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

As the latter summer months wane into autumn, pleasing perennials sweep into season - from the hard-working and rich Phlox ‘Blue Paradise’ to the hardy mainstay of the garden that is the beloved Salvia family.Sparking inspiration for your own containers, borders, cut flower arrangements and everywhere in between, Sarah & Arthur this week run through the plethora of perennials they consider the pick of the bunch, and share a delightful smoked haddock fish cake recipe with peppery, crushed nasturtiums.In this episode, discover:A gorgeous selection of Phlox, adding soft clouds of colour to a borderThe fabulous Asters that come into their own in the autumn gardenVital advice for this time of year, an ideal time to propagate your own SalviasSarah’s delicious recipe for smoked haddock fishcakes, replacing pepper with a colourful collection of crushed NasturtiumsView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3jJZSFxOrder 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

From the beauty of a bold, stained glass window to the emphatic and highly saturated patterns found in wildlife and nature, colour is an element of gardening that’s captured both Sarah and Arthur’s eye since their youngest years.Marrying together flower families is a fine art, but between Sarah’s ‘Bride, Bridesmaid & Gatecrasher’ approach to picking beautiful bunches, and the colour palettes inspired by exotic animals that can be found in Arthur’s Mill Yard dolly tubs, this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is sure to spark your own imaginative colourful combinations.Capping off a podcast full of captivating hues, we also hear Sarah’s recipe for delicious whole globe artichokes, topped off with a delightful sauce.In this episode, discover:How you can draw inspiration from nature, wildlife and a wealth of colour books when creating your own colourful ensembleThe importance of picking the right foliage to accompany your flowersSarah’s ‘Bride, Bridesmaid & Gatecrasher’ method for creating beautiful and vivid bunches of flowersThe colour combinations occupying Sarah & Arthur’s captivating arrangementsA delicious recipe for whole globe artichokes, served with a secret sauceView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3jJZSFxOrder 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 the summer months are upon us and the prospect of lovely evening gatherings in the garden grows ever more appealing, there’s a marvellous opportunity to spruce up your garden with a selection of gorgeous Gladioli.It’s not too late in the year to plant your own, so now is a perfect time for us to consider some of the best Gladioli to bring a natural and harmonious ensemble of colour to your space - this week with the help of the wonderful Tom Brown, Head Gardener & Tutor at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation.Also in this episode we hear about some of the unique discoveries that have emerged from Sarah and Tom’s shared love of trialling, with a few fantastic tips to use in your own planting.In this episode, discover:Tips for growing gorgeous gladioli in your gardensA selection of Sarah, Arthur & Tom’s favourite GladioliSarah and Tom’s shared passion for triallingFascinating revelations from Sarah’s trials of potato tubersView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3iLZOUVOrder Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJczOrder Arthur’s new book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7HProducts mentioned:Gladiolus ‘Belle de Nuit’ - https://bit.ly/3q7btzkGladiolus communis subsp. Byzantinus - https://bit.ly/3iSMbn8Acidanthera murielae syn. Gladiolus murielae - https://bit.ly/3zycmW6Gladiolu ‘Evergreen’ - https://bit.ly/35CtV9PGet 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

