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grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsSarah’s favourite scented varieties for spring - Episode 222Gardens 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 tulipsWhich bulbs are Sarah’s longest-flowering, most resilient garden heroesHow to create a sensory sensation with fragrant climbers that transform your outdoor spaceProducts...2025-05-0129 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsWhat to sow and plant this spring with some of Sarah’s greatest guests - Episode 217Spring 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...2025-03-2728 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsThe grounding joy of gardening with Sarah Raven & Alex Clark – Episode 204For 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 c...2024-12-2638 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsInspiring biodiversity on a grand scale with Dominic Rose - Episode 200Dominic 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...2024-11-2826 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friends10 indispensable tools to make gardening a joy with Josie Lewis - Episode 199Gardening 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 sowingSarah and Josie’s favourites vases to make floral arrangements easier to put together and more visually appealingSarah’s all-time f...2024-11-2126 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsPerfect flowers for a biodiverse buzz in your garden with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 198Butterflies 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 havenThe importance of late-flowering plants, provid...2024-11-1422 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsBring small spaces alive with pots and bulb lasagnes with Jemima Bowker - Episode 196Even in smaller, urban gardens and balcony spaces, you can breathe life into them with charming pots and bulb lasagnesCurating 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...2024-10-3134 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsSarah’s exciting announcement of an industry-first BCorp statusSarah 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.Get in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah...2024-10-1603 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsSarah Raven’s ultimate desert island bulbs - Episode 193It’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 variet...2024-10-1026 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsBe Your Own Florist Mini-Series: Arranging at scale in our Favourite Jade VaseWelcome 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 Vasehttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/favourite-jade-vaseEucalyptus Stemshttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/eucalyptus-stemsThalictrum delavayi...2024-10-0219 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsBe Your Own Florist Mini-Series: Conditioning cut flowers for ultimate vase lifeWelcome 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 t...2024-09-1115 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsStunning highlights from our Autumn range with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 188With 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 spotligh...2024-09-0536 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsPicking perfect pelargoniums for pots and borders with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 182For 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 masseA stunning recipe for using pela...2024-07-2519 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsSarah’s standout herbs & recipes for cooking in June - Episode 176As 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 areThe glorious combination of broad beans and parsley...2024-06-1322 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsSarah’s Golden Rules for Gardening with Colour - Episode 175The 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 GardenThe qualities that make the ‘boiled sweet’ palette such a joyful injection o...2024-06-0616 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsThe best of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024 with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 173This 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 GiedroycSarah’s pick of the sights on the main avenue, with gorgeous d...2024-05-2339 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsOur 30 Year legacy at Perch Hill with Adam Nicolson - Episode 170The 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 charmi...2024-05-0217 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsCelebrating the Wonderful Women of the Gardening World - Episode 162Over 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 mealThe female florists that have given us a renewed appreciation for flowers off of...2024-03-0720 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsHighlights from Our Spring and Summer Range - Episode 161The 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...2024-02-2923 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsA Year Full of Pots: The Inspiration Behind Sarah’s New Book with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 159Over 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...2024-02-1518 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsQ&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.Get in touch: info@sarahraven...2024-02-0610 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsThe 12 Best Flowers for Glorious, Long-Lasting Presence in the Garden with Josie Lewis - Episode 157A 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...2024-02-0117 mingrow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsThis month in your garden: FebruaryJoin 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!Get in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Or...2024-02-0109 mingrow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsThis month in your garden: JanuaryJoin 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!Get in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven...2024-01-0410 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsSarah & Arthur’s 2024 New Year Resolutions - Episode 152Join 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 & wellbeingArthur’s joy of sweet peas. Sarah and Adam’s plans to increase biodiversity at Perch HillGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: ht...2023-12-2816 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsThe Divisive Appeal of Amaryllis, and Josie Lewis’ Stunning Alternatives - Episode 140Amaryllis 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 whe...2023-10-0522 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsGarden Cook - A Cookalong Series: The Trick to a Refreshing Basil Ice CreamThere 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 bestHow simple it is to make plenty of great tasting basil ice creamGet in touch: info@sarahraven.com2023-09-2609 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsFill Your 2024 with Showstoppers from the Autumn Range with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 138Every 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 NarcissiThe story behind our uniquely striking Gingersnap Tulip MixArthur’s favourite big pots this year, filled with t...2023-09-2123 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsThe Spectacle of Dahlia Breeding in Holland with Josie Lewis - Episode 136There’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 rangeThe joyous moment of discovering new, remarkable Dahlias in HollandHow you can cross fertilise you own Dahlias at homeGet in...2023-09-0719 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsKITCHEN GARDEN MINI-SERIES: Unbeatable Herbs for Every Kitchen GardenWhether 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 varietyWhat makes coriander one of the most misgrown plantsThe best thing to grow if you’re thinking...2023-08-0811 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsKITCHEN GARDEN MINI-SERIES: Simplifying the Plant WorldThe 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 yearWhat separates out the herbaceous perennials from the evergreens, the hardy annuals from the half-hardyWhy...2023-08-0809 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsKITCHEN GARDEN MINI-SERIES: Sarah’s 5 Essential Categories of EdiblesWelcome 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 gardenThe most flavoursome additions to a kitchen garden, like the sweetness of new potatoes or broa...2023-08-0811 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friends12 Top Shrubs for Scent, Structure and Extravagance with Gary Newell - Episode 131Sarah 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 alikeNew shrubs like Daphne Perfume Princess which combine strong growing with showy flowers and irresistible scentEvergreens to bring sensational stru...2023-08-0328 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsThe Year in Edibles: Sarah’s 12 Best Edible Flowers - Episode 129As 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 sugarWhy April is such an exciting month for edibles, with a focus on...2023-07-2025 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsVeracious New Varieties & Mildew-Beating Mixtures: Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson’s Top Gardening Discoveries of 2023 - Episode 127While 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 MasonHow to learn less...2023-07-0626 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsSarah’s Essential Food & Flower Harvesting Tips - Episode 122Almost 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 heartConditioning your pickings for lasting beau...2023-06-0118 mingrow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsPerennializing Your Bulbs for Sustainable Spring Splendour - Episode 121Sustainable 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 bulbsA natural recipe to treat your bulbs that’ll help combat m...2023-05-2521 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsThe Chelsea Flower Show 2023 with Arit Anderson - Episode 119Arit 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 worldGrowing into television and garden design through Gardeners World an...2023-05-1130 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friends12 Best Edible Crops to Sow and Grow with Jane Scotter - Episode 104Returning 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 recipe...2023-01-2630 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsFill Your Garden with A Year Full of Veg - Episode 103With 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 togetherSarah's adoration for easy, productive...2023-01-1914 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsOur New Year’s Resolutions at Perch Hill with Adam Nicolson - Episode 1002022 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...2022-12-2929 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsLighting a Spark in Kids for Nature & Growing with Julia Parker - Episode 93For 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 & vegHighlights from Julia’s latest book, from the inspirat...2022-11-1034 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsWonderful Winter Highlights from Our Christmas Catalogue - Episode 91Christmas 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 garlandsDecorative ornaments inspired by Sarah’s love of Scandinavian stylePerfect potted plants to gift loved ones for Christmas growing in their homesExquisite ba...2022-10-2720 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsThe Keys to Crafting a Perfect Bulb Lasagne - Episode 89While 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 bul...2022-10-1316 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsStandout Stalwarts from the Latest Trials at Perch Hill - Episode 84Every 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 mostThe new modular rubber seed tray which is ideal for handling...2022-09-0824 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsHarness the Versatile Magic of Tomatoes with Claire Thomson - Episode 83Tomatoes 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 tomatoesFantastic uses for tomatoes in butter chicken, burnt tomato salsa, and so many mor...2022-09-0120 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsDazzling New Allium Varieties - Episode 81Alliums 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 qualitiesClassic varieties like Purple Sensation & Schubertii, which...2022-08-1819 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsFlowers for Entertaining in the Garden - Episode 77It’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 arrangementsWhich roses are ideal for providing long-lasting petals to use as a...2022-07-2122 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsThe Power of Biennials with Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson - Episode 74It’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 fragranceAdvice on best using liquid seaweed feed, particula...2022-06-3024 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsDelicious Annual Vegetables & Edible Flowers - Episode 66Summer 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 NasturtiumTips on how to grow the most sweet scented tomatoes for maximum...2022-05-0526 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsAnnual Seedlings at our Lincolnshire Nursery - Episode 65This 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 seedlingSome of Sarah’s most inspiring finds at the nursery, fr...2022-04-2816 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsMINI-SERIES: Beginner’s Guide to PotsAs 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 sett...2022-03-2319 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsMINI-SERIES: Beginner’s Guide to ColourColour 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 flowers4 main colour palettes, and the strongest, most dazzling flowers within each of...2022-03-2321 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsMINI-SERIES: Introduction to The Beginner’s Guide to GardeningWelcome 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/2TWHJczOrder Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7HView all products mentioned and find f...2022-03-2306 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsPicking Drought Tolerant Plants - Episode 59Whether 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 wateringHow to water drought resistant plants to get the most water into th...2022-03-1718 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsThe Best Picks from Our Spring Catalogue with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 53The 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...2022-02-0318 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsThe Complete Guide to Sowing Systems with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 51As 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.2022-01-2025 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsSpectacular Sweet Peas with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 49We 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 sowin...2022-01-0625 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsPicking & Conditioning Cut Flowers with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 47The 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...2021-12-2324 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsForaging for Winter Wreaths with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 44We’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 wreathPicking gorg...2021-12-0220 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsGrowing Spectacular Salvias with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 43Few 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.2021-11-2521 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsHighlights from our Christmas Range with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 42The 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...2021-11-1819 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsTender Perennial Climbers with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 41The 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 ScandensThe bombastic balloon-like seed pods that lend Cardiospermum its common name: Love in a PuffHow a...2021-11-1121 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsPrue Leith in conversation with Sarah Raven - Episode 40After 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 d...2021-11-0429 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsForcing Bulbs for Indoor Arrangements with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 39With 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 monoch...2021-10-2830 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsPutting the Garden to Bed for Winter with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 38Cold 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...2021-10-2120 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsSweet Scented Pelargoniums with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 37As 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...2021-10-1423 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsHighlights of the Autumn Season with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 35When 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...2021-09-3032 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsDelightful Dahlias with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 34No 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 de...2021-09-2323 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsStories from Perch Hill and Nurturing Sea Life with Adam Nicolson - Episode 32We’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 biodiver...2021-09-0929 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsAutumn Sowing with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 31There 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 earlyWhich hardy...2021-09-0220 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsHens In The Garden with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 29For 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...2021-08-1934 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsCreating an Organic Ornamental Garden with Sarah Mead, Head Gardener at Yeo Valley Organic Garden - Episode 28Organic 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...2021-08-1236 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsPerfect Props to Accompany Your Garden with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 27With 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...2021-08-0526 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsPot Maintenance with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 25When 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 whe...2021-07-2221 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsOur Favourite Summer Perennials with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 24As 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 bo...2021-07-1525 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsBold & Beautiful Colour with Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson - Episode 23From 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 po...2021-07-0826 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsMagnificent Gladioli with Tom Brown, Head Gardener & Tutor at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation - Episode 22As 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 Cons...2021-07-0129 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsRomantic Lupins, Irises & Peonies with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 21While 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 colour...2021-06-2419 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsOur Favourite Places to Visit This Summer with Arthur Parkinson & Sarah Raven - Episode 20As 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 ev...2021-06-1731 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsBiennials & Carrots with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 19Rich 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...2021-06-1025 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsThe beauty of Roses with Green and Gorgeous’, Rachel Siegfried - Episode 18The 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.2021-06-0329 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsHardy Annuals & Edible Flowers with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 16Give 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:2021-05-2032 mingrow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsAlliums & Chives with Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson - Episode 14There’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...2021-05-0623 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsFruit Blossom, Pumpkins & Squash with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 12At 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...2021-04-2221 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsEarly Tulips & Forcing Potatoes with Swallows & Damsons', Anna Potter - Episode 11With 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 epis...2021-04-1530 mingrow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsCompanion Planting & Edible Flowers with Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson - Episode 10Companion 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...2021-04-0825 mingrow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsNarcissi and Purple Sprouting Broccoli with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 8If 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 o...2021-03-2517 mingrow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsSowing Annuals for Birds and Courgettes with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 7Our 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 cul...2021-03-1828 mingrow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsRhubarb and Dahlias with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 6One 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 for...2021-03-1120 mingrow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsPicking a bunch for Mother’s Day with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson #BONUSThere 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 flowersCondit...2021-03-1109 mingrow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsTomatoes and Sweet Peas with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 5Adding 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 big...2021-03-0433 mingrow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsSowing techniques with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - BONUSAnyone 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 bustl...2021-03-0426 mingrow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsCrocus, Chard and Antirrhinums with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 4For 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...2021-02-2516 mingrow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsNew book releases by Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - BONUSWith 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 r...2021-02-2515 mingrow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsCobaea and Kale with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 3Kale 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...2021-02-1821 mingrow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsSnowdrops and Winter herbs with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 2The 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 happilyTechniques for picking snowdropsThe ideal location for rosemary to flourishWhen to cu...2021-02-1123 mingrow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsWinter salad and Hellebores with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 1Every 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 on...2021-02-1125 mingrow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsAn Introduction to Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson - BONUSGardeners 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...2021-02-1114 mingrow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsWelcome to "Grow, cook, eat, arrange" - TrailerWelcome "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...2021-01-2602 min