Craft, Community and Cultivating a Life in the Garden with Patrick Grant - Episode 231

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

grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friends
Craft, Community and Cultivating a Life in the Garden with Patrick Grant - Episode 231
Jul 03, 2025 Episode 231
Sarah Raven

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 show, what makes it so enjoyable for everyone on and off-screen, Patrick’s marvellous mission with Community Clothing, and the ambitious plans for an inspiring garden transformation at his Yorkshire home.

In this episode, discover:

  • Behind the magic of The Great British Sewing Bee, how Patrick came to present the show, and what makes it such a special experience
  • Patrick’s incredible mission with Community Clothing, breathing life back into British textile manufacturing 
  • How Patrick is transforming his charming garden in Yorkshire into a thriving, beautiful space

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