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

Few flowers are quite as essential as the Salvia, a plant of the moment which is as low maintenance as it is high performing. It takes just a little care to keep these ocean deep blues, rich purples and eye-catching reds flourishing well into the autumn months.Not only are colourful varieties like Jezebel and Amistad also edible, but they’re an indomitable blackspot deterrent and great for cutting. Sarah & Arthur take a look at this must-have family of long-blooming flowers in this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, and serve up a spectacular recipe for butternut squash.In this episode, discover:The new, exciting, and vigorous varieties of Salvia that are ideal for potsParticularly useful Salvias for companion planting with Roses to battle blackspot How to take Salvia cuttings to grow youthful, vigorous plants, ready for when your current flowers start to waneMaking the most of sage at its best this time of year in an incredible recipe for butternut squashView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiHFollow Sarah: https://bit.ly/3jDTvBpFollow Arthur: https://bit.ly/3jxSKK5Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJczOrder Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7HShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comGet 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 allure of a warm, glowing, gorgeously adorned home to spend Christmas is particularly appealing in lieu of a challenging few years, and there’s no better way to bring your home to life than with our Christmas range!In this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, learn how you can transform your home with some of Sarah & Arthur’s highlights from this year’s winter offering from our range - from stylish ornaments to glistening, Allium-inspired lighting, plus some delightful gift ideas for your loved ones.In this episode, discover:Our luminescent offerings of Micro-LED Globes, subtle Wire Lights, and Solar Allium LightsThe nature-inspired collection of decorative ornaments, from lovely llamas to opulent glass beetles ideal for hanging from the treeA great selection of foliage with which to decorate a showstopping wreathThe extended range of carefully chosen gifts, perfect for that special someoneView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiHFollow Sarah: https://bit.ly/3jDTvBpFollow Arthur: https://bit.ly/3jxSKK5Order Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJczOrder Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7HShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comGet 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 pleasure of designing a garden stretches far beyond colour - with the prolific growth of tender perennial climbers, your flowers become architectural art, giving arches and teepees spectacular structure.Join Sarah & Arthur this week as they take a journey through their pick of the climbers, from the pleasant purple and apricot combination of Rhodochiton & ‘African Sunset’ to the captivating and cathartically named ‘Love in a Puff’. In this episode, discover:Sarah & Arthur’s passion for the exotic and rampant Cobaea ScandensThe bombastic balloon-like seed pods that lend Cardiospermum its common name: Love in a PuffHow a smattering of ‘African Sunset’ paired with Rhodochiton creates a striking pairing for teepees and archesWhen and how to sow each of these climbers to transform your garden with their incredible depthSarah’s simple recipe for a delicious roasted cauliflower with a dressing rich in flavourView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiHOrder Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJczOrder Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7HGet 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

After Sarah’s recent appearance on Prue Leith’s More4 show, Prue’s Great Gardening Plot, it’s an absolute delight to host Prue on this week’s fascinating episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.We’re given an insight into Prue’s gardening and the work that’s happened behind the scenes to create the dazzling spaces we see on her TV programme, how she’s made the most of challenging Cotswold clay with glamourous tulips & gorgeous roses, and Prue’s marvellous, ongoing support for better catering in hospitals.The latter part of this episode does contain a deep and sensitive discussion about recent developments around dignity in dying, so listener discretion is advised.In this episode, discover:How Prue transformed a farmyard into a sprawling orchardPicking prolific plants that thrive in difficult soil & challenging conditionsFascinating tales from the recent series’ of The Great British Bake OffPrue’s remarkable advocacy for a revolution in hospital cateringPhoto by Geoff Pugh.View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiH Follow Prue Leith: https://www.instagram.com/prueleith/Watch Prue’s Great Garden Plot on demand: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/prues-great-garden-plotOrder Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJczOrder Arthur’s new book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7HGet 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

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 monthsThe fabulous varieties of impactful, easy to grow AmaryllisGrowing for glamour and scent with vibrant HyacinthsSarah’s favourite Narcissi for reliable forcing year after yearPicking perfect pots, caring for your bulbs, and decorating your pots with a delicate sprinkling of MossView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiHOrder Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJczOrder Arthur’s new book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7HGet 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

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 careTending to a small garden where you’re unable to leave a corner to wildWhy you should ditch the leaf blower in favour of a more wildlife-friendly rake - and avoid over-tidyingMartha Stewart’s recipe for a bird feeder wreathRotting down old leaves into a productive leaf mouldView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiHOrder Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJczOrder Arthur’s new book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7HGet 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 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 waysThe most productive varieties that stay vibrant from April through to OctoberGroups of pelargoniums great for filling your house with incredible scentsHow to take pelargonium cuttings safelyView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiHOrder Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJczOrder Arthur’s new book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7HGet 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 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 everyoneThe marvellous transition from staff at a Jamie Oliver restaurant to an organic supplier for themReleasing a beginner-friendly but impressively detailed book perfect for new and knowledgeable gardeners alikeWhich delicious crops are perfect for sowing around this time of yearHow to put Nasturtiums to good use in two delightful recipesView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiHOrder Anna’s new book - ‘Grow Easy: Organic crops for pots and small plots’:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Grow-Easy-Organic-crops-small/dp/1784727350Order Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJczOrder Arthur’s new book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7HFollow Anna: https://bit.ly/3CUFvvwGet 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

When you’re faced with a selection of plants as vast as our wonderful Autumn range, it’s very easy to get bogged down with such a range of choices, so this week we’ve decided to cast a spotlight on a few of our absolute favourites.Whether it be a productive collection to provide a cohesive, colourful ensemble, or perhaps a single flower with such a striking appearance that it becomes your new favourite, there’s something for everyone on this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.In this episode, discover:Collections in our Autumn Range that’ll bring life and colour through the darker months to comeA perfect houseplant for those less confident in looking after garden plantsHow much difficulty in planting is removed by quality toolsSarah’s ‘best ever’ recipe for Rhubarb CordialView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiHOrder Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJczOrder Arthur’s new book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7HGet 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

No late summer garden is complete until its colour palette is drizzled with delightful Dahlias, a flower that’s had its fair share of love on past podcast episodes - and quite rightly so! Their productive tubers and vibrant varieties make them a true must-have, and worthy of a full episode to themselves.Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson - perhaps the most enthusiastic Dahlia advocates - share their top picks from the rousing family of flowers, which ones are most alluring for birds and bees, tips on saving pot-grown Dahlias from frost, and how they make a delightful addition to a lovely salad.In this episode, discover:Over a dozen glamourous, decorative varieties of DahliaThe best single Dahlias to encourage a vivacious buzzing of bees and butterfliesOpportunities to companion plant Dahlias with the beautiful biennials of Rudbeckia HirtasNovel new Dahlia varieties to explore, like the vibrant, heather-like Dahlia ‘Mats’Sarah’s advice for caring for your Dahlias in the face of frostView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiHOrder Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJczOrder Arthur’s new book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7HGet 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