grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friends
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/
Episodes
272 episodes
The 12 best flowery flowers to grow from seed - Episode 205
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...
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Episode 205
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The grounding joy of gardening with Sarah Raven & Alex Clark – Episode 204
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 o...
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Episode 204
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Ottolenghi’s ultimate comfort food for Christmas (and beyond) with Tara Wigley and Verena Lochmuller - Episode 203
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 y...
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Episode 203
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How to craft a colourful, sustainable Christmas - Episode 202
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 pas...
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Episode 202
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Q&A: How do I make my mark on a new garden? What can I forage for wreath decorations? What’s the difference between part-shade and full sun? How can I start coppicing?
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...
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Perfect gift ideas from our Christmas range with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 201
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.With Arthur joini...
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Episode 201
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This month in your garden: December
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...
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Inspiring biodiversity on a grand scale with Dominic Rose - Episode 200
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.In our 200th episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arr...
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Episode 200
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10 indispensable tools to make gardening a joy with Josie Lewis - Episode 199
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 jo...
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Episode 199
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26:13
Perfect flowers for a biodiverse buzz in your garden with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 198
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 ...
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Episode 198
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Q&A: Are we too late to plant forced bulbs for Christmas? How can I start bare root planting this Winter? What can I still sow in November?
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...
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Bringing seasonal delights from farm to plate with Julius Roberts - Episode 197
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 c...
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Episode 197
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This month in your garden: November
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 ...
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Bring small spaces alive with pots and bulb lasagnes with Jemima Bowker - Episode 196
Even in smaller, urban gardens and balcony spaces, you can breathe life into them with charming pots and bulb lasagnesCurating her own balcony garden with that vision of city-bound colour in mind, Jemima Bowker returns to ‘grow, cook, e...
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Episode 196
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The hedges perfect for creating a biodiversity haven with Adam Nicolson - Episode 195
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 h...
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Episode 195
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Gardening with the creative vision of a Celebrity Hairstylist with Sam McKnight MBE - Episode 194
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...
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Episode 194
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Sarah’s exciting announcement of an industry-first BCorp status
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 ...
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Q&A: Which bulbs do I need to plant as soon as they arrive? If I don’t lift my dahlias, when should I mulch them? Do I need to lift dahlias from pots? When, and how, do I store dahlias? What perennials can I plant this month?
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 soo...
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Sarah Raven’s ultimate desert island bulbs - Episode 193
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 t...
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Episode 193
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Be Your Own Florist Mini-Series: Flower razzmatazz in easy talk-over-table flowers
Welcome to the last of our floristry mini-series, perfect for any social affair - Sarah takes you through how to compose a stunning arrangement in a bowl for table flowers.Step by step, you’ll see how she creates a natural scaffold thro...
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The joys of growing and cooking edible flowers with Carolyn Dunster - Episode 192
Flowers have been used in cooking for centuries, but there’s an art to the edible flower with which many of us are yet to experiment. It’s this art which is central to Carolyn Dunster’s latest book - this episode of ‘grow, cook, ea...
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Episode 192
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Be Your Own Florist Mini-Series: Arranging at scale in our Favourite Jade Vase
Welcome to the latest in the Be Your Own Florist Mini-Series, this time showing you how to craft a stunning display in a vase.Any vase can be turned into a gorgeous arrangement, but Sarah shows how best to use the flared neck and...
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This month in your garden: October
As days shorten and the cold rolls in, we’re prompted to undertake some key jobs in the garden this month, so join Sarah and Josie for October’s most important tasks in this special episode.Sarah and Josie share the need to plant out th...
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Floristry inspiration through a fashion designer’s lens with Hazel Gardiner - Episode 191
Garden design is certainly a creative affair, and while Hazel Gardiner’s background was once in fashion, her floristry studio exudes inspiration from which we can all learn.This episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ explores Hazel’s jou...
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Episode 191
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Be Your Own Florist Mini-Series: Home-grown, garden flowers - the best present you can give?
Welcome to the next episode in our floristry mini-series, and in episode 3 we’ll be sharing the best way to create a gorgeous, flowing hand-tied bunch.Join Sarah as she shows the process from the stable scaffold-like base of foliage, to...
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