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• Sarah Raven: Squirrel-proofing your bulbs with ornamental pot toppers and edibles - Episode 242

  Pesky rodents can be a nightmare for pot gardeners trying to grow bulbs over the winter, but there’s plenty you can do to protect them, and put on a show while doing so!In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, you’ll discover Sarah’s tried-and-true methods for keeping squirrels away, the best looking varieties for form and function alike, and creative ways to make your pots work double duty with beautiful and edible pot toppers. In this episode, discover:Clever, tried-and-tested ways to keep grey squirrels and other rodents from digging up your bulbsHow to use pot toppers like violas, pansies, and hardy herbs to protect your containers, and add beauty to them tooTips for making the most of your pots by growing edible plants alongside your bulbsProducts mentioned:Eryngium alpinumhttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/eryngium-alpinumViola x wittrockiana 'Peach Shades' F1https://www.sarahraven.com/products/viola-x-wittrockiana-peach-shades-f1Viola x wittrockiana 'Frizzle Sizzle Burgundy' F1https://www.sarahraven.com/products/viola-x-wittrockiana-frizzle-sizzle-burgundy-f1Viola x wittrockiana 'Frizzle Sizzle Yellow Blue Swirl' F1https://www.sarahraven.com/products/viola-x-wittrockiana-frizzle-sizzle-yellow-blue-swirl-f1Ammi visnagahttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/ammi-visnagaKale 'Dwarf Green Curled'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/kale-dwarf-green-curledSwiss Chard 'White Silver 2'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chard-white-silver-2Salad Leaf Autumn & Winter Mixhttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/autumn-and-winter-salad-leaf-mixMizunahttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/mizunaMustard 'Red Frills'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/mustard-red-frillsSalad Rocket 'Serrata'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salad-rocket-serrataFlat Leaf Parsley 'Gigante di Napoli' (Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum)https://www.sarahraven.com/products/parsley-gigante-di-napoliCoriander (Coriandrum sativum 'Leisure')https://www.sarahraven.com/products/coriander-leaf-form-leisureGet 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

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• Sarah Raven: Brilliant bulbs for a succession of colour - Episode 241

  As autumn arrives and bulb planting season begins, it's the perfect time to start planning next year’s garden so that it’s bursting with colour all year long. In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah takes you on a journey through the bulbs carrying the colour baton in the Oast garden at Perch Hill, sharing how to layer bulbs in pots for maximum impact, and how to select varieties that will thrive in your space. In this episode, discover:How to plan and plant a succession of bulbs for continuous, vibrant colour from February to NovemberSarah’s favourite bulb varieties for every season, with tips on composing your own bold and beautiful colour palettesAdvice for layering bulbs in pots and borders to create a show-stopping display year after yearProducts mentioned:Iris Reticulata Mixhttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/iris-reticulata-mixIris 'Pauline' (Reticulata)https://www.sarahraven.com/products/iris-paulineAnemone coronaria 'Sylphide' (De Caen Group)'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/anemone-coronaria-sylphideFritillaria imperialis 'Orange Beauty'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/fritillaria-imperialis-orange-beautyFritillaria persica 'Green Dreams'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/fritillaria-persica-green-dreamsFritillaria raddeanahttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/fritillaria-raddeanaTulip 'Ballerina'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-ballerinaTulip 'Queensday'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-queensdayTulip 'Black Parrot'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-black-parrotTulip 'Palmyra'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-palmyraAllium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-hollandicum-purple-sensationAllium schubertii 'Magic'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-schubertii-magicAllium cristophiihttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-cristophiiLilium 'Claude Shride' (Martagon)https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lilium-claude-shride-martagon-lilyLilium 'Henryi'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lilium-henryiGet 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

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• Mark Diacono: Finding ‘Abundance’ in every season - Episode 240

  For those who look carefully and stay connected to nature, there’s abundance to be found all year round.That’s the commitment at the heart of Mark Diacono’s new book, which he’s penned in the years since his last appearance on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ in April 2021!Mark joins us once again to share his latest discoveries, festive recipes, and inspirations for those with one foot in the garden, and the other in the kitchen.In this episode, discover:Mark Diacono’s inspiring journey from countryside wanderer to award-winning author, and how his passion for food and nature blossomedClever tips for making the most of autumn’s harvestInventive, seasonal recipes such as tomato and rosemary soup, baked potatoes with leeks and garlic, and a fig and fennel crumble that’s perfect for family gatheringsHow tuning into the rhythms of the garden and the natural world can enrich your cooking, your creativity, and your everyday lifeProducts mentioned:Tomato 'Honeycomb' F1https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-honeycomb-f1Tomato 'Costoluto Fiorentino'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-costoluto-fiorentinoFollow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/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

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• Arthur Parkinson: Capturing the garden’s beauty with dried seedheads - Episode 239

  While some of your flowers might’ve lost the colour that gave you joy throughout the summer, their charm in your home is far from over.Drying seedheads is one of Sarah and Arthur’s great delights, and with summer rolling into autumn it’s the perfect time to start drying seedheads and grasses ready to create stunning, sustainable Christmas decorations.In this episode, discover:How to perfectly time your harvest for the most vibrant and long-lasting dried flowers and seed headsSimple, tried-and-tested techniques for drying and storing your blooms for lasting colour and structure right through the winterInspiring ideas for using dried flowers in festive decorations, creative arrangements, and sustainable home décorPersonal favourites and new discoveries from Sarah and Arthur, including must-try varieties like strawflowers, xeranthemums, and the wonderfully quirky “fish bone grass”Products mentioned:Helichrysum bracteatum 'White' (Sunflower)https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helichrysum-bracteatum-whiteXeranthemum annuumhttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/xeranthemum-annuumAmaranthus tricolor 'Red Army'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/amaranthus-tricolor-red-armyAmaranthus cruentus 'Hot Biscuits'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/amaranthus-hot-biscuitsChasmanthium latifoliumhttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/chasmanthium-latifoliumFollow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/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

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• Raymond Blanc OBE: Michelin Star inspiration for the kitchen garden - Episode 238

  Of all the inspiring chefs to show a heartfelt appreciation for the work of the gardener, Raymond Blanc OBE might be the greatest advocate. The world-renowned restaurateur lauds the ‘magic of the garden and the miracles of the kitchen’ throughout his work. We’re fortunate to dive into his illustrious past, and how it guides some of the most tantalising dishes from his latest kitchen garden cookbook, as he joins us on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week.In this episode, discover:Raymond’s top tips for preparing the freshest, most delicious salads and vegetables straight from your gardenHow to choose and grow the best varieties of tomatoes, courgettes, and herbs for year-round flavourHeartwarming stories of family food traditions, the magic of seasonality, and the deep connection between garden and kitchenOrder Raymond’s book, ‘Simply Raymond Kitchen Garden’:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simply-Raymond-Kitchen-Garden-Seasonal/dp/1472293827#:~:text=Simply%20Raymond%20Kitchen%20Garden%20is,Le%20Manoir%20aux%20Quat'Saisons.&text=wondrous%20connection%20between%20them.,this%20book%20mirrors%20that%20connection.Products mentioned:Aubergine 'Moneymaker No. 2' F1https://www.sarahraven.com/products/aubergine-money-maker-no-2Carrot 'Nantes 5'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/carrot-nantes-5Tomato 'Tigerella'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-tigarellaTomato 'Noire de Crimée'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-noire-de-crimeeCarrot 'Oxheart'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/carrot-oxheartFollow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/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

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