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

Sarah Raven

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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MINI-SERIES: Introduction to The Beginner’s Guide to Gardening

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03/23/22 • 6 min

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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Get in touch: [email protected]
Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeu
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The best of the best narcissi for early spring colour and scent - Episode 212

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02/20/25 • 20 min

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

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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

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

Using the Spectacular Structure and Scale of Trees, Shrubs and Climbers - Episode 94

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11/17/22 • 19 min

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

Alan Titchmarsh’s Favourite Tulips and Must-Have Bulbs - Episode 88

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10/06/22 • 22 min

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
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H
View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Wonderful Winter Highlights from Our Christmas Catalogue - Episode 91

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

10/27/22 • 20 min

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

Lighting a Spark in Kids for Nature & Growing with Julia Parker - Episode 93

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11/10/22 • 34 min

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

The Wonderful World of Roses with Perch Hill’s Head Gardener, Josie Lewis - Episode 58

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03/10/22 • 31 min

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
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H
Follow Josie: https://www.instagram.com/perchhillgarden/
View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

The Pinnacle of Sweet Pea Growing with Ursula Cholmley - Episode 96

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12/01/22 • 24 min

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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

Our New Year’s Resolutions at Perch Hill with Adam Nicolson - Episode 100

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12/29/22 • 29 min

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
Order Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

Q&A: When can you move seedlings outside? How do I treat gangly sweet peas? What can we do to combat dahlia gall?

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

02/06/24 • 10 min

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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