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

This 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, from the fragrant Heliotropium Reva to the striking Calceolaria Kentish HeroSarah’s history with the nursery at Rookery FarmOrder Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJczOrder Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7HView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiHGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

The Great Pottery Throw Down has brought a lovely dose of attention to the art of pottery and the city of Stoke, and making the most of that with her dazzling designs is an old friend of Sarah’s - Emma Bridgewater.Emma’s story and passion for channelling the gorgeous beauty of our gardens into her work is part of what makes her range so charming, and you’re bound to feel inspired to get creative hearing about her enthusiasm on this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.In this episode, discover:How nature and gardening have inspired Emma’s creative endeavours throughout her lifeThe extraordinary story behind the blossoming growth of her pottery businessInspiring flowers and lovely wildlife that make Emma’s designs so uplifting at this time of yearEmma’s B-Corp journey, and how it shows our growing appreciation for sustainability & the natural worldFollow Emma: https://www.instagram.com/emma_bridgewater/https://twitter.com/EmmaBridgewaterOrder Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJczOrder Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7HView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiHGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

One of the most vivid ways to uncover the culture and history of a place is through a cookbook, which is part of the charm behind Falastin - Sami Tamimi & Tara Wigley’s lovely book of Palestinian cuisine.Sami & Tara join us on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share the story behind their desire to focus on Palestinian recipes, tell tales from their travels through the area where affection is shown through food, and offer up just a few of the simple, mouth-watering recipes from the book.In this episode, discover:A myriad of delicious, easy to make recipes from Sami & Tara’s exploration of Palestinian cuisine The spark of inspiration behind the duo’s book, FalastinRemarkable stories from their visit to Aida Youth Centre, where they found joy in foodThe importance of quality olive oil, and where to acquire amazing, thick Palestinian olive oil here in the UKPhoto by Jenny Zarins.Tara Wigley: https://www.instagram.com/tara.wigley/?hl=enSami Tamimi: https://www.instagram.com/sami_tamimi/Order Falastin: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Falastin-Cookbook-Sami-Tamimi/dp/1785038729Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJczOrder Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7HView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiHGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

We’ve covered the joys of looking after feathered friends on the podcast before, but what’s lovely about this week’s guest is that she’s shined a light on adopting ex-commercial hens as our coop-companions.Founding the British Hen Welfare Trust in 2005, Jane Howorth has earned an MBE of her services to hens, and joins us to share the inspiring initiatives the trust has created, why former battery hens are a lovely pet to adopt, and how to keep them healthy & happy.In this episode, discover:What battery farms once looked like, and the slight improvements made to conditions in recent yearsHow Jane opened doors to create rehoming sites for end-of-lay hensTips for keeping battery hens happy and healthy, from proper feeding to security and proper handlingBalancing space for hens with a garden otherwise devoted to gorgeous flowersJane Howorth MBE:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-howorth-63a01b70/?originalSubdomain=ukBritish Hen Welfare Trust: https://www.bhwt.org.uk/https://www.linkedin.com/company/british-hen-welfare-trust/https://www.instagram.com/britishhenwelfaretrust/Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJczOrder Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7HView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiHGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

Milli Proust's gorgeous cut flower arrangements are testament to her artistic eye and passion for sustainable growing, something you can see more of in her marvellous upcoming book, ‘From Seed To Bloom’. Bestowed with hands-on creativity and the inspirational stoicism of her grandmother, she now shares her delightful flowers with the world. It’s a pleasure for Arthur to chat to Milli on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week about how she manages so much with her limited space, her love for the magic of a homegrown rose, and how you can learn the gardening methods that work for you.In this episode, discover:The magic of a Rose grown with the touch of weather and handmade love & careHow careful planning and healthy biodiversity helps Milli to make the most of her limited spaceDutch still life-inspired styles of flower arrangementWhich bushes and shrubs can enhance a space for the flowers you growVarieties of Sweet Peas and Tulips ideal for scent and spectacleFollow Milli: https://www.instagram.com/milliproust/https://www.milliproust.com/Pre-Order Milli’s book: https://bit.ly/3iKjY0qOrder Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJczOrder Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7HView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiHGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

As the clocks leap forward, so too does our focus for the year’s flowers. It’s a wonderful time now to think about your summer garden, whether you’re looking for scent from cut flowers or the most exhilarating colour in your flower bed.On ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week, Sarah & Arthur pick out their favourite flowers from our summer and late-summer catalogue, from the exciting, brand new Dahlia Abigail, to delicious African Blue Basil.In this episode, discover:Our highlights from an exciting seasonal range of flowersWhy strawflowers are becoming a fashionable and rewarding flower for cuttingThe joys of our bold, brand new Dahlia Abigail, a hit with bees & butterfliesWhich varieties of Pelargonium offer the most vivid, delightful scents Tips on keeping African Blue Basil lively as an edible arrangementOrder Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJczOrder Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7HView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiHGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

As 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 settingsHow to structure pots to create a stage-like setupSarah’s tips for picking a ‘thriller, filler, pillar & spiller’ in a dazzling tabletop potOrder Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJczOrder Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7HView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiHGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

Colour 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 themHow you can draw inspiration from nature, wildlife and a wealth of colour books when creating your own colourful ensembleOrder Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJczOrder Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7HView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiHGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

It can be daunting considering which flowers you might want adorning your space, but understanding your space and letting your imagination run wild will help turn the garden into the dreamlike haven it can become.On episode 3 of our Beginner’s Guide miniseries, Sarah & Arthur take a look at how you can become better acquainted with your space, what you might love to make of it, and most importantly the tasks & tools that’ll help turn your concept into a dazzling reality.In this episode, discover:The inspirations you might take when designing your gardenGetting to know which types of flower are ideal for youEssential tools for a smooth gardening experienceOrder Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJczOrder Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7HView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiHGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

To create the beautiful settings we’re delighted to share from our own garden at Perch Hill takes vigorous annual sowing, so episode 2 of our miniseries focuses on bringing your seeds to life.It’s time to get started on sowing; which seeds are ideal for the garden or a windowsill pot, how to treat them like gold dust as you plant them, top sowing techniques, and the perfect seeds to start out with.In this episode, discover:Growing seeds from scratch in a garden or on a windowsillHow to keep seeds fresh & treat them like gold dustSarah’s 4 T’s for super sowingWhich seeds are perfect for beginners for minimum difficulty and maximum beautyOrder Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJczOrder Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7HView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiHGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest