Cold nights and frosty mornings are soon upon us, which signals the perfect time to start putting our gardens to bed in preparation for the harsh winter months. A little bit of care and attention now will help your garden to thrive when the excitement of spring rolls around!
Whether in a small garden limited on space, or one in which you have the luxury of corners you can leave to wild, Sarah & Arthur share their advice on protecting your most delicate bulbs, clearing leaves in a wildlife-friendly way, and using them to create a lovely, crumbly leafmould.
In this episode, discover:
- The flower varieties most in need of Winter care
- Tending to a small garden where you’re unable to leave a corner to wild
- Why you should ditch the leaf blower in favour of a more wildlife-friendly rake - and avoid over-tidying
- Martha Stewart’s recipe for a bird feeder wreath
- Rotting down old leaves into a productive leaf mould
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As we enter Autumn and the spectacular summer’s days wane in favour of darker, colder weather, Pelargoniums take centre stage and truly come into their own.
For a family of flowers that boasts such visual flair and incredible scents, they’re remarkably high performers for very little attention. On this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ we’re talking all things Pelargonium, from those with attention-grabbing aromas to those whose vibrant visual appeal is right at home in the home or the garden.
In this episode, discover:
- Sarah’s adoration for Attar of Roses, and how it’s used in so many different ways
- The most productive varieties that stay vibrant from April through to October
- Groups of pelargoniums great for filling your house with incredible scents
- How to take pelargonium cuttings safely
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As winter descends on our lovely gardens, it’s a perfect time to plan for the emergence of wonderful possibilities next spring, particularly by sowing your own organic crops. While the prospect might be daunting to some, it’s just been made far easier by this week’s guest on the podcast.
The delightful Anna Greenland joins me on episode 36, fresh from the release of her new book. We hear the story behind Anna’s approach to gardening, which has an accessibility to it that should entice new gardeners, while offering experienced gardeners plenty of tips on sustainably transforming balconies and back gardens into spaces for edibles.
In this episode, discover:
- Anna’s down-to-earth style of gardening that’s accessible to everyone
- The marvellous transition from staff at a Jamie Oliver restaurant to an organic supplier for them
- Releasing a beginner-friendly but impressively detailed book perfect for new and knowledgeable gardeners alike
- Which delicious crops are perfect for sowing around this time of year
- How to put Nasturtiums to good use in two delightful recipes
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When you’re faced with a selection of plants as vast as our wonderful Autumn range, it’s very easy to get bogged down with such a range of choices, so this week we’ve decided to cast a spotlight on a few of our absolute favourites.
Whether it be a productive collection to provide a cohesive, colourful ensemble, or perhaps a single flower with such a striking appearance that it becomes your new favourite, there’s something for everyone on this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.
In this episode, discover:
- Collections in our Autumn Range that’ll bring life and colour through the darker months to come
- A perfect houseplant for those less confident in looking after garden plants
- How much difficulty in planting is removed by quality tools
- Sarah’s ‘best ever’ recipe for Rhubarb Cordial
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No late summer garden is complete until its colour palette is drizzled with delightful Dahlias, a flower that’s had its fair share of love on past podcast episodes - and quite rightly so! Their productive tubers and vibrant varieties make them a true must-have, and worthy of a full episode to themselves.
Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson - perhaps the most enthusiastic Dahlia advocates - share their top picks from the rousing family of flowers, which ones are most alluring for birds and bees, tips on saving pot-grown Dahlias from frost, and how they make a delightful addition to a lovely salad.
In this episode, discover:
- Over a dozen glamourous, decorative varieties of Dahlia
- The best single Dahlias to encourage a vivacious buzzing of bees and butterflies
- Opportunities to companion plant Dahlias with the beautiful biennials of Rudbeckia Hirtas
- Novel new Dahlia varieties to explore, like the vibrant, heather-like Dahlia ‘Mats’
- Sarah’s advice for caring for your Dahlias in the face of frost
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With the highly anticipated, and slightly belated, Chelsea Flower Show 2021 just a week away, this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ offers us a perfect chance to talk with one of the show’s most prolific and accomplished garden designers - the wonderful Ann-Marie Powell.
