grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friends
Welcome to grow, cook, eat, arrange, the weekly podcast from gardener, writer, teacher,and cook, Sarah Raven. Over the last two decades, Sarah has led the way by introducing a new kind of productive gardening which places emphasis on intense colour, sophistication, and achievability. Recorded at the beautiful Perch Hill Farm in Sussex, Sarah talks with special guests from across garden design, floristry, food, ecology, conservation, and more. Brimming with top tips and helpful hints, listen and learn how to create your most productive garden ever. You can find out more about the products discussed in each episode or get in touch by visiting the website: https://www.sarahraven.com/
Episodes
310 episodes
Sarah's top picks for wonderful winter flowers to grow in the greenhouse - Episode 243
One of the joys of year-round gardening is the succession that comes from a bulb lasagne, and for those with a greenhouse, the possibilities are stunning.This episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is full of inspiration for early narciss...
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Episode 243
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16:03
Sarah Raven: Squirrel-proofing your bulbs with ornamental pot toppers and edibles - Episode 242
Pesky rodents can be a nightmare for pot gardeners trying to grow bulbs over the winter, but there’s plenty you can do to protect them, and put on a show while doing so!In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, you’ll discover Sarah...
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Episode 242
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16:55
Sarah Raven: Brilliant bulbs for a succession of colour - Episode 241
As autumn arrives and bulb planting season begins, it's the perfect time to start planning next year’s garden so that it’s bursting with colour all year long. In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah takes you on a journ...
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Episode 241
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18:17
Mark Diacono: Finding ‘Abundance’ in every season - Episode 240
For those who look carefully and stay connected to nature, there’s abundance to be found all year round.That’s the commitment at the heart of Mark Diacono’s new book, which he’s penned in the years since his last appearance on ‘grow, coo...
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Episode 240
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Arthur Parkinson: Capturing the garden’s beauty with dried seedheads - Episode 239
While some of your flowers might’ve lost the colour that gave you joy throughout the summer, their charm in your home is far from over.Drying seedheads is one of Sarah and Arthur’s great delights, and with summer rolling into autumn it’s...
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Episode 239
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Raymond Blanc OBE: Michelin Star inspiration for the kitchen garden - Episode 238
Of all the inspiring chefs to show a heartfelt appreciation for the work of the gardener, Raymond Blanc OBE might be the greatest advocate. The world-renowned restaurateur lauds the ‘magic of the garden and the miracles of the kitch...
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Episode 238
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Pressed flower magic for bringing nature into the home with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 237
Pressing flowers can be one of the simplest and most rewarding ways to immortalise the joyous blooms in your garden, and it’s a craft close to Arthur Parkinson’s heart.Arthur joins us on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week to share the ...
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Episode 237
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How to enjoy your greenhouse every day of the year with Tom Brown - Episode 236
A greenhouse is not just for summer - it’s for the whole year round, and it’s far more versatile than many give it credit for.Tom Brown returns to ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, fresh from the release of The Greenhouse Book, the writing of ...
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Episode 236
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21:01
The allure of alliums in succession - Episode 235
The season from May to August has been so extraordinary, thanks in no small part to the succession of alliums passing the baton throughout the summer months.August is prime time for sowing alliums ready for next year, so in this episode ...
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Episode 235
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Drying dahlias for stunning hanging arrangements with Philippa Stewart - Episode 234
Philippa Stewart started ‘Justdahlias’ when a passion turned into an obsession, and her talent for drying dahlias is a fabulous way to intensify their impact.This week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ dives into Philippa’s journey...
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Episode 234
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Secrets to Long-lasting Cut Flowers - Episode 233
Over the course of 32 years Sarah has been perfecting the art of conditioning cut flowers, and her indispensable tips will help breathe life into your vases.This week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ covers 7 essential tips to con...
