grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friends

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: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 rangeProducts mentioned:Zinc Harvesting Trughttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/zinc-harvesting-trugNiwaki Hori Hori Knifehttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/niwaki-hori-hori-knifeNiwaki s-type Hori Hori Knife and Sheathhttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/niwaki-stype-hori-hori-knife-and-sheathTub Planterhttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/tub-planterHortiwool Hanging Basket Liner Sethttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/hortiwool-hanging-basket-liner-setHortiwool Garden Padhttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/hortiwool-garden-pad-pouchSarah Raven Pruning Snipshttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-raven-pruning-snipsSarah Raven Poachers Spadehttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/poachers-spadeNero Vasehttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/nero-vaseBumper Bulb Planterhttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/bulb-planterStriped Ceramic Vaseshttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/striped-ceramic-vasesTerracotta Potshttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/terracotta-potsTerracotta Scalloped Potshttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/terracotta-scalloped-potsRustic Terracotta Pothttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/rustic-terracotta-potAged Terracotta Potshttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/aged-terracotta-potsGet in touch: [email protected] on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

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: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 greenhouseProducts mentioned:Dahlia variabilis 'Bishop's Children': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-bishops-childrenGeum 'Totally Tangerine': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/geum-totally-tangerineDahlia ‘Sarah Raven’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-sarah-ravenDahlia ‘Lou Farman’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-lou-farman Buddleia alternifolia: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/buddleia-alternifoliaDahlia ‘Blue Bayou’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-blue-bayouVerbena bonariensis: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/verbena-bonariensisVerbena officinalis var. grandiflora 'Bampton': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/verbena-officinalis-var-grandiflora-bamptonVerbena rigida: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/verbena-rigidaPanicum miliaceum 'Violaceum': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/panicum-violaceumNemaslug - Biological Slug Control: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nemaslug-biological-slug-controlGet in touch: [email protected] on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

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] on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

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’ farmingHow cooking makes us human, and why seasonality should be a central pillar to the food we grow and cook The very best recipes from ‘The Farm Table’, such as Julius’ fan-favourite Tarragon Roast Chicken and a lamb dish that champions the joy of humble Swiss ChardProducts mentioned:Swiss Chard 'Lucullus': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chard-lucullusGet in touch: [email protected] on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest