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

In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah is joined by celebrity hair stylist and keen gardener Sam McKnight MBE. Sam shares with Sarah his passion for gardening and how he indulges the solitude of the garden, as well as his fabulous career journey.Sam McKnight MBE is one of the most influential and celebrated hair stylists in the world today. His ethos ‘to empower women through hair’ has attracted an unparalleled list of collaborators from Vogue and Chanel to Princess Diana and Kate Moss. In this episode, discover:The origins of Sam’s staggering life in hairdressing and fashionCharming stories from the 7 years that Sam worked with Princess DianaSam’s relatively recent love of gardening, and which flowers are among the most inspiring that he growsProducts mentioned:Dahlia 'Café au Lait'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-cafe-au-laitDahlia 'Café au Lait Royal'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-cafe-au-lait-royalDahlia 'Labyrinth'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-labyrinthDahlia Cactus Group Mixhttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-cactus-group-mixGeranium 'Rozanne'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/geranium-rozanneGet 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

Exciting news unfolds as Sarah Raven reveals her gardening business has achieved B Corp certification, a remarkable first in the online retail gardening world. The conversation dives into why this certification is crucial for fostering sustainability and biodiversity. Sarah emphasizes the importance of quality and its impact on the environment. Listeners learn about the company's vision for growth that prioritizes social responsibility and accountability, while also exploring how this change benefits gardeners and the planet alike.

Welcome to the October Q&A episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, where Sarah & Josie answer questions sent in by our lovely listeners each month. In this episode, Sarah shares which of the bulbs you should plant out as soon as you receive them and why, and Josie talks through when you should mulch dahlias if you’re not lifting them over winter.Josie also covers everything you need to know to prepare dahlias for the winter, from lifting them out of pots to knowing when & how to store them, and Sarah runs down the finest perennials that you can plant this month.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

It’s prime bulb-planting time, and top of mind for Sarah right now is a stunning collection of colourful, inspiring bulbs to plant.This week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is a must-listen for bulb fanatics, as Sarah talks us through her desert island bulbs, how to plant for colour succession in the spring months, and the delightful stories behind how some of Sarah’s favourite bulbs were discovered.In this episode, discover:Charming stories behind the discovery of some of Sarah’s favourite bulbs, including her namesake Tulip ‘Sarah Raven’A brand new variety of allium which earns its place in the company of the beloved schubertiiCollections of tulips perfect to create succession between months, loading your garden with constant colourThis week, don’t forget to make the most of our Bulb Bonanza - you can get up to 40% off of our autumn bulb range. The offer ends this weekend, learn more at https://www.sarahraven.com/.Products mentioned:Tulip 'Dom Pedro'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-dom-pedroNarcissus 'Starlight Sensation'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-starlight-sensationAllium schubertii 'Arctic Snow'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-schubertii-arctic-snowLilium 'Black Beauty'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lilium-black-beautyTulip 'Blue Heaven'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-blue-heavenTulip 'Orange Marmalade'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-orange-marmaladeTulip 'Sarah Raven'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-sarah-ravenTulip 'Queensday'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-queensdayTulip 'Danique'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-daniqueTulip 'Green Wave'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-green-waveTulip 'Green Spirit'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-green-spiritTulip 'Mystic van Eijk'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-mystic-van-eijkTulip 'Ice Stick'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-ice-stickIris 'Purple Hill' (Reticulata)https://www.sarahraven.com/products/iris-reticulata-purple-hillTulip 'Cadance'https://bit.ly/4eXIRALTulip 'Caviar' & Viola 'Phantom' F1https://bit.ly/47WWmOUGet 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 to the last of our floristry mini-series, perfect for any social affair - Sarah takes you through how to compose a stunning arrangement in a bowl for table flowers.Step by step, you’ll see how she creates a natural scaffold through which the display emerges, and shares some of her favourite flowers and foliage to work with in an arrangement that’s both gorgeous and utterly relaxed.Products mentioned:Niwaki Pin Holderhttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/niwaki-pin-holderFlexi-Tie Sethttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/flexi-tie-setHibiscus acetosella 'Mahogany Splendor'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hibiscus-acetosella-mahogany-splendorRosa rubrifolia (Shrub)https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rosa-glauca-syn-rubrifoliaSetaria 'Caramel'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/setaria-caramelDahlia 'Labyrinth'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-labyrinthDahlia 'Schipper’s Bronze’https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-schippers-bronzeDahlia 'Café au Lait'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-cafe-au-laitGet 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

