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

Adding tomatoes to a gorgeous soup recipe is one thing - however the delightful burst of flavour that can be gained by growing your own indigo rose tomatoes is unparalleled, not to mention their incredible health benefits! Bringing you the best methods for growing your own thriving tomato garden in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah and Arthur run through every step; from building the silver birch teepee to perfect picking.You’ll also find out how to propagate Arthur’s pick of the sweet peas, the vibrant, ‘acid pink’ Barry Dare, and what makes them the biggest cut and come again flower in the garden! In this episode, discover…The pleasant aromatic impact of growing your own tomatoesA number of scrumptious recipes for your tomatoesCreating a silver birch teepee for jungle climbersPicking and conditioning Arthur’s favourite sweet peas 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/3AyU0UHProducts mentioned:Cherry Tomato Collection: http://bit.ly/3bQmTRsEssential Tomato Seed Collection: http://bit.ly/37YRj2TSungold Tomato: http://bit.ly/308iDHqIndigo Rose Tomato: http://bit.ly/3sVzvxNTomato 'Noire de Crimèe': http://bit.ly/2NND3TSTagetes patula 'Strawberry Blonde': http://bit.ly/3uMMq6BTomato 'Stupicke Polni Rane': http://bit.ly/2PnCfVTAll sweet pea ranges: https://bit.ly/3bYBAlBSweet Pea 'Barry Dare': http://bit.ly/2PnCMHnSweet Pea 'Matucana': http://bit.ly/3bSSMZCGet 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

Anyone can start growing plants and veg from scratch, whether you have acres in abundance or just a promising windowsill! Using the right sowing system, you can adorn your windows with seed trays or square pots to create a sprawling oasis. Join Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson for this bonus episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ that will bring you up to speed on all things sowing. Sarah shares why she treats seeds like gold dust and how to keep them pristine for seasons to come, and Arthur divulges the secret to turning a windowsill into a bustling greenhouse of growth!In this episode, discover…Encouraging your children to take part in sowing with youGrowing from scratch, whether in the garden or on a windowsillTreating your seeds like gold dust and keeping them freshAll the various sowing systems you can useSarah’s four T’s for super sowingMaking your very own homemade propagatorSupporting factsheet: https://bit.ly/3bip0OUProducts mentioned:Shop seed trays: http://bit.ly/3sNcqx9Mini sowing kit: http://bit.ly/3e06oF1Shop compost: http://bit.ly/3q9UF9AJiffy pellets: http://bit.ly/3sMbwAGCosmos collections: http://bit.ly/3reGxwQBroad Bean collections: http://bit.ly/3reU0FcAll sweet pea ranges: https://bit.ly/3bYBAlBCapillary Matting: http://bit.ly/3843V8SNigella collections: http://bit.ly/3b5S0JzWindowsill Propagator Kit: http://bit.ly/3qeMXuxOrder 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

For the sheer delicacy of its outer petals, the crocus flower is a lovely choice to adorn your kitchen table, and a chance to put a little egg cup to wonderful use. Not only that, but they also play a crucial role in the survival of our pollinators!In this episode of grow, cook, eat, arrange Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson also share their love of chard, the envy of many a gardener come the winter months. While Arthur explains his reluctance to pick chard, Sarah has several satiating recipes for you to try with it, and explains why it’s best to sow it twice a year to make the most from chard all year round.You’ll also hear how you can bring vivid splashes of colour into your garden with one of the most vibrant and versatile plants - the antirrhinum!In this episode, discover…How to incorporate crocus in the home with egg cupsSarah’s tips for the fastest and most natural crocus plantingSowing chard twice a year for a colourful and delicious garden additionTwo sumptuous chard recipes to add depth to your cookingIncorporating antirrhinums in your garden for lavish splashes of colourView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/2Ua7TJgProducts mentioned:Crocus Tommasinianus: http://bit.ly/3pNkQTbCrocus chrysanthus 'Snow Bunting': http://bit.ly/3snmTPkCrocus Vernus ‘Flower Record’: http://bit.ly/3umv941Crocus Minimus ‘ Spring Beauty’: http://bit.ly/3bxWyriSwiss Chard ‘Bright Lights’: http://bit.ly/3snGM8XAntirrhinum majus ‘Liberty Crimson’: http://bit.ly/3uokhmaSarah Raven Antirrhinum Collection: http://bit.ly/3aKIJ9NChantilly Series: http://bit.ly/3bAgycCOrder 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