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Episode 233
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From Garden to Vase: Sarah’s Top Picks for Long-Lasting, Beautiful Cut Flowers - Episode 232
Cut flowers are one of the great joys of summer, and since Sarah’s last episode on cut flowers, there are a host of wonderful new varieties worthy of adorning your vases.This episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ hones in on 20 of the be...
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Episode 232
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23:10
Craft, Community and Cultivating a Life in the Garden with Patrick Grant - Episode 231
The Great British Sewing Bee brings so much delight to those who watch it, and instrumental to its charm is Co-Host Patrick Grant, this week’s fabulous podcast guest.This week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ dives into the magic behind the ...
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Episode 231
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38:37
Sweet Pea Secrets: Feeding, Picking and Favourite Varieties - Episode 230
At this time of year sweet peas are one of the season’s greatest joys, whether through the earlier flowering varieties or the incredibly fragrant flowers.In this solo episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Sarah dives into the best growin...
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Episode 230
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Cooking on the fire in the great outdoors with Gill Meller - Episode 229
There’s nothing quite like cooking outside, and summer provides the perfect opportunity to light a fire and cook up a feast, all inspired by expert tips and recipes courtesy of chef and author, Gill Meller.Highlighting delicious recipes ...
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Episode 229
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The joys of growing and gardening with kids with Anna Greenland - Episode 228
Between starting out at Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Cornwall, a spot on Alan Titchmarsh’s new TV show, and raising two young daughters, organic grower Anna Greenland is a modern horticultural heroine.Returning to ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ th...
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Episode 228
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A guide to staking and sustainable plant supports at Perch Hill - Episode 227
As May turns to June the weather can often be blustery at Perch Hill, so it’s the perfect moment to get supports and stakes in place to avoid plants being damaged in high winds.Inspired by the sustainable materials that grow plentifully ...
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Episode 227
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27:14
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show’s handpicked highlights with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 226
This year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show was yet another terrific exhibition of horticultural beauty, to which Arthur Parkinson had a fabulous front-row seat. Arthur takes the mic on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week, once again bring...
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Episode 226
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22:03
Matrix planting for a beautiful and resilient garden with Gary Newell - Episode 225
While we all love a trip to the garden centre for short-term inspiration, a more measured approach to buying the right kind of plants for your plot can help you achieve a beautiful and sustainable garden, with year-round interest and resilience...
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Episode 225
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26:37
Biennials to sow from seed to fill the May gap - Episode 224
Biennials – plants which flower in their second year – may often be overlooked by us gardeners, but between their value for money, wonderful scent, and versatility they’re among the best plants to sow and grow in any garden.Sarah makes t...
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Episode 224
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Perfect plants for a small town garden with big impact with Tom Stimpson - Episode 223
Tom Stimpson’s pint-sized garden is an inspiration for anyone with a small urban plot, and it’s packed with showstopping varieties that will flower for months on end providing colour, scent, and food for pollinators in a compact space.In...
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Episode 223
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Sarah’s favourite scented varieties for spring - Episode 222
Gardens are a multisensory experience, and while we primarily think of aesthetics, it’s the scent of spring plants which is absolutely second to none.Sarah’s flying solo this week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share her pick of favour...
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Episode 222
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Growing in pots on a London balcony with Jemima Bowker - Episode 221
Urban gardeners who rent will be familiar with the need to transport their portable gardens frequently, so which plants are ideal for pots and containers that are often on the move?Jemima Bowker is our beginner and balcony gardening expe...
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Episode 221
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29:42
Species tulips and why you should grow them with Josie Lewis - Episode 220
There's been some exciting breeding and hybridising using species tulips - those closely related to wild tulips - in recent years, which has made them perfect plants for withstanding tulip fire.Species tulips are a newfound favourite for...
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Episode 220
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28:32
Enter the secret world of bees and their honey with Rachel de Thample - Episode 219
Bees are an absolute passion for us at Perch Hill, not just for their pollination and presence in the garden, but for their delicious and nutritious produce too.The same can be said for award-winning author and fermentation expert, Rache...
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Episode 219
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