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

Welcome to the August Q&A episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, where Sarah & Josie share their top tips based on your questions every month.For August, we hear how pests can be held at bay from your precious dahlias, and advice for treating the leaves such that they’re looking grand late into the summer season.Sarah also shares some inspiring ideas for giving your garden structure in a year’s time, Josie recalls our best advice for preventing and treating mildew, plus we look at the best way to stop containers from drying out while you’re on your summer holidays.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

Jemima Bowker’s journey into urban gardening is one with which many of us can relate, and having moved into a new space, we’ve a number of wonderful tips for balcony gardeners.This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Jemima joins Sarah to share how she’s made the most of both a North and South facing balcony, with inspiring ideas for varieties to thrive in any urban space.In this episode, discover:Jemima’s South-facing balcony, exhibiting the glorious colours of Geum ‘Scarlet Tempest’ and Salvia ‘Jemima’s Gem’The bold, dark-green and purple visage of Plectranthus ciliatus which graces the darker, colder North-facing areaTips to spot whether you’re overfeeding, and on how to breathe life into your own part of a shared or public spaceOrder Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newestFollow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Products mentioned:Plectranthus ciliatus 'Nico': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/plectranthus-ciliatus-nicoPelargonium 'Attar of Roses' (Scented): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pelargonium-attar-of-rosesSweet Pea 'Prince of Orange': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sweet-pea-prince-of-orangeGet 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

Just as relay racers pass a baton throughout their race, the many flowers in your garden pass a similar baton between themselves to bring year-round beauty.Plan your year perfectly with Sarah and Josie’s top plants to inspire and captivate, each with their own month in which to shine - learn more as we look at how to nail your succession planning in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.In this episode, discover:What makes honesty such an invaluable cut flower and filler around the early spring timeThe most striking combination of dahlias fit for early autumnHow to bring the most showstopping scent to July with Sweet Pea MatucanaA particular variety of rose which flowers surprisingly late, giving you a pleasant October burst of joyOrder Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newestGet 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

Many of us take August as a chance to go away on holiday, which makes this month’s jobs in the garden so vital for keeping life in your flowers while you’re away.This month, Sarah and Josie share just how much watering you should be doing, particularly for thirsty pots, the attention you should give to your borders, cuttings that need taking from cut and come again flowers, and how to build your own organic pest control.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

For the lifestyles that many of us lead, low-maintenance and high performing plants are the perfect combination, for which pelargoniums are an absolute must-have.Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson delve into the very best pelargoniums, highlighting some irresistibly scented varieties too, and share the best tips for propagating them in either your pots or your borders.In this episode, discover:Sarah & Arthur’s standout pelargonium varieties, with picks for scent like ‘Attar of Roses’ to more eye-catching plants like ‘Kewensis’Tips from Chatsworth on how best to propagate pelargoniums, particularly en masseA stunning recipe for using pelargoniums in a lovely cordialOrder Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newestProducts mentioned:Pelargonium 'Attar of Roses' (Scented): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pelargonium-attar-of-rosesPelargonium 'Prince of Orange' (Scented): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pelargonium-prince-of-orangeGet 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

Arthur Parkinson’s urban garden is, like many in more built up areas,  somewhat overlooked by neighbours, and perhaps the most natural solution to this is with the help of some gorgeous climbers.In this podcast episode, Sarah & Arthur focus on the varieties of clematis, honeysuckle, and other climbers which look stunning combined with the likes of hazel, corten, or even rebar.In this episode, discover:How Arthur almost-accidentally discovered the way to use coppiced hazel to train clematis upwardsA number of favourite varieties as better alternatives to hornbeams for creating privacy and separationSarah & Arthur’s selection of climbers beyond the beloved clematis, namely the likes of thunbergias and Ipomoea lobataOrder Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newestProducts mentioned:Clematis viticella 'Etoile Violette': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/clematis-viticella-etoile-violetteClematis 'Madame Julia Correvon': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/clematis-viticella-madame-julia-correvonClematis ‘Blue River’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/clematis-blue-riverLonicera periclymenum 'Rhubarb and Custard'®: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lonicera-periclymenum-rhubarb-and-custardAkebia quinata (Chocolate Vine): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/akebia-quinataThunbergia alata 'African Sunset': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/thunbergia-african-sunsetIpomoea lobata: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/ipomoea-lobata-mina-lobataDahlia 'Night Silence': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-night-silenceDahlia 'Adam's Choice': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-adams-choiceGet 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 Q&A episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ for July, where we put your questions directly to Sarah & Josie in this special monthly episode.This month, we’ve some timely questions on the best edibles that it’s not too late to sow, and what we’re harvesting at Perch Hill right now.Josie also gives us a comprehensive look at growing lavender to look its very best, we hear Sarah’s advice on growing sweet peas to have the longest stems they possibly can, and Josie has some fantastic advice on how to keep containers alive, even when you’re away on holiday.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

The UK’s bird population are dearly beloved for their song, as much as their service in keeping slugs and snails at bay, so how can we best provide safe havens for them in our gardens?Adam Nicolson’s next book, Bird School, sees him immersed in what’s best for birds and their important role in our gardens, so joins us on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share in his knowledge and journey so far.In this episode, discover:How to cater to different bird species’ needs by picking the right range of food for themAbsolute cardinal sins for helping birds, from unhygienic feeders to unprotected bird bathsOrder Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newestGet 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 Andy Murray’s tennis career is well documented, and the Cromlix hotel has brought years of joy for he and wife Kim Murray, the home-grown haven of the garden plays such a huge role in Kim’s life.It’s a delight to host Kim on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week as she shares her experience discovering gardening, what she grows to indulge her artistic creativity, and the local, sustainable roots behind the hotel project.In this episode, discover:Kim’s discovery of gardening, and how it grew into a passionate part of her lifeHow Kim’s creativity means that she uses flowers in different, unique waysThe garden’s role in life for Kim, Andy and the familyOrder Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newestGet 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

Summer is emerging, and with July upon us comes a lovely time to be tending to our gardens, so what needs the most care and attention this month?In this month’s episode, Sarah and Josie prompt you to sow what’s about to go out of season, think about thinning your biennials, take perennial cuttings from the likes of your salvias and pelargoniums, and continue your staking for the inevitable windy days.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