experience of Re-Homing Commercial Hens with Jane Howorth MBE - Episode 62 The Wonderful Experience of Re-Homing Commercial Hens with Jane Howorth MBE - Episode 62 We’ve covered the joys of looking after feathered friends on the podcast before, but what’s lovely about this week’s guest is that she’s shined a light on adopting ex-commercial hens as our coop-companions.

Founding the British Hen Welfare Trust in 2005, Jane Howorth has earned an MBE of her services to hens, and joins us to share the inspiring initiatives the trust has created, why former battery hens are a lovely pet to adopt, and how to keep them healthy & happy.

In this episode, discover:

  • What battery farms once looked like, and the slight improvements made to conditions in recent years
  • How Jane opened doors to create rehoming sites for end-of-lay hens
  • Tips for keeping battery hens happy and healthy, from proper feeding to security and proper handling
  • Balancing space for hens with a garden otherwise devoted to gorgeous flowers

Jane Howorth MBE:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-howorth-63a01b70/?originalSubdomain=uk

British Hen Welfare Trust:
https://www.bhwt.org.uk/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/british-hen-welfare-trust/
https://www.instagram.com/britishhenwelfaretrust/

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> We’ve covered the joys of looking after feathered friends on the podcast before, but what’s lovely about this week’s guest is that she’s shined a light on adopting ex-commercial hens as our coop-companions.

Founding the British Hen Welfare Trust in 2005, Jane Howorth has earned an MBE of her services to hens, and joins us to share the inspiring initiatives the trust has created, why former battery hens are a lovely pet to adopt, and how to keep them healthy & happy.

In this episode, discover:

  • What battery farms once looked like, and the slight improvements made to conditions in recent years
  • How Jane opened doors to create rehoming sites for end-of-lay hens
  • Tips for keeping battery hens happy and healthy, from proper feeding to security and proper handling
  • Balancing space for hens with a garden otherwise devoted to gorgeous flowers

Jane Howorth MBE:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-howorth-63a01b70/?originalSubdomain=uk

British Hen Welfare Trust:
https://www.bhwt.org.uk/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/british-hen-welfare-trust/
https://www.instagram.com/britishhenwelfaretrust/

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep062 Arthur Parkinson, Jane Howorth Buzzsprout-10332103 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100 1796 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 62 full false Designing Creative Cut Flower Arrangements with Milli Proust - Episode 61 Designing Creative Cut Flower Arrangements with Milli Proust - Episode 61 Milli Proust's gorgeous cut flower arrangements are testament to her artistic eye and passion for sustainable growing, something you can see more of in her marvellous upcoming book, ‘From Seed To Bloom’. Bestowed with hands-on creativity and the inspirational stoicism of her grandmother, she now shares her delightful flowers with the world. 

It’s a pleasure for Arthur to chat to Milli on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week about how she manages so much with her limited space, her love for the magic of a homegrown rose, and how you can learn the gardening methods that work for you.

In this episode, discover:

  • The magic of a Rose grown with the touch of weather and handmade love & care
  • How careful planning and healthy biodiversity helps Milli to make the most of her limited space
  • Dutch still life-inspired styles of flower arrangement
  • Which bushes and shrubs can enhance a space for the flowers you grow
  • Varieties of Sweet Peas and Tulips ideal for scent and spectacle

Follow Milli:
https://www.instagram.com/milliproust/
https://www.milliproust.com/

Pre-Order Milli’s book:
https://bit.ly/3iKjY0q
Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

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]]> Milli Proust's gorgeous cut flower arrangements are testament to her artistic eye and passion for sustainable growing, something you can see more of in her marvellous upcoming book, ‘From Seed To Bloom’. Bestowed with hands-on creativity and the inspirational stoicism of her grandmother, she now shares her delightful flowers with the world. 

It’s a pleasure for Arthur to chat to Milli on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week about how she manages so much with her limited space, her love for the magic of a homegrown rose, and how you can learn the gardening methods that work for you.

In this episode, discover:

  • The magic of a Rose grown with the touch of weather and handmade love & care
  • How careful planning and healthy biodiversity helps Milli to make the most of her limited space
  • Dutch still life-inspired styles of flower arrangement
  • Which bushes and shrubs can enhance a space for the flowers you grow
  • Varieties of Sweet Peas and Tulips ideal for scent and spectacle

Follow Milli:
https://www.instagram.com/milliproust/
https://www.milliproust.com/

Pre-Order Milli’s book:
https://bit.ly/3iKjY0q
Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep061 Arthur Parkinson, Milli Proust Buzzsprout-10332074 Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0100 1595 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 61 full false Superb Standouts from Our Summer & Late-Summer Catalogue - Episode 60 Superb Standouts from Our Summer & Late-Summer Catalogue - Episode 60 As the clocks leap forward, so too does our focus for the year’s flowers. It’s a wonderful time now to think about your summer garden, whether you’re looking for scent from cut flowers or the most exhilarating colour in your flower bed.

On ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week, Sarah & Arthur pick out their favourite flowers from our summer and late-summer catalogue, from the exciting, brand new Dahlia Abigail, to delicious African Blue Basil.

In this episode, discover:

  • Our highlights from an exciting seasonal range of flowers
  • Why strawflowers are becoming a fashionable and rewarding flower for cutting
  • The joys of our bold, brand new Dahlia Abigail, a hit with bees & butterflies
  • Which varieties of Pelargonium offer the most vivid, delightful scents 
  • Tips on keeping African Blue Basil lively as an edible arrangement

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

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]]> As the clocks leap forward, so too does our focus for the year’s flowers. It’s a wonderful time now to think about your summer garden, whether you’re looking for scent from cut flowers or the most exhilarating colour in your flower bed.

On ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week, Sarah & Arthur pick out their favourite flowers from our summer and late-summer catalogue, from the exciting, brand new Dahlia Abigail, to delicious African Blue Basil.

In this episode, discover:

  • Our highlights from an exciting seasonal range of flowers
  • Why strawflowers are becoming a fashionable and rewarding flower for cutting
  • The joys of our bold, brand new Dahlia Abigail, a hit with bees & butterflies
  • Which varieties of Pelargonium offer the most vivid, delightful scents 
  • Tips on keeping African Blue Basil lively as an edible arrangement

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep060 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-10269039 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000 2017 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 60 full false MINI-SERIES: Beginner’s Guide to Pots MINI-SERIES: Beginner’s Guide to Pots As we bring this beginner gardening miniseries to a close, it’d be remiss of us not to cover containers, for the more urban gardeners looking to jazz up a windowsill or tabletop with a marvellous centrepiece.

From piecing together a stage-like display with tiers to sizing up the largest pot your windowsill will take, Sarah & Arthur share the most vivacious plants for those of us looking to make a small space look and smell it’s very best.

In this episode, discover:

  • Which high-performing plants bring the sense of grandeur to smaller, container settings
  • How to structure pots to create a stage-like setup
  • Sarah’s tips for picking a ‘thriller, filler, pillar & spiller’ in a dazzling tabletop pot

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> As we bring this beginner gardening miniseries to a close, it’d be remiss of us not to cover containers, for the more urban gardeners looking to jazz up a windowsill or tabletop with a marvellous centrepiece.

From piecing together a stage-like display with tiers to sizing up the largest pot your windowsill will take, Sarah & Arthur share the most vivacious plants for those of us looking to make a small space look and smell it’s very best.

In this episode, discover:

  • Which high-performing plants bring the sense of grandeur to smaller, container settings
  • How to structure pots to create a stage-like setup
  • Sarah’s tips for picking a ‘thriller, filler, pillar & spiller’ in a dazzling tabletop pot

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/mini-series/show-notes-ep005 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-10274643 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000 1167 mini-series, grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, he bonus false MINI-SERIES: Beginner’s Guide to Colour MINI-SERIES: Beginner’s Guide to Colour Colour is an element of gardening that has captured both Sarah and Arthur’s eyes since their youngest years, and can be far more invigorating than structure or arrangement alone.

In this episode of our miniseries, we take a look at the main colour palettes from which to paint your garden space with colour cohesion, whether you prefer sleek but muted collections, or bold, dazzling ensembles.

In this episode, discover:

  • Sarah’s ‘Bride, Bridesmaid & Gatecrasher’ method for creating beautiful and vivid bunches of flowers
  • 4 main colour palettes, and the strongest, most dazzling flowers within each of them
  • How you can draw inspiration from nature, wildlife and a wealth of colour books when creating your own colourful ensemble

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> Colour is an element of gardening that has captured both Sarah and Arthur’s eyes since their youngest years, and can be far more invigorating than structure or arrangement alone.

In this episode of our miniseries, we take a look at the main colour palettes from which to paint your garden space with colour cohesion, whether you prefer sleek but muted collections, or bold, dazzling ensembles.

In this episode, discover:

  • Sarah’s ‘Bride, Bridesmaid & Gatecrasher’ method for creating beautiful and vivid bunches of flowers
  • 4 main colour palettes, and the strongest, most dazzling flowers within each of them
  • How you can draw inspiration from nature, wildlife and a wealth of colour books when creating your own colourful ensemble

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/mini-series/show-notes-ep004 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-10274634 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000 1314 mini-series, grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, he bonus false MINI-SERIES: Beginner’s Guide to Essential Tools and Plants When Starting Out MINI-SERIES: Beginner’s Guide to Essential Tools and Plants When Starting Out It can be daunting considering which flowers you might want adorning your space, but understanding your space and letting your imagination run wild will help turn the garden into the dreamlike haven it can become.

On episode 3 of our Beginner’s Guide miniseries, Sarah & Arthur take a look at how you can become better acquainted with your space, what you might love to make of it, and most importantly the tasks & tools that’ll help turn your concept into a dazzling reality.

In this episode, discover:

  • The inspirations you might take when designing your garden
  • Getting to know which types of flower are ideal for you
  • Essential tools for a smooth gardening experience

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> It can be daunting considering which flowers you might want adorning your space, but understanding your space and letting your imagination run wild will help turn the garden into the dreamlike haven it can become.

On episode 3 of our Beginner’s Guide miniseries, Sarah & Arthur take a look at how you can become better acquainted with your space, what you might love to make of it, and most importantly the tasks & tools that’ll help turn your concept into a dazzling reality.

In this episode, discover:

  • The inspirations you might take when designing your garden
  • Getting to know which types of flower are ideal for you
  • Essential tools for a smooth gardening experience

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/mini-series/show-notes-ep003 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-10274614 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 03:00:00 +0000 1137 mini-series, grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, he bonus false MINI-SERIES: Beginner’s Guide to Sowing Techniques MINI-SERIES: Beginner’s Guide to Sowing Techniques To create the beautiful settings we’re delighted to share from our own garden at Perch Hill takes vigorous annual sowing, so episode 2 of our miniseries focuses on bringing your seeds to life.

It’s time to get started on sowing; which seeds are ideal for the garden or a windowsill pot, how to treat them like gold dust as you plant them, top sowing techniques, and the perfect seeds to start out with.

In this episode, discover:

  • Growing seeds from scratch in a garden or on a windowsill
  • How to keep seeds fresh & treat them like gold dust
  • Sarah’s 4 T’s for super sowing
  • Which seeds are perfect for beginners for minimum difficulty and maximum beauty

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> To create the beautiful settings we’re delighted to share from our own garden at Perch Hill takes vigorous annual sowing, so episode 2 of our miniseries focuses on bringing your seeds to life.

It’s time to get started on sowing; which seeds are ideal for the garden or a windowsill pot, how to treat them like gold dust as you plant them, top sowing techniques, and the perfect seeds to start out with.

In this episode, discover:

  • Growing seeds from scratch in a garden or on a windowsill
  • How to keep seeds fresh & treat them like gold dust
  • Sarah’s 4 T’s for super sowing
  • Which seeds are perfect for beginners for minimum difficulty and maximum beauty

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/mini-series/show-notes-ep002 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-10274608 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 02:00:00 +0000 1915 mini-series, grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, he bonus false MINI-SERIES: Beginner’s Guide to Gardening Terms & Plant Types MINI-SERIES: Beginner’s Guide to Gardening Terms & Plant Types Much of the terminology used in gardening can be somewhat intimidating, so before we dive into the flowers we thought it’d be essential to start with the common phrases you’ll need to know to understand the wonderful world of gardening.

This episode of the ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Beginner’s Guide to Gardening will have you comfortable telling your annuals and your perennials apart, and we run through what Sarah & Arthur do in each month of the year for the most productive, beautiful garden.

In this episode, discover:

  • Different types of flowers, and the basic techniques for propagating them
  • The benefits of organic gardening over chemical-based methods
  • Why it’s worth learning some of your favourite plants’ Latin names
  • The top tasks to focus on in each month of the year

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]]> Much of the terminology used in gardening can be somewhat intimidating, so before we dive into the flowers we thought it’d be essential to start with the common phrases you’ll need to know to understand the wonderful world of gardening.

This episode of the ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Beginner’s Guide to Gardening will have you comfortable telling your annuals and your perennials apart, and we run through what Sarah & Arthur do in each month of the year for the most productive, beautiful garden.

In this episode, discover:

  • Different types of flowers, and the basic techniques for propagating them
  • The benefits of organic gardening over chemical-based methods
  • Why it’s worth learning some of your favourite plants’ Latin names
  • The top tasks to focus on in each month of the year

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/mini-series/show-notes-ep001 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-10274599 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 01:00:00 +0000 1478 mini-series, grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, he bonus false MINI-SERIES: Introduction to The Beginner’s Guide to Gardening MINI-SERIES: Introduction to The Beginner’s Guide to Gardening Welcome to your Beginner’s Guide to Gardening - a mini series created to help demystify the sometimes-complicated world of creating your own magnificent arrangements in gardens and pots.

Join hosts Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson in this introductory episode to find out what you'll learn across the next 5 easy-listening episodes of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, from what to sow & how to do it, to pot planting & growing your own delicious vegetables.

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> Welcome to your Beginner’s Guide to Gardening - a mini series created to help demystify the sometimes-complicated world of creating your own magnificent arrangements in gardens and pots.

Join hosts Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson in this introductory episode to find out what you'll learn across the next 5 easy-listening episodes of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, from what to sow & how to do it, to pot planting & growing your own delicious vegetables.

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/mini-series/show-notes-intro Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-10274577 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 409 mini-series, grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, he bonus false Picking Drought Tolerant Plants - Episode 59 Picking Drought Tolerant Plants - Episode 59 Whether it’s concern for climate or the convenience of lower maintenance, drought tolerant plants are a way to create a thriving, colourful garden in heat without the constant need for watering.

This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Sarah & Arthur share the perfect drought tolerant plants for containers, how best to tend to them, and offer a recipe for a refreshing rhubarb cordial. 

In this episode, discover:

  • Which herbs and cut flowers are ideal for withstanding intense heat and longer spells without watering
  • How to water drought resistant plants to get the most water into the roots
  • Scented Pelargoniums’ ability to repel aphids, and Tomentosum’s affinity for dappled shade
  • Sarah’s wonderful recipe for rhubarb cordial, a beloved favourite at Perch Hill

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

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]]> Whether it’s concern for climate or the convenience of lower maintenance, drought tolerant plants are a way to create a thriving, colourful garden in heat without the constant need for watering.

This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Sarah & Arthur share the perfect drought tolerant plants for containers, how best to tend to them, and offer a recipe for a refreshing rhubarb cordial. 

In this episode, discover:

  • Which herbs and cut flowers are ideal for withstanding intense heat and longer spells without watering
  • How to water drought resistant plants to get the most water into the roots
  • Scented Pelargoniums’ ability to repel aphids, and Tomentosum’s affinity for dappled shade
  • Sarah’s wonderful recipe for rhubarb cordial, a beloved favourite at Perch Hill

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep059 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-10223853 Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000 1137 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 59 full false The Wonderful World of Roses with Perch Hill’s Head Gardener, Josie Lewis - Episode 58 The Wonderful World of Roses with Perch Hill’s Head Gardener, Josie Lewis - Episode 58 Josie Lewis is a thread of continuum at Perch Hill, frequently referenced on the podcast, so it’s high time that she finally joins Sarah on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share her love of Roses.

Whether you’re looking for a variety with a particular colour to combine with the beauty of your existing garden, or you’re more pressed by scent and structure, we hear which are the absolute best Roses to grow, and how best to tend to them for healthy, reliable growth.

In this episode, discover:

  • Which varieties of Roses are the standout performers for each colour group
  • The best ramblers, bloomers and climbers, from the huge, creamy white Wedding Day to the beautiful copper-brown Hot Chocolate
  • How to make your roses last in water for maximum vase life

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> Josie Lewis is a thread of continuum at Perch Hill, frequently referenced on the podcast, so it’s high time that she finally joins Sarah on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share her love of Roses.

Whether you’re looking for a variety with a particular colour to combine with the beauty of your existing garden, or you’re more pressed by scent and structure, we hear which are the absolute best Roses to grow, and how best to tend to them for healthy, reliable growth.

In this episode, discover:

  • Which varieties of Roses are the standout performers for each colour group
  • The best ramblers, bloomers and climbers, from the huge, creamy white Wedding Day to the beautiful copper-brown Hot Chocolate
  • How to make your roses last in water for maximum vase life

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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Follow Josie: https://www.instagram.com/perchhillgarden/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep058 Sarah Raven, Josie Lewis Buzzsprout-10217413 Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000 1916 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 58 full false The Beauty and Glamour of Lilies - Episode 57 The Beauty and Glamour of Lilies - Episode 57 It’s for very good reason that Lilies sell out so quickly at garden centres - they’re such versatile, reliable and exotic perennials for bombastic shape, colour and scent.

From the towering Tiger Lily’s warm brilliance to Muscadet’s staggeringly broad saucers and powerful scent, we hear from Sarah & Arthur how to pick out the most vivacious varieties, protect them from lily beetle, and use them as gorgeous cut flowers.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to protect your lilies from lily beetle without the use of nasty insecticides
  • The most spectacular varieties of lily, from the white saucers of Muscadet to the soft scented Speciosum Rubrum
  • Essential care for lilies, from keeping them from going damp to staking them for strong, reliable growth
  • The best way to safely take lilies as cut flowers in a way that still lets them perennialise

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> It’s for very good reason that Lilies sell out so quickly at garden centres - they’re such versatile, reliable and exotic perennials for bombastic shape, colour and scent.

From the towering Tiger Lily’s warm brilliance to Muscadet’s staggeringly broad saucers and powerful scent, we hear from Sarah & Arthur how to pick out the most vivacious varieties, protect them from lily beetle, and use them as gorgeous cut flowers.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to protect your lilies from lily beetle without the use of nasty insecticides
  • The most spectacular varieties of lily, from the white saucers of Muscadet to the soft scented Speciosum Rubrum
  • Essential care for lilies, from keeping them from going damp to staking them for strong, reliable growth
  • The best way to safely take lilies as cut flowers in a way that still lets them perennialise

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep057 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-10173748 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000 1293 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 57 full false Capturing the Beauty of the Cutting Garden with Becky Crowley - Episode 56 Capturing the Beauty of the Cutting Garden with Becky Crowley - Episode 56 Nobody captures the essence of a season’s most gorgeous cut flowers with the same poise and prowess as Becky Crowley, whose work on the cut flower garden at Chatsworth balances productivity with beauty effortlessly.

Becky joins Sarah on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to talk us through her seasonal approach to cut flower photography, which plants and shrubs assemble to craft a beautiful, layered garden, and how to keep rabbits away from your growing flowers.

In this episode, discover:

  • Becky’s magnificent work in evolving the cutting garden at Chatsworth
  • How to balance a garden between aesthetic beauty and cut flower productivity 
  • Mastering the art of flat-lay photography to capture the essence of a season’s flowers
  • How to create sturdy fencing that keeps rabbits away from flower beds

Becky Crowley:
https://www.beckycrowley.com/
https://www.instagram.com/beckycrowley_/?hl=en

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]]> Nobody captures the essence of a season’s most gorgeous cut flowers with the same poise and prowess as Becky Crowley, whose work on the cut flower garden at Chatsworth balances productivity with beauty effortlessly.