With both of the “grow, cook, eat arrange” podcast hosts launching brand new books this Spring this special bonus episode delves into what you can expect to read from them both. Tracing the year from January to December, Sarah’s new book (the first in 10 years!) “Sarah Raven’s A Year Full of Flowers: Gardening for all seasons” provides inspiration, planting ideas and expert advice for a beautiful garden all-year round. Arthur Parkinson’s “The Flower Yard” follows Arthur, as he gardens through the seasons in pots. It is a beautifully visual yet personal and highly informative read on his love for bold colours, cut flowers and bees!Supporting factsheet: https://bit.ly/30blQWIProducts mentioned:Narcissus bulbocodium 'Golden Bells': http://bit.ly/3sls6Y1Galanthus nivalis (Common Snowdrop): http://bit.ly/3so8LFUFritillaria meleagris 'Plum & White Mixed': http://bit.ly/3uszVNqDahlia 'Bishop of Auckland': http://bit.ly/2ZJTnHCCosmos bipinnatus 'Rubenza': http://bit.ly/3qRPLPICosmos bipinnatus 'Dazzler': https://bit.ly/3cW8yozCosmos bipinnatus 'Purity': https://bit.ly/36XzRLvCosmos bipinnatus 'Fizzy White': http://bit.ly/3bz8vNbNarcisuss: http://bit.ly/2ZIMLclOrder 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

Kale really is tough as old boots - you can grow it anywhere yet still create the most delicious dishes from it. In another vibrant episode of the “grow, cook, eat arrange” podcast Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson discuss the best ways to pick, sow and cook this incredible plant plus the great health benefits and unique qualities of the flower sprout. Also within this episode they discuss how to create a beautiful display by introducing trails of Cobaea to your outside space.In this episode you’ll discover…Using Cobaea to make an impact in small spaces Sarah’s favourite recipe for Kale How to craft a teepee for your Cobaea from Silver BirchDifferent times of the year to sow Kale for varying resultsView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3lUoo7SProducts mentioned:Cobaea scandens: http://bit.ly/3jWRoc5Cobaea scandens f. Alba: http://bit.ly/3bixjsCGourmet Kale Collection: http://bit.ly/3s3lkWYBrilliant Bulb Lasagne Collection: http://bit.ly/37F2IF1Kale 'Redbor' F1 Hybrid: http://bit.ly/37qazWyKale 'Curly Scarlet': http://bit.ly/2N5rebfKale 'Nero di Toscana': http://bit.ly/2ZDjL5XHyacinthus orientalis 'Anastasia' (Multiflora): http://bit.ly/3bdUFQmFlower Sprouts: https://bit.ly/37lGE1MOrder 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

The classic late-winter ornamental crops such as snowdrops and rosemary are beautiful additions to any garden, and also provide a vital source of nectar for bumblebees coming out of hibernation in February.  In this second episode of the grow, cook, eat, arrange podcast, Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson discuss their favourite types of snowdrops, the best time to propagate a new rosemary bush and Sarah even reveals her unique technique for arranging snowdrops for maximum impact on display.Discover: How to transplant snowdrops happilyTechniques for picking snowdropsThe ideal location for rosemary to flourishWhen to cut a rosemary bushSarah’s favourite use of rosemary within the kitchenView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/37BPZClProducts mentioned:Galanthus nivalis (Common Snowdrop): http://bit.ly/3aQ3D63Rosemary 'Tuscan Blue': http://bit.ly/3cWdry4Rosemary 'Foxtail': http://bit.ly/2LBh8hvOrder 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