While the boldness of Lupins might be unfairly mistaken for a lack of subtlety, and many gardeners overlook Irises and Peonies, Sarah and Arthur feel it’s high time for a renaissance of these romantic, vigorous flowers.From the rousing rouge tones of Terracotta to the rich, cool tones of Dusky Challenger, there’s a strong case for adding these gorgeous varieties to your garden - they should be praised just as much for their aesthetic merit as for their low maintenance. Perhaps you’ll discover your new favourite flower, or a variety to become the perfect colourful companion for your garden border.In this episode, discover:The family of striking, bold Lupins, perfect for any borderBeautiful Irises, and the influx of colour they bring to a gardenMagnificent peonies - the queen of the cut flowersSarah & Arthur’s favourite selections of each, with helpful tips on how and when to plant themAdvice for keeping Lupin Aphids at bayView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/35Ral9KOrder Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJczOrder Arthur’s new book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7HProducts mentioned:Lupin ‘Beefeater’: https://bit.ly/3xE74XeLupinus ‘Terracotta’: https://bit.ly/3iUoJ96Lupinus ‘Blue Javelin’: https://bit.ly/3qcC9PtPeony Collection: https://bit.ly/3zRLwsnGet 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 finally begin to emerge from a year of restrictions, the world is our oyster and it’s time to start planning some gorgeous getaways and rousing retreats. For many, the likes of familiar old favourites Sissinghurst and Chatsworth will undoubtedly be on the cards, with romantic rose gardens and marvellous displays of cramming every cranny with colour.For this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah and Arthur take us on their ideal road trip around the country, offering up suggestions for an exciting tour of your own to discover natural beauty, flora and fauna, and even a recommendation for a good gin...In this episode, discover:Sissinghurst Castle Garden and their beautiful rose garden and mixture of Tudor red-brick buildings with a romantic mix of plants within the walls.Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top with it’s rolling wooded hills and valleys filled with loose planting that attracted animals for her drawings.Rousham House & Gardens with their gorgeous free range hens welcoming a delighted Arthur on arrival and the unique wildness to their gardens, veg and herbs.Chatsworth House & Gardens who are leading the way in the cut flower movement and showcase stunning ways to companion plant, being the most productive and experimenting garden they’ve visited!Sarah’s wildflower walk in Cornwall starting at Kynance Cove which feels like walking through a flowery salad with the aqua blue of the sea to one side, and fields of exotic and rare Cornish tropics to the other.The most western point of British Isles in the Outer Hebrides with it’s coral white sands and extraordinary mix of rare Orchids.Arthur’s favourite visit to Chester Zoo with their own gin created on site, incredible conservation work and fields of feed grown for their own animals.View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3gv5HVgOrder Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJczOrder Arthur’s new book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7HProducts mentioned:Dahlias: https://bit.ly/3wA8UrWRoses: https://bit.ly/3gnOwVGGet 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

Rich in fragrance and saturated colour, the biennial is a wonderful group of plants that promise to really enhance the sights and smells of your garden, whether they be the magnificent early Wallflowers, or the aromatic Icelandic Poppies.Among the numerous varieties of biennial worth sowing right now, on this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ we also hear about how you can add carrots to your veg garden, the best ways to keep them safe from carrot flies, and Sarah’s brilliant recipe that puts them to great use in a salad.In this episode, discover:A selection of the most fragrant and fabulous biennials to adorn your gardenBiennials’ role in bringing through a succession of colourGrowing your own delicious carrots easily with seed tapeKeeping home-grown carrots safe from the danger of carrot fliesSarah’s recipe for a delightful salad with your carrotsView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/37CDXsuOrder Sarah’s new book: http://bit.ly/3cR0kyhOrder Arthur’s new book: http://bit.ly/3qiBgUsProducts mentioned:Wallflower: https://bit.ly/3wrkF3PFoxglove: https://bit.ly/3hHFuDYPoppies: https://bit.ly/3bIkjxDCarrots: https://bit.ly/3f22prGKale ‘Redbor’: https://bit.ly/37qazWyGet 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 beauty of roses makes them one of the most desired flowers for occasions, but they are an increasingly fashionable addition to a garden setting too. Growing over 5 acres of them in Oxfordshire at Green and Gorgeous, Rachel Siegfried is well versed in which varieties suit particular scenarios, and how to grow a healthy rose.Rachel joins Sarah & Arthur this week to share how you can make the most of your roses, including her pick of rose feed, how to condition them once picked, and keeping red spider mite and black spot away from your flowers.In this episode, discover:The origins of Rachel’s incredible farm of rosesTips for healthy Rose growth, and the best ways to feed themDealing with red spider miteSarah, Arthur & Rachel’s favourite selections of RoseConditioning Roses after picking, and the best things to pair with RosesView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/2XoEeNROrder Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJczOrder Arthur’s new book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7HGreen and Gorgeous Flowers:Web: https://bit.ly/3oyymuNInstagram: https://bit.ly/2S69TB0Products mentioned:Uncle Tom’s Rose Tonic: https://bit.ly/3ypwNUGMutabilis: https://bit.ly/3bFHRDnKoko Loco: https://bit.ly/3hEfEAHRanunculus: https://bit.ly/3bGakJiGet 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 joy of a pressed flower is an absolute treat to decorate any setting, and nobody does it quite like Melissa Richardson of JamJar Flowers. Seeing them preserve the life of a picked peony far beyond its normal lifespan is a truly special treat.Melissa joins Sarah & Arthur this week to discuss her gorgeous arrangements, how she sources her beautiful flowers, and how you can use environmentally friendly alternatives to oasis.In this episode, discover:Melissa’s almost-accidental discovery of the wonders of flowersEnvironmentally friendly alternatives to oasis, or floral foamThe incredible experience that only comes from buying flowers in the marketHow to start pressing your own beautiful flowers at homeView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3lSrn0COrder Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJczOrder Arthur’s new book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7HJamJar Flowers: https://bit.ly/2S9cs5tProducts mentioned:Peonies: https://bit.ly/3wkMIBFPhoto taken by Helen Cathcart.Get 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

