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Lighter, longer days signal the start of a joyous season for gardeners, and March is the perfect month to plan for the highlights of your spring and summer garden.
Arthur Parkinson returns to ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week to share the plants that brought him the most joy last year, the trials he’ll be undertaking in his own compact garden at home, and his personal pick of long-flowering varieties for successional colour and pollinator appeal, no matter the size of your plot.
In this episode, discover:
How to care for Arthur’s favourite China rose ‘Mutabilis’ so that it flowers for longer in your gardenStandout geums for a spectacle that lasts from May right through to OctoberThe narcissi varieties that Arthur looks forward to trialling this yearStandout dahlia varieties for summer pots, from last year’s favourite ‘Tartan’ to classics like ‘Blue Bayou’Products mentioned:
Liriope muscari
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/liriope-muscari
Rosa x odorata 'Mutabilis'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rosa-x-oderata-mutabilis
Rosa × odorata 'Bengal Crimson' (China)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rosa-x-odorata-bengal-crimson
Geum 'Totally Tangerine'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/geum-totally-tangerine
Narcissus 'Cragford' (Forcing)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-cragford-for-forcing
Dahlia 'Tartan'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-tartan
Dahlia 'Waltzing Mathilda'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-waltzing-mathilda
Dahlia 'Blue Bayou'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-blue-bayou
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Bees are one of the most essential species in our ecosystem, and all of our gardens play a vital role in providing food and shelter for them to thrive.
Beekeeper, gardener and writer Richard Rickitt’s passion for these particular pollinators is utterly infectious. In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Richard shares what inspired him to start keeping bees at an early age, his fascination with the many species of wild bees in the UK, and the small but important changes we as gardeners can make to help protect their dwindling populations.
In this episode, discover:
The best bee-friendly flowers and shrubs to provide early pollen and nectarHow to create habitat for wild bees in your borders and lawnWays to make your own fantastic, affordable bee hotelThe dangers of chemicals for pollinators in modern agricultureProducts mentioned:
Eryngium bourgatii ‘Picos Blue’
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/eryngium-bourgatii
Galanthus nivalis (Common Snowdrop)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/galanthus-nivalis
Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non scripta)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hyacinthoides-non-scripta-bluebells
Salix gracilistyla ‘Mount Aso’
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salix-gracilistyla-mount-aso
Order Beekeeping for Gardeners:
https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/beekeeping-for-gardeners-9781399404846/
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Narcissi are such rewarding plants to grow, tolerant of almost any site and situation. At Perch Hill in particular, it’s shaping up to be a stellar spring for the humble daffodil and its more diminutive narcissus relatives.
Whether it’s perenniality, perfume or punchy colours that you’re after in your own garden, in this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Sarah shares her personal edit of the longest-flowering and most fragrant narcissi varieties to grow.
In this episode, discover:
Why planting narcissi in your garden can be a viable alternative to tulips as the climate continues to changeTop varieties for long, light flowering patterns (flowering a little over a long period of time), fabulous fragrance, and superb perennialityHow best to plant your narcissi so that they stand out in a successional bulb lasagneProducts mentioned:
Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus ('Old Pheasant's Eye'): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-pheasants-eye
Narcissus 'Avalanche': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-avalanche
Narcissus 'Cragford' (Forcing): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-cragford-for-forcing
Narcissus 'Starlight Sensation': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-starlight-sensation
Narcissus 'Moonlight Sensation': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-moonlight-sensation
Narcissus bulbocodium 'White Petticoat': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-bulbocodium-white-petticoat
Narcissus 'Pipit': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-pipit
Narcissus 'Minnow': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-minnow
Narcissus 'Actaea': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-actaea
Dutch Iris Mix: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dutch-iris-mix
Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-hollandicum-purple-sensation
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Alfie Nickerson is a biodynamic flower farmer making his mark in British horticulture, and his 3,500-strong dahlia field, buzzing with wildlife, is testament to that.
After working for 6 years as a jobbing gardener in London, and then volunteering at Fern Verrow – the biodynamic farm of previous guest Jane Scotter – Alfie describes his journey in creating the biodiverse haven that is Burnt Fen Flowers, as well as sharing his favourite annuals and dahlias, on this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.
In this episode, discover:
Alfie’s early gardening experiences in London, and what drew him to the Norfolk countrysideThe incredible work behind Burnt Fen’s biodynamic flower cropHow they prioritise biodiversity in their practices, and what that biodiversity gives back to the landAlfie’s absolute favourite varieties of annuals and dahlias for cuttingVisit Burnt Fen Flowers: https://burntfenflowers.com/
Products mentioned:
Ammi majus
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/ammi-majus
Helichrysum bracteatum 'White' (Sunflower)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helichrysum-bracteatum-white
Zinnia elegans 'Giant Purple Prince'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/zinnia-elegans-giant-purple-prince
Papaver somniferum 'Black Swan'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/papaver-somniferum-black-swan
Dahlia 'Jowey Winnie'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-jowey-winnie
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Bea Andrews is no stranger to Perch Hill - she was head gardener for many years, and is now back in a new guise as our visiting florist, aka Botanika Flora.
It's a joy to welcome Bea back for this nostalgic episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ with Sarah as she shares her fascinating background and route into horticulture in her native Hungary, the story of how she came to Perch Hill, and the inspiration she draws from the garden and the Sussex countryside in her stunning floral designs.
In this episode, discover:
The early inspirations behind Bea’s journey into gardening, horticulture and floristryFond memories of Perch Hill, her impeccable eye for colour, and humorous anecdotes from her time as head gardenerWhat Bea looks for in seasonal cutting, and how she combines these flowers and foliage in her unique arrangementsProducts mentioned:
Bea’s Summer Dahlia Collection: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/beas-summer-dahlia-collection
Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/
Botanika Floral: https://www.botanikafloral.co.uk
Get in touch: [email protected]
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The Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall are two of the most important horticultural projects of recent times, both helmed by the brilliant mind of Sir Tim Smit – Sarah’s guest on the podcast this week.
Tim’s entrepreneurial streak, and how his Dutch and English heritage has informed his remarkable journey with nature and the environmentHow innovative thinking on sustainability and the environment underpins Tim’s current and future projects, including the new Eden Project in Morecambe BayThe huge importance both Tim and Sarah place on improving education for the future of our natural world and the next generation of environmental entrepreneurs
Tim’s work on pioneering projects like Eden is guided by three pillars that also resonate for Sarah – education, entrepreneurialism, and the environment. In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, we gain a rare insight into how Tim brings these values to life in projects that help reconnect people with the land and explore the potential of their own relationships with the natural environment.
In this episode, learn more about:Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/
Eden Project Morecambe: https://www.edenproject.com/new-edens/eden-project-morecambe-uk
The Lost Gardens of Heligan: https://www.heligan.com/Get in touch: [email protected]
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If you're looking to support wild birds in your garden, the RSPB’s upcoming Big Garden Birdwatch is an essential event for us all.
The role that gardens and gardeners play in restoring a bustling wild bird population.What we all can do to provide natural sustenance, shelter and safety for birds with our choice of planting.How the Big Garden Birdwatch came to be, and how you can get involved this coming weekend.
Adam Nicolson and Emma Marsh, Executive Director of the RSPB, join Sarah in this week’s bird-focused episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to discuss how to get involved in this weekend’s annual bird count, how it came to be, and the many ways that gardeners can actively support and encourage more wild birds in our gardens and green spaces.
In this episode, discover:Verbena bonariensis
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/verbena-bonariensis
Lupinus ‘Masterpiece’ (Westcountry series)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lupinus-masterpiece
English Yew (Taxus baccata)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/english-yew
Rosa ‘Rambling Rector’
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rose-rambling-rector
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Join the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch: https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatchGet in touch: [email protected]
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Savannah Miller’s newfound passion for growing cut flowers, in particular dahlias, feeds fantastically into her contemporary bridal designs.
How Savannah began her fashion journey, and the motive behind her unexpected move into the bridal worldThe standout dahlia varieties that have captured a newfound passion for growing ornamental flowersMore about the creative intersection of gardening and bridal fashion in Savannah’s latest collection
In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah and Savannah discuss her successful career in fashion, an unexpected foray into bridal design, and her newfound joy in growing cut flowers and vegetables. Plus, discover Savannah’s top picks for the easiest and best performing flowers in her Gloucestershire garden.
In this episode, discover:Products mentioned:
Savannah’s Wedding Dahlia Collection
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/savannah-miller-dahlia-collection
Anemone x hybrida 'Honorine Jobert'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/anemone-honorine-jobert
Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/digitalis-purpurea-suttons-apricot
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Be it a fully fledged kitchen garden, or a few window boxes outside your back door, It’s never too early to start planning which edibles you want to grow for the season ahead.
How to embrace winter growing, sowing some of the hardiest crops for tasty salads and nutritious greens to liven up winter dishesWhich varieties offer the most transformative, flavoursome plants – from the punchy flavour of mustard wasabi to the ‘Sungold’ tomato’s unbeatable sweetnessTips on sowing direct into gutter pipes or outdoors with protection
Following last week’s flower-focused episode, this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ continues the sowing theme to highlight Sarah’s top pick of outstanding edibles to grow from seed from the beginning of the year, through to the end of March.
In this episode, discover:Products mentioned:
Salad Rocket 'Serrata'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salad-rocket-serrata
Mizuna 'Red Knight' F1
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/mizuna-red-knight-f1
Chervil 'Vertissimo'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chervil-vertissimo
Spinach 'Medania'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/spinach-medania
Spinach 'Rubino' F1
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/spinach-rubino-f1
Mustard 'Red Frills'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/mustard-red-frills
Mustard wasabi
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/mustard-wasabi
Lettuce 'Merveille de Quatre Saisons'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lettuce-merveille-de-quatre-saisons
Flat Leaf Parsley 'Gigante di Napoli'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/parsley-gigante-di-napoli
Coriander 'Leisure'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/coriander-leaf-form-leisure
Tomato 'Sungold'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-sungold
Tomato 'Black Russian'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-black-russian
Pea 'Nairobi'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pea-nairobi
Courgette 'Bianca di Trieste'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/courgette-bianca-di-trieste
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There are few more therapeutic jobs in the potting shed or polytunnel than sowing seeds, and if you’re looking to fill your spring garden with colourful cut flowers, now is the time to start sowing your standout varieties.
In the first of two back-to-back episodes of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah turns her attention to the cut flowers she’ll be sowing from early January onwards, working week by week to create an invaluable sowing calendar you can easily follow at home.
In this episode, discover:
Sarah's love of seed sowing, and the meditative quality it bringsTop performing seeds for the start of the year, from fragrant sweet peas to easy growers like cerintheA unique tip to prevent mice from spoiling your sweet pea seedsProducts mentioned:
Sweet Pea 'Erewhon'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sweet-pea-erewhonSweet Pea 'Matucana'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lathyrus-odoratus-matucanaCobaea scandens
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cobaea-scandens-purpleCerinthe major 'Purpurascens'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cerinthe-major-purpurascensAntirrhinum majus 'Liberty Classic Crimson' F1
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-f1-liberty-classic-crimsonAntirrhinum majus 'White Giant' F1
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-giant-whiteLinaria maroccana 'Sweeties'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/linaria-maroccana-sweetiesAmmi majus
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/ammi-majusSalvia viridis 'Blue Monday'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-viridis-blueCentaurea cyanus 'Polka Dot Mixed'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/centaurea-cyanus-polka-dot-mixedMalope trifida 'Alba'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/malope-trifida-albaScabiosa atropurpurea 'Black Cat'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/scabiosa-atropurpurea-black-catGet in touch: [email protected]
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For those who garden, whether on a windowsill or on a grander scale, it soon becomes a source of inspiration, passion and peace. A way to ground and find solace and, increasingly, a test of resilience and adaptability too.
In a reversal of the usual ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ format, journalist and broadcaster Alex Clark turns guest question master to steer the conversation on Sarah’s journey into horticulture, what they both get from gardening, and the sensory delights that growing, plants and wildlife can bring into our lives.
