Sweet Scented Pelargoniums with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 37

10/14/21 • 23 min

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

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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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.

In this episode, discover:

Sarah’s adoration for Attar of Roses, and how it’s used in so many different ways
The most productive varieties that stay vibrant from April through to October
Groups of pelargoniums great for filling your house with incredible scents
How to take pelargonium cuttings safely

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s new book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H

Previous Episode

Organic Winter Edibles with Gardener & Writer, Anna Greenland - Episode 36

As winter descends on our lovely gardens, it’s a perfect time to plan for the emergence of wonderful possibilities next spring, particularly by sowing your own organic crops. While the prospect might be daunting to some, it’s just been made far easier by this week’s guest on the podcast.

The delightful Anna Greenland joins me on episode 36, fresh from the release of her new book. We hear the story behind Anna’s approach to gardening, which has an accessibility to it that should entice new gardeners, while offering experienced gardeners plenty of tips on sustainably transforming balconies and back gardens into spaces for edibles.

In this episode, discover:

Anna’s down-to-earth style of gardening that’s accessible to everyone
The marvellous transition from staff at a Jamie Oliver restaurant to an organic supplier for them
Releasing a beginner-friendly but impressively detailed book perfect for new and knowledgeable gardeners alike
Which delicious crops are perfect for sowing around this time of year
How to put Nasturtiums to good use in two delightful recipes

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Order Anna’s new book - ‘Grow Easy: Organic crops for pots and small plots’:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Grow-Easy-Organic-crops-small/dp/1784727350
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Putting the Garden to Bed for Winter with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 38

Cold nights and frosty mornings are soon upon us, which signals the perfect time to start putting our gardens to bed in preparation for the harsh winter months. A little bit of care and attention now will help your garden to thrive when the excitement of spring rolls around!

Whether in a small garden limited on space, or one in which you have the luxury of corners you can leave to wild, Sarah & Arthur share their advice on protecting your most delicate bulbs, clearing leaves in a wildlife-friendly way, and using them to create a lovely, crumbly leafmould.

In this episode, discover:

The flower varieties most in need of Winter care
Tending to a small garden where you’re unable to leave a corner to wild
Why you should ditch the leaf blower in favour of a more wildlife-friendly rake - and avoid over-tidying
Martha Stewart’s recipe for a bird feeder wreath
Rotting down old leaves into a productive leaf mould

View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH

Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz
Order Arthur’s new book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7H