Putting the Garden to Bed for Winter with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 38

10/21/21 • 20 min

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

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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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

Previous Episode

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

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

Next Episode

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