Every single bite of a home grown, freshly picked, winter salad should taste completely different from the last and that’s what makes it so exciting. In this episode of grow, cook, eat, arrange Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson delve into the world of rocket, basil, mizuna and parsley.Sarah provides her top tips to ensure your salad leaves last for at least 20 picks, which varieties do best in frosty weather, and why you can actually sow them any time of the year. In this jam-packed episode they also discuss their favourite types of hellebores, the best ones for growing in shaded and sunny spots, and picking techniques to increase their vase life.Learn:Sarah’s choice of ingredients for a winter saladThe importance of giving salads space How to condition and arrange helleboresWhere hellebores grow and how best to cut back foliage View all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3CLSuR8Products mentioned:Helleborus x ballardiae 'Maestro': http://bit.ly/2OnifSZHelleborus x ballardiae 'Merlin': http://bit.ly/2Ocsut5Hardy Winter Salad Leaf Collection: http://bit.ly/3tKcKxKMizuna 'Red Knight' F1: http://bit.ly/3qckG96Rocket 'Buzz': http://bit.ly/3jKVVhTCrimson and Jade Pattern Lettuce Collection: http://bit.ly/2Z3LjRnReally Good Organic Salad Seed Collection: http://bit.ly/3rCrmxlOrder 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

It can often feel like gardening has an entirely new language that you have to learn! So for those budding new gardeners in our midst for this special bonus episode Sarah & Arthur have been kind enough to pull together a beginner’s guide to terminology. They’ll prepare you to enjoy the rest of the podcast by explaining some common phrases used and a few basic gardening techniques for you to care for your garden organically. In this episode you will learn:Different types of flowers and from annuals to perennials.Basic techniques for propagating.The benefits of organic over chemical based gardening.Supporting factsheet: https://bit.ly/3uQ5KQqProducts mentioned:Aster x frikartii 'Mönch': http://bit.ly/3rwzsYcHelenium Collection: http://bit.ly/2YXPM87Rudbeckias: http://bit.ly/3p4jXFsKniphofia rufa 'Rasta': http://bit.ly/3qhglkEPeonies: http://bit.ly/3aOK51VDahlias: http://bit.ly/3jwhxhEFoxgloves: http://bit.ly/2MRUeCWOrder 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

Gardeners Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson have a unique and fruitful friendship created through their joint passions for growing beautiful floral arrangements and sowing food for cooking on the veg slope at Perch Hill.So how did this all start? On this special bonus episode of grow, cook, eat, arrange we delve into their upbringings and backgrounds that inspired their love of colour, their original career paths (including Sarah’s brief time as a Medic in London!) and the story behind how they first met and formed an instant friendship.Discover: Why Perch Hill is a true  “Wonderland” to ArthurWhere Sarah’s love for “bringing the outside in” came fromTheir joint love of CosmosHow Arthur’s family influenced his career into gardeningHow they each found their passion for making the harvest the essence of their gardeningSupporting fact sheet: https://bit.ly/2MMMrqeProducts mentioned: Cosmos bipinnatus 'Purity': http://bit.ly/36XzRLvCosmos bipinnatus 'Dazzler': http://bit.ly/3cW8yozAntirrhinum majus 'Liberty Classic Crimson' F1: http://bit.ly/3oXFnE8Salvia viridis 'Blue Monday': http://bit.ly/2NecSoITulip 'Queen Of Night': http://bit.ly/3jw9q4JOrder 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

Welcome "Grow, cook, eat, arrange" the brand new podcast by gardeners Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson, who've worked together for nearly ten years at the beautiful Perch Hill Farm in the South of England.Sarah loves gardening in general but growing produce both food and flowers is the part she loves the most. She also loves to cook straight forward garden-picked food every day with the minimal amount of ingredients and palava but the greatest amount of taste!Arthur is Sarah's florist who picks beautiful arrangements for photoshoots and open days at the farm, from buckets of scented sweet peas to huge armfulls of dahlias and towering gladiolus.We'll be releasing a new episode every Friday, featuring a relaxed informative chat between Sarah & Arthur across a variety of topics. They'll focus on their favourite flowers currently growing in the garden and the tastiest produce on the veg slope at Perch Hill.They'll talk about how to sow or grow them as well as how to harvest or arrange them, adding their favourite tips or methods along the way. As well as chatting about gardening and growing, Sarah will give you some of her favourite recipes full of food you can produce.So whatever gardening you're into, whatever size your garden is, or whatever level of experience you have, there'll be something for everybody. You can find out more about the products used in the episodes and get in touch via our website. Enjoy the show!https://www.sarahraven.com/podcast/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