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

03/10/22 • 31 min

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

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

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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

Previous Episode

The Beauty and Glamour of Lilies - Episode 57

It’s for very good reason that Lilies sell out so quickly at garden centres - they’re such versatile, reliable and exotic perennials for bombastic shape, colour and scent.

From the towering Tiger Lily’s warm brilliance to Muscadet’s staggeringly broad saucers and powerful scent, we hear from Sarah & Arthur how to pick out the most vivacious varieties, protect them from lily beetle, and use them as gorgeous cut flowers.

In this episode, discover:

How to protect your lilies from lily beetle without the use of nasty insecticides
The most spectacular varieties of lily, from the white saucers of Muscadet to the soft scented Speciosum Rubrum
Essential care for lilies, from keeping them from going damp to staking them for strong, reliable growth
The best way to safely take lilies as cut flowers in a way that still lets them perennialise

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Picking Drought Tolerant Plants - Episode 59

Whether 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 watering
How to water drought resistant plants to get the most water into the roots
Scented Pelargoniums’ ability to repel aphids, and Tomentosum’s affinity for dappled shade
Sarah’s wonderful recipe for rhubarb cordial, a beloved favourite at Perch Hill

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