Missing just a single year of the show since 1997 (understandably for the birth of her now-12 year old), Ann-Marie shares the tales from her formative years and TV career that fuelled her unbridled botanical passion, her visionary approach to designing a captivating garden, and what we can expect from a Chelsea show which promises to bring some seasonal surprises.
In this episode, discover:
- Ann-Marie’s inspiring experiences with gardening through her formative years
- The authentic passion behind Ann-Marie’s exciting designs and delightful presence on social media
- Which show stopping flowers will be stealing the spotlight at RHS Chelsea this year
- How Ann-Marie and the team are creating their gorgeous exhibition with such a tight turnaround time
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We’re breaking convention on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week as Sarah steps aside from hosting duties - Arthur is joined by a fellow Perch Hill resident, Sarah’s other half, and thoroughly accomplished writer, Adam Nicolson.
In a conversation ranging from profound environmental issues to more absurd incidents like the ‘big sheep crisis’, this episode is equal parts hilarious and inspiring to those of us looking to build a world of wondrous sea life.
Adam describes life on Perch Hill, fascinating facts about the inhabitants of rock pools, and how we can help bring biodiversity back to our shores - all with the same passionate and eclectic vernacular that you’ll find in his latest book: ‘The Sea Is Not Made of Water: Life Between the Tides’.
In this episode, discover:
- Fascinating stories from the early days of Perch Hill
- Marvellous creatures that can be found in rock pools
- How we can help nurture sealife with your very own rock pools
- The peculiar story behind Sarah & Arthur’s ‘Big Sheep Crisis’
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There are massive gains to be had if you’re willing to take a crack at autumn sowing, which presents a fantastic opportunity to grow some truly giant hardy annuals.
Whether you’re looking to get ahead on ornamental additions to the garden or encourage stronger roots to protect your edible plants, Sarah & Arthur explain how autumn sowing now could be the start of an envious, vibrant ensemble in the next year’s spring and summer months.
In this episode, discover:
- The best varieties of ornamental flowers and productive edible veg to sow early
- Which hardy annuals to sow early for truly incredible growth
- How to grow flowers with stronger roots and better disease resistance
- The hardy nature shared by many plants with ‘snow’, ‘frost’ or ‘ice’ in the name
- Sarah’s recipe for a pleasant, delicious chilli jam
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From selling her own beautiful produce at markets in London, to exciting collaborations with Skye Gyngell at Spring Restaurant and Jam Jar Flowers’ Melissa Richardson (a previous guest on the podcast!), Jane Scotter has had a wonderful journey to running her 16-acre, biodynamic farm - Fern Verrow.
Joining Sarah & Arthur from her gorgeous spot at the foothills of the Black Mountains in Herefordshire, Jane discusses her delightful experiences growing for Skye, how biodynamics helps cultivate her truly seasonal produce, and the love and care she shows to those learning under her tutorship.
In this episode, discover:
- The amazing success that Jane has seen with biodynamics
- Fern Verrow’s marvellous 16-acre farm
- Jane’s favourite varieties of tomato, courgette & aubergine for delicious flavour & gorgeous appearance
- Their collaboration with Melissa from Jam Jar Flowers and Skye Gyngell at Spring Restaurant
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For regular listeners or those familiar with Arthur’s fabulous family of feathered friends, you’ll know that hens are his area of expertise. From those ideal for egg laying to the breeds that make pleasant poultry pets, this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is all about how to choose and care for hens of your own.
Sarah & Arthur divulge their experiences with picking a suitable chicken coop, keeping them safe from foxes and other foes, and given that you’ll have an abundance of eggs we hear Arthur’s take on a classic cake recipe - a gorgeous Victoria Sponge.
In this episode, discover:
- Protecting your hens from foxes and other predators
- The best breeds to keep as layers, or as magnificent pets
- What & how often to feed, and keeping feeders out of reach of rodents
- How to put your hens’ eggs to delicious use in a classic Victoria Sponge
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Organic lifestyles may have become particularly popular in the last few years, but the shrewd gardeners at Yeo Valley Organic Garden have been at it for over 25 years in the depths of Somerset. What’s even more exciting is their debut appearance at this year’s belated Chelsea Flower Show - a ‘dream come true’ for Sarah Mead.