Becky joins Sarah on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to talk us through her seasonal approach to cut flower photography, which plants and shrubs assemble to craft a beautiful, layered garden, and how to keep rabbits away from your growing flowers.

In this episode, discover:

  • Becky’s magnificent work in evolving the cutting garden at Chatsworth
  • How to balance a garden between aesthetic beauty and cut flower productivity 
  • Mastering the art of flat-lay photography to capture the essence of a season’s flowers
  • How to create sturdy fencing that keeps rabbits away from flower beds

Becky Crowley:
https://www.beckycrowley.com/
https://www.instagram.com/beckycrowley_/?hl=en

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep056 Sarah Raven, Becky Crowley Buzzsprout-10099167 Thu, 24 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 1848 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 56 full false Our Favourites from the Seed Catalogue - Episode 55 Our Favourites from the Seed Catalogue - Episode 55 As winter drifts further into our rear view mirrors, it’s a perfect time to take a look at which of our wonderful range of seeds are superlative additions to your garden throughout the coming months.

Whether it’s the reliable scent and beauty of Dianthus 'Benigna White Striped' and the beautifully bicolour Sweet Pea ‘Matucana’, or perhaps a colourful splash from the perfect tomato companion, Tagetes Linnaeus, this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ will undoubtedly spark ideas on which seeds you’ll want to grow this year.

In this episode, discover:

  • Varieties for splendour, scent, and a season full of magnificent colour
  • Which of our seeds are perfect for planting in the coming months
  • The combinations of sweet peas to pick for gusto, or more traditional varieties for smell over colour
  • Sarah’s delightfully quick recipe for a Pork & Rosemary Pasta

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> As winter drifts further into our rear view mirrors, it’s a perfect time to take a look at which of our wonderful range of seeds are superlative additions to your garden throughout the coming months.

Whether it’s the reliable scent and beauty of Dianthus 'Benigna White Striped' and the beautifully bicolour Sweet Pea ‘Matucana’, or perhaps a colourful splash from the perfect tomato companion, Tagetes Linnaeus, this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ will undoubtedly spark ideas on which seeds you’ll want to grow this year.

In this episode, discover:

  • Varieties for splendour, scent, and a season full of magnificent colour
  • Which of our seeds are perfect for planting in the coming months
  • The combinations of sweet peas to pick for gusto, or more traditional varieties for smell over colour
  • Sarah’s delightfully quick recipe for a Pork & Rosemary Pasta

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep055 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-10085307 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 1320 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 55 full false The Artisanal Beauty of Seasonal Foliage with Tattie Rose - Episode 54 The Artisanal Beauty of Seasonal Foliage with Tattie Rose - Episode 54 Tattie Rose and her team are botanical set designers with an eye for splendour, crafting uniquely magical compositions for events with a penchant for arbourial excellence.

Joining Arthur on the podcast this week to share the inspirations behind her design ethos, Tattie walks through how she chooses & reuses vintage adornments, and why she loves to lean into woodland foliage for her showstopping creations.

In this episode, discover:

  • The sources of inspiration for Tattie’s imaginative, naturalistic floral designs
  • How she builds relationships with people from whom they buy their foliage
  • Fabulous ways to bring the best seasonal foliage into an indoor space, without using oasis
  • Using & reusing set design elements to create the ideal sense of scale

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

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]]> Tattie Rose and her team are botanical set designers with an eye for splendour, crafting uniquely magical compositions for events with a penchant for arbourial excellence.

Joining Arthur on the podcast this week to share the inspirations behind her design ethos, Tattie walks through how she chooses & reuses vintage adornments, and why she loves to lean into woodland foliage for her showstopping creations.

In this episode, discover:

  • The sources of inspiration for Tattie’s imaginative, naturalistic floral designs
  • How she builds relationships with people from whom they buy their foliage
  • Fabulous ways to bring the best seasonal foliage into an indoor space, without using oasis
  • Using & reusing set design elements to create the ideal sense of scale

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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Tattie Rose Flowers:
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https://tattieroseflowers.co.uk/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep054 Arthur Parkinson, Tattie Rose Buzzsprout-10026190 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 1420 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 54 full false The Best Picks from Our Spring Catalogue with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 53 The Best Picks from Our Spring Catalogue with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 53 The year is well underway, and with it comes the delightful prospect of spring’s imminent arrival. Longer, warmer, brighter days bring a perfect opportunity to populate your space with some of our favourite, outstanding floral highlights from the Spring Range.

Sarah & Arthur sit down together with their brand new catalogue and let their imagination run wild with their top picks. Learn how you can combine collections of decadent Dahlias to bathe your garden in colour, bring vibrance to your cooking with delicious tomato varieties, and hear Sarah’s warming, flavoursome  recipe for Squid, Chorizo & Potato Stew.   

In this episode, discover:

  • Our top picks of vibrant and rich Dahlias, with perfectly composed collections and showstopping singles
  • The gorgeous aroma of Lilies, particularly Lilium Regale, which can be perfectly paired alongside tomatoes
  • A new discovery for us, the bold and boastful terracotta shades of Bidens ‘Hot & Spicy’
  • The sweet and intense flavours found in two standout tomatoes, Sungold and Black Russian
  • Sarah’s warming recipe for a Squid, Chorizo & Potato Stew

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

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]]> The year is well underway, and with it comes the delightful prospect of spring’s imminent arrival. Longer, warmer, brighter days bring a perfect opportunity to populate your space with some of our favourite, outstanding floral highlights from the Spring Range.

Sarah & Arthur sit down together with their brand new catalogue and let their imagination run wild with their top picks. Learn how you can combine collections of decadent Dahlias to bathe your garden in colour, bring vibrance to your cooking with delicious tomato varieties, and hear Sarah’s warming, flavoursome  recipe for Squid, Chorizo & Potato Stew.   

In this episode, discover:

  • Our top picks of vibrant and rich Dahlias, with perfectly composed collections and showstopping singles
  • The gorgeous aroma of Lilies, particularly Lilium Regale, which can be perfectly paired alongside tomatoes
  • A new discovery for us, the bold and boastful terracotta shades of Bidens ‘Hot & Spicy’
  • The sweet and intense flavours found in two standout tomatoes, Sungold and Black Russian
  • Sarah’s warming recipe for a Squid, Chorizo & Potato Stew

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep053 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-9984903 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 1116 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 53 full false Sharing the Joy of Hen Keeping with Feather & Egg’s Sabina Richardson - Episode 52 Sharing the Joy of Hen Keeping with Feather & Egg’s Sabina Richardson - Episode 52 When most people think of hens, the image of a typical brown egg-layer springs immediately to mind without any consideration for the bold blues, lavenders, partridge colours and intricate lacing found in rarer breeds.

Feather & Egg’s Sabina Richardson is a fellow poultry fancier with a commitment to sharing the joy and wonder of pure and rare hen breeds. Sabina joins Arthur this week as we explore the friendliest, rarest and most gorgeous hens to keep, as well as some invaluable advice on keeping them clean and safe from vermin.

In this episode, discover:

  • How hen keeping grew from Sabina’s personal hobby into a shared passion
  • Advice on protecting your hens from rats and foxes
  • Which breeds are ideal for families and young children
  • How to design your hen runs to stay clean 
  • Ways to prepare for the potential impacts of bird flu
  • Why we should all play our part in preserving pure breeds

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]]> When most people think of hens, the image of a typical brown egg-layer springs immediately to mind without any consideration for the bold blues, lavenders, partridge colours and intricate lacing found in rarer breeds.

Feather & Egg’s Sabina Richardson is a fellow poultry fancier with a commitment to sharing the joy and wonder of pure and rare hen breeds. Sabina joins Arthur this week as we explore the friendliest, rarest and most gorgeous hens to keep, as well as some invaluable advice on keeping them clean and safe from vermin.

In this episode, discover:

  • How hen keeping grew from Sabina’s personal hobby into a shared passion
  • Advice on protecting your hens from rats and foxes
  • Which breeds are ideal for families and young children
  • How to design your hen runs to stay clean 
  • Ways to prepare for the potential impacts of bird flu
  • Why we should all play our part in preserving pure breeds

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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Follow Sabina and Feather & Egg:
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep052 Arthur Parkinson, Sabina Richardson Buzzsprout-9949899 Thu, 27 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000 1901 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 52 full false The Complete Guide to Sowing Systems with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 51 The Complete Guide to Sowing Systems with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 51 As we settle into 2022 and begin to plan for the year’s most delightful flowers, it’s the perfect time to share how to grow from seeds, a process that’s incredibly rewarding and yields beautiful pots full of healthy plants.

To create a complete cutting garden you’ll need to sow some seeds yourself. This episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is the A-Z of all we know about sowing systems; you’ll learn which varieties thrive on root disturbance, when to use root trainers, growing in gutters, using heated propagators, and the 5 T’s of direct sowing.

In this episode, discover:

  • Which sowing systems we’ve found the best success with
  • How to sow carefully, treating your seed like gold dust
  • The varieties that either love or lament having root disturbance
  • Types of peat-free compost that have underperformed for us, and the new mix we’re trialling at Perch Hill

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]]> As we settle into 2022 and begin to plan for the year’s most delightful flowers, it’s the perfect time to share how to grow from seeds, a process that’s incredibly rewarding and yields beautiful pots full of healthy plants.

To create a complete cutting garden you’ll need to sow some seeds yourself. This episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is the A-Z of all we know about sowing systems; you’ll learn which varieties thrive on root disturbance, when to use root trainers, growing in gutters, using heated propagators, and the 5 T’s of direct sowing.

In this episode, discover:

  • Which sowing systems we’ve found the best success with
  • How to sow carefully, treating your seed like gold dust
  • The varieties that either love or lament having root disturbance
  • Types of peat-free compost that have underperformed for us, and the new mix we’re trialling at Perch Hill

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep051 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-9711262 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000 1556 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 51 full false Spring Snowdrops with Graham Gough, Marchants Hardy Plants Nursery - Episode 50 Spring Snowdrops with Graham Gough, Marchants Hardy Plants Nursery - Episode 50 As we get 2022 well underway, we’ll see a showering of Snowdrops begin to brighten the garden with their brave, early bloom. Not only do they provide a gorgeous lift to grass, but their scent is so delightfully sweet.

You’d be hard pressed to find a greater advocate for the Galanthus than Graham Gough, an old horticultural friend of Sarah’s who joins her on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share his love of Snowdrops in an episode laden with helpful tips and hilarious anecdotes in equal measure!

In this episode, discover:

  • The foundation for Graham’s fondness of Snowdrops
  • Which varieties of Galanthus offer the sweetest, strongest scent
  • How to tend to your Galanthus bulbs, and keep Narcissus Fly from preying on them
  • Why you should embrace the joys of picking these pleasant harbingers of spring

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]]> As we get 2022 well underway, we’ll see a showering of Snowdrops begin to brighten the garden with their brave, early bloom. Not only do they provide a gorgeous lift to grass, but their scent is so delightfully sweet.

You’d be hard pressed to find a greater advocate for the Galanthus than Graham Gough, an old horticultural friend of Sarah’s who joins her on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share his love of Snowdrops in an episode laden with helpful tips and hilarious anecdotes in equal measure!

In this episode, discover:

  • The foundation for Graham’s fondness of Snowdrops
  • Which varieties of Galanthus offer the sweetest, strongest scent
  • How to tend to your Galanthus bulbs, and keep Narcissus Fly from preying on them
  • Why you should embrace the joys of picking these pleasant harbingers of spring

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

Marchants Hardy Plants Nursery:
https://www.marchantshardyplants.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/marchants_hardy_plants/
https://www.facebook.com/marchantshardyplants/

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

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Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep050 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson, Graham Gough Buzzsprout-9841182 Thu, 13 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000 1973 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 50 full false Spectacular Sweet Peas with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 49 Spectacular Sweet Peas with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 49 We often discuss desert island flowers on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, and the focus of this week’s episode should hold a spot in everyone’s list - Sweet Peas. The anthemic ensemble of colours within this family of flowers is huge, from rich, saturated blues and purples, to pastel shades and luscious bi-colours.

Sweet Peas are the epitome of cut-and-come-again, which means you’ll be graced with their delightful sights and scents for as long as you care for these hungry plants. Join Sarah & Arthur this week as we learn the most eye-catching varieties, and the best sowing systems for prolific, long-lasting Sweet Peas.

In this episode, discover:

  • The most gorgeous varieties of Sweet Peas for creating an beautiful garden bed or artisanal table arrangement
  • What & how to feed these hungry flowers to prevent the risk of mildew
  • Pairings of Sweet Peas to combine the finest, flourishing flowers with the most soothing, delightful scents
  • How to grow them with a root trainer for the quickest, most prolific plantable seed

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]]> We often discuss desert island flowers on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, and the focus of this week’s episode should hold a spot in everyone’s list - Sweet Peas. The anthemic ensemble of colours within this family of flowers is huge, from rich, saturated blues and purples, to pastel shades and luscious bi-colours.

Sweet Peas are the epitome of cut-and-come-again, which means you’ll be graced with their delightful sights and scents for as long as you care for these hungry plants. Join Sarah & Arthur this week as we learn the most eye-catching varieties, and the best sowing systems for prolific, long-lasting Sweet Peas.

In this episode, discover:

  • The most gorgeous varieties of Sweet Peas for creating an beautiful garden bed or artisanal table arrangement
  • What & how to feed these hungry flowers to prevent the risk of mildew
  • Pairings of Sweet Peas to combine the finest, flourishing flowers with the most soothing, delightful scents
  • How to grow them with a root trainer for the quickest, most prolific plantable seed

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep049 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-9635991 Thu, 06 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000 1545 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 49 full false Protecting our insect population with Author & Professor, Dave Goulson - Episode 48 Protecting our insect population with Author & Professor, Dave Goulson - Episode 48 We’re seldom shown or taught the wonders of wildlife that’s smaller than a fingernail, yet there’s a vast and vibrant insect ecosystem that’s in need of our protection from the effects of environmental issues.

There are few authors who share the same degree of passion for the insect world as Dave Goulson. A Professor of Biology at Sussex University & author of the Sunday Times Bestselling book ‘Silent Earth’, Dave joins Sarah & Arthur this week to share his most fascinating discoveries, and how the beautiful flowers we grow can serve a purpose far greater than that of personal enjoyment; they just might save our planet too...

In this episode, discover:

  • Dave’s charming story behind the discovery of bumblebees’s ‘smelly feet’
  • Misconceptions around the role that insects play in our ecosystem
  • How you can replace harmful insecticides with far more effective aphid-deterrents, earwigs
  • The role that schools can play in bringing more awareness to the beauty of the natural world
  • Garden projects you can try that will make a positive change for protecting insects

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Dave Goulson: https://www.instagram.com/dave.goulson/

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]]> We’re seldom shown or taught the wonders of wildlife that’s smaller than a fingernail, yet there’s a vast and vibrant insect ecosystem that’s in need of our protection from the effects of environmental issues.

There are few authors who share the same degree of passion for the insect world as Dave Goulson. A Professor of Biology at Sussex University & author of the Sunday Times Bestselling book ‘Silent Earth’, Dave joins Sarah & Arthur this week to share his most fascinating discoveries, and how the beautiful flowers we grow can serve a purpose far greater than that of personal enjoyment; they just might save our planet too...

In this episode, discover:

  • Dave’s charming story behind the discovery of bumblebees’s ‘smelly feet’
  • Misconceptions around the role that insects play in our ecosystem
  • How you can replace harmful insecticides with far more effective aphid-deterrents, earwigs
  • The role that schools can play in bringing more awareness to the beauty of the natural world
  • Garden projects you can try that will make a positive change for protecting insects

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Dave Goulson: https://www.instagram.com/dave.goulson/

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep048 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson, Dave Goulson Buzzsprout-9635977 Thu, 30 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000 2266 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 48 full false Picking & Conditioning Cut Flowers with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 47 Picking & Conditioning Cut Flowers with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 47 The cosiness of Christmas can be gloriously accentuated by a beautiful cut flower arrangement, and with this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ releasing on Christmas Eve it’s the perfect time to share how to make these flowers last as long as possible.

Right from the picking, through to conditioning and arranging your flowers, Sarah & Arthur’s tips will help you to make the most of your cutting garden throughout the whole year. From searing to sterilising, in some cases these tips will help you to see double the vase life from your colourful collections of cuttings.

In this episode, discover:

  • The life you can bring back to your flowers by submerging them in water
  • Which flowers need bamboo staking to keep them standing proud in a vase
  • How long to sear flowers based on their stems
  • A recipe for sugar syrup to extend the transient splash of colour from Sweet Peas
  • The most effective way to elongate cut flowers’ lifespan, avoiding the ‘pick-plonk’ approach to arranging

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]]> The cosiness of Christmas can be gloriously accentuated by a beautiful cut flower arrangement, and with this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ releasing on Christmas Eve it’s the perfect time to share how to make these flowers last as long as possible.

Right from the picking, through to conditioning and arranging your flowers, Sarah & Arthur’s tips will help you to make the most of your cutting garden throughout the whole year. From searing to sterilising, in some cases these tips will help you to see double the vase life from your colourful collections of cuttings.

In this episode, discover:

  • The life you can bring back to your flowers by submerging them in water
  • Which flowers need bamboo staking to keep them standing proud in a vase
  • How long to sear flowers based on their stems
  • A recipe for sugar syrup to extend the transient splash of colour from Sweet Peas
  • The most effective way to elongate cut flowers’ lifespan, avoiding the ‘pick-plonk’ approach to arranging

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Follow Sarah: https://bit.ly/3jDTvBp
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep047 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-9635955 Thu, 23 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000 1478 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 47 full false Sustainable Floristry for Christmas with Floral Designer, Shane Connolly - Episode 46 Sustainable Floristry for Christmas with Floral Designer, Shane Connolly - Episode 46 Shane Connolly’s vision for timeless arrangements and his dedicated, tight-knit team are a combination that bring an artisanal class to any event they’re involved in - most publicised of which being the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's magnificent wedding celebration in 2011.

He’s also a firm advocate for sustainable floristry; for those of us looking to shift away from floral foam, this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is unmissable. Shane joins Arthur to share the ethos that helps him collaborate on his clients’ marvellous displays, and how you can spark a similarly bold degree of inspiration in your own spaces.

In this episode, discover:

  • Shane’s adoration for the work of Constance Spry
  • The design ethos behind Shane’s team’s most eye-catching displays
  • Great, sustainable alternatives to the environmentally harmful floral foam
  • How you can view flowers in a new, creative light

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Follow Shane:
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Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> Shane Connolly’s vision for timeless arrangements and his dedicated, tight-knit team are a combination that bring an artisanal class to any event they’re involved in - most publicised of which being the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's magnificent wedding celebration in 2011.

He’s also a firm advocate for sustainable floristry; for those of us looking to shift away from floral foam, this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is unmissable. Shane joins Arthur to share the ethos that helps him collaborate on his clients’ marvellous displays, and how you can spark a similarly bold degree of inspiration in your own spaces.

In this episode, discover:

  • Shane’s adoration for the work of Constance Spry
  • The design ethos behind Shane’s team’s most eye-catching displays
  • Great, sustainable alternatives to the environmentally harmful floral foam
  • How you can view flowers in a new, creative light

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Follow Shane:
http://www.shaneconnolly.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/shaneconnollyandco/

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep046 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson, Shane Connolly Buzzsprout-9635868 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000 2021 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 46 full false Designing Sustainable Spaces with Landscape Designer Dan Pearson - Episode 45 Designing Sustainable Spaces with Landscape Designer Dan Pearson - Episode 45 The joys of gardening extend far beyond the three dimensions, with evolution over time being an aspect that inspires Dan Pearson to create magnificent spaces and document them so eloquently.

A prolific and multi-talented horticultural icon, Dan joins Sarah on this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to discuss his exciting upcoming series which promises to offer a fresh and exciting approach to learning garden design, the principles behind his marvellous work on Sissinghurst’s Delos, and what we stand to learn from the Japanese principles guiding his work on the Tokachi Millennium Forest.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Dan is creating a more naturalistic view on garden & planting design in his new series with Create Academy
  • Dan’s sublime work on Delos at Sissinghurst and the Tokachi Millennium Forest
  • Capturing the essence of a garden in film, documenting their evolution through time
  • Inspiring Japanese philosophies like ‘shakkei’ and ‘satoyama’
  • Adjusting our view on what sustainability truly means, and how we can achieve it

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> The joys of gardening extend far beyond the three dimensions, with evolution over time being an aspect that inspires Dan Pearson to create magnificent spaces and document them so eloquently.

A prolific and multi-talented horticultural icon, Dan joins Sarah on this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to discuss his exciting upcoming series which promises to offer a fresh and exciting approach to learning garden design, the principles behind his marvellous work on Sissinghurst’s Delos, and what we stand to learn from the Japanese principles guiding his work on the Tokachi Millennium Forest.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Dan is creating a more naturalistic view on garden & planting design in his new series with Create Academy
  • Dan’s sublime work on Delos at Sissinghurst and the Tokachi Millennium Forest
  • Capturing the essence of a garden in film, documenting their evolution through time
  • Inspiring Japanese philosophies like ‘shakkei’ and ‘satoyama’
  • Adjusting our view on what sustainability truly means, and how we can achieve it

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s new book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep045 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson, Dan Pearson Buzzsprout-9599576 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000 1670 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 45 full false Foraging for Winter Wreaths with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 44 Foraging for Winter Wreaths with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 44 We’re just weeks away from what promises to be a magical Christmas period, and what better way to welcome the seasonal spirit into your home than creating a gorgeous wreath to adorn your door.

Whether you’re planning for a more natural look, or picking more exuberant decorations, Sarah & Arthur walk through the festive foliage to keep an eye out for when foraging this winter, from the warm, fireside hues of bracken, to dependable classics like holly and mistletoe.

In this episode, discover:

  • Collections of evergreens transformed by the setting of a wreath
  • Picking gorgeous, patisserie shades of light, airy grass to compliment your home’s decorations
  • The wreath bases that are perfect starting points for natural-looking arrangements
  • A fabulous pudding recipe you can prepare now, ready for Christmas Day

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> We’re just weeks away from what promises to be a magical Christmas period, and what better way to welcome the seasonal spirit into your home than creating a gorgeous wreath to adorn your door.

Whether you’re planning for a more natural look, or picking more exuberant decorations, Sarah & Arthur walk through the festive foliage to keep an eye out for when foraging this winter, from the warm, fireside hues of bracken, to dependable classics like holly and mistletoe.

In this episode, discover:

  • Collections of evergreens transformed by the setting of a wreath
  • Picking gorgeous, patisserie shades of light, airy grass to compliment your home’s decorations
  • The wreath bases that are perfect starting points for natural-looking arrangements
  • A fabulous pudding recipe you can prepare now, ready for Christmas Day

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s new book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep044 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-9517723 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000 1229 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 44 full false Growing Spectacular Salvias with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 43 Growing Spectacular Salvias with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 43 Few flowers are quite as essential as the Salvia, a plant of the moment which is as low maintenance as it is high performing. It takes just a little care to keep these ocean deep blues, rich purples and eye-catching reds flourishing well into the autumn months.

Not only are colourful varieties like Jezebel and Amistad also edible, but they’re an indomitable blackspot deterrent and great for cutting. Sarah & Arthur take a look at this must-have family of long-blooming flowers in this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, and serve up a spectacular recipe for butternut squash.

In this episode, discover:

  • The new, exciting, and vigorous varieties of Salvia that are ideal for pots
  • Particularly useful Salvias for companion planting with Roses to battle blackspot 
  • How to take Salvia cuttings to grow youthful, vigorous plants, ready for when your current flowers start to wane
  • Making the most of sage at its best this time of year in an incredible recipe for butternut squash

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Follow Sarah: https://bit.ly/3jDTvBp
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]]> Few flowers are quite as essential as the Salvia, a plant of the moment which is as low maintenance as it is high performing. It takes just a little care to keep these ocean deep blues, rich purples and eye-catching reds flourishing well into the autumn months.

Not only are colourful varieties like Jezebel and Amistad also edible, but they’re an indomitable blackspot deterrent and great for cutting. Sarah & Arthur take a look at this must-have family of long-blooming flowers in this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, and serve up a spectacular recipe for butternut squash.

In this episode, discover:

  • The new, exciting, and vigorous varieties of Salvia that are ideal for pots
  • Particularly useful Salvias for companion planting with Roses to battle blackspot 
  • How to take Salvia cuttings to grow youthful, vigorous plants, ready for when your current flowers start to wane
  • Making the most of sage at its best this time of year in an incredible recipe for butternut squash

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Follow Sarah: https://bit.ly/3jDTvBp
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Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep043 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-9517715 Thu, 25 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000 1316 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 43 full false Highlights from our Christmas Range with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 42 Highlights from our Christmas Range with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 42 The allure of a warm, glowing, gorgeously adorned home to spend Christmas is particularly appealing in lieu of a challenging few years, and there’s no better way to bring your home to life than with our Christmas range!

In this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, learn how you can transform your home with some of Sarah & Arthur’s highlights from this year’s winter offering from our range - from stylish ornaments to glistening, Allium-inspired lighting, plus some delightful gift ideas for your loved ones.

In this episode, discover:

  • Our luminescent offerings of Micro-LED Globes, subtle Wire Lights, and Solar Allium Lights
  • The nature-inspired collection of decorative ornaments, from lovely llamas to opulent glass beetles ideal for hanging from the tree
  • A great selection of foliage with which to decorate a showstopping wreath
  • The extended range of carefully chosen gifts, perfect for that special someone

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Follow Sarah: https://bit.ly/3jDTvBp
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Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

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]]> The allure of a warm, glowing, gorgeously adorned home to spend Christmas is particularly appealing in lieu of a challenging few years, and there’s no better way to bring your home to life than with our Christmas range!

In this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, learn how you can transform your home with some of Sarah & Arthur’s highlights from this year’s winter offering from our range - from stylish ornaments to glistening, Allium-inspired lighting, plus some delightful gift ideas for your loved ones.

In this episode, discover:

  • Our luminescent offerings of Micro-LED Globes, subtle Wire Lights, and Solar Allium Lights
  • The nature-inspired collection of decorative ornaments, from lovely llamas to opulent glass beetles ideal for hanging from the tree
  • A great selection of foliage with which to decorate a showstopping wreath
  • The extended range of carefully chosen gifts, perfect for that special someone

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Follow Sarah: https://bit.ly/3jDTvBp
Follow Arthur: https://bit.ly/3jxSKK5

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeu
Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep042 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-9517688 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000 1180 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 42 full false Tender Perennial Climbers with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 41 Tender Perennial Climbers with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 41 The pleasure of designing a garden stretches far beyond colour - with the prolific growth of tender perennial climbers, your flowers become architectural art, giving arches and teepees spectacular structure.

Join Sarah & Arthur this week as they take a journey through their pick of the climbers, from the pleasant purple and apricot combination of Rhodochiton & ‘African Sunset’ to the captivating and cathartically named ‘Love in a Puff’. 

In this episode, discover:

  • Sarah & Arthur’s passion for the exotic and rampant Cobaea Scandens
  • The bombastic balloon-like seed pods that lend Cardiospermum its common name: Love in a Puff
  • How a smattering of ‘African Sunset’ paired with Rhodochiton creates a striking pairing for teepees and arches
  • When and how to sow each of these climbers to transform your garden with their incredible depth
  • Sarah’s simple recipe for a delicious roasted cauliflower with a dressing rich in flavour

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> The pleasure of designing a garden stretches far beyond colour - with the prolific growth of tender perennial climbers, your flowers become architectural art, giving arches and teepees spectacular structure.

Join Sarah & Arthur this week as they take a journey through their pick of the climbers, from the pleasant purple and apricot combination of Rhodochiton & ‘African Sunset’ to the captivating and cathartically named ‘Love in a Puff’. 

In this episode, discover:

  • Sarah & Arthur’s passion for the exotic and rampant Cobaea Scandens
  • The bombastic balloon-like seed pods that lend Cardiospermum its common name: Love in a Puff
  • How a smattering of ‘African Sunset’ paired with Rhodochiton creates a striking pairing for teepees and arches
  • When and how to sow each of these climbers to transform your garden with their incredible depth
  • Sarah’s simple recipe for a delicious roasted cauliflower with a dressing rich in flavour

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep041 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-9517677 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000 1294 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 41 full false Prue Leith in conversation with Sarah Raven - Episode 40 Prue Leith in conversation with Sarah Raven - Episode 40 After Sarah’s recent appearance on Prue Leith’s More4 show, Prue’s Great Gardening Plot, it’s an absolute delight to host Prue on this week’s fascinating episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.

We’re given an insight into Prue’s gardening and the work that’s happened behind the scenes to create the dazzling spaces we see on her TV programme, how she’s made the most of challenging Cotswold clay with glamourous tulips & gorgeous roses, and Prue’s marvellous, ongoing support for better catering in hospitals.

The latter part of this episode does contain a deep and sensitive discussion about recent developments around dignity in dying, so listener discretion is advised.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Prue transformed a farmyard into a sprawling orchard
  • Picking prolific plants that thrive in difficult soil & challenging conditions
  • Fascinating tales from the recent series’ of The Great British Bake Off
  • Prue’s remarkable advocacy for a revolution in hospital catering

Photo by Geoff Pugh.

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Follow Prue Leith: https://www.instagram.com/prueleith/

Watch Prue’s Great Garden Plot on demand: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/prues-great-garden-plot
Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> After Sarah’s recent appearance on Prue Leith’s More4 show, Prue’s Great Gardening Plot, it’s an absolute delight to host Prue on this week’s fascinating episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.

We’re given an insight into Prue’s gardening and the work that’s happened behind the scenes to create the dazzling spaces we see on her TV programme, how she’s made the most of challenging Cotswold clay with glamourous tulips & gorgeous roses, and Prue’s marvellous, ongoing support for better catering in hospitals.

The latter part of this episode does contain a deep and sensitive discussion about recent developments around dignity in dying, so listener discretion is advised.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Prue transformed a farmyard into a sprawling orchard
  • Picking prolific plants that thrive in difficult soil & challenging conditions
  • Fascinating tales from the recent series’ of The Great British Bake Off
  • Prue’s remarkable advocacy for a revolution in hospital catering

Photo by Geoff Pugh.

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Follow Prue Leith: https://www.instagram.com/prueleith/

Watch Prue’s Great Garden Plot on demand: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/prues-great-garden-plot
Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s new book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep040 Sarah Raven, Prue Leith Buzzsprout-9483779 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000 1762 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 40 full false Forcing Bulbs for Indoor Arrangements with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 39 Forcing Bulbs for Indoor Arrangements with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 39 With 2021 waning and the winter months taking hold, the opportunity to force bulbs presents the delightful prospect of creating indoor arrangements for a much-needed splash of colour and pleasant aroma within the home.

This week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ offers an eclectic selection of Narcissi, Amaryllis and Hyacinths to consider when assembling your chromatic chorus of bulbs, and essential advice on when, where and how to force your bulbs for maximum impact.

In this episode, discover:

  • What ‘forcing’ means, and how that helps you bring a delightful range of bulbs throughout the monochromatic winter months
  • The fabulous varieties of impactful, easy to grow Amaryllis
  • Growing for glamour and scent with vibrant Hyacinths
  • Sarah’s favourite Narcissi for reliable forcing year after year
  • Picking perfect pots, caring for your bulbs, and decorating your pots with a delicate sprinkling of Moss

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

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]]> With 2021 waning and the winter months taking hold, the opportunity to force bulbs presents the delightful prospect of creating indoor arrangements for a much-needed splash of colour and pleasant aroma within the home.

This week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ offers an eclectic selection of Narcissi, Amaryllis and Hyacinths to consider when assembling your chromatic chorus of bulbs, and essential advice on when, where and how to force your bulbs for maximum impact.

In this episode, discover:

  • What ‘forcing’ means, and how that helps you bring a delightful range of bulbs throughout the monochromatic winter months
  • The fabulous varieties of impactful, easy to grow Amaryllis
  • Growing for glamour and scent with vibrant Hyacinths
  • Sarah’s favourite Narcissi for reliable forcing year after year
  • Picking perfect pots, caring for your bulbs, and decorating your pots with a delicate sprinkling of Moss

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s new book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep039 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-9442861 Thu, 28 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0100 1800 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 39 full false Putting the Garden to Bed for Winter with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 38 Putting the Garden to Bed for Winter with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 38 Cold nights and frosty mornings are soon upon us, which signals the perfect time to start putting our gardens to bed in preparation for the harsh winter months. A little bit of care and attention now will help your garden to thrive when the excitement of spring rolls around!

Whether in a small garden limited on space, or one in which you have the luxury of corners you can leave to wild, Sarah & Arthur share their advice on protecting your most delicate bulbs, clearing leaves in a wildlife-friendly way, and using them to create a lovely, crumbly leafmould.

In this episode, discover:

  • The flower varieties most in need of Winter care
  • Tending to a small garden where you’re unable to leave a corner to wild
  • Why you should ditch the leaf blower in favour of a more wildlife-friendly rake - and avoid over-tidying
  • Martha Stewart’s recipe for a bird feeder wreath
  • Rotting down old leaves into a productive leaf mould

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s new book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> Cold nights and frosty mornings are soon upon us, which signals the perfect time to start putting our gardens to bed in preparation for the harsh winter months. A little bit of care and attention now will help your garden to thrive when the excitement of spring rolls around!

Whether in a small garden limited on space, or one in which you have the luxury of corners you can leave to wild, Sarah & Arthur share their advice on protecting your most delicate bulbs, clearing leaves in a wildlife-friendly way, and using them to create a lovely, crumbly leafmould.

In this episode, discover:

  • The flower varieties most in need of Winter care
  • Tending to a small garden where you’re unable to leave a corner to wild
  • Why you should ditch the leaf blower in favour of a more wildlife-friendly rake - and avoid over-tidying
  • Martha Stewart’s recipe for a bird feeder wreath
  • Rotting down old leaves into a productive leaf mould

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep038 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-9252272 Thu, 21 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0100 1211 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 38 full false Sweet Scented Pelargoniums with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 37 Sweet Scented Pelargoniums with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 37 As we enter Autumn and the spectacular summer’s days wane in favour of darker, colder weather, Pelargoniums take centre stage and truly come into their own.

For a family of flowers that boasts such visual flair and incredible scents, they’re remarkably high performers for very little attention. On this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ we’re talking all things Pelargonium, from those with attention-grabbing aromas to those whose vibrant visual appeal is right at home in the home or the garden.

In this episode, discover:

  • Sarah’s adoration for Attar of Roses, and how it’s used in so many different ways
  • The most productive varieties that stay vibrant from April through to October
  • Groups of pelargoniums great for filling your house with incredible scents
  • How to take pelargonium cuttings safely

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

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]]> As we enter Autumn and the spectacular summer’s days wane in favour of darker, colder weather, Pelargoniums take centre stage and truly come into their own.

For a family of flowers that boasts such visual flair and incredible scents, they’re remarkably high performers for very little attention. On this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ we’re talking all things Pelargonium, from those with attention-grabbing aromas to those whose vibrant visual appeal is right at home in the home or the garden.

In this episode, discover:

  • Sarah’s adoration for Attar of Roses, and how it’s used in so many different ways
  • The most productive varieties that stay vibrant from April through to October
  • Groups of pelargoniums great for filling your house with incredible scents
  • How to take pelargonium cuttings safely

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep037 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-9252256 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0100 1391 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 37 full false Organic Winter Edibles with Gardener & Writer, Anna Greenland - Episode 36 Organic Winter Edibles with Gardener & Writer, Anna Greenland - Episode 36 As winter descends on our lovely gardens, it’s a perfect time to plan for the emergence of wonderful possibilities next spring, particularly by sowing your own organic crops. While the prospect might be daunting to some, it’s just been made far easier by this week’s guest on the podcast. 

The delightful Anna Greenland joins me on episode 36, fresh from the release of her new book. We hear the story behind Anna’s approach to gardening, which has an accessibility to it that should entice new gardeners, while offering experienced gardeners plenty of tips on sustainably transforming balconies and back gardens into spaces for edibles. 

In this episode, discover:

  • Anna’s down-to-earth style of gardening that’s accessible to everyone
  • The marvellous transition from staff at a Jamie Oliver restaurant to an organic supplier for them
  • Releasing a beginner-friendly but impressively detailed book perfect for new and knowledgeable gardeners alike
  • Which delicious crops are perfect for sowing around this time of year
  • How to put Nasturtiums to good use in two delightful recipes

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Order Anna’s new book - ‘Grow Easy: Organic crops for pots and small plots’:
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]]> As winter descends on our lovely gardens, it’s a perfect time to plan for the emergence of wonderful possibilities next spring, particularly by sowing your own organic crops. While the prospect might be daunting to some, it’s just been made far easier by this week’s guest on the podcast. 

The delightful Anna Greenland joins me on episode 36, fresh from the release of her new book. We hear the story behind Anna’s approach to gardening, which has an accessibility to it that should entice new gardeners, while offering experienced gardeners plenty of tips on sustainably transforming balconies and back gardens into spaces for edibles. 

In this episode, discover:

  • Anna’s down-to-earth style of gardening that’s accessible to everyone
  • The marvellous transition from staff at a Jamie Oliver restaurant to an organic supplier for them
  • Releasing a beginner-friendly but impressively detailed book perfect for new and knowledgeable gardeners alike
  • Which delicious crops are perfect for sowing around this time of year
  • How to put Nasturtiums to good use in two delightful recipes

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Order Anna’s new book - ‘Grow Easy: Organic crops for pots and small plots’:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Grow-Easy-Organic-crops-small/dp/1784727350
Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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Follow Anna: https://bit.ly/3CUFvvw

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep036 Sarah Raven, Anna Greenland Buzzsprout-9280426 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0100 1670 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 36 full false Highlights of the Autumn Season with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 35 Highlights of the Autumn Season with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 35 When you’re faced with a selection of plants as vast as our wonderful Autumn range, it’s very easy to get bogged down with such a range of choices, so this week we’ve decided to cast a spotlight on a few of our absolute favourites.

Whether it be a productive collection to provide a cohesive, colourful ensemble, or perhaps a single flower with such a striking appearance that it becomes your new favourite, there’s something for everyone on this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.

In this episode, discover:

  • Collections in our Autumn Range that’ll bring life and colour through the darker months to come
  • A perfect houseplant for those less confident in looking after garden plants
  • How much difficulty in planting is removed by quality tools
  • Sarah’s ‘best ever’ recipe for Rhubarb Cordial

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]]> When you’re faced with a selection of plants as vast as our wonderful Autumn range, it’s very easy to get bogged down with such a range of choices, so this week we’ve decided to cast a spotlight on a few of our absolute favourites.

Whether it be a productive collection to provide a cohesive, colourful ensemble, or perhaps a single flower with such a striking appearance that it becomes your new favourite, there’s something for everyone on this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.

In this episode, discover:

  • Collections in our Autumn Range that’ll bring life and colour through the darker months to come
  • A perfect houseplant for those less confident in looking after garden plants
  • How much difficulty in planting is removed by quality tools
  • Sarah’s ‘best ever’ recipe for Rhubarb Cordial

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep035 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-9247667 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0100 1970 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 35 full false Delightful Dahlias with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 34 Delightful Dahlias with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 34 No late summer garden is complete until its colour palette is drizzled with delightful Dahlias, a flower that’s had its fair share of love on past podcast episodes - and quite rightly so! Their productive tubers and vibrant varieties make them a true must-have, and worthy of a full episode to themselves.

Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson - perhaps the most enthusiastic Dahlia advocates - share their top picks from the rousing family of flowers, which ones are most alluring for birds and bees, tips on saving pot-grown Dahlias from frost, and how they make a delightful addition to a lovely salad.

In this episode, discover:

  • Over a dozen glamourous, decorative varieties of Dahlia
  • The best single Dahlias to encourage a vivacious buzzing of bees and butterflies
  • Opportunities to companion plant Dahlias with the beautiful biennials of Rudbeckia Hirtas
  • Novel new Dahlia varieties to explore, like the vibrant, heather-like Dahlia ‘Mats’
  • Sarah’s advice for caring for your Dahlias in the face of frost

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]]> No late summer garden is complete until its colour palette is drizzled with delightful Dahlias, a flower that’s had its fair share of love on past podcast episodes - and quite rightly so! Their productive tubers and vibrant varieties make them a true must-have, and worthy of a full episode to themselves.

Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson - perhaps the most enthusiastic Dahlia advocates - share their top picks from the rousing family of flowers, which ones are most alluring for birds and bees, tips on saving pot-grown Dahlias from frost, and how they make a delightful addition to a lovely salad.

In this episode, discover:

  • Over a dozen glamourous, decorative varieties of Dahlia
  • The best single Dahlias to encourage a vivacious buzzing of bees and butterflies
  • Opportunities to companion plant Dahlias with the beautiful biennials of Rudbeckia Hirtas
  • Novel new Dahlia varieties to explore, like the vibrant, heather-like Dahlia ‘Mats’
  • Sarah’s advice for caring for your Dahlias in the face of frost

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep034 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-9192431 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0100 1400 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 34 full false Chelsea Flower Show with Award-Winning Garden Designer Ann-Marie Powell - Episode 33 Chelsea Flower Show with Award-Winning Garden Designer Ann-Marie Powell - Episode 33 With the highly anticipated, and slightly belated, Chelsea Flower Show 2021 just a week away, this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ offers us a perfect chance to talk with one of the show’s most prolific and accomplished garden designers - the wonderful Ann-Marie Powell.

Missing just a single year of the show since 1997 (understandably for the birth of her now-12 year old), Ann-Marie shares the tales from her formative years and TV career that fuelled her unbridled botanical passion, her visionary approach to designing a captivating garden, and what we can expect from a Chelsea show which promises to bring some seasonal surprises.

In this episode, discover:

  • Ann-Marie’s inspiring experiences with gardening through her formative years
  • The authentic passion behind Ann-Marie’s exciting designs and delightful presence on social media
  • Which show stopping flowers will be stealing the spotlight at RHS Chelsea this year
  • How Ann-Marie and the team are creating their gorgeous exhibition with such a tight turnaround time

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]]> With the highly anticipated, and slightly belated, Chelsea Flower Show 2021 just a week away, this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ offers us a perfect chance to talk with one of the show’s most prolific and accomplished garden designers - the wonderful Ann-Marie Powell.

Missing just a single year of the show since 1997 (understandably for the birth of her now-12 year old), Ann-Marie shares the tales from her formative years and TV career that fuelled her unbridled botanical passion, her visionary approach to designing a captivating garden, and what we can expect from a Chelsea show which promises to bring some seasonal surprises.

In this episode, discover:

  • Ann-Marie’s inspiring experiences with gardening through her formative years
  • The authentic passion behind Ann-Marie’s exciting designs and delightful presence on social media
  • Which show stopping flowers will be stealing the spotlight at RHS Chelsea this year
  • How Ann-Marie and the team are creating their gorgeous exhibition with such a tight turnaround time

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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Follow Ann-Marie: https://bit.ly/3kdxwDl 

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep033 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson, Ann-Marie Powell Buzzsprout-9192420 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0100 1934 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 33 full false Stories from Perch Hill and Nurturing Sea Life with Adam Nicolson - Episode 32 Stories from Perch Hill and Nurturing Sea Life with Adam Nicolson - Episode 32 We’re breaking convention on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week as Sarah steps aside from hosting duties - Arthur is joined by a fellow Perch Hill resident, Sarah’s other half, and thoroughly accomplished writer, Adam Nicolson. 

In a conversation ranging from profound environmental issues to more absurd incidents like the ‘big sheep crisis’, this episode is equal parts hilarious and inspiring to those of us looking to build a world of wondrous sea life. 

Adam describes life on Perch Hill, fascinating facts about the inhabitants of rock pools, and how we can help bring biodiversity back to our shores - all with the same passionate and eclectic vernacular that you’ll find in his latest book: ‘The Sea Is Not Made of Water: Life Between the Tides’.

In this episode, discover:

  • Fascinating stories from the early days of Perch Hill
  • Marvellous creatures that can be found in rock pools
  • How we can help nurture sealife with your very own rock pools
  • The peculiar story behind Sarah & Arthur’s ‘Big Sheep Crisis’

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Order Adam’s book - ‘The Sea Is Not Made of Water: Life Between the Tides’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/sea-not-made-water-Between/dp/000829478X
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]]> We’re breaking convention on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week as Sarah steps aside from hosting duties - Arthur is joined by a fellow Perch Hill resident, Sarah’s other half, and thoroughly accomplished writer, Adam Nicolson. 

In a conversation ranging from profound environmental issues to more absurd incidents like the ‘big sheep crisis’, this episode is equal parts hilarious and inspiring to those of us looking to build a world of wondrous sea life. 

Adam describes life on Perch Hill, fascinating facts about the inhabitants of rock pools, and how we can help bring biodiversity back to our shores - all with the same passionate and eclectic vernacular that you’ll find in his latest book: ‘The Sea Is Not Made of Water: Life Between the Tides’.

In this episode, discover:

  • Fascinating stories from the early days of Perch Hill
  • Marvellous creatures that can be found in rock pools
  • How we can help nurture sealife with your very own rock pools
  • The peculiar story behind Sarah & Arthur’s ‘Big Sheep Crisis’

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Order Adam’s book - ‘The Sea Is Not Made of Water: Life Between the Tides’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/sea-not-made-water-Between/dp/000829478X
Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep032 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson, Adam Nicolson Buzzsprout-9121502 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0100 1750 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 32 full false Autumn Sowing with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 31 Autumn Sowing with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 31 There are massive gains to be had if you’re willing to take a crack at autumn sowing, which presents a fantastic opportunity to grow some truly giant hardy annuals.

Whether you’re looking to get ahead on ornamental additions to the garden or encourage stronger roots to protect your edible plants, Sarah & Arthur explain how autumn sowing now could be the start of an envious, vibrant ensemble in the next year’s spring and summer months.

In this episode, discover:

  • The best varieties of ornamental flowers and productive edible veg to sow early
  • Which hardy annuals to sow early for truly incredible growth
  • How to grow flowers with stronger roots and better disease resistance
  • The hardy nature shared by many plants with ‘snow’, ‘frost’ or ‘ice’ in the name
  • Sarah’s recipe for a pleasant, delicious chilli jam

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> There are massive gains to be had if you’re willing to take a crack at autumn sowing, which presents a fantastic opportunity to grow some truly giant hardy annuals.

Whether you’re looking to get ahead on ornamental additions to the garden or encourage stronger roots to protect your edible plants, Sarah & Arthur explain how autumn sowing now could be the start of an envious, vibrant ensemble in the next year’s spring and summer months.

In this episode, discover:

  • The best varieties of ornamental flowers and productive edible veg to sow early
  • Which hardy annuals to sow early for truly incredible growth
  • How to grow flowers with stronger roots and better disease resistance
  • The hardy nature shared by many plants with ‘snow’, ‘frost’ or ‘ice’ in the name
  • Sarah’s recipe for a pleasant, delicious chilli jam

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep031 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-8998248 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0100 1251 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 31 full false The Beauty of Biodynamic Growing with Fern Verrow’s Jane Scotter - Episode 30 The Beauty of Biodynamic Growing with Fern Verrow’s Jane Scotter - Episode 30 From selling her own beautiful produce at markets in London, to exciting collaborations with Skye Gyngell at Spring Restaurant and Jam Jar Flowers’ Melissa Richardson (a previous guest on the podcast!), Jane Scotter has had a wonderful journey to running her 16-acre, biodynamic farm - Fern Verrow.

Joining Sarah & Arthur from her gorgeous spot at the foothills of the Black Mountains in Herefordshire, Jane discusses her delightful experiences growing for Skye, how biodynamics helps cultivate her truly seasonal produce, and the love and care she shows to those learning under her tutorship.

In this episode, discover:

  • The amazing success that Jane has seen with biodynamics
  • Fern Verrow’s marvellous 16-acre farm
  • Jane’s favourite varieties of tomato, courgette & aubergine for delicious flavour & gorgeous appearance
  • Their collaboration with Melissa from Jam Jar Flowers and Skye Gyngell at Spring Restaurant

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

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Fern Verrow: https://www.fernverrow.com/
Cover Photo Credit: James McNaught

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]]> From selling her own beautiful produce at markets in London, to exciting collaborations with Skye Gyngell at Spring Restaurant and Jam Jar Flowers’ Melissa Richardson (a previous guest on the podcast!), Jane Scotter has had a wonderful journey to running her 16-acre, biodynamic farm - Fern Verrow.

Joining Sarah & Arthur from her gorgeous spot at the foothills of the Black Mountains in Herefordshire, Jane discusses her delightful experiences growing for Skye, how biodynamics helps cultivate her truly seasonal produce, and the love and care she shows to those learning under her tutorship.

In this episode, discover:

  • The amazing success that Jane has seen with biodynamics
  • Fern Verrow’s marvellous 16-acre farm
  • Jane’s favourite varieties of tomato, courgette & aubergine for delicious flavour & gorgeous appearance
  • Their collaboration with Melissa from Jam Jar Flowers and Skye Gyngell at Spring Restaurant

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Fern Verrow: https://www.fernverrow.com/
Cover Photo Credit: James McNaught

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep030 Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson & Jane Scotter Buzzsprout-8985494 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100 1854 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 30 full false Hens In The Garden with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 29 Hens In The Garden with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 29 For regular listeners or those familiar with Arthur’s fabulous family of feathered friends, you’ll know that hens are his area of expertise. From those ideal for egg laying to the breeds that make pleasant poultry pets, this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is all about how to choose and care for hens of your own.

Sarah & Arthur divulge their experiences with picking a suitable chicken coop, keeping them safe from foxes and other foes, and given that you’ll have an abundance of eggs we hear Arthur’s take on a classic cake recipe - a gorgeous Victoria Sponge.

In this episode, discover:

  • Protecting your hens from foxes and other predators
  • The best breeds to keep as layers, or as magnificent pets
  • What & how often to feed, and keeping feeders out of reach of rodents
  • How to put your hens’ eggs to delicious use in a classic Victoria Sponge

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

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]]> For regular listeners or those familiar with Arthur’s fabulous family of feathered friends, you’ll know that hens are his area of expertise. From those ideal for egg laying to the breeds that make pleasant poultry pets, this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is all about how to choose and care for hens of your own.

Sarah & Arthur divulge their experiences with picking a suitable chicken coop, keeping them safe from foxes and other foes, and given that you’ll have an abundance of eggs we hear Arthur’s take on a classic cake recipe - a gorgeous Victoria Sponge.

In this episode, discover:

  • Protecting your hens from foxes and other predators
  • The best breeds to keep as layers, or as magnificent pets
  • What & how often to feed, and keeping feeders out of reach of rodents
  • How to put your hens’ eggs to delicious use in a classic Victoria Sponge

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep029 Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-8985474 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100 2056 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 29 full false Creating an Organic Ornamental Garden with Sarah Mead, Head Gardener at Yeo Valley Organic Garden - Episode 28 Creating an Organic Ornamental Garden with Sarah Mead, Head Gardener at Yeo Valley Organic Garden - Episode 28 Organic lifestyles may have become particularly popular in the last few years, but the shrewd gardeners at Yeo Valley Organic Garden have been at it for over 25 years in the depths of Somerset. What’s even more exciting is their debut appearance at this year’s belated Chelsea Flower Show - a ‘dream come true’ for Sarah Mead.

From dealing with pesky pests to picking out vibrant native flowers for their Chelsea display, Sarah has a host of fantastic tips for those of us wanting to use fewer chemicals in our gardens in this episode of “grow, cook, eat, arrange”.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Yeo Valley Organic Garden is enticing, but not forcing, people to live more organically
  • Various ways to entice wildlife into your organic garden to help keep slugs and snails at bay
  • A selection of Sarah Mead’s favourite ornamental & native organic flowers
  • Yeo Valley Organic’s exciting maiden outing at Chelsea Flower Show this year
  • Sarah’s keen interest in a revolution for organic food 

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Yeo Valley Website: https://www.yeovalley.co.uk/

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]]> Organic lifestyles may have become particularly popular in the last few years, but the shrewd gardeners at Yeo Valley Organic Garden have been at it for over 25 years in the depths of Somerset. What’s even more exciting is their debut appearance at this year’s belated Chelsea Flower Show - a ‘dream come true’ for Sarah Mead.

From dealing with pesky pests to picking out vibrant native flowers for their Chelsea display, Sarah has a host of fantastic tips for those of us wanting to use fewer chemicals in our gardens in this episode of “grow, cook, eat, arrange”.

In this episode, discover:

  • How Yeo Valley Organic Garden is enticing, but not forcing, people to live more organically
  • Various ways to entice wildlife into your organic garden to help keep slugs and snails at bay
  • A selection of Sarah Mead’s favourite ornamental & native organic flowers
  • Yeo Valley Organic’s exciting maiden outing at Chelsea Flower Show this year
  • Sarah’s keen interest in a revolution for organic food 

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Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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Yeo Valley Website: https://www.yeovalley.co.uk/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep028 Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-8985409 Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100 2177 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 28 full false Perfect Props to Accompany Your Garden with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 27 Perfect Props to Accompany Your Garden with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 27 With the care and attention that we put into our gardens and green spaces, what use would it all be without a comfortable corner in which to sit back and enjoy it? We turn our focus this week to the captivating decorations and colour combinations to perfectly complement your floral handiwork.

In episode 27, of “grow, cook, eat, arrange” Sarah & Arthur talk all things garden props - the most inviting lighting for a relaxing evening, where to source lovely and high quality vintage furniture, and an aesthetically pleasing way to keep wind away from your newly sown plants and hedges. 

In this episode, discover:

  • How to match the perfect shade of gravel with your garden, and choosing a pet-friendly stone size
  • A cheap alternative to hessian fabric/burlap, to help your new plants thrive
  • Ideal decorations to radiate natural light on peaceful evenings
  • Sarah & Arthur’s favourite places to find comfortable, welcoming furniture

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

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]]> With the care and attention that we put into our gardens and green spaces, what use would it all be without a comfortable corner in which to sit back and enjoy it? We turn our focus this week to the captivating decorations and colour combinations to perfectly complement your floral handiwork.

In episode 27, of “grow, cook, eat, arrange” Sarah & Arthur talk all things garden props - the most inviting lighting for a relaxing evening, where to source lovely and high quality vintage furniture, and an aesthetically pleasing way to keep wind away from your newly sown plants and hedges. 

In this episode, discover:

  • How to match the perfect shade of gravel with your garden, and choosing a pet-friendly stone size
  • A cheap alternative to hessian fabric/burlap, to help your new plants thrive
  • Ideal decorations to radiate natural light on peaceful evenings
  • Sarah & Arthur’s favourite places to find comfortable, welcoming furniture

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep027 Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-8960115 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100 1572 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 27 full false Quality Cooking, Delicious Recipes & Saving the Planet with Bestselling Author & Cook, Anna Jones - Episode 26 Quality Cooking, Delicious Recipes & Saving the Planet with Bestselling Author & Cook, Anna Jones - Episode 26 This week’s podcast is a special-one with a focus purely on delicious food! Sarah is joined by a guest who combines her passion for the planet mixed with her love of plant-based delicious dishes that you can make at home; author of “One Pot, Pan, Planet”, Anna Jones. 

This best-selling author and environmentally conscious cook, discusses her brand new book, some of the best kept secret vegan substitute ingredients, and how to take your cooking standards from humble home chef to being worthy of a restaurant!

  • A few small changes we can make to help our planet
  • The secret substitute ingredients behind some of Anna’s most delightful dishes
  • How toppings and texture help take your home cooking to Michelin star restaurant quality
  • Anna’s cooking course, and her belief that cooking skills are truly for anyone

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Anna Jones: http://annajones.co.uk/
One: Pot, Pan, Planet: https://amzn.to/3Bjj96W

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]]> This week’s podcast is a special-one with a focus purely on delicious food! Sarah is joined by a guest who combines her passion for the planet mixed with her love of plant-based delicious dishes that you can make at home; author of “One Pot, Pan, Planet”, Anna Jones. 

This best-selling author and environmentally conscious cook, discusses her brand new book, some of the best kept secret vegan substitute ingredients, and how to take your cooking standards from humble home chef to being worthy of a restaurant!

  • A few small changes we can make to help our planet
  • The secret substitute ingredients behind some of Anna’s most delightful dishes
  • How toppings and texture help take your home cooking to Michelin star restaurant quality
  • Anna’s cooking course, and her belief that cooking skills are truly for anyone

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Anna Jones: http://annajones.co.uk/
One: Pot, Pan, Planet: https://amzn.to/3Bjj96W

Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep026 Sarah Raven & Anna Jones Buzzsprout-8885806 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100 2239 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 26 full false Pot Maintenance with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 25 Pot Maintenance with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 25 When taking care of the beautiful congregations of colour at Perch Hill, it must be said that a wonderful team of keen, green-fingered folk are a helpful luxury that most at home won’t have when taking care of potted arrangements, so creating a maintenance schedule of sorts can be quite an art.

In this practical instalment of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah & Arthur have a whole host of products, processes and priceless advice to perfect your preening, dead heading, watering and feeding. We also look at the best times to use a saucer under a pot (or when to avoid it), and Arthur’s affinity towards larger pots. 

In this episode, discover:

  • The combined strengths of SB Invigorator as a feed and also combating mildew and aphids
  • How to best treat your soil for feeding thriving plants
  • Why Arthur is a champion of big pots over smaller ones, and his tips for carefully watering them
  • Tips on using nematodes to keep vine weevils at bay
  • Ideal times of year to use or avoid using saucers under plant pots
  • A selection of scented varieties of Pelargoniums

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3zKskeT

Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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]]> When taking care of the beautiful congregations of colour at Perch Hill, it must be said that a wonderful team of keen, green-fingered folk are a helpful luxury that most at home won’t have when taking care of potted arrangements, so creating a maintenance schedule of sorts can be quite an art.

In this practical instalment of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah & Arthur have a whole host of products, processes and priceless advice to perfect your preening, dead heading, watering and feeding. We also look at the best times to use a saucer under a pot (or when to avoid it), and Arthur’s affinity towards larger pots. 

In this episode, discover:

  • The combined strengths of SB Invigorator as a feed and also combating mildew and aphids
  • How to best treat your soil for feeding thriving plants
  • Why Arthur is a champion of big pots over smaller ones, and his tips for carefully watering them
  • Tips on using nematodes to keep vine weevils at bay
  • Ideal times of year to use or avoid using saucers under plant pots
  • A selection of scented varieties of Pelargoniums

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3zKskeT

Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s new book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep025 Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-8813567 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100 1263 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 25 full false Our Favourite Summer Perennials with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 24 Our Favourite Summer Perennials with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 24 As the latter summer months wane into autumn, pleasing perennials sweep into season - from the hard-working and rich Phlox ‘Blue Paradise’ to the hardy mainstay of the garden that is the beloved Salvia family.

Sparking inspiration for your own containers, borders, cut flower arrangements and everywhere in between, Sarah & Arthur this week run through the plethora of perennials they consider the pick of the bunch, and share a delightful smoked haddock fish cake recipe with peppery, crushed nasturtiums.

In this episode, discover:

  • A gorgeous selection of Phlox, adding soft clouds of colour to a border
  • The fabulous Asters that come into their own in the autumn garden
  • Vital advice for this time of year, an ideal time to propagate your own Salvias
  • Sarah’s delicious recipe for smoked haddock fishcakes, replacing pepper with a colourful collection of crushed Nasturtiums

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3jJZSFx

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]]> As the latter summer months wane into autumn, pleasing perennials sweep into season - from the hard-working and rich Phlox ‘Blue Paradise’ to the hardy mainstay of the garden that is the beloved Salvia family.

Sparking inspiration for your own containers, borders, cut flower arrangements and everywhere in between, Sarah & Arthur this week run through the plethora of perennials they consider the pick of the bunch, and share a delightful smoked haddock fish cake recipe with peppery, crushed nasturtiums.

In this episode, discover:

  • A gorgeous selection of Phlox, adding soft clouds of colour to a border
  • The fabulous Asters that come into their own in the autumn garden
  • Vital advice for this time of year, an ideal time to propagate your own Salvias
  • Sarah’s delicious recipe for smoked haddock fishcakes, replacing pepper with a colourful collection of crushed Nasturtiums

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3jJZSFx

Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s new book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep024 Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-8813554 Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100 1504 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 24 full false Bold & Beautiful Colour with Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson - Episode 23 Bold & Beautiful Colour with Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson - Episode 23 From the beauty of a bold, stained glass window to the emphatic and highly saturated patterns found in wildlife and nature, colour is an element of gardening that’s captured both Sarah and Arthur’s eye since their youngest years.

Marrying together flower families is a fine art, but between Sarah’s ‘Bride, Bridesmaid & Gatecrasher’ approach to picking beautiful bunches, and the colour palettes inspired by exotic animals that can be found in Arthur’s Mill Yard dolly tubs, this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is sure to spark your own imaginative colourful combinations.

Capping off a podcast full of captivating hues, we also hear Sarah’s recipe for delicious whole globe artichokes, topped off with a delightful sauce.

In this episode, discover:

  • How you can draw inspiration from nature, wildlife and a wealth of colour books when creating your own colourful ensemble
  • The importance of picking the right foliage to accompany your flowers
  • Sarah’s ‘Bride, Bridesmaid & Gatecrasher’ method for creating beautiful and vivid bunches of flowers
  • The colour combinations occupying Sarah & Arthur’s captivating arrangements
  • A delicious recipe for whole globe artichokes, served with a secret sauce

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3jJZSFx

Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> From the beauty of a bold, stained glass window to the emphatic and highly saturated patterns found in wildlife and nature, colour is an element of gardening that’s captured both Sarah and Arthur’s eye since their youngest years.

Marrying together flower families is a fine art, but between Sarah’s ‘Bride, Bridesmaid & Gatecrasher’ approach to picking beautiful bunches, and the colour palettes inspired by exotic animals that can be found in Arthur’s Mill Yard dolly tubs, this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is sure to spark your own imaginative colourful combinations.

Capping off a podcast full of captivating hues, we also hear Sarah’s recipe for delicious whole globe artichokes, topped off with a delightful sauce.

In this episode, discover:

  • How you can draw inspiration from nature, wildlife and a wealth of colour books when creating your own colourful ensemble
  • The importance of picking the right foliage to accompany your flowers
  • Sarah’s ‘Bride, Bridesmaid & Gatecrasher’ method for creating beautiful and vivid bunches of flowers
  • The colour combinations occupying Sarah & Arthur’s captivating arrangements
  • A delicious recipe for whole globe artichokes, served with a secret sauce

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3jJZSFx

Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep023 Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-8813485 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100 1573 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 23 full false Magnificent Gladioli with Tom Brown, Head Gardener & Tutor at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation - Episode 22 Magnificent Gladioli with Tom Brown, Head Gardener & Tutor at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation - Episode 22 As the summer months are upon us and the prospect of lovely evening gatherings in the garden grows ever more appealing, there’s a marvellous opportunity to spruce up your garden with a selection of gorgeous Gladioli.

It’s not too late in the year to plant your own, so now is a perfect time for us to consider some of the best Gladioli to bring a natural and harmonious ensemble of colour to your space - this week with the help of the wonderful Tom Brown, Head Gardener & Tutor at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation.

Also in this episode we hear about some of the unique discoveries that have emerged from Sarah and Tom’s shared love of trialling, with a few fantastic tips to use in your own planting.

In this episode, discover:

  • Tips for growing gorgeous gladioli in your gardens
  • A selection of Sarah, Arthur & Tom’s favourite Gladioli
  • Sarah and Tom’s shared passion for trialling
  • Fascinating revelations from Sarah’s trials of potato tubers

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3iLZOUV

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Products mentioned:

Gladiolus ‘Belle de Nuit’ - https://bit.ly/3q7btzk
Gladiolus communis subsp. Byzantinus - https://bit.ly/3iSMbn8
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Gladiolu ‘Evergreen’ - https://bit.ly/35CtV9P

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]]> As the summer months are upon us and the prospect of lovely evening gatherings in the garden grows ever more appealing, there’s a marvellous opportunity to spruce up your garden with a selection of gorgeous Gladioli.

It’s not too late in the year to plant your own, so now is a perfect time for us to consider some of the best Gladioli to bring a natural and harmonious ensemble of colour to your space - this week with the help of the wonderful Tom Brown, Head Gardener & Tutor at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation.

Also in this episode we hear about some of the unique discoveries that have emerged from Sarah and Tom’s shared love of trialling, with a few fantastic tips to use in your own planting.

In this episode, discover:

  • Tips for growing gorgeous gladioli in your gardens
  • A selection of Sarah, Arthur & Tom’s favourite Gladioli
  • Sarah and Tom’s shared passion for trialling
  • Fascinating revelations from Sarah’s trials of potato tubers

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Gladiolus ‘Belle de Nuit’ - https://bit.ly/3q7btzk
Gladiolus communis subsp. Byzantinus - https://bit.ly/3iSMbn8
Acidanthera murielae syn. Gladiolus murielae - https://bit.ly/3zycmW6
Gladiolu ‘Evergreen’ - https://bit.ly/35CtV9P

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep022 Tom Brown, Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-8744500 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100 1780 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 22 full false Romantic Lupins, Irises & Peonies with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 21 Romantic Lupins, Irises & Peonies with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 21 While the boldness of Lupins might be unfairly mistaken for a lack of subtlety, and many gardeners overlook Irises and Peonies, Sarah and Arthur feel it’s high time for a renaissance of these romantic, vigorous flowers.

From the rousing rouge tones of Terracotta to the rich, cool tones of Dusky Challenger, there’s a strong case for adding these gorgeous varieties to your garden - they should be praised just as much for their aesthetic merit as for their low maintenance. Perhaps you’ll discover your new favourite flower, or a variety to become the perfect colourful companion for your garden border.

In this episode, discover:

  • The family of striking, bold Lupins, perfect for any border
  • Beautiful Irises, and the influx of colour they bring to a garden
  • Magnificent peonies - the queen of the cut flowers
  • Sarah & Arthur’s favourite selections of each, with helpful tips on how and when to plant them
  • Advice for keeping Lupin Aphids at bay

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/35Ral9K

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Products mentioned:
Lupin ‘Beefeater’: https://bit.ly/3xE74Xe
Lupinus ‘Terracotta’: https://bit.ly/3iUoJ96
Lupinus ‘Blue Javelin’: https://bit.ly/3qcC9Pt
Peony Collection: https://bit.ly/3zRLwsn

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]]> While the boldness of Lupins might be unfairly mistaken for a lack of subtlety, and many gardeners overlook Irises and Peonies, Sarah and Arthur feel it’s high time for a renaissance of these romantic, vigorous flowers.

From the rousing rouge tones of Terracotta to the rich, cool tones of Dusky Challenger, there’s a strong case for adding these gorgeous varieties to your garden - they should be praised just as much for their aesthetic merit as for their low maintenance. Perhaps you’ll discover your new favourite flower, or a variety to become the perfect colourful companion for your garden border.

In this episode, discover:

  • The family of striking, bold Lupins, perfect for any border
  • Beautiful Irises, and the influx of colour they bring to a garden
  • Magnificent peonies - the queen of the cut flowers
  • Sarah & Arthur’s favourite selections of each, with helpful tips on how and when to plant them
  • Advice for keeping Lupin Aphids at bay

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/35Ral9K

Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s new book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

Products mentioned:
Lupin ‘Beefeater’: https://bit.ly/3xE74Xe
Lupinus ‘Terracotta’: https://bit.ly/3iUoJ96
Lupinus ‘Blue Javelin’: https://bit.ly/3qcC9Pt
Peony Collection: https://bit.ly/3zRLwsn

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep021 Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-8744461 Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100 1143 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 21 full false Our Favourite Places to Visit This Summer with Arthur Parkinson & Sarah Raven - Episode 20 Our Favourite Places to Visit This Summer with Arthur Parkinson & Sarah Raven - Episode 20 As we finally begin to emerge from a year of restrictions, the world is our oyster and it’s time to start planning some gorgeous getaways and rousing retreats. For many, the likes of familiar old favourites Sissinghurst and Chatsworth will undoubtedly be on the cards, with romantic rose gardens and marvellous displays of cramming every cranny with colour.

For this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah and Arthur take us on their ideal road trip around the country, offering up suggestions for an exciting tour of your own to discover natural beauty, flora and fauna, and even a recommendation for a good gin...

In this episode, discover:

  • Sissinghurst Castle Garden and their beautiful rose garden and mixture of Tudor red-brick buildings with a romantic mix of plants within the walls.
  • Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top with it’s rolling wooded hills and valleys filled with loose planting that attracted animals for her drawings.
  • Rousham House & Gardens with their gorgeous free range hens welcoming a delighted Arthur on arrival and the unique wildness to their gardens, veg and herbs.
  • Chatsworth House & Gardens who are leading the way in the cut flower movement and showcase stunning ways to companion plant, being the most productive and experimenting garden they’ve visited!
  • Sarah’s wildflower walk in Cornwall starting at Kynance Cove which feels like walking through a flowery salad with the aqua blue of the sea to one side, and fields of exotic and rare Cornish tropics to the other.
  • The most western point of British Isles in the Outer Hebrides with it’s coral white sands and extraordinary mix of rare Orchids.
  • Arthur’s favourite visit to Chester Zoo with their own gin created on site, incredible conservation work and fields of feed grown for their own animals.

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3gv5HVg

Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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Products mentioned:
Dahlias: https://bit.ly/3wA8UrW
Roses: https://bit.ly/3gnOwVG

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]]> As we finally begin to emerge from a year of restrictions, the world is our oyster and it’s time to start planning some gorgeous getaways and rousing retreats. For many, the likes of familiar old favourites Sissinghurst and Chatsworth will undoubtedly be on the cards, with romantic rose gardens and marvellous displays of cramming every cranny with colour.

For this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah and Arthur take us on their ideal road trip around the country, offering up suggestions for an exciting tour of your own to discover natural beauty, flora and fauna, and even a recommendation for a good gin...

In this episode, discover:

  • Sissinghurst Castle Garden and their beautiful rose garden and mixture of Tudor red-brick buildings with a romantic mix of plants within the walls.
  • Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top with it’s rolling wooded hills and valleys filled with loose planting that attracted animals for her drawings.
  • Rousham House & Gardens with their gorgeous free range hens welcoming a delighted Arthur on arrival and the unique wildness to their gardens, veg and herbs.
  • Chatsworth House & Gardens who are leading the way in the cut flower movement and showcase stunning ways to companion plant, being the most productive and experimenting garden they’ve visited!
  • Sarah’s wildflower walk in Cornwall starting at Kynance Cove which feels like walking through a flowery salad with the aqua blue of the sea to one side, and fields of exotic and rare Cornish tropics to the other.
  • The most western point of British Isles in the Outer Hebrides with it’s coral white sands and extraordinary mix of rare Orchids.
  • Arthur’s favourite visit to Chester Zoo with their own gin created on site, incredible conservation work and fields of feed grown for their own animals.

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3gv5HVg

Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s new book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

Products mentioned:
Dahlias: https://bit.ly/3wA8UrW
Roses: https://bit.ly/3gnOwVG

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep020 Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-8705532 Thu, 17 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100 1893 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 20 full false Biennials & Carrots with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 19 Biennials & Carrots with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 19 Rich in fragrance and saturated colour, the biennial is a wonderful group of plants that promise to really enhance the sights and smells of your garden, whether they be the magnificent early Wallflowers, or the aromatic Icelandic Poppies.

Among the numerous varieties of biennial worth sowing right now, on this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ we also hear about how you can add carrots to your veg garden, the best ways to keep them safe from carrot flies, and Sarah’s brilliant recipe that puts them to great use in a salad.

In this episode, discover:

  • A selection of the most fragrant and fabulous biennials to adorn your garden
  • Biennials’ role in bringing through a succession of colour
  • Growing your own delicious carrots easily with seed tape
  • Keeping home-grown carrots safe from the danger of carrot flies
  • Sarah’s recipe for a delightful salad with your carrots

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Wallflower: https://bit.ly/3wrkF3P
Foxglove: https://bit.ly/3hHFuDY
Poppies: https://bit.ly/3bIkjxD
Carrots: https://bit.ly/3f22prG
Kale ‘Redbor’: https://bit.ly/37qazWy

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]]> Rich in fragrance and saturated colour, the biennial is a wonderful group of plants that promise to really enhance the sights and smells of your garden, whether they be the magnificent early Wallflowers, or the aromatic Icelandic Poppies.

Among the numerous varieties of biennial worth sowing right now, on this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ we also hear about how you can add carrots to your veg garden, the best ways to keep them safe from carrot flies, and Sarah’s brilliant recipe that puts them to great use in a salad.

In this episode, discover:

  • A selection of the most fragrant and fabulous biennials to adorn your garden
  • Biennials’ role in bringing through a succession of colour
  • Growing your own delicious carrots easily with seed tape
  • Keeping home-grown carrots safe from the danger of carrot flies
  • Sarah’s recipe for a delightful salad with your carrots

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/37CDXsu

Order Sarah’s new book: http://bit.ly/3cR0kyh
Order Arthur’s new book: http://bit.ly/3qiBgUs

Products mentioned:
Wallflower: https://bit.ly/3wrkF3P
Foxglove: https://bit.ly/3hHFuDY
Poppies: https://bit.ly/3bIkjxD
Carrots: https://bit.ly/3f22prG
Kale ‘Redbor’: https://bit.ly/37qazWy

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep019 Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-8592003 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100 1552 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 19 full false The beauty of Roses with Green and Gorgeous’, Rachel Siegfried - Episode 18 The beauty of Roses with Green and Gorgeous’, Rachel Siegfried - Episode 18 The beauty of roses makes them one of the most desired flowers for occasions, but they are an increasingly fashionable addition to a garden setting too. Growing over 5 acres of them in Oxfordshire at Green and Gorgeous, Rachel Siegfried is well versed in which varieties suit particular scenarios, and how to grow a healthy rose.

Rachel joins Sarah & Arthur this week to share how you can make the most of your roses, including her pick of rose feed, how to condition them once picked, and keeping red spider mite and black spot away from your flowers.

In this episode, discover:

  • The origins of Rachel’s incredible farm of roses
  • Tips for healthy Rose growth, and the best ways to feed them
  • Dealing with red spider mite
  • Sarah, Arthur & Rachel’s favourite selections of Rose
  • Conditioning Roses after picking, and the best things to pair with Roses

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Green and Gorgeous Flowers:
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Products mentioned:
Uncle Tom’s Rose Tonic: https://bit.ly/3ypwNUG
Mutabilis: https://bit.ly/3bFHRDn
Koko Loco: https://bit.ly/3hEfEAH
Ranunculus: https://bit.ly/3bGakJi

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]]> The beauty of roses makes them one of the most desired flowers for occasions, but they are an increasingly fashionable addition to a garden setting too. Growing over 5 acres of them in Oxfordshire at Green and Gorgeous, Rachel Siegfried is well versed in which varieties suit particular scenarios, and how to grow a healthy rose.

Rachel joins Sarah & Arthur this week to share how you can make the most of your roses, including her pick of rose feed, how to condition them once picked, and keeping red spider mite and black spot away from your flowers.

In this episode, discover:

  • The origins of Rachel’s incredible farm of roses
  • Tips for healthy Rose growth, and the best ways to feed them
  • Dealing with red spider mite
  • Sarah, Arthur & Rachel’s favourite selections of Rose
  • Conditioning Roses after picking, and the best things to pair with Roses

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/2XoEeNR

Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s new book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

Green and Gorgeous Flowers:
Web: https://bit.ly/3oyymuN
Instagram: https://bit.ly/2S69TB0

Products mentioned:
Uncle Tom’s Rose Tonic: https://bit.ly/3ypwNUG
Mutabilis: https://bit.ly/3bFHRDn
Koko Loco: https://bit.ly/3hEfEAH
Ranunculus: https://bit.ly/3bGakJi

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep018 Rachel Seigfried, Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-8584925 Thu, 03 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100 1760 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 18 full false Peonies & Pressed Flowers with JamJar Flowers, Melissa Richardson - Episode 17 Peonies & Pressed Flowers with JamJar Flowers, Melissa Richardson - Episode 17 The joy of a pressed flower is an absolute treat to decorate any setting, and nobody does it quite like Melissa Richardson of JamJar Flowers. Seeing them preserve the life of a picked peony far beyond its normal lifespan is a truly special treat.

Melissa joins Sarah & Arthur this week to discuss her gorgeous arrangements, how she sources her beautiful flowers, and how you can use environmentally friendly alternatives to oasis.

In this episode, discover:

  • Melissa’s almost-accidental discovery of the wonders of flowers
  • Environmentally friendly alternatives to oasis, or floral foam
  • The incredible experience that only comes from buying flowers in the market
  • How to start pressing your own beautiful flowers at home

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3lSrn0C

Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s new book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

JamJar Flowers: https://bit.ly/2S9cs5t

Products mentioned:
Peonies: https://bit.ly/3wkMIBF

Photo taken by Helen Cathcart.

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]]> The joy of a pressed flower is an absolute treat to decorate any setting, and nobody does it quite like Melissa Richardson of JamJar Flowers. Seeing them preserve the life of a picked peony far beyond its normal lifespan is a truly special treat.

Melissa joins Sarah & Arthur this week to discuss her gorgeous arrangements, how she sources her beautiful flowers, and how you can use environmentally friendly alternatives to oasis.

In this episode, discover:

  • Melissa’s almost-accidental discovery of the wonders of flowers
  • Environmentally friendly alternatives to oasis, or floral foam
  • The incredible experience that only comes from buying flowers in the market
  • How to start pressing your own beautiful flowers at home

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3lSrn0C

Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s new book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

JamJar Flowers: https://bit.ly/2S9cs5t

Products mentioned:
Peonies: https://bit.ly/3wkMIBF

Photo taken by Helen Cathcart.

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep017 Melissa Richardson, Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-8584739 Thu, 27 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100 1647 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 17 full false Hardy Annuals & Edible Flowers with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 16 Hardy Annuals & Edible Flowers with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 16 Give hardy annuals some new, open ground, and the flamboyant flowers fill out any garden. Tending to them in just the right way helps to bring your space to life, and in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ we find out Sarah and Arthur’s top 5 hardy annuals.

On top of this, we’ve got a whole year’s worth of edible flowers which promise to bring a burst of flavour to your cooking; we cover everything from wild garlic and elderflower, to chives and hibiscus, plus everything else in between.