In this episode, discover:
How Alex came to gardening as a newfound passionIncredible tips for newcomers from Sarah’s 30+ years’ of growing experience at Perch HillSarah’s original career path, and how she found the love of flowers that she now shares with us allWhy pot gardening is ‘the great equaliser’ and a fantastic way for everyone to garden wherever they areGet in touch: [email protected]
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Every Ottolenghi book is a gift, filled with a treasure trove of unique recipes and the latest, Comfort – perfectly timed for Christmas feasting – is no exception. In fact, by the end of this week’s episode you may well be rethinking your own festive menu…
A self-confessed Ottolenghi fan, Sarah is joined Verena Lochmuller and Tara Wigley – two of the co-authors of Comfort, the latest Ottolenghi cook book – to share some of their favourite comfort food recipes including a delicious chocolate mousse inspired by the nostalgia of Terry’s Chocolate Orange, and a curry leaf dukkah guaranteed to jazz up any vegetable side dish.
In this episode, discover:
The diverse culinary backgrounds of the Ottolenghi team, and how they've brought together the best comfort food recipes from around the worldHow to transform traditional Christmas veg like Brussels sprouts into a slow-cooked flavour sensationNostalgic and novel dessert recipes for puddings to top off a delightful Christmas or New Year’s feastOttolenghi Comfort:
https://ottolenghi.co.uk/blogs/stories/ottolenghi-comfortGet in touch: [email protected]
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Christmas is one of the most joyous times of the year, and sustainability need not detract from that joy. With a little bit of forethought, we can all enjoy a colourful and creative celebration that respects our planet too.
Sarah is a passionate advocate for sustainability, so in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ she shares some of the most exciting, naturally sourced and low impact ways to decorate your home, festive table and tree, as well as a fantastic guide to creating your own compostable wreath.
In this episode, discover:
Sustainable ways to create a festive wreath using foraged branches, moss and flowers from the gardenWhether real trees are a benefit to the environment over faux treesHighlights from the winter garden to create beautiful decorations for the table and treeProducts mentioned:
Rosemary 'Foxtail': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rosemary-foxtail
Trachelospermum jasminoides:
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/trachelospermum-jasminoidesClematis & Wisteria:
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/clematis-and-wisteriaPittosporum tenuifolium 'Bannow Bay':
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pittosporum-tenuifolium-bannow-bayEucalyptus gunnii 'Azura':
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/eucalyptus-gunnii-azuraHelleborus niger:
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-nigerHelleborus x ballardiae 'Maestro':
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-x-ballardiae-maestroLunaria annua:
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lunaria-annuaPanicum miliaceum 'Violaceum':
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/panicum-violaceumAllium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation':
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-hollandicum-purple-sensationAllium cristophii:
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-cristophiiAllium schubertii:
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-schubertiiBriza maxima:
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/briza-maxima-greater-quaking-grassChasmanthium latifolium:
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chasmanthium-latifoliumHydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris:
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-petiolarisGet in touch: [email protected]
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Welcome to the December Q&A episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, where Sarah & Josie answer questions sent in by our lovely listeners each month.
In this episode, Josie shares how best to create your dream garden from one that you’ve just moved into, and enlightens us on what constitutes part-shade and full-sun, so that we can plant our flowers where they’re best suited. Sarah also gives us some fantastic wreath decoration ideas which are foraged, therefore more sustainable, and lauds the benefits of coppicing.Get in touch: [email protected]
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Christmas is only a few short weeks away, and while the garden may be winding down into winter mode, it’s the perfect time to spread joy to green-fingered friends with some well-considered gifts and elegant decorations.
Irresistible decorations for the tree, with a few specific nature-themed baubles catching Arthur’s eyeTried and tested favourites that deliver year upon year, like the ever-reliable Solar Allium Stake LightsAn increased focus on sustainability in the range, as well as living gifts like our Thyme & Rosemary in Terracotta Pots and Sarah’s favourite Double Paperwhites in a Leaf Trough
With Arthur joining Sarah this week for an exciting journey through the pages of our latest Christmas catalogue, Sarah explains why she’s more excited by this year’s festive range than ever before.
