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/
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.
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.
In this episode, discover:
Products mentioned:
Zinc Harvesting Trug
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Niwaki Hori Hori Knife
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Niwaki s-type Hori Hori Knife and Sheath
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Tub Planter
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Hortiwool Hanging Basket Liner Set
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Hortiwool Garden Pad
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Sarah Raven Pruning Snips
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Sarah Raven Poachers Spade
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Nero Vase
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Bumper Bulb Planter
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Striped Ceramic Vases
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Terracotta Pots
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Terracotta Scalloped Pots
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Rustic Terracotta Pot
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Aged Terracotta 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.
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.
In this episode, discover:
Products mentioned:
Dahlia variabilis 'Bishop's Children': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-bishops-children
Geum 'Totally Tangerine': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/geum-totally-tangerine
Dahlia ‘Sarah Raven’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-sarah-raven
Dahlia ‘Lou Farman’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-lou-farman Buddleia alternifolia: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/buddleia-alternifolia
Dahlia ‘Blue Bayou’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-blue-bayou
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Verbena officinalis var. grandiflora 'Bampton': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/verbena-officinalis-var-grandiflora-bampton
Verbena rigida: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/verbena-rigida
Panicum miliaceum 'Violaceum': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/panicum-violaceum
Nemaslug - Biological Slug Control: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nemaslug-biological-slug-control
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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.
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Please be aware: This episode contains sensitive discussion about animal death and stillbirth, which some may find upsetting.
Seasonality is a powerful quality in any recipe, to which the abundance of delicious culinary ideas in Julius Roberts’ new book ‘The Farm Table’ is perfect testament.
We explore Julius’ journey as a chef, farmer, grower and author on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week, in an episode bound to inspire you with a renewed outlook on cooking, and a fresh appreciation for the work that brings a successful plate together.
In this episode, discover:
The most invaluable lessons that Julius learned from his training at the renowned London restaurant, Noble Rot The greatest joys and most challenging emotional struggles of ‘nature first’ farming
Products mentioned:
Swiss Chard 'Lucullus': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chard-lucullus
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November signals a real turn in the weather, and this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat arrange’ is a perfect collation of all the jobs you should consider to prepare your garden for the impending season.
Sarah gives a rundown of the tasks at the top of her mind, from sowing pea tips and lovely scented sweet peas, to preparing paperwhite narcissus for planters.
Elsewhere in the garden, Josie nudges us to prepare your soil for winter, and to prune your roses to protect them from the elements in the months to come.
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Even in smaller, urban gardens and balcony spaces, you can breathe life into them with charming pots and bulb lasagnes
Curating her own balcony garden with that vision of city-bound colour in mind, Jemima Bowker returns to ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week to share with Sarah how she’s taking on the challenge of small space gardening for the autumn months, with fantastic tips aplenty for those of you doing the same.
In this episode, discover:
Products mentioned:
Thyme & Rosemary in Terracotta Pots
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Tulip 'Orange Marmalade'
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Iris 'Purple Hill' (Reticulata)
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Tulip hageri 'Little Beauty'
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Fritillaria meleagris
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Plum and Apricot Tulip Mix
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Sarah Raven Tulip Collection
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Tulip 'Slawa'
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Cosmos atrosanguineus 'Chocolate'
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Pelargonium sidoides (Species)
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Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Bannow Bay'
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Viola cornuta 'Tiger Eye Red' F1
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Biodiversity thrives on the presence of hedges, and autumn presents a wonderful time to get them planted, bringing a beautiful birdsong into your garden.
Adam Nicolson joins Sarah for this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, sharing his ever-bountiful knowledge on all things biodiversity, and which hedges are perfect protection for an enchanting ensemble of birds and butterflies.
In this episode, discover:
Products mentioned:
English Yew (Taxus baccata)
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Hornbeam Hedging
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Wild Privet (Ligustrum vulgare)
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Clematis viticella 'Etoile Violette'
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Lonicera periclymenum 'Rhubarb and Custard'®
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In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah is joined by celebrity hair stylist and keen gardener Sam McKnight MBE. Sam shares with Sarah his passion for gardening and how he indulges the solitude of the garden, as well as his fabulous career journey.
Sam McKnight MBE is one of the most influential and celebrated hair stylists in the world today. His ethos ‘to empower women through hair’ has attracted an unparalleled list of collaborators from Vogue and Chanel to Princess Diana and Kate Moss.
In this episode, discover:
Products mentioned:
Dahlia 'Café au Lait'
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Dahlia 'Café au Lait Royal'
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Dahlia 'Labyrinth'
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Dahlia Cactus Group Mix
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Geranium 'Rozanne'
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Get in touch: [email protected]
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Sarah Raven is now certified B Corp, a delightful announcement as an industry-first within the online retail gardening industry.
For those unfamiliar with the certification, this special bonus episode talks through the many reasons that B Corp status matters, and what it means for both us as a company, and you as gardeners.
Sarah shares what makes us a B Corp, why biodiversity, sustainability and quality matter so much to us, and the caring vision that this helps us to grow into.
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Welcome to the October 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 shares which of the bulbs you should plant out as soon as you receive them and why, and Josie talks through when you should mulch dahlias if you’re not lifting them over winter.
Josie also covers everything you need to know to prepare dahlias for the winter, from lifting them out of pots to knowing when & how to store them, and Sarah runs down the finest perennials that you can plant this month.
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It’s prime bulb-planting time, and top of mind for Sarah right now is a stunning collection of colourful, inspiring bulbs to plant.
This week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is a must-listen for bulb fanatics, as Sarah talks us through her desert island bulbs, how to plant for colour succession in the spring months, and the delightful stories behind how some of Sarah’s favourite bulbs were discovered.
In this episode, discover:
This week, don’t forget to make the most of our Bulb Bonanza - you can get up to 40% off of our autumn bulb range. The offer ends this weekend, learn more at https://www.sarahraven.com/.
Products mentioned:
Tulip 'Dom Pedro'
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Narcissus 'Starlight Sensation'
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Allium schubertii 'Arctic Snow'
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Lilium 'Black Beauty'
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Tulip 'Blue Heaven'
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Tulip 'Orange Marmalade'
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Tulip 'Sarah Raven'
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Tulip 'Queensday'
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Tulip 'Danique'
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Tulip 'Green Wave'
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Tulip 'Green Spirit'
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Tulip 'Mystic van Eijk'
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Tulip 'Ice Stick'
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Iris 'Purple Hill' (Reticulata)
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Tulip 'Cadance'
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Tulip 'Caviar' & Viola 'Phantom' F1
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Get in touch: [email protected]
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