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MINI-SERIES: Beginner’s Guide to Essential Tools and Plants When Starting Out Mar 23, 2022

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It can be daunting considering which flowers you might want adorning your space, but understanding your space and letting your imagination run wild will help turn the garden into the dreamlike haven it can become.

On episode 3 of our Beginner’s Guide miniseries, Sarah & Arthur take a look at how you can become better acquainted with your space, what you might love to make of it, and most importantly the tasks & tools that’ll help turn your concept into a dazzling reality.

In this episode, discover:

The inspirations you might take when designing your garden
Getting to know which types of flower are ideal for you
Essential tools for a smooth gardening experience

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MINI-SERIES: Beginner’s Guide to Sowing Techniques Mar 23, 2022

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To create the beautiful settings we’re delighted to share from our own garden at Perch Hill takes vigorous annual sowing, so episode 2 of our miniseries focuses on bringing your seeds to life.

It’s time to get started on sowing; which seeds are ideal for the garden or a windowsill pot, how to treat them like gold dust as you plant them, top sowing techniques, and the perfect seeds to start out with.

In this episode, discover:

Growing seeds from scratch in a garden or on a windowsill
How to keep seeds fresh & treat them like gold dust
Sarah’s 4 T’s for super sowing
Which seeds are perfect for beginners for minimum difficulty and maximum beauty

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MINI-SERIES: Beginner’s Guide to Gardening Terms & Plant Types Mar 23, 2022

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Much of the terminology used in gardening can be somewhat intimidating, so before we dive into the flowers we thought it’d be essential to start with the common phrases you’ll need to know to understand the wonderful world of gardening.

This episode of the ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Beginner’s Guide to Gardening will have you comfortable telling your annuals and your perennials apart, and we run through what Sarah & Arthur do in each month of the year for the most productive, beautiful garden.

In this episode, discover:

Different types of flowers, and the basic techniques for propagating them
The benefits of organic gardening over chemical-based methods
Why it’s worth learning some of your favourite plants’ Latin names
The top tasks to focus on in each month of the year

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MINI-SERIES: Introduction to The Beginner’s Guide to Gardening Mar 23, 2022

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Welcome to your Beginner’s Guide to Gardening - a mini series created to help demystify the sometimes-complicated world of creating your own magnificent arrangements in gardens and pots.

Join hosts Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson in this introductory episode to find out what you'll learn across the next 5 easy-listening episodes of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, from what to sow & how to do it, to pot planting & growing your own delicious vegetables.
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Picking Drought Tolerant Plants - Episode 59 Mar 17, 2022

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Whether it’s concern for climate or the convenience of lower maintenance, drought tolerant plants are a way to create a thriving, colourful garden in heat without the constant need for watering.

This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Sarah & Arthur share the perfect drought tolerant plants for containers, how best to tend to them, and offer a recipe for a refreshing rhubarb cordial.

In this episode, discover:

Which herbs and cut flowers are ideal for withstanding intense heat and longer spells without watering
How to water drought resistant plants to get the most water into the roots
Scented Pelargoniums’ ability to repel aphids, and Tomentosum’s affinity for dappled shade
Sarah’s wonderful recipe for rhubarb cordial, a beloved favourite at Perch Hill

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The Wonderful World of Roses with Perch Hill’s Head Gardener, Josie Lewis - Episode 58 Mar 10, 2022

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Josie Lewis is a thread of continuum at Perch Hill, frequently referenced on the podcast, so it’s high time that she finally joins Sarah on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share her love of Roses.

Whether you’re looking for a variety with a particular colour to combine with the beauty of your existing garden, or you’re more pressed by scent and structure, we hear which are the absolute best Roses to grow, and how best to tend to them for healthy, reliable growth.

In this episode, discover:

Which varieties of Roses are the standout performers for each colour group
The best ramblers, bloomers and climbers, from the huge, creamy white Wedding Day to the beautiful copper-brown Hot Chocolate
How to make your roses last in water for maximum vase life

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The Beauty and Glamour of Lilies - Episode 57 Mar 03, 2022

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It’s for very good reason that Lilies sell out so quickly at garden centres - they’re such versatile, reliable and exotic perennials for bombastic shape, colour and scent.

From the towering Tiger Lily’s warm brilliance to Muscadet’s staggeringly broad saucers and powerful scent, we hear from Sarah & Arthur how to pick out the most vivacious varieties, protect them from lily beetle, and use them as gorgeous cut flowers.

In this episode, discover:

How to protect your lilies from lily beetle without the use of nasty insecticides
The most spectacular varieties of lily, from the white saucers of Muscadet to the soft scented Speciosum Rubrum
Essential care for lilies, from keeping them from going damp to staking them for strong, reliable growth
The best way to safely take lilies as cut flowers in a way that still lets them perennialise

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Capturing the Beauty of the Cutting Garden with Becky Crowley - Episode 56 Feb 24, 2022

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Nobody captures the essence of a season’s most gorgeous cut flowers with the same poise and prowess as Becky Crowley, whose work on the cut flower garden at Chatsworth balances productivity with beauty effortlessly.

Becky joins Sarah on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to talk us through her seasonal approach to cut flower photography, which plants and shrubs assemble to craft a beautiful, layered garden, and how to keep rabbits away from your growing flowers.

In this episode, discover:

Becky’s magnificent work in evolving the cutting garden at Chatsworth
How to balance a garden between aesthetic beauty and cut flower productivity
Mastering the art of flat-lay photography to capture the essence of a season’s flowers
How to create sturdy fencing that keeps rabbits away from flower beds

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Our Favourites from the Seed Catalogue - Episode 55 Feb 17, 2022

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As winter drifts further into our rear view mirrors, it’s a perfect time to take a look at which of our wonderful range of seeds are superlative additions to your garden throughout the coming months.

Whether it’s the reliable scent and beauty of Dianthus 'Benigna White Striped' and the beautifully bicolour Sweet Pea ‘Matucana’, or perhaps a colourful splash from the perfect tomato companion, Tagetes Linnaeus, this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ will undoubtedly spark ideas on which seeds you’ll want to grow this year.

In this episode, discover:

Varieties for splendour, scent, and a season full of magnificent colour
Which of our seeds are perfect for planting in the coming months
The combinations of sweet peas to pick for gusto, or more traditional varieties for smell over colour
Sarah’s delightfully quick recipe for a Pork & Rosemary Pasta

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The Artisanal Beauty of Seasonal Foliage with Tattie Rose - Episode 54 Feb 10, 2022

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Tattie Rose and her team are botanical set designers with an eye for splendour, crafting uniquely magical compositions for events with a penchant for arbourial excellence.

Joining Arthur on the podcast this week to share the inspirations behind her design ethos, Tattie walks through how she chooses & reuses vintage adornments, and why she loves to lean into woodland foliage for her showstopping creations.

In this episode, discover:

The sources of inspiration for Tattie’s imaginative, naturalistic floral designs
How she builds relationships with people from whom they buy their foliage
Fabulous ways to bring the best seasonal foliage into an indoor space, without using oasis
Using & reusing set design elements to create the ideal sense of scale

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