Give hardy annuals some new, open ground, and the flamboyant flowers fill out any garden. Tending to them in just the right way helps to bring your space to life, and in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ we find out Sarah and Arthur’s top 5 hardy annuals.On top of this, we’ve got a whole year’s worth of edible flowers which promise to bring a burst of flavour to your cooking; we cover everything from wild garlic and elderflower, to chives and hibiscus, plus everything else in between.In this episode, discover:How hardy annuals can provide years of decoration in your gardenSarah & Arthur’s favourite selections of hardy annualsAdvice on direct sowing, and avoiding competition among hardy annualsSowing edible flowers for every month in the yearTips to avoid weedling germinationView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3iBVdEyOrder Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJczOrder Arthur’s new book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7HProducts mentioned:Edible Flowers - https://bit.ly/3f8vkJpViolas - https://bit.ly/3obmGxVPolyanthus - https://bit.ly/3ezVSnNBroad beans ‘Crimson-flowered’ - https://bit.ly/3hjJBpADianthus - https://bit.ly/3eCc883Salvias - https://bit.ly/33ytX1pRoses - https://bit.ly/2RDvpwJChives - https://bit.ly/3tzSyxjDahlias - https://bit.ly/3vXhD78Runner bean flower ‘Polestar’ - https://bit.ly/33yjFhLRunner bean flower ‘White Lady’ - https://bit.ly/3vRdUrwSweet Pea ‘Painted Lady’ - https://bit.ly/3ffMmFQHibiscus - https://bit.ly/3uCqjPSTagites - https://bit.ly/3biLQWfGet 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

There is a particular delight that comes from growing your own delicious vegetables, but something that adds another dimension to their flavour is cooking them on fire.Bringing Middle Eastern inspiration and nearly a decade of experience at the helm of Honey & Co, Saris Packer and Itamar Srulovich share their flair for flame-cooked cuisine, and how you can grow and cook your own dishes with intense flavours.In this episode, discover:Recipes inspired by Sarit & Itamar’s Middle Eastern travelsHow Honey & Co. wrote their book for chefs with any kind of grillThe special qualities unique to cooking with firePicking the perfect potted tomatoes and aubergines to growSarit & Itamar’s dream seasonal recipes for the next monthOrder 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/3xBefiJHoney & Co. : https://honeyandco.co.uk/Order Sarit and Itamar’s new book: https://honeyandco.co.uk/books/Get 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