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/
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friends
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 condition any of your plants for not just a long-lasting tenure in an arrangement, but for keeping them looking proud and pretty for longer.
In this episode, discover:
- The 6 'S' techniques of flower conditioning to transform cut flowers from short-lived showstoppers to stunning, long-lasting displays
- Why some temperature-sensitive flowers flop, and tips to keep them perky for weeks
- Simple, quick advice on how to arrange for great vase life, while avoiding the ‘pick, plonk’ approach
Products mentioned:
Euphorbia characias subsp. Wulfenii
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/euphorbia-characias-subsp-wulfenii
Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non scripta)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hyacinthoides-non-scripta-bluebells
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