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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/

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United Kingdom

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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/

Language:

English


Episodes

Biodiversity Tips from Knepp Wilding with Charlie Harpur and Adam Nicolson - Episode 165

3/28/2024
Knepp plays host to one of the most breathtaking rewilding projects in Britain, and from it we can take such inspiration to channel into our own green spaces. Sharing the evolution of the project from its initial thousand species and how you can encourage biodiversity in your garden is Charlie Harpur - Knepp’s Head Gardener joins Sarah this week alongside her husband, Adam Nicolson. In this episode, discover: Follow Charlie: https://www.instagram.com/charlie.harpur/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-harpur/ Knepp Rewilding Project: https://knepp.co.uk/rewilding/ Order Sarah’s book - A Year Full of Flowers: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeu Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Duration:00:34:59

The Beginner Gardener’s Dream Flowers to Sow with Jemima Bowker - Episode 164

3/21/2024
Our Events and Horti Marketing Manager, Jemima Bowker has been gardening for a few years now, and her perspective on the floral world is shared by many a beginner gardener. That’s why this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is dedicated to the 12 flowers that are absolutely essential for newcomers to gardening. From the fast growers to the fragrant showstoppers, this episode is brimming with simple, easy to grow and wholeheartedly rewarding varieties. In this episode, discover: Order Sarah’s book - A Year Full of Flowers: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeu Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Duration:00:33:09

Q&A: Should I pinch out tall, leggy seedlings? What are your favourite spring plants?

3/19/2024
Welcome back to the March Q&A podcast episodes, in which Sarah and Josie are once again answering your burning questions. This time around, we’re looking at pinching out seedlings like cosmos, whether they should be pinched out when they’re tall and leggy, and if there are certain seedlings which shouldn’t be pinched. Also in this episode, you’ll discover a short, sweet and stunning selection of Sarah & Josie’s favourite varieties for spring, from Sarah’s beloved amelanchiers to Josie’s must-have narcissi. Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeu Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Duration:00:07:33

Standout Seedlings to Sow and Grow This Year with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 163

3/14/2024
One of gardening’s great joys is sowing from seed, planting out and seeing those seeds thrive, and this year brings a lovely variety of new favourites to sow. Arthur joins Sarah this week as we look at which new stunners and old favourites you’ll want to sow this year, and when to plant out each variety for them to deliver maximum glamour. In this episode, discover: Order Sarah’s book - A Year Full of Flowers: https://bit.ly/2TWHJcz Order Sarah’s new book - A Year Full of Veg: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-veg Products mentioned: Cobaea scandens https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cobaea-scandens-purple Climbing French Bean 'Monte Gusto' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/french-bean-monte-gusto Thunbergia alata 'African Sunset' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/thunbergia-african-sunset Schizanthus x wisetonensis 'Dr. Badger's Hybrids' Mix (Butterfly Plant) https://www.sarahraven.com/products/schizanthus-dr-badger Zinnia elegans 'Queeny Mixed' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/zinnia-elegans-queeny-mixed Setaria 'Caramel' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/setaria-caramel Dahlia 'Adam's Choice' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-adams-choice Dahlia 'Klara Zak' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-klara-zak Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeu Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Duration:00:18:06

Celebrating the Wonderful Women of the Gardening World - Episode 162

3/7/2024
Over the course of the podcast, we’ve featured a huge number of remarkable women, inspiring the world in everything from natural-style textiles to award-winning garden design. In this very special episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, we bring you a selection of our favourite clips from previous episodes, shining a light on the fabulous female horticulturalists and entrepreneurs leading the way in the gardening world. In this episode, discover: Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeu Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/ Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeu Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Duration:00:20:12

Q&A: What are the best potted plants? Are there dahlias you would recommend growing from seed? Which plants are ideal for shade?

3/5/2024
Welcome to the first of March’s Q&A podcast episodes, where Head Gardener Josie Lewis joins Sarah to directly answer questions from our listeners. In this month’s episode, we look at the plant varieties best suited to pots with consideration for both small tabletop and larger floor pots, Sarah & Josie share the Dahlias that they’d most recommend growing from seed, and we discover the perfect plants for varying levels of shade. Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeu Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Duration:00:10:06

This month in your garden: March

2/29/2024
Whether you’re growing edibles or ornamentals, March is a busy month for getting into the garden. Building on our ‘Monthly Jobs’ series so far, Sarah & Josie return to share what you should focus on in March. In this month’s episode, learn which of the edible crops are ready to sow out as soon as possible, from your chitted potatoes to your half-hardy veg, discover which flowers need planting and pruning with special care for frost, and much more to keep you busy! Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeu Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Duration:00:11:14

Highlights from Our Spring and Summer Range - Episode 161

2/29/2024
The spring and summer ahead of us is a glorious opportunity to let our gardens sing with colours anew, and in this week’s podcast, Sarah & Arthur share how to select the very best for your space. The Spring & Summer Catalogue takes centre stage on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, as we hear about the best brand new collections, some of Arthur’s stalwart favourites, and which of this year’s floral highlights have brought Sarah the most joy. In this episode, discover: Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeu Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Duration:00:23:17

Connecting with Nature Through Trees with Arit Anderson and Henrik Sjöman - Episode 160

2/22/2024
Trees hold a special place in our ecosystem not only for their environmental impact, but the emotional connection we all make with trees in our earliest years. It’s for exactly these reasons that choosing the right tree can enrich any garden, regardless of size. Arit Anderson and Henrik Sjöman have combined their passions and expertise, culminating in ‘The Essential Tree Selection Guide’, and the pair join us on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share the joys of finding the perfect tree, and why it matters now more than ever. In this episode, discover: Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeu Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Duration:00:32:21

Q&A: Can you split Dahlia tubers when they’ve grown too big? What are the best long-flowering spring plants? How do you put together colour collections?