From dealing with pesky pests to picking out vibrant native flowers for their Chelsea display, Sarah has a host of fantastic tips for those of us wanting to use fewer chemicals in our gardens in this episode of “grow, cook, eat, arrange”.
In this episode, discover:
- How Yeo Valley Organic Garden is enticing, but not forcing, people to live more organically
- Various ways to entice wildlife into your organic garden to help keep slugs and snails at bay
- A selection of Sarah Mead’s favourite ornamental & native organic flowers
- Yeo Valley Organic’s exciting maiden outing at Chelsea Flower Show this year
- Sarah’s keen interest in a revolution for organic food
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With the care and attention that we put into our gardens and green spaces, what use would it all be without a comfortable corner in which to sit back and enjoy it? We turn our focus this week to the captivating decorations and colour combinations to perfectly complement your floral handiwork.
In episode 27, of “grow, cook, eat, arrange” Sarah & Arthur talk all things garden props - the most inviting lighting for a relaxing evening, where to source lovely and high quality vintage furniture, and an aesthetically pleasing way to keep wind away from your newly sown plants and hedges.
In this episode, discover:
- How to match the perfect shade of gravel with your garden, and choosing a pet-friendly stone size
- A cheap alternative to hessian fabric/burlap, to help your new plants thrive
- Ideal decorations to radiate natural light on peaceful evenings
- Sarah & Arthur’s favourite places to find comfortable, welcoming furniture
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This week’s podcast is a special-one with a focus purely on delicious food! Sarah is joined by a guest who combines her passion for the planet mixed with her love of plant-based delicious dishes that you can make at home; author of “One Pot, Pan, Planet”, Anna Jones.
This best-selling author and environmentally conscious cook, discusses her brand new book, some of the best kept secret vegan substitute ingredients, and how to take your cooking standards from humble home chef to being worthy of a restaurant!
- A few small changes we can make to help our planet
- The secret substitute ingredients behind some of Anna’s most delightful dishes
- How toppings and texture help take your home cooking to Michelin star restaurant quality
- Anna’s cooking course, and her belief that cooking skills are truly for anyone
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When taking care of the beautiful congregations of colour at Perch Hill, it must be said that a wonderful team of keen, green-fingered folk are a helpful luxury that most at home won’t have when taking care of potted arrangements, so creating a maintenance schedule of sorts can be quite an art.
In this practical instalment of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah & Arthur have a whole host of products, processes and priceless advice to perfect your preening, dead heading, watering and feeding. We also look at the best times to use a saucer under a pot (or when to avoid it), and Arthur’s affinity towards larger pots.
In this episode, discover:
- The combined strengths of SB Invigorator as a feed and also combating mildew and aphids
- How to best treat your soil for feeding thriving plants
- Why Arthur is a champion of big pots over smaller ones, and his tips for carefully watering them
- Tips on using nematodes to keep vine weevils at bay
- Ideal times of year to use or avoid using saucers under plant pots
- A selection of scented varieties of Pelargoniums
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As the latter summer months wane into autumn, pleasing perennials sweep into season - from the hard-working and rich Phlox ‘Blue Paradise’ to the hardy mainstay of the garden that is the beloved Salvia family.
Sparking inspiration for your own containers, borders, cut flower arrangements and everywhere in between, Sarah & Arthur this week run through the plethora of perennials they consider the pick of the bunch, and share a delightful smoked haddock fish cake recipe with peppery, crushed nasturtiums.
In this episode, discover:
- A gorgeous selection of Phlox, adding soft clouds of colour to a border
- The fabulous Asters that come into their own in the autumn garden
- Vital advice for this time of year, an ideal time to propagate your own Salvias
- Sarah’s delicious recipe for smoked haddock fishcakes, replacing pepper with a colourful collection of crushed Nasturtiums
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From the beauty of a bold, stained glass window to the emphatic and highly saturated patterns found in wildlife and nature, colour is an element of gardening that’s captured both Sarah and Arthur’s eye since their youngest years.
Marrying together flower families is a fine art, but between Sarah’s ‘Bride, Bridesmaid & Gatecrasher’ approach to picking beautiful bunches, and the colour palettes inspired by exotic animals that can be found in Arthur’s Mill Yard dolly tubs, this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is sure to spark your own imaginative colourful combinations.
