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/
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friends
Drying dahlias for stunning hanging arrangements with Philippa Stewart - Episode 234
Philippa Stewart started ‘Justdahlias’ when a passion turned into an obsession, and her talent for drying dahlias is a fabulous way to intensify their impact.
This week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ dives into Philippa’s journey into dahlia drying, different techniques for drying them yourself, how best to arrange them, and the most stunning varieties when dried.
In this episode, discover:
- Philippa's top tips for hanging flowers for perfect preservation and maximum air circulation
- The fascinating world of dahlia colour transformations, as their hues evolve and intensify over time
- How to create a cutting garden that provides flowers from summer right through to autumn, with varieties that work brilliantly both fresh and dried
Products mentioned:
Dahlia 'Sweet Nathalie'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-sweet-nathalie
Dahlia Cactus Group Mix
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-cactus-group-mix
Dahlia 'Café au Lait'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-cafe-au-lait
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