2/20/2024
Welcome to the next Q&A episode for February, where Sarah & Josie answer even more of your questions for a bountiful spring garden! In this episode, we learn how to split Dahlia tubers once they’ve grown extremely large, round up the best flowers for long-lasting beauty throughout the spring, and touch on the ways to create your own complementary collections of flowers. Be sure to leave your questions in comments across social media for Sarah & Josie to answer in a future Q&A episode. Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeu Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Duration:00:11:48

A Year Full of Pots: The Inspiration Behind Sarah’s New Book with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 159

2/15/2024
Over 380 pots call Perch Hill home, and bring such joy and seasonal splendour, which makes Sarah’s latest book a must-read for anyone hoping to do the same in their own space. Sarah’s joined by Arthur once again on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, this week to share the inspirations behind her love of pots, her simple approach to beautifully combining colour palettes, and the huge range of subjects covered in the book: A Year Full of Pots. In this episode, discover: Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeu Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Duration:00:18:04

Charming Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 158

2/8/2024
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and for those looking to bring a floral flair to their gift-giving this year, Sarah and Arthur’s shortlist is full of delightful ideas. As you’d expect there’s a varied selection of flowers beyond the traditional roses, and other ways to bring joy to your loved ones with mini-landscapes and pins to keep one’s favourite flowers and animals close. In this episode, discover: Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeu Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Duration:00:17:07

Q&A: When can you move seedlings outside? How do I treat gangly sweet peas? What can we do to combat dahlia gall?

2/6/2024
Welcome to the first of February’s Q&A podcast episodes, addressing questions directly from our listeners with Sarah Raven and Josie Lewis. Kicking off the month, we’ve a timely question on moving seedlings outside when they’ve been in a window propagator, and Sarah shares her golden rule to prevent sweet peas from developing a ‘gangly’ appearance. We also hear the latest on ‘dahlia gall’, with an abundance of Josie’s expertise on pests and diseases, and tips on how to prevent its spread in your own garden. Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeu Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Duration:00:10:56

The 12 Best Flowers for Glorious, Long-Lasting Presence in the Garden with Josie Lewis - Episode 157

2/1/2024
A desirable feature in so many plants is their ability to bring beauty to the garden for as long as possible, and in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ we’re focusing on 12 of the very best. From stunning showstoppers to rampant climbers with gorgeous scent, Sarah is joined this week by Head Gardener Josie Lewis to discuss the 12 best long-performing flowers. In this episode, discover: Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeu Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Duration:00:17:46

This month in your garden: February

1/31/2024
Join Sarah Raven and Perch Hill’s Head Gardener, Josie Lewis, for a rundown of February’s essential gardening jobs. In the next of this mini-series leading you through the month’s most important tasks, we run through the flower groups that need sowing soon, how to keep your potatoes growing, and what wildlife to look out for - plus plenty more to keep you busy throughout February! Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeu Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Duration:00:09:05

The Charm and Value of Garden Ponds Great or Small with Dr Steve Head - Episode 156

1/25/2024
The humble pond is a staggering ecosystem in itself, and supports much of the creatures surrounding it, making any garden pond a wonderful place for wildlife to thrive. Steve Head returns to the podcast this week with a rousing call to action for us all to create our own ponds, great or small. He shares the value they bring, why one shouldn’t be concerned about a pond’s size, and the gorgeous array of flora and fauna that a pond can introduce. In this episode, discover: Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeu Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Duration:00:25:05

Q&A: Can a well-established peony tree be moved? How many bulbs should be in a container?

1/23/2024
Welcome back to the latest in our exciting new Q&A podcast episodes, where Sarah and Josie share their expertise on your top gardening queries. This time round, we’re looking at whether it’s safe to move a well-established peony tree without damaging it, and Josie’s curious new revelation for the perfect number of bulbs in any sized container. Get involved with future episodes by posing Sarah and Josie your questions - just pop us a message on the podcast review pages, email or our social media posts, and keep an eye (or ear!) out for Sarah’s response in these regular Q&A episodes. Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeu Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Duration:00:03:53

Celebrating the Extraordinary Role of the Farmer’s Wife with Helen Rebanks - Episode 155

1/18/2024
Rural life in a farming home owes a great deal to the unsung work of those who support it behind the scenes, a fact that’s captured beautifully in Helen Rebanks’ new book, The Farmer’s Wife. Sarah chats with Helen this week to hear some of the stories woven from the wider farming community’s work, and a few of the book’s recipes, which follow Helen’s refreshingly honest and simple cooking style. In this episode, discover: Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeu Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Duration:00:26:18

Gardening Through the Winter Frost and Snow with Josie Lewis - Episode 154

1/11/2024
In the early months of the year, gardeners are faced with particularly challenging weather conditions, requiring care and attention to keep your garden thriving through the frost and snow. This episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ centres around the things you can do to keep your garden glowing amid the battering winds and relentless rain - Josie Lewis joins Sarah to share her top tips. In this episode, discover: Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeu Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Duration:00:16:55

Q&A: Is it better to grow Sweet Peas from seed? Why have shrubs and hedges become integral to gardens?

1/9/2024
We’re excited to bring a new regular series to grow, cook, eat, arrange in 2024 enabling you to ask questions directly to Sarah. Just pop us a message on the podcast review pages, email or our social media posts, and keep an eye (or ear!) out for Sarah’s response in our regular Q&A episodes. In this first edition, Josie joins Sarah to answer the best way of growing sweet peas and why shrubs and hedges have become so popular in recent years. Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeu Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Duration:00:09:54