In this episode, discover:Products mentioned:
Ceramic Pomegranate Candleholder
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/ceramic-pomegranate-candleholder
Star Sequinned Mini Glass Baubles
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/star-sequinned-mini-glass-baubles
Gold and Silver Ribbed Baubles
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/gold-and-silver-ribbed-baubles
Jade Gemstone Light String
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/jade-gemstone-lit-garland
Solar Allium Stake
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/solar-allium-stake
Sissinghurst Gold Painted Glass Candleholder
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sissinghurst-gold-painted-glass-candleholder
Whopper Glass Fruit Decorations
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/whopper-glass-fruit-decorations
Luxury Christmas Crackers
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/luxury-christmas-crackers
As-if-from-Venice Green Glass Bauble
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/as-if-from-venice-green-glass-bauble
Corcertina White Paper Garland
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/corcertina-white-paper-garland
Bumblebee Glass Baubles
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/bumblebee-glass-baubles
Thyme & Rosemary in Terracotta Pots
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/thyme-and-rosemary-in-terracotta-pots
Galanthus nivalis (Common Snowdrop)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/galanthus-nivalis
Snowdrops in Terracotta Pots
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/snowdrops-in-terracotta-potsGet in touch: [email protected]
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The garden winds down in December, but there’s still a few small jobs that’ll stand it in good stead for the year to come.
In this monthly episode of ‘grow, cook, eat arrange’, Sarah takes us through which bulbs can be forced now, and an experimental watering technique, while Josie runs down the winter pruning plans and why it’s not too late to plant your tulips.Get in touch: [email protected]
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Dominic Rose holds multiple roles; Chair of Sarah Raven, self-appointed ‘amateur gardener’, and leading advocate in bringing biodiversity to the residential gardens and back yards of Britain.
The catalyst for creating Britain’s Biggest Living Garden, and the ecologists, authors and volunteers who have guided its missionHow the benefits to biodiversity are already being measuredDominic’s ambitions to inspire the next generation of gardeners, with biodiversity at the forefront
In our 200th episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Dominic unpacks his ambitions for ‘Britain’s Biggest Living Garden’ – a community action project in North London’s Hampstead Garden Suburb – and explains how it might inspire others to support biodiversity in their own gardens at home, including the next generation of aspiring gardeners who’ll tend our green spaces in the future.
In this episode, discover:Britain’s Biggest Living Garden: https://www.britainsbiggestlivinggarden.org/
Wildlife Gardening Forum: https://www.wlgf.org/Get in touch: [email protected]
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Gardening is a diverse pursuit, and there’s no shortage of tools and kit that can help transform horticultural chores into an easier, more pleasurable experience.
Tools and containers perfect for making light work of planting and sowingSarah and Josie’s favourites vases to make floral arrangements easier to put together and more visually appealingSarah’s all-time favourite pots and trugs, with designs that have inspired products in our range
In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Perch Hill’s Josie Lewis joins Sarah to look back over the gardening year and nominate the top 10 desert island tools that no gardener should live without.
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https://www.sarahraven.com/products/striped-ceramic-vasesTerracotta Pots
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Butterflies and bees can only thrive in a garden with a ‘living buffet’ to which they can flock, which is why biodiversity is the hot topic for Sarah and Arthur in this latest episode of grow, cook, eat, arrange.
Sarah & Arthur’s absolute favourite flowers for creating a biodiverse havenThe importance of late-flowering plants, providing pollen at crucial times when late-emerging pollinators may need it mostThe often-overlooked night time wildlife that also benefits from biodiverse gardensArthur’s newfound tip for keeping slugs away from your greenhouse
Reflecting on a year in which pollinators have struggled and needed particular support, they share the best plant varieties for bringing a much-needed buzz into your gardens, and discuss why nighttime pollinators ought not be forgotten.
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Welcome to the November Q&A episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, where Sarah & Josie answer questions sent in by our lovely listeners each month.
In this episode, Sarah answers timely questions on forced bulbs and whether it’s too late to plant them now for Christmas, as well as the things you can still sow at this time of year. Meanwhile, Josie gives us a crash course on bare root plants, and what’s currently being planted at Perch Hill, which might inspire your own planting this November.Get in touch: [email protected]
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