Flowers have been used in cooking for centuries, but there’s an art to the edible flower with which many of us are yet to experiment. It’s this art which is central to Carolyn Dunster’s latest book - this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ sees Arthur Parkinson explore Carolyn’s journey with edibles, the simplest and best varieties to grow yourself, and some marvellous recipe ideas to try at home.In this episode, discover:Carolyn’s first discovery of flowers being edible, and how that changed her perspective on growingWhy it’s so rewarding to plant your own flowers in the knowledge that they’re chemical-freeThe development of Carolyn’s simple, delicious, and visually stunning recipesGet 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 to the latest in the Be Your Own Florist Mini-Series, this time showing you how to craft a stunning display in a vase.Any vase can be turned into a gorgeous arrangement, but Sarah shows how best to use the flared neck and wide belly of a vase like our own ‘Favourite Jade Vase’, bringing bombastic structure to your arrangement both upwards and outwards.Products mentioned:Favourite Jade Vasehttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/favourite-jade-vaseEucalyptus Stemshttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/eucalyptus-stemsThalictrum delavayihttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/thalictrum-delavayiPersicaria orientalishttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/persicaria-orientalisDahlia 'Molly Raven'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-molly-ravenDahlia 'Caitlin's Joy'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-caitlins-joyDahlia 'Burlesca'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-burlescaGet 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 days shorten and the cold rolls in, we’re prompted to undertake some key jobs in the garden this month, so join Sarah and Josie for October’s most important tasks in this special episode.Sarah and Josie share the need to plant out the likes of hardy annual salad leaves, and biennials if you’ve sown them already. They also touch on the need to harvest your pumpkins and squash, plus the perfect day of the year to plant out more of your tulip bulbs and vegetables.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

Garden design is certainly a creative affair, and while Hazel Gardiner’s background was once in fashion, her floristry studio exudes inspiration from which we can all learn.This episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ explores Hazel’s journey from fashion to floristry, the thought process behind her own garden, and her absolute favourite plants for the garden and as cut flowers.In this episode, discover:How Hazel’s background in fashion and events gives her such a wonderful eye in the gardenThe inspiration behind Hazel’s zoned, structured garden in Stoke NewingtonEvergreen plants perfect for those wanting gorgeous impact all year roundHazel’s must-have plants in the garden and for cut flowers, from grasses like Hakonechloa to dinner plate dahlias like ‘Cafe au Lait’Products mentioned:Stipa giganteahttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/stipa-giganteaStipa tenuissima 'Pony Tails'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/stipa-tenuissimaCynara cardunculus (Cardoon)https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cynara-cardunculusRhubarb 'Livingstone' (Everbearing)https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rhubarb-livingstoneHakonechloa macrahttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/hakonechloa-macraRosa 'Rambling Rector'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rose-rambling-rectorCosmos atrosanguineus 'Chocolate'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-atrosanguineus-chocolateGet 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 to the next episode in our floristry mini-series, and in episode 3 we’ll be sharing the best way to create a gorgeous, flowing hand-tied bunch.Join Sarah as she shows the process from the stable scaffold-like base of foliage, to the simple, delicate addition of your most eye-catching flowers, and how to use the bride-bridesmaid-gatecrasher approach to balancing them perfectly...Products mentioned:Pelargonium 'Attar of Roses' (Scented)https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pelargonium-attar-of-rosesGarden Mint (Spearmint)https://www.sarahraven.com/products/spearmintDahlia 'Night Silence'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-night-silenceZinnia elegans 'Queeny Lime Red'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/zinnia-elegans-queen-red-limeHydrangea paniculata 'Wim's Red' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-paniculata-wims-redGet 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