In this episode, discover:

  • How hardy annuals can provide years of decoration in your garden
  • Sarah & Arthur’s favourite selections of hardy annuals
  • Advice on direct sowing, and avoiding competition among hardy annuals
  • Sowing edible flowers for every month in the year
  • Tips to avoid weedling germination

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3iBVdEy

Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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Products mentioned:

Edible Flowers - https://bit.ly/3f8vkJp
Violas - https://bit.ly/3obmGxV
Polyanthus - https://bit.ly/3ezVSnN
Broad beans ‘Crimson-flowered’ - https://bit.ly/3hjJBpA
Dianthus - https://bit.ly/3eCc883
Salvias - https://bit.ly/33ytX1p
Roses - https://bit.ly/2RDvpwJ
Chives - https://bit.ly/3tzSyxj
Dahlias - https://bit.ly/3vXhD78
Runner bean flower ‘Polestar’ - https://bit.ly/33yjFhL
Runner bean flower ‘White Lady’ - https://bit.ly/3vRdUrw
Sweet Pea ‘Painted Lady’ - https://bit.ly/3ffMmFQ
Hibiscus - https://bit.ly/3uCqjPS
Tagites - https://bit.ly/3biLQWf

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Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> Give hardy annuals some new, open ground, and the flamboyant flowers fill out any garden. Tending to them in just the right way helps to bring your space to life, and in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ we find out Sarah and Arthur’s top 5 hardy annuals.

On top of this, we’ve got a whole year’s worth of edible flowers which promise to bring a burst of flavour to your cooking; we cover everything from wild garlic and elderflower, to chives and hibiscus, plus everything else in between.

In this episode, discover:

  • How hardy annuals can provide years of decoration in your garden
  • Sarah & Arthur’s favourite selections of hardy annuals
  • Advice on direct sowing, and avoiding competition among hardy annuals
  • Sowing edible flowers for every month in the year
  • Tips to avoid weedling germination

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3iBVdEy

Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s new book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

Products mentioned:

Edible Flowers - https://bit.ly/3f8vkJp
Violas - https://bit.ly/3obmGxV
Polyanthus - https://bit.ly/3ezVSnN
Broad beans ‘Crimson-flowered’ - https://bit.ly/3hjJBpA
Dianthus - https://bit.ly/3eCc883
Salvias - https://bit.ly/33ytX1p
Roses - https://bit.ly/2RDvpwJ
Chives - https://bit.ly/3tzSyxj
Dahlias - https://bit.ly/3vXhD78
Runner bean flower ‘Polestar’ - https://bit.ly/33yjFhL
Runner bean flower ‘White Lady’ - https://bit.ly/3vRdUrw
Sweet Pea ‘Painted Lady’ - https://bit.ly/3ffMmFQ
Hibiscus - https://bit.ly/3uCqjPS
Tagites - https://bit.ly/3biLQWf

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep016 Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-8498773 Thu, 20 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100 1921 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 16 full false Cooking On Fire with Honey & Co's, Sarit Packer & Itamar Srulovich - Episode 15 Cooking On Fire with Honey & Co's, Sarit Packer & Itamar Srulovich - Episode 15 There is a particular delight that comes from growing your own delicious vegetables, but something that adds another dimension to their flavour is cooking them on fire.

Bringing Middle Eastern inspiration and nearly a decade of experience at the helm of Honey & Co, Saris Packer and Itamar Srulovich share their flair for flame-cooked cuisine, and how you can grow and cook your own dishes with intense flavours.

In this episode, discover:

  • Recipes inspired by Sarit & Itamar’s Middle Eastern travels
  • How Honey & Co. wrote their book for chefs with any kind of grill
  • The special qualities unique to cooking with fire
  • Picking the perfect potted tomatoes and aubergines to grow
  • Sarit & Itamar’s dream seasonal recipes for the next month

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3xBefiJ

Honey & Co. : https://honeyandco.co.uk/
Order Sarit and Itamar’s new book: https://honeyandco.co.uk/books/

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> There is a particular delight that comes from growing your own delicious vegetables, but something that adds another dimension to their flavour is cooking them on fire.

Bringing Middle Eastern inspiration and nearly a decade of experience at the helm of Honey & Co, Saris Packer and Itamar Srulovich share their flair for flame-cooked cuisine, and how you can grow and cook your own dishes with intense flavours.

In this episode, discover:

  • Recipes inspired by Sarit & Itamar’s Middle Eastern travels
  • How Honey & Co. wrote their book for chefs with any kind of grill
  • The special qualities unique to cooking with fire
  • Picking the perfect potted tomatoes and aubergines to grow
  • Sarit & Itamar’s dream seasonal recipes for the next month

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3xBefiJ

Honey & Co. : https://honeyandco.co.uk/
Order Sarit and Itamar’s new book: https://honeyandco.co.uk/books/

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep015 Honey & Co, Saris Packer, Itamar Srulovich, Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-8477070 Thu, 13 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100 1679 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 15 full false Alliums & Chives with Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson - Episode 14 Alliums & Chives with Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson - Episode 14 There’s nothing quite like bringing the garden together with alliums as they take over from the last of the late tulips. If you tend to them carefully and remove the leaves that are prone to looking tatty, then you can welcome a standard of colour and life comparable to the Chelsea Flower Show into your garden.

Alliums are an equally exciting addition you can take to the kitchen, with Society Garlic bringing the flavour without the halitosis. We also cover chives in this episode, which is a stunning perennial herb with uses in a delicious salad or a chive tea.

In this episode, discover:

  • Sarah and Arthur’s favourite selection of Alliums to fill the ‘May Gap’
  • How to treat Allium foliage to allow other flowers to bloom
  • The need to tend to Alliums that self-seed before they hinder other flowers
  • Picking wild garlic and chives, and growing them in the home 
  • Sarah’s baked potato recipe with Wensleydale and garlic pesto

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3m3hehP

Products mentioned:

Alliums: https://bit.ly/3dwrvhA
Allium hollandicum ‘Purple Sensation’: https://bit.ly/3v04c5C
Chives: https://bit.ly/2QDEJ3k
Garlic Chives: https://bit.ly/3as1a2h

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> There’s nothing quite like bringing the garden together with alliums as they take over from the last of the late tulips. If you tend to them carefully and remove the leaves that are prone to looking tatty, then you can welcome a standard of colour and life comparable to the Chelsea Flower Show into your garden.

Alliums are an equally exciting addition you can take to the kitchen, with Society Garlic bringing the flavour without the halitosis. We also cover chives in this episode, which is a stunning perennial herb with uses in a delicious salad or a chive tea.

In this episode, discover:

  • Sarah and Arthur’s favourite selection of Alliums to fill the ‘May Gap’
  • How to treat Allium foliage to allow other flowers to bloom
  • The need to tend to Alliums that self-seed before they hinder other flowers
  • Picking wild garlic and chives, and growing them in the home 
  • Sarah’s baked potato recipe with Wensleydale and garlic pesto

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3m3hehP

Products mentioned:

Alliums: https://bit.ly/3dwrvhA
Allium hollandicum ‘Purple Sensation’: https://bit.ly/3v04c5C
Chives: https://bit.ly/2QDEJ3k
Garlic Chives: https://bit.ly/3as1a2h

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep014 Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-8370046 Thu, 06 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100 1425 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 14 full false Compost, Looking After Our Soil & Asparagus with The Land Gardeners, Henrietta Courtauld & Bridget Elworthy - Episode 13 Compost, Looking After Our Soil & Asparagus with The Land Gardeners, Henrietta Courtauld & Bridget Elworthy - Episode 13 With a mix of English and Kiwi flair, The Land Gardeners are on a mission to improve the health of our plants, land and soil, with both Henrietta Courtauld and Bridget Elworthy designing gardens as productive as they are stunning.

On this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ we hear about how their wonderful ‘Climate Compost’ plans to bring biodiverse compost to your garden, tips to make your own ‘Compost Cakes’, and a variety of new ways to use asparagus in your cooking.

In this episode, discover:

  • The story behind Henrietta and Bridget’s mission around plant and soil health
  • How biodiversity helps nurture the wildlife in our gardens
  • Tips for making ‘compost cakes’
  • Two lovely recipes for asparagus

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3m1EDzY

The Land Gardeners:
https://bit.ly/3acUKE8
https://bit.ly/3trlSXx

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
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Products mentioned:

Asparagus Collection: https://bit.ly/3ggWrEr
Tulips: https://bit.ly/3d7RuMp

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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]]> With a mix of English and Kiwi flair, The Land Gardeners are on a mission to improve the health of our plants, land and soil, with both Henrietta Courtauld and Bridget Elworthy designing gardens as productive as they are stunning.

On this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ we hear about how their wonderful ‘Climate Compost’ plans to bring biodiverse compost to your garden, tips to make your own ‘Compost Cakes’, and a variety of new ways to use asparagus in your cooking.

In this episode, discover:

  • The story behind Henrietta and Bridget’s mission around plant and soil health
  • How biodiversity helps nurture the wildlife in our gardens
  • Tips for making ‘compost cakes’
  • Two lovely recipes for asparagus

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3m1EDzY

The Land Gardeners:
https://bit.ly/3acUKE8
https://bit.ly/3trlSXx

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

Products mentioned:

Asparagus Collection: https://bit.ly/3ggWrEr
Tulips: https://bit.ly/3d7RuMp

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep013 The Land Gardeners, Henrietta Courtauld, Bridget Elworthy, Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-8347329 Thu, 29 Apr 2021 01:00:00 +0100 1734 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 13 full false Fruit Blossom, Pumpkins & Squash with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 12 Fruit Blossom, Pumpkins & Squash with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 12 At a time of year where the last of the frost is behind us, it’s a fantastic opportunity to grow your own wonderful pumpkins and squash, and the best thing is that they’re brilliant for gardens of all sizes. Even better, pairing these with a fruit blossom can bring you both edible veg and delightful songbirds.

In this next episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah and Arthur share the best ways to grow a healthy pumpkin, assemble a delicious squash tip frittata, and create a canopy of fruit blossom.

In this episode, discover:

  • Enticing songbirds with a canopy of sapling fruit trees
  • The transient beauty of cherry blossom
  • Sarah’s recipe for a lovely squash tip frittata
  • Choosing the ideal time to grow pumpkins and squash
  • What makes pumpkins ideal for small, vertical gardens

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3AHQnfj

Products mentioned:
Clematis armandii 'Apple Blossom': https://bit.ly/2Q8dFZN
Pumpkin Collection: https://bit.ly/3uEhQvo
Squash ‘Early Butternut’: https://bit.ly/3uxXunp
Squash ‘Crown Prince’: https://bit.ly/3s473IX
Squash ‘Tromboncino’: https://bit.ly/3eG6SQX

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> At a time of year where the last of the frost is behind us, it’s a fantastic opportunity to grow your own wonderful pumpkins and squash, and the best thing is that they’re brilliant for gardens of all sizes. Even better, pairing these with a fruit blossom can bring you both edible veg and delightful songbirds.

In this next episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah and Arthur share the best ways to grow a healthy pumpkin, assemble a delicious squash tip frittata, and create a canopy of fruit blossom.

In this episode, discover:

  • Enticing songbirds with a canopy of sapling fruit trees
  • The transient beauty of cherry blossom
  • Sarah’s recipe for a lovely squash tip frittata
  • Choosing the ideal time to grow pumpkins and squash
  • What makes pumpkins ideal for small, vertical gardens

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3AHQnfj

Products mentioned:
Clematis armandii 'Apple Blossom': https://bit.ly/2Q8dFZN
Pumpkin Collection: https://bit.ly/3uEhQvo
Squash ‘Early Butternut’: https://bit.ly/3uxXunp
Squash ‘Crown Prince’: https://bit.ly/3s473IX
Squash ‘Tromboncino’: https://bit.ly/3eG6SQX

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep012 Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-8302404 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100 1266 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 12 full false Early Tulips & Forcing Potatoes with Swallows & Damsons', Anna Potter - Episode 11 Early Tulips & Forcing Potatoes with Swallows & Damsons', Anna Potter - Episode 11 With the spring season fast approaching, this week seemed a fitting time to consider our pick of the early tulips to bring some spring colour to your garden. Helping us to choose our favourites on this episode is a wonderful guest with a background in fine art and floristry, Anna Potter.

As the artistic eye behind Swallows & Damsons, Anna shares her journey to building her own floristry company utilising her photography skills to create a ‘visual diary’, and we hear how to chit potatoes and use them in a variety of delicious dishes.

In this episode, discover:

  • Anna’s background in fine art, and how it grew into a love of floristry
  • How she grew Swallows & Damsons through beautiful Instagram content
  • Anna, Sarah & Arthur’s absolute favourite early tulips
  • The story behind the tulip named after Sarah Raven
  • Chitting potatoes, and everyone’s favourite recipe for their potato of choice

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3CIWeT5

Swallows & Damsons: http://www.swallowsanddamsons.com/
Anna Potter’s book - The Flower Fix: https://amzn.to/39WzZwo
Chitting Potatoes: https://bit.ly/3d7Rs7f
Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

Products mentioned:
Tulips: https://bit.ly/3d7RuMp
Potatoes: https://bit.ly/3mIUTV7
Potato Tubers: https://bit.ly/3wAXzZn

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> With the spring season fast approaching, this week seemed a fitting time to consider our pick of the early tulips to bring some spring colour to your garden. Helping us to choose our favourites on this episode is a wonderful guest with a background in fine art and floristry, Anna Potter.

As the artistic eye behind Swallows & Damsons, Anna shares her journey to building her own floristry company utilising her photography skills to create a ‘visual diary’, and we hear how to chit potatoes and use them in a variety of delicious dishes.

In this episode, discover:

  • Anna’s background in fine art, and how it grew into a love of floristry
  • How she grew Swallows & Damsons through beautiful Instagram content
  • Anna, Sarah & Arthur’s absolute favourite early tulips
  • The story behind the tulip named after Sarah Raven
  • Chitting potatoes, and everyone’s favourite recipe for their potato of choice

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3CIWeT5

Swallows & Damsons: http://www.swallowsanddamsons.com/
Anna Potter’s book - The Flower Fix: https://amzn.to/39WzZwo
Chitting Potatoes: https://bit.ly/3d7Rs7f
Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

Products mentioned:
Tulips: https://bit.ly/3d7RuMp
Potatoes: https://bit.ly/3mIUTV7
Potato Tubers: https://bit.ly/3wAXzZn

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep011 Anna Potter, Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-8302256 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100 1821 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 11 full false Companion Planting & Edible Flowers with Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson - Episode 10 Companion Planting & Edible Flowers with Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson - Episode 10 Companion planting is a win-win situation - you bring even more beautiful flowers into your garden, and they help each other to bloom. From pests to mildew to black spot, there’s a number of dangers that careful companion planting can solve naturally.

In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah and Arthur offer tips on how to pick plants to protect one another, and Sarah gives us a Fish Cake recipe that offers a natural alternative to black pepper - the delicious Nasturtium.

In this episode, discover:

  • The 4 main types of companion plant you can sow 
  • How companion plants work together to help each other thrive
  • Keeping mildew and black spot at bay
  • Planting nacotiana tobaccum as a natural alternative to a brassica cage
  • Including Nasturtiums in Sarah’s delightful Fish Cake recipe

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3sae5xz

Products mentioned:
Hardy Annual Cutting Patch Collection: https://bit.ly/2OtSxg2
Perpetual Spinach: https://bit.ly/3rXav8a
Tomatoes: https://bit.ly/39KngN8
Tagetes Linnaeus: https://bit.ly/3cTzKEj
Tagetes Patula x Erecta 'Konstance': https://bit.ly/2PuQbhv
Salvia and Calendula Collection: https://bit.ly/2OnSJxa
Allium Collection: https://bit.ly/39HzCFV
Nasturtium ‘Alaska’: https://bit.ly/31R1naI

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> Companion planting is a win-win situation - you bring even more beautiful flowers into your garden, and they help each other to bloom. From pests to mildew to black spot, there’s a number of dangers that careful companion planting can solve naturally.

In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah and Arthur offer tips on how to pick plants to protect one another, and Sarah gives us a Fish Cake recipe that offers a natural alternative to black pepper - the delicious Nasturtium.

In this episode, discover:

  • The 4 main types of companion plant you can sow 
  • How companion plants work together to help each other thrive
  • Keeping mildew and black spot at bay
  • Planting nacotiana tobaccum as a natural alternative to a brassica cage
  • Including Nasturtiums in Sarah’s delightful Fish Cake recipe

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3sae5xz

Products mentioned:
Hardy Annual Cutting Patch Collection: https://bit.ly/2OtSxg2
Perpetual Spinach: https://bit.ly/3rXav8a
Tomatoes: https://bit.ly/39KngN8
Tagetes Linnaeus: https://bit.ly/3cTzKEj
Tagetes Patula x Erecta 'Konstance': https://bit.ly/2PuQbhv
Salvia and Calendula Collection: https://bit.ly/2OnSJxa
Allium Collection: https://bit.ly/39HzCFV
Nasturtium ‘Alaska’: https://bit.ly/31R1naI

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep010 Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-8281543 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100 1535 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 10 full false Mint and Cosmos with Mark Diacono - Episode 9 Mint and Cosmos with Mark Diacono - Episode 9 We’re delighted to welcome a very special guest onto ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week, someone whose award-winning talent as a food writer, grower and photographer is matched by his enthusiasm for full-flavoured recipes - Mark Diacono.

From a slip of the tongue that led to the inception of his ‘Charlie Mojito’, to complementing mint with lovely cosmos, and tips for growing each for yourself, this episode offers an entertaining snapshot of Mark’s passionate plant-growing at Otter Farm, and a sneak peek into his upcoming book release.

In this episode, discover:

  • Mark’s favourite mint for food recipes and to pair with a good gin
  • The strange story behind a very unique mojito recipe
  • How to arrange cosmos with mint
  • Tips on sowing cosmos, a great plant for beginners
  • Mark’s ideal recipe for mint sauce

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3siLJBh

Products mentioned:
Sorrel: https://bit.ly/39dHVJd
Cosmos: https://bit.ly/3rh5wPp
Mint: https://bit.ly/2PoH7ds

Mark Diacono - ‘Herb/a cook’s companion’: https://bit.ly/2PoHfts

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> We’re delighted to welcome a very special guest onto ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week, someone whose award-winning talent as a food writer, grower and photographer is matched by his enthusiasm for full-flavoured recipes - Mark Diacono.

From a slip of the tongue that led to the inception of his ‘Charlie Mojito’, to complementing mint with lovely cosmos, and tips for growing each for yourself, this episode offers an entertaining snapshot of Mark’s passionate plant-growing at Otter Farm, and a sneak peek into his upcoming book release.

In this episode, discover:

  • Mark’s favourite mint for food recipes and to pair with a good gin
  • The strange story behind a very unique mojito recipe
  • How to arrange cosmos with mint
  • Tips on sowing cosmos, a great plant for beginners
  • Mark’s ideal recipe for mint sauce

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3siLJBh

Products mentioned:
Sorrel: https://bit.ly/39dHVJd
Cosmos: https://bit.ly/3rh5wPp
Mint: https://bit.ly/2PoH7ds

Mark Diacono - ‘Herb/a cook’s companion’: https://bit.ly/2PoHfts

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep009 Mark Diacono, Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson, Buzzsprout-8180668 Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100 1417 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 9 full false Narcissi and Purple Sprouting Broccoli with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 8 Narcissi and Purple Sprouting Broccoli with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 8 If you’re looking to naturalise your garden with a sea of bulbs that even have a great vase life, then narcissi are a wonderful addition to your greenery. While some varieties fit the description of ‘rubber duck yellow’, those with rich colour and a rousing scent earn the respect of Sarah and Arthur.

For this week’s edible veg, we hear about purple sprouting broccoli which, even during a time of year where it is notably harder to grow-your-own vegetables, is incredibly generous. Hear how Sarah includes purple sprouting in a lovely pasta dish, and Arthur’s advice on complementing them with aesthetically pleasing, round structures.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to naturalise your garden with an abundance of narcissi
  • Sarah and Arthur’s ideal selection of narcissi
  • Growing a generous crop of purple sprouting broccoli
  • Pairing purple sprouting with pasta for a delicious dish

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3xQFHcS

Products mentioned:
Narcissi:
Avalanche - https://bit.ly/3qmtEzH
Geranium - http://bit.ly/3vGInct
Actea - https://bit.ly/3rmihJt
Silver Chimes - http://bit.ly/2Nx5Mfk
Pheasant’s Eye - http://bit.ly/3d4iPhh
Purple Sprouting Broccoli - http://bit.ly/2QegQio
Jewel Stained Glass Vases - http://bit.ly/3tBFYOr

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> If you’re looking to naturalise your garden with a sea of bulbs that even have a great vase life, then narcissi are a wonderful addition to your greenery. While some varieties fit the description of ‘rubber duck yellow’, those with rich colour and a rousing scent earn the respect of Sarah and Arthur.

For this week’s edible veg, we hear about purple sprouting broccoli which, even during a time of year where it is notably harder to grow-your-own vegetables, is incredibly generous. Hear how Sarah includes purple sprouting in a lovely pasta dish, and Arthur’s advice on complementing them with aesthetically pleasing, round structures.

In this episode, discover:

  • How to naturalise your garden with an abundance of narcissi
  • Sarah and Arthur’s ideal selection of narcissi
  • Growing a generous crop of purple sprouting broccoli
  • Pairing purple sprouting with pasta for a delicious dish

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3xQFHcS

Products mentioned:
Narcissi:
Avalanche - https://bit.ly/3qmtEzH
Geranium - http://bit.ly/3vGInct
Actea - https://bit.ly/3rmihJt
Silver Chimes - http://bit.ly/2Nx5Mfk
Pheasant’s Eye - http://bit.ly/3d4iPhh
Purple Sprouting Broccoli - http://bit.ly/2QegQio
Jewel Stained Glass Vases - http://bit.ly/3tBFYOr

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep008 Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-8173053 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000 1047 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 8 full false Sowing Annuals for Birds and Courgettes with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 7 Sowing Annuals for Birds and Courgettes with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 7 Our gardens have so much potential to become an oasis for birds and bees, and you don’t have to sacrifice aesthetic beauty to make this happen. Arthur considers a butterfly or a bee on a flower similar to Gucci jewellery for your garden, so combining glamour and wildlife can be particularly rewarding; and now is the perfect time to sow for a bustling summer garden. 

Also discussed this week are courgettes - a particularly easy vegetable to sow with a wonderful range of recipes to use them in. As always, Sarah shares some of the courgette’s culinary uses, including an interesting anecdote on why you should always pick your courgettes more frequently than you might think...

In this episode, discover:

  • How to bring the best of wildlife gardening and regular gardening together
  • Bringing butterflies, bees and birds into your garden
  • Sarah and Arthur’s three favourite courgettes
  • Numerous delicious courgette recipes
  • Tips for sowing courgettes, and when best to pick them

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3lYmwuI

Products mentioned:

Blue Bayou: https://bit.ly/2PxpIiJ
Sunflower Pro Cut Plum: http://bit.ly/3qOlNLF
Crocus: http://bit.ly/2PW9HTK
Dahlias: http://bit.ly/3bNovwp
Scabius: http://bit.ly/3bKXeuw
Thistles: https://bit.ly/3bOPs2I
Salvias: http://bit.ly/3bPbToO
Oregano: http://bit.ly/3tjcDIp
Borage: http://bit.ly/30H7uOj
Rosemary: https://bit.ly/3rl7kaN
Buddleia Buzz: http://bit.ly/30HMcAb

Courgettes:
Tromboncino: http://bit.ly/3eG6SQX
Serpent: http://bit.ly/3tf5bxW
Romanesco: http://bit.ly/2NhKTEL
Bianca: http://bit.ly/3cBF0uZ
Soleil - http://bit.ly/3lf6tqb

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> Our gardens have so much potential to become an oasis for birds and bees, and you don’t have to sacrifice aesthetic beauty to make this happen. Arthur considers a butterfly or a bee on a flower similar to Gucci jewellery for your garden, so combining glamour and wildlife can be particularly rewarding; and now is the perfect time to sow for a bustling summer garden. 

Also discussed this week are courgettes - a particularly easy vegetable to sow with a wonderful range of recipes to use them in. As always, Sarah shares some of the courgette’s culinary uses, including an interesting anecdote on why you should always pick your courgettes more frequently than you might think...

In this episode, discover:

  • How to bring the best of wildlife gardening and regular gardening together
  • Bringing butterflies, bees and birds into your garden
  • Sarah and Arthur’s three favourite courgettes
  • Numerous delicious courgette recipes
  • Tips for sowing courgettes, and when best to pick them

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3lYmwuI

Products mentioned:

Blue Bayou: https://bit.ly/2PxpIiJ
Sunflower Pro Cut Plum: http://bit.ly/3qOlNLF
Crocus: http://bit.ly/2PW9HTK
Dahlias: http://bit.ly/3bNovwp
Scabius: http://bit.ly/3bKXeuw
Thistles: https://bit.ly/3bOPs2I
Salvias: http://bit.ly/3bPbToO
Oregano: http://bit.ly/3tjcDIp
Borage: http://bit.ly/30H7uOj
Rosemary: https://bit.ly/3rl7kaN
Buddleia Buzz: http://bit.ly/30HMcAb

Courgettes:
Tromboncino: http://bit.ly/3eG6SQX
Serpent: http://bit.ly/3tf5bxW
Romanesco: http://bit.ly/2NhKTEL
Bianca: http://bit.ly/3cBF0uZ
Soleil - http://bit.ly/3lf6tqb

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep007 Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-8142531 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000 1701 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 7 full false Rhubarb and Dahlias with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 6 Rhubarb and Dahlias with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 6 One of the key players in a colour-packed garden, and a true love of Sarah and Arthur’s, is the beautiful dahlia. With the low maintenance of a perennial and the growth of cut and come again flowers, it’s no wonder there’s barely a patch at Perch Hill that isn’t decorated with a ‘stained glass carpet’ of dahlias.

Gracing your kitchen table this week, ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ covers rhubarb, a vegetable Arthur would consider right at home in a Beatrix Potter novel. Sarah shares her tasty Syllabub recipe, with some advice on growing rhubarb in a forcer for maximum sweetness.

In this episode, discover…

  • Using forcers to grow sweeter rhubarb for your cooking
  • Sarah’s delicious Syllabub recipe
  • How best to harvest rhubarb in candlelight
  • Rhubarb’s cultural importance on the West Coast of Scotland
  • The origins of Sarah and Arthur’s love affair with dahlias
  • Bringing dahlias to flourishing growth
  • Sarah and Arthur’s ‘Desert Island dahlias’

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3iEnJW0

Products mentioned:
Hollywood Gladioli Collection: https://bit.ly/2OrCAXm
Rhubarb Collection: http://bit.ly/3uXPs8k
Rhubarb 'Victoria': http://bit.ly/3bl1VuW
Classic Hyacinth Collection: http://bit.ly/2MQbVD7
Narcissus 'Avalanche': http://bit.ly/3qmtEzH
Iris x hollandica 'Red Ember': http://bit.ly/3c78hgv
Cosmos atrosanguineus 'Chocolate': http://bit.ly/3uUz1cS
Calendula officinalis 'Indian Prince': http://bit.ly/3sTuAgu
Dahlia 'Bishop of Auckland': https://bit.ly/2ZJTnHC
Dahlia 'Blue Bayou': http://bit.ly/2PxpIiJ
Dahlia 'Totally Tangerine': http://bit.ly/30gXTh2
Dahlia 'Ripples': http://bit.ly/3uVgKMx
Dahlia 'Café au Lait': http://bit.ly/3qhzIJH
Dahlia 'Molly Raven': http://bit.ly/3bjH0IN
Dahlia 'Schipper’s Bronze’: http://bit.ly/3c66jgp

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> One of the key players in a colour-packed garden, and a true love of Sarah and Arthur’s, is the beautiful dahlia. With the low maintenance of a perennial and the growth of cut and come again flowers, it’s no wonder there’s barely a patch at Perch Hill that isn’t decorated with a ‘stained glass carpet’ of dahlias.

Gracing your kitchen table this week, ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ covers rhubarb, a vegetable Arthur would consider right at home in a Beatrix Potter novel. Sarah shares her tasty Syllabub recipe, with some advice on growing rhubarb in a forcer for maximum sweetness.

In this episode, discover…

  • Using forcers to grow sweeter rhubarb for your cooking
  • Sarah’s delicious Syllabub recipe
  • How best to harvest rhubarb in candlelight
  • Rhubarb’s cultural importance on the West Coast of Scotland
  • The origins of Sarah and Arthur’s love affair with dahlias
  • Bringing dahlias to flourishing growth
  • Sarah and Arthur’s ‘Desert Island dahlias’

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3iEnJW0

Products mentioned:
Hollywood Gladioli Collection: https://bit.ly/2OrCAXm
Rhubarb Collection: http://bit.ly/3uXPs8k
Rhubarb 'Victoria': http://bit.ly/3bl1VuW
Classic Hyacinth Collection: http://bit.ly/2MQbVD7
Narcissus 'Avalanche': http://bit.ly/3qmtEzH
Iris x hollandica 'Red Ember': http://bit.ly/3c78hgv
Cosmos atrosanguineus 'Chocolate': http://bit.ly/3uUz1cS
Calendula officinalis 'Indian Prince': http://bit.ly/3sTuAgu
Dahlia 'Bishop of Auckland': https://bit.ly/2ZJTnHC
Dahlia 'Blue Bayou': http://bit.ly/2PxpIiJ
Dahlia 'Totally Tangerine': http://bit.ly/30gXTh2
Dahlia 'Ripples': http://bit.ly/3uVgKMx
Dahlia 'Café au Lait': http://bit.ly/3qhzIJH
Dahlia 'Molly Raven': http://bit.ly/3bjH0IN
Dahlia 'Schipper’s Bronze’: http://bit.ly/3c66jgp

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep006 Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-8106869 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000 1245 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 6 full false Picking a bunch for Mother’s Day with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson #BONUS Picking a bunch for Mother’s Day with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson #BONUS There may be no more grateful recipient of a lavish flower arrangement than a loving mother on Mother’s Day, and with that day right around the corner it seems high time to share Sarah and Arthur’s ideal bouquets! 

From picking and conditioning, right through to designing an incredible aesthetic ensemble, this edition of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ promises to bestow you with the picking knowledge that’s bound to put a beaming smile on any mother’s face.

In this episode, discover…

  • Sarah and Arthur’s ideal selection of freshly picked Mother’s Day flowers
  • Conditioning and preserving the flowers you pick
  • Picking Euphorbia Oblongata safely
  • Constructing your aesthetically gorgeous arrangement with complementary foliage

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

Supporting factsheet: https://bit.ly/3rjTPY8

Products mentioned:
Classic Hyacinth Collection: https://bit.ly/2MQbVD7
Classic Freesia Mix: http://bit.ly/2OrqmxE
Cynara cardunculus (Cardoon): http://bit.ly/3kNjk2x
Artichoke 'Violet de Provence': http://bit.ly/3kOz1GB
Rosemary 'Foxtail': http://bit.ly/3rl7kaN
Narcissus 'Avalanche': https://bit.ly/3qmtEzH
Narcissus 'Actaea': http://bit.ly/3rmihJt
Euphorbia oblongata: http://bit.ly/2PymsDP

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> There may be no more grateful recipient of a lavish flower arrangement than a loving mother on Mother’s Day, and with that day right around the corner it seems high time to share Sarah and Arthur’s ideal bouquets! 

From picking and conditioning, right through to designing an incredible aesthetic ensemble, this edition of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ promises to bestow you with the picking knowledge that’s bound to put a beaming smile on any mother’s face.

In this episode, discover…

  • Sarah and Arthur’s ideal selection of freshly picked Mother’s Day flowers
  • Conditioning and preserving the flowers you pick
  • Picking Euphorbia Oblongata safely
  • Constructing your aesthetically gorgeous arrangement with complementary foliage

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

Supporting factsheet: https://bit.ly/3rjTPY8

Products mentioned:
Classic Hyacinth Collection: https://bit.ly/2MQbVD7
Classic Freesia Mix: http://bit.ly/2OrqmxE
Cynara cardunculus (Cardoon): http://bit.ly/3kNjk2x
Artichoke 'Violet de Provence': http://bit.ly/3kOz1GB
Rosemary 'Foxtail': http://bit.ly/3rl7kaN
Narcissus 'Avalanche': https://bit.ly/3qmtEzH
Narcissus 'Actaea': http://bit.ly/3rmihJt
Euphorbia oblongata: http://bit.ly/2PymsDP

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/customer/pages/podcast Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-8106836 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000 581 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bonus false Tomatoes and Sweet Peas with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 5 Tomatoes and Sweet Peas with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 5 Adding tomatoes to a gorgeous soup recipe is one thing - however the delightful burst of flavour that can be gained by growing your own indigo rose tomatoes is unparalleled, not to mention their incredible health benefits! Bringing you the best methods for growing your own thriving tomato garden in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah and Arthur run through every step; from building the silver birch teepee to perfect picking.

You’ll also find out how to propagate Arthur’s pick of the sweet peas, the vibrant, ‘acid pink’ Barry Dare, and what makes them the biggest cut and come again flower in the garden! 

In this episode, discover…

  • The pleasant aromatic impact of growing your own tomatoes
  • A number of scrumptious recipes for your tomatoes
  • Creating a silver birch teepee for jungle climbers
  • Picking and conditioning Arthur’s favourite sweet peas 

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3AyU0UH

Products mentioned:
Cherry Tomato Collection: http://bit.ly/3bQmTRs
Essential Tomato Seed Collection: http://bit.ly/37YRj2T
Sungold Tomato: http://bit.ly/308iDHq
Indigo Rose Tomato: http://bit.ly/3sVzvxN
Tomato 'Noire de Crimèe': http://bit.ly/2NND3TS
Tagetes patula 'Strawberry Blonde': http://bit.ly/3uMMq6B
Tomato 'Stupicke Polni Rane': http://bit.ly/2PnCfVT
All sweet pea ranges: https://bit.ly/3bYBAlB
Sweet Pea 'Barry Dare': http://bit.ly/2PnCMHn
Sweet Pea 'Matucana': http://bit.ly/3bSSMZC

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> Adding tomatoes to a gorgeous soup recipe is one thing - however the delightful burst of flavour that can be gained by growing your own indigo rose tomatoes is unparalleled, not to mention their incredible health benefits! Bringing you the best methods for growing your own thriving tomato garden in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah and Arthur run through every step; from building the silver birch teepee to perfect picking.

You’ll also find out how to propagate Arthur’s pick of the sweet peas, the vibrant, ‘acid pink’ Barry Dare, and what makes them the biggest cut and come again flower in the garden! 

In this episode, discover…

  • The pleasant aromatic impact of growing your own tomatoes
  • A number of scrumptious recipes for your tomatoes
  • Creating a silver birch teepee for jungle climbers
  • Picking and conditioning Arthur’s favourite sweet peas 

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3AyU0UH

Products mentioned:
Cherry Tomato Collection: http://bit.ly/3bQmTRs
Essential Tomato Seed Collection: http://bit.ly/37YRj2T
Sungold Tomato: http://bit.ly/308iDHq
Indigo Rose Tomato: http://bit.ly/3sVzvxN
Tomato 'Noire de Crimèe': http://bit.ly/2NND3TS
Tagetes patula 'Strawberry Blonde': http://bit.ly/3uMMq6B
Tomato 'Stupicke Polni Rane': http://bit.ly/2PnCfVT
All sweet pea ranges: https://bit.ly/3bYBAlB
Sweet Pea 'Barry Dare': http://bit.ly/2PnCMHn
Sweet Pea 'Matucana': http://bit.ly/3bSSMZC

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep005 Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-8074156 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000 2020 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 5 full false Sowing techniques with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - BONUS Sowing techniques with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - BONUS Anyone can start growing plants and veg from scratch, whether you have acres in abundance or just a promising windowsill! Using the right sowing system, you can adorn your windows with seed trays or square pots to create a sprawling oasis. 

Join Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson for this bonus episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ that will bring you up to speed on all things sowing. Sarah shares why she treats seeds like gold dust and how to keep them pristine for seasons to come, and Arthur divulges the secret to turning a windowsill into a bustling greenhouse of growth!

In this episode, discover…

  • Encouraging your children to take part in sowing with you
  • Growing from scratch, whether in the garden or on a windowsill
  • Treating your seeds like gold dust and keeping them fresh
  • All the various sowing systems you can use
  • Sarah’s four T’s for super sowing
  • Making your very own homemade propagator

Supporting factsheet: https://bit.ly/3bip0OU

Products mentioned:

Shop seed trays: http://bit.ly/3sNcqx9
Mini sowing kit: http://bit.ly/3e06oF1
Shop compost: http://bit.ly/3q9UF9A
Jiffy pellets: http://bit.ly/3sMbwAG
Cosmos collections: http://bit.ly/3reGxwQ
Broad Bean collections: http://bit.ly/3reU0Fc
All sweet pea ranges: https://bit.ly/3bYBAlB
Capillary Matting: http://bit.ly/3843V8S
Nigella collections: http://bit.ly/3b5S0Jz
Windowsill Propagator Kit: http://bit.ly/3qeMXux

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> Anyone can start growing plants and veg from scratch, whether you have acres in abundance or just a promising windowsill! Using the right sowing system, you can adorn your windows with seed trays or square pots to create a sprawling oasis. 

Join Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson for this bonus episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ that will bring you up to speed on all things sowing. Sarah shares why she treats seeds like gold dust and how to keep them pristine for seasons to come, and Arthur divulges the secret to turning a windowsill into a bustling greenhouse of growth!

In this episode, discover…

  • Encouraging your children to take part in sowing with you
  • Growing from scratch, whether in the garden or on a windowsill
  • Treating your seeds like gold dust and keeping them fresh
  • All the various sowing systems you can use
  • Sarah’s four T’s for super sowing
  • Making your very own homemade propagator

Supporting factsheet: https://bit.ly/3bip0OU

Products mentioned:

Shop seed trays: http://bit.ly/3sNcqx9
Mini sowing kit: http://bit.ly/3e06oF1
Shop compost: http://bit.ly/3q9UF9A
Jiffy pellets: http://bit.ly/3sMbwAG
Cosmos collections: http://bit.ly/3reGxwQ
Broad Bean collections: http://bit.ly/3reU0Fc
All sweet pea ranges: https://bit.ly/3bYBAlB
Capillary Matting: http://bit.ly/3843V8S
Nigella collections: http://bit.ly/3b5S0Jz
Windowsill Propagator Kit: http://bit.ly/3qeMXux

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

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]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/customer/pages/podcast Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-8074140 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000 1568 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bonus false Crocus, Chard and Antirrhinums with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 4 Crocus, Chard and Antirrhinums with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 4 For the sheer delicacy of its outer petals, the crocus flower is a lovely choice to adorn your kitchen table, and a chance to put a little egg cup to wonderful use. Not only that, but they also play a crucial role in the survival of our pollinators!

In this episode of grow, cook, eat, arrange Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson also share their love of chard, the envy of many a gardener come the winter months. While Arthur explains his reluctance to pick chard, Sarah has several satiating recipes for you to try with it, and explains why it’s best to sow it twice a year to make the most from chard all year round.

You’ll also hear how you can bring vivid splashes of colour into your garden with one of the most vibrant and versatile plants - the antirrhinum!

In this episode, discover…

  • How to incorporate crocus in the home with egg cups
  • Sarah’s tips for the fastest and most natural crocus planting
  • Sowing chard twice a year for a colourful and delicious garden addition
  • Two sumptuous chard recipes to add depth to your cooking
  • Incorporating antirrhinums in your garden for lavish splashes of colour

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/2Ua7TJg

Products mentioned:

Crocus Tommasinianus: http://bit.ly/3pNkQTb
Crocus chrysanthus 'Snow Bunting': http://bit.ly/3snmTPk
Crocus Vernus ‘Flower Record’: http://bit.ly/3umv941
Crocus Minimus ‘ Spring Beauty’: http://bit.ly/3bxWyri
Swiss Chard ‘Bright Lights’: http://bit.ly/3snGM8X
Antirrhinum majus ‘Liberty Crimson’: http://bit.ly/3uokhma
Sarah Raven Antirrhinum Collection: http://bit.ly/3aKIJ9N
Chantilly Series: http://bit.ly/3bAgycC

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> For the sheer delicacy of its outer petals, the crocus flower is a lovely choice to adorn your kitchen table, and a chance to put a little egg cup to wonderful use. Not only that, but they also play a crucial role in the survival of our pollinators!

