grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friends

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grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friends Podcast

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/

  1. Vibrant flowers for pot planting in town gardens with Tom Stimpson - Episode 190

    18 HR. AGO

    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 h...

    28 min
  2. Be Your Own Florist Mini-Series: A tableful of flowers

    1 DAY AGO

    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-erewhonSweet Pea 'Nimbus'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sw...

    10 min
  3. The joys of tending to stunning dahlias and rare hen breeds with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 189

    SEP 12

    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 c...

    22 min
  4. Be Your Own Florist Mini-Series: Conditioning cut flowers for ultimate vase life

    SEP 11

    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...

    16 min

  5. SEP 10

    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 o...

    12 min
  6. Stunning highlights from our Autumn range with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 188

    SEP 5

    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...

    37 min

  7. SEP 1

    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.Get in touch: info@sarahraven.c...

    9 min
  8. Combining creative arts to inspire your garden with Andy Monaghan - Episode 187

    AUG 29

    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...

    32 min
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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/

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