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

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 your own festive menu…A self-confessed Ottolenghi fan, Sarah is joined Verena Lochmuller and Tara Wigley – two of the co-authors of Comfort, the latest Ottolenghi cook book – to share some of their favourite comfort food recipes including a delicious chocolate mousse inspired by the nostalgia of Terry’s Chocolate Orange, and a curry leaf dukkah guaranteed to jazz up any vegetable side dish.In this episode, discover:The diverse culinary backgrounds of the Ottolenghi team, and how they've brought together the best comfort food recipes from around the worldHow to transform traditional Christmas veg like Brussels sprouts into a slow-cooked flavour sensationNostalgic and novel dessert recipes for puddings to top off a delightful Christmas or New Year’s feastOttolenghi Comfort:https://ottolenghi.co.uk/blogs/stories/ottolenghi-comfortGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop 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

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 passionate advocate for sustainability, so in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ she shares some of the most exciting, naturally sourced and low impact ways to decorate your home, festive table and tree, as well as a fantastic guide to creating your own compostable wreath.In this episode, discover:Sustainable ways to create a festive wreath using foraged branches, moss and flowers from the gardenWhether real trees are a benefit to the environment over faux treesHighlights from the winter garden to create beautiful decorations for the table and tree Products mentioned:Rosemary 'Foxtail': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rosemary-foxtailTrachelospermum jasminoides: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/trachelospermum-jasminoidesClematis & Wisteria:https://www.sarahraven.com/products/clematis-and-wisteriaPittosporum tenuifolium 'Bannow Bay':https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pittosporum-tenuifolium-bannow-bayEucalyptus gunnii 'Azura':https://www.sarahraven.com/products/eucalyptus-gunnii-azuraHelleborus niger:https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-nigerHelleborus x ballardiae 'Maestro':https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-x-ballardiae-maestroLunaria annua:https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lunaria-annuaPanicum miliaceum 'Violaceum':https://www.sarahraven.com/products/panicum-violaceumAllium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation':https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-hollandicum-purple-sensationAllium cristophii:https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-cristophiiAllium schubertii:https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-schubertiiBriza maxima:https://www.sarahraven.com/products/briza-maxima-greater-quaking-grassChasmanthium latifolium:