In this episode of grow, cook, eat, arrange Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson also share their love of chard, the envy of many a gardener come the winter months. While Arthur explains his reluctance to pick chard, Sarah has several satiating recipes for you to try with it, and explains why it’s best to sow it twice a year to make the most from chard all year round.

You’ll also hear how you can bring vivid splashes of colour into your garden with one of the most vibrant and versatile plants - the antirrhinum!

In this episode, discover…

  • How to incorporate crocus in the home with egg cups
  • Sarah’s tips for the fastest and most natural crocus planting
  • Sowing chard twice a year for a colourful and delicious garden addition
  • Two sumptuous chard recipes to add depth to your cooking
  • Incorporating antirrhinums in your garden for lavish splashes of colour

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/2Ua7TJg

Products mentioned:

Crocus Tommasinianus: http://bit.ly/3pNkQTb
Crocus chrysanthus 'Snow Bunting': http://bit.ly/3snmTPk
Crocus Vernus ‘Flower Record’: http://bit.ly/3umv941
Crocus Minimus ‘ Spring Beauty’: http://bit.ly/3bxWyri
Swiss Chard ‘Bright Lights’: http://bit.ly/3snGM8X
Antirrhinum majus ‘Liberty Crimson’: http://bit.ly/3uokhma
Sarah Raven Antirrhinum Collection: http://bit.ly/3aKIJ9N
Chantilly Series: http://bit.ly/3bAgycC

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep004 Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-8023469 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000 962 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 4 full false New book releases by Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - BONUS New book releases by Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - BONUS With both of the “grow, cook, eat arrange” podcast hosts launching brand new books this Spring this special bonus episode delves into what you can expect to read from them both. 

Tracing the year from January to December, Sarah’s new book (the first in 10 years!) “Sarah Raven’s A Year Full of Flowers: Gardening for all seasons” provides inspiration, planting ideas and expert advice for a beautiful garden all-year round. 

Arthur Parkinson’s “The Flower Yard” follows Arthur, as he gardens through the seasons in pots. It is a beautifully visual yet personal and highly informative read on his love for bold colours, cut flowers and bees!

Supporting factsheet: https://bit.ly/30blQWI

Products mentioned:

Narcissus bulbocodium 'Golden Bells': http://bit.ly/3sls6Y1
Galanthus nivalis (Common Snowdrop): http://bit.ly/3so8LFU
Fritillaria meleagris 'Plum & White Mixed': http://bit.ly/3uszVNq
Dahlia 'Bishop of Auckland': http://bit.ly/2ZJTnHC
Cosmos bipinnatus 'Rubenza': http://bit.ly/3qRPLPI
Cosmos bipinnatus 'Dazzler': https://bit.ly/3cW8yoz
Cosmos bipinnatus 'Purity': https://bit.ly/36XzRLv
Cosmos bipinnatus 'Fizzy White': http://bit.ly/3bz8vNb
Narcisuss: http://bit.ly/2ZIMLcl

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> With both of the “grow, cook, eat arrange” podcast hosts launching brand new books this Spring this special bonus episode delves into what you can expect to read from them both. 

Tracing the year from January to December, Sarah’s new book (the first in 10 years!) “Sarah Raven’s A Year Full of Flowers: Gardening for all seasons” provides inspiration, planting ideas and expert advice for a beautiful garden all-year round. 

Arthur Parkinson’s “The Flower Yard” follows Arthur, as he gardens through the seasons in pots. It is a beautifully visual yet personal and highly informative read on his love for bold colours, cut flowers and bees!

Supporting factsheet: https://bit.ly/30blQWI

Products mentioned:

Narcissus bulbocodium 'Golden Bells': http://bit.ly/3sls6Y1
Galanthus nivalis (Common Snowdrop): http://bit.ly/3so8LFU
Fritillaria meleagris 'Plum & White Mixed': http://bit.ly/3uszVNq
Dahlia 'Bishop of Auckland': http://bit.ly/2ZJTnHC
Cosmos bipinnatus 'Rubenza': http://bit.ly/3qRPLPI
Cosmos bipinnatus 'Dazzler': https://bit.ly/3cW8yoz
Cosmos bipinnatus 'Purity': https://bit.ly/36XzRLv
Cosmos bipinnatus 'Fizzy White': http://bit.ly/3bz8vNb
Narcisuss: http://bit.ly/2ZIMLcl

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/customer/pages/podcast Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-8023487 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000 919 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bonus false Cobaea and Kale with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 3 Cobaea and Kale with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 3 Kale really is tough as old boots - you can grow it anywhere yet still create the most delicious dishes from it. In another vibrant episode of the “grow, cook, eat arrange” podcast Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson discuss the best ways to pick, sow and cook this incredible plant plus the great health benefits and unique qualities of the flower sprout. 

Also within this episode they discuss how to create a beautiful display by introducing trails of Cobaea to your outside space.

In this episode you’ll discover…

  • Using Cobaea to make an impact in small spaces 
  • Sarah’s favourite recipe for Kale 
  • How to craft a teepee for your Cobaea from Silver Birch
  • Different times of the year to sow Kale for varying results

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3lUoo7S

Products mentioned:
Cobaea scandens: http://bit.ly/3jWRoc5
Cobaea scandens f. Alba: http://bit.ly/3bixjsC
Gourmet Kale Collection: http://bit.ly/3s3lkWY
Brilliant Bulb Lasagne Collection: http://bit.ly/37F2IF1
Kale 'Redbor' F1 Hybrid: http://bit.ly/37qazWy
Kale 'Curly Scarlet': http://bit.ly/2N5rebf
Kale 'Nero di Toscana': http://bit.ly/2ZDjL5X
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Anastasia' (Multiflora): http://bit.ly/3bdUFQm
Flower Sprouts: https://bit.ly/37lGE1M

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> Kale really is tough as old boots - you can grow it anywhere yet still create the most delicious dishes from it. In another vibrant episode of the “grow, cook, eat arrange” podcast Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson discuss the best ways to pick, sow and cook this incredible plant plus the great health benefits and unique qualities of the flower sprout. 

Also within this episode they discuss how to create a beautiful display by introducing trails of Cobaea to your outside space.

In this episode you’ll discover…

  • Using Cobaea to make an impact in small spaces 
  • Sarah’s favourite recipe for Kale 
  • How to craft a teepee for your Cobaea from Silver Birch
  • Different times of the year to sow Kale for varying results

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3lUoo7S

Products mentioned:
Cobaea scandens: http://bit.ly/3jWRoc5
Cobaea scandens f. Alba: http://bit.ly/3bixjsC
Gourmet Kale Collection: http://bit.ly/3s3lkWY
Brilliant Bulb Lasagne Collection: http://bit.ly/37F2IF1
Kale 'Redbor' F1 Hybrid: http://bit.ly/37qazWy
Kale 'Curly Scarlet': http://bit.ly/2N5rebf
Kale 'Nero di Toscana': http://bit.ly/2ZDjL5X
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Anastasia' (Multiflora): http://bit.ly/3bdUFQm
Flower Sprouts: https://bit.ly/37lGE1M

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep003 Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-7930699 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 1287 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 3 full false Snowdrops and Winter herbs with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 2 Snowdrops and Winter herbs with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 2 The classic late-winter ornamental crops such as snowdrops and rosemary are beautiful additions to any garden, and also provide a vital source of nectar for bumblebees coming out of hibernation in February.  

In this second episode of the grow, cook, eat, arrange podcast, Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson discuss their favourite types of snowdrops, the best time to propagate a new rosemary bush and Sarah even reveals her unique technique for arranging snowdrops for maximum impact on display.

Discover: 

  • How to transplant snowdrops happily
  • Techniques for picking snowdrops
  • The ideal location for rosemary to flourish
  • When to cut a rosemary bush
  • Sarah’s favourite use of rosemary within the kitchen

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/37BPZCl

Products mentioned:
Galanthus nivalis (Common Snowdrop): http://bit.ly/3aQ3D63
Rosemary 'Tuscan Blue': http://bit.ly/3cWdry4
Rosemary 'Foxtail': http://bit.ly/2LBh8hv

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> The classic late-winter ornamental crops such as snowdrops and rosemary are beautiful additions to any garden, and also provide a vital source of nectar for bumblebees coming out of hibernation in February.  

In this second episode of the grow, cook, eat, arrange podcast, Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson discuss their favourite types of snowdrops, the best time to propagate a new rosemary bush and Sarah even reveals her unique technique for arranging snowdrops for maximum impact on display.

Discover: 

  • How to transplant snowdrops happily
  • Techniques for picking snowdrops
  • The ideal location for rosemary to flourish
  • When to cut a rosemary bush
  • Sarah’s favourite use of rosemary within the kitchen

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/37BPZCl

Products mentioned:
Galanthus nivalis (Common Snowdrop): http://bit.ly/3aQ3D63
Rosemary 'Tuscan Blue': http://bit.ly/3cWdry4
Rosemary 'Foxtail': http://bit.ly/2LBh8hv

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep002 Sarah Raven in conversation with Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-7781728 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000 1390 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 2 full false Winter salad and Hellebores with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 1 Winter salad and Hellebores with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 1 Every single bite of a home grown, freshly picked, winter salad should taste completely different from the last and that’s what makes it so exciting. In this episode of grow, cook, eat, arrange Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson delve into the world of rocket, basil, mizuna and parsley.

Sarah provides her top tips to ensure your salad leaves last for at least 20 picks, which varieties do best in frosty weather, and why you can actually sow them any time of the year. In this jam-packed episode they also discuss their favourite types of hellebores, the best ones for growing in shaded and sunny spots, and picking techniques to increase their vase life.

Learn:

  • Sarah’s choice of ingredients for a winter salad
  • The importance of giving salads space 
  • How to condition and arrange hellebores
  • Where hellebores grow and how best to cut back foliage

 View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3CLSuR8

Products mentioned:
Helleborus x ballardiae 'Maestro': http://bit.ly/2OnifSZ
Helleborus x ballardiae 'Merlin': http://bit.ly/2Ocsut5
Hardy Winter Salad Leaf Collection: http://bit.ly/3tKcKxK
Mizuna 'Red Knight' F1: http://bit.ly/3qckG96
Rocket 'Buzz': http://bit.ly/3jKVVhT
Crimson and Jade Pattern Lettuce Collection: http://bit.ly/2Z3LjRn
Really Good Organic Salad Seed Collection: http://bit.ly/3rCrmxl

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> Every single bite of a home grown, freshly picked, winter salad should taste completely different from the last and that’s what makes it so exciting. In this episode of grow, cook, eat, arrange Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson delve into the world of rocket, basil, mizuna and parsley.

Sarah provides her top tips to ensure your salad leaves last for at least 20 picks, which varieties do best in frosty weather, and why you can actually sow them any time of the year. In this jam-packed episode they also discuss their favourite types of hellebores, the best ones for growing in shaded and sunny spots, and picking techniques to increase their vase life.

Learn:

  • Sarah’s choice of ingredients for a winter salad
  • The importance of giving salads space 
  • How to condition and arrange hellebores
  • Where hellebores grow and how best to cut back foliage

 View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3CLSuR8

Products mentioned:
Helleborus x ballardiae 'Maestro': http://bit.ly/2OnifSZ
Helleborus x ballardiae 'Merlin': http://bit.ly/2Ocsut5
Hardy Winter Salad Leaf Collection: http://bit.ly/3tKcKxK
Mizuna 'Red Knight' F1: http://bit.ly/3qckG96
Rocket 'Buzz': http://bit.ly/3jKVVhT
Crimson and Jade Pattern Lettuce Collection: http://bit.ly/2Z3LjRn
Really Good Organic Salad Seed Collection: http://bit.ly/3rCrmxl

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/show-notes-ep001 Sarah Raven in conversation with Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-7781716 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000 1538 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, 1 full false Gardening glossary - BONUS Gardening glossary - BONUS It can often feel like gardening has an entirely new language that you have to learn! So for those budding new gardeners in our midst for this special bonus episode Sarah & Arthur have been kind enough to pull together a beginner’s guide to terminology. 

They’ll prepare you to enjoy the rest of the podcast by explaining some common phrases used and a few basic gardening techniques for you to care for your garden organically. 

In this episode you will learn:

  • Different types of flowers and from annuals to perennials.
  • Basic techniques for propagating.
  • The benefits of organic over chemical based gardening.

Supporting factsheet: https://bit.ly/3uQ5KQq

Products mentioned:
Aster x frikartii 'Mönch': http://bit.ly/3rwzsYc
Helenium Collection: http://bit.ly/2YXPM87
Rudbeckias: http://bit.ly/3p4jXFs
Kniphofia rufa 'Rasta': http://bit.ly/3qhglkE
Peonies: http://bit.ly/3aOK51V
Dahlias: http://bit.ly/3jwhxhE
Foxgloves: http://bit.ly/2MRUeCW

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> It can often feel like gardening has an entirely new language that you have to learn! So for those budding new gardeners in our midst for this special bonus episode Sarah & Arthur have been kind enough to pull together a beginner’s guide to terminology. 

They’ll prepare you to enjoy the rest of the podcast by explaining some common phrases used and a few basic gardening techniques for you to care for your garden organically. 

In this episode you will learn:

  • Different types of flowers and from annuals to perennials.
  • Basic techniques for propagating.
  • The benefits of organic over chemical based gardening.

Supporting factsheet: https://bit.ly/3uQ5KQq

Products mentioned:
Aster x frikartii 'Mönch': http://bit.ly/3rwzsYc
Helenium Collection: http://bit.ly/2YXPM87
Rudbeckias: http://bit.ly/3p4jXFs
Kniphofia rufa 'Rasta': http://bit.ly/3qhglkE
Peonies: http://bit.ly/3aOK51V
Dahlias: http://bit.ly/3jwhxhE
Foxgloves: http://bit.ly/2MRUeCW

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/customer/pages/podcast Sarah Raven in conversation with Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-7781704 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000 758 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bonus false An Introduction to Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson - BONUS An Introduction to Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson - BONUS Gardeners Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson have a unique and fruitful friendship created through their joint passions for growing beautiful floral arrangements and sowing food for cooking on the veg slope at Perch Hill.

So how did this all start? On this special bonus episode of grow, cook, eat, arrange we delve into their upbringings and backgrounds that inspired their love of colour, their original career paths (including Sarah’s brief time as a Medic in London!) and the story behind how they first met and formed an instant friendship.

Discover: 

  • Why Perch Hill is a true  “Wonderland” to Arthur
  • Where Sarah’s love for “bringing the outside in” came from
  • Their joint love of Cosmos
  • How Arthur’s family influenced his career into gardening
  • How they each found their passion for making the harvest the essence of their gardening

Supporting fact sheet: https://bit.ly/2MMMrqe

Products mentioned:
Cosmos bipinnatus 'Purity': http://bit.ly/36XzRLv
Cosmos bipinnatus 'Dazzler': http://bit.ly/3cW8yoz
Antirrhinum majus 'Liberty Classic Crimson' F1: http://bit.ly/3oXFnE8
Salvia viridis 'Blue Monday': http://bit.ly/2NecSoI
Tulip 'Queen Of Night': http://bit.ly/3jw9q4J

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> Gardeners Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson have a unique and fruitful friendship created through their joint passions for growing beautiful floral arrangements and sowing food for cooking on the veg slope at Perch Hill.

So how did this all start? On this special bonus episode of grow, cook, eat, arrange we delve into their upbringings and backgrounds that inspired their love of colour, their original career paths (including Sarah’s brief time as a Medic in London!) and the story behind how they first met and formed an instant friendship.

Discover: 

  • Why Perch Hill is a true  “Wonderland” to Arthur
  • Where Sarah’s love for “bringing the outside in” came from
  • Their joint love of Cosmos
  • How Arthur’s family influenced his career into gardening
  • How they each found their passion for making the harvest the essence of their gardening

Supporting fact sheet: https://bit.ly/2MMMrqe

Products mentioned:
Cosmos bipinnatus 'Purity': http://bit.ly/36XzRLv
Cosmos bipinnatus 'Dazzler': http://bit.ly/3cW8yoz
Antirrhinum majus 'Liberty Classic Crimson' F1: http://bit.ly/3oXFnE8
Salvia viridis 'Blue Monday': http://bit.ly/2NecSoI
Tulip 'Queen Of Night': http://bit.ly/3jw9q4J

Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/customer/pages/podcast Sarah Raven in conversation with Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-7781695 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000 862 grow, cook, eat, arrange, sarah raven, arthur parkinson, gardening, garden, gardener, flowers, flowering, flower beds, home, picking, arranging, flower show, growing, bloom, blossom, food, eating, cooking, salad, vegetable, organic, fresh, healthy, seeds, bonus false Welcome to "Grow, cook, eat, arrange" - Trailer Welcome to "Grow, cook, eat, arrange" - Trailer Welcome "Grow, cook, eat, arrange" the brand new podcast by gardeners Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson, who've worked together for nearly ten years at the beautiful Perch Hill Farm in the South of England.

Sarah loves gardening in general but growing produce both food and flowers is the part she loves the most. She also loves to cook straight forward garden-picked food every day with the minimal amount of ingredients and palava but the greatest amount of taste!

Arthur is Sarah's florist who picks beautiful arrangements for photoshoots and open days at the farm, from buckets of scented sweet peas to huge armfulls of dahlias and towering gladiolus.

We'll be releasing a new episode every Friday, featuring a relaxed informative chat between Sarah & Arthur across a variety of topics. They'll focus on their favourite flowers currently growing in the garden and the tastiest produce on the veg slope at Perch Hill.

They'll talk about how to sow or grow them as well as how to harvest or arrange them, adding their favourite tips or methods along the way. As well as chatting about gardening and growing, Sarah will give you some of her favourite recipes full of food you can produce.

So whatever gardening you're into, whatever size your garden is, or whatever level of experience you have, there'll be something for everybody. 

You can find out more about the products used in the episodes and get in touch via our website. Enjoy the show!

https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> Welcome "Grow, cook, eat, arrange" the brand new podcast by gardeners Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson, who've worked together for nearly ten years at the beautiful Perch Hill Farm in the South of England.

Sarah loves gardening in general but growing produce both food and flowers is the part she loves the most. She also loves to cook straight forward garden-picked food every day with the minimal amount of ingredients and palava but the greatest amount of taste!

Arthur is Sarah's florist who picks beautiful arrangements for photoshoots and open days at the farm, from buckets of scented sweet peas to huge armfulls of dahlias and towering gladiolus.

We'll be releasing a new episode every Friday, featuring a relaxed informative chat between Sarah & Arthur across a variety of topics. They'll focus on their favourite flowers currently growing in the garden and the tastiest produce on the veg slope at Perch Hill.

They'll talk about how to sow or grow them as well as how to harvest or arrange them, adding their favourite tips or methods along the way. As well as chatting about gardening and growing, Sarah will give you some of her favourite recipes full of food you can produce.

So whatever gardening you're into, whatever size your garden is, or whatever level of experience you have, there'll be something for everybody. 

You can find out more about the products used in the episodes and get in touch via our website. Enjoy the show!

https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/

See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-events

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com

Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

]]> https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/ Sarah Raven in conversation with Arthur Parkinson Buzzsprout-7492438 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000 163 garden, gardening, growing, planting, cook, cooking, food, produce, vegetables, flowers, sarah raven, gardener, grow, veg garden, food, arrangements, arranging, flower arranging, kitchen, home, lifestyle, eat, eating, trailer false