Capping off a podcast full of captivating hues, we also hear Sarah’s recipe for delicious whole globe artichokes, topped off with a delightful sauce.
In this episode, discover:
- How you can draw inspiration from nature, wildlife and a wealth of colour books when creating your own colourful ensemble
- The importance of picking the right foliage to accompany your flowers
- Sarah’s ‘Bride, Bridesmaid & Gatecrasher’ method for creating beautiful and vivid bunches of flowers
- The colour combinations occupying Sarah & Arthur’s captivating arrangements
- A delicious recipe for whole globe artichokes, served with a secret sauce
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As the summer months are upon us and the prospect of lovely evening gatherings in the garden grows ever more appealing, there’s a marvellous opportunity to spruce up your garden with a selection of gorgeous Gladioli.
It’s not too late in the year to plant your own, so now is a perfect time for us to consider some of the best Gladioli to bring a natural and harmonious ensemble of colour to your space - this week with the help of the wonderful Tom Brown, Head Gardener & Tutor at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation.
Also in this episode we hear about some of the unique discoveries that have emerged from Sarah and Tom’s shared love of trialling, with a few fantastic tips to use in your own planting.
In this episode, discover:
- Tips for growing gorgeous gladioli in your gardens
- A selection of Sarah, Arthur & Tom’s favourite Gladioli
- Sarah and Tom’s shared passion for trialling
- Fascinating revelations from Sarah’s trials of potato tubers
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While the boldness of Lupins might be unfairly mistaken for a lack of subtlety, and many gardeners overlook Irises and Peonies, Sarah and Arthur feel it’s high time for a renaissance of these romantic, vigorous flowers.
From the rousing rouge tones of Terracotta to the rich, cool tones of Dusky Challenger, there’s a strong case for adding these gorgeous varieties to your garden - they should be praised just as much for their aesthetic merit as for their low maintenance. Perhaps you’ll discover your new favourite flower, or a variety to become the perfect colourful companion for your garden border.
In this episode, discover:
- The family of striking, bold Lupins, perfect for any border
- Beautiful Irises, and the influx of colour they bring to a garden
- Magnificent peonies - the queen of the cut flowers
- Sarah & Arthur’s favourite selections of each, with helpful tips on how and when to plant them
- Advice for keeping Lupin Aphids at bay
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As we finally begin to emerge from a year of restrictions, the world is our oyster and it’s time to start planning some gorgeous getaways and rousing retreats. For many, the likes of familiar old favourites Sissinghurst and Chatsworth will undoubtedly be on the cards, with romantic rose gardens and marvellous displays of cramming every cranny with colour.
For this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah and Arthur take us on their ideal road trip around the country, offering up suggestions for an exciting tour of your own to discover natural beauty, flora and fauna, and even a recommendation for a good gin...
In this episode, discover:
- Sissinghurst Castle Garden and their beautiful rose garden and mixture of Tudor red-brick buildings with a romantic mix of plants within the walls.
- Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top with it’s rolling wooded hills and valleys filled with loose planting that attracted animals for her drawings.
- Rousham House & Gardens with their gorgeous free range hens welcoming a delighted Arthur on arrival and the unique wildness to their gardens, veg and herbs.
- Chatsworth House & Gardens who are leading the way in the cut flower movement and showcase stunning ways to companion plant, being the most productive and experimenting garden they’ve visited!
- Sarah’s wildflower walk in Cornwall starting at Kynance Cove which feels like walking through a flowery salad with the aqua blue of the sea to one side, and fields of exotic and rare Cornish tropics to the other.
- The most western point of British Isles in the Outer Hebrides with it’s coral white sands and extraordinary mix of rare Orchids.
- Arthur’s favourite visit to Chester Zoo with their own gin created on site, incredible conservation work and fields of feed grown for their own animals.
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Rich in fragrance and saturated colour, the biennial is a wonderful group of plants that promise to really enhance the sights and smells of your garden, whether they be the magnificent early Wallflowers, or the aromatic Icelandic Poppies.
Among the numerous varieties of biennial worth sowing right now, on this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ we also hear about how you can add carrots to your veg garden, the best ways to keep them safe from carrot flies, and Sarah’s brilliant recipe that puts them to great use in a salad.
In this episode, discover:
- A selection of the most fragrant and fabulous biennials to adorn your garden
- Biennials’ role in bringing through a succession of colour
- Growing your own delicious carrots easily with seed tape
- Keeping home-grown carrots safe from the danger of carrot flies
- Sarah’s recipe for a delightful salad with your carrots
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The beauty of roses makes them one of the most desired flowers for occasions, but they are an increasingly fashionable addition to a garden setting too. Growing over 5 acres of them in Oxfordshire at Green and Gorgeous, Rachel Siegfried is well versed in which varieties suit particular scenarios, and how to grow a healthy rose.
Rachel joins Sarah & Arthur this week to share how you can make the most of your roses, including her pick of rose feed, how to condition them once picked, and keeping red spider mite and black spot away from your flowers.
In this episode, discover:
- The origins of Rachel’s incredible farm of roses
- Tips for healthy Rose growth, and the best ways to feed them
- Dealing with red spider mite
- Sarah, Arthur & Rachel’s favourite selections of Rose
- Conditioning Roses after picking, and the best things to pair with Roses
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The joy of a pressed flower is an absolute treat to decorate any setting, and nobody does it quite like Melissa Richardson of JamJar Flowers. Seeing them preserve the life of a picked peony far beyond its normal lifespan is a truly special treat.
Melissa joins Sarah & Arthur this week to discuss her gorgeous arrangements, how she sources her beautiful flowers, and how you can use environmentally friendly alternatives to oasis.
In this episode, discover:
- Melissa’s almost-accidental discovery of the wonders of flowers
- Environmentally friendly alternatives to oasis, or floral foam
- The incredible experience that only comes from buying flowers in the market
- How to start pressing your own beautiful flowers at home
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Give hardy annuals some new, open ground, and the flamboyant flowers fill out any garden. Tending to them in just the right way helps to bring your space to life, and in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ we find out Sarah and Arthur’s top 5 hardy annuals.
On top of this, we’ve got a whole year’s worth of edible flowers which promise to bring a burst of flavour to your cooking; we cover everything from wild garlic and elderflower, to chives and hibiscus, plus everything else in between.
In this episode, discover:
- How hardy annuals can provide years of decoration in your garden
- Sarah & Arthur’s favourite selections of hardy annuals
- Advice on direct sowing, and avoiding competition among hardy annuals
- Sowing edible flowers for every month in the year
- Tips to avoid weedling germination
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Dahlias - https://bit.ly/3vXhD78
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Runner bean flower ‘White Lady’ - https://bit.ly/3vRdUrw
Sweet Pea ‘Painted Lady’ - https://bit.ly/3ffMmFQ
Hibiscus - https://bit.ly/3uCqjPS
Tagites - https://bit.ly/3biLQWf
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There is a particular delight that comes from growing your own delicious vegetables, but something that adds another dimension to their flavour is cooking them on fire.
Bringing Middle Eastern inspiration and nearly a decade of experience at the helm of Honey & Co, Saris Packer and Itamar Srulovich share their flair for flame-cooked cuisine, and how you can grow and cook your own dishes with intense flavours.
In this episode, discover:
- Recipes inspired by Sarit & Itamar’s Middle Eastern travels
- How Honey & Co. wrote their book for chefs with any kind of grill
- The special qualities unique to cooking with fire
- Picking the perfect potted tomatoes and aubergines to grow
- Sarit & Itamar’s dream seasonal recipes for the next month
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There’s nothing quite like bringing the garden together with alliums as they take over from the last of the late tulips. If you tend to them carefully and remove the leaves that are prone to looking tatty, then you can welcome a standard of colour and life comparable to the Chelsea Flower Show into your garden.
Alliums are an equally exciting addition you can take to the kitchen, with Society Garlic bringing the flavour without the halitosis. We also cover chives in this episode, which is a stunning perennial herb with uses in a delicious salad or a chive tea.
In this episode, discover:
- Sarah and Arthur’s favourite selection of Alliums to fill the ‘May Gap’
- How to treat Allium foliage to allow other flowers to bloom
- The need to tend to Alliums that self-seed before they hinder other flowers
- Picking wild garlic and chives, and growing them in the home
- Sarah’s baked potato recipe with Wensleydale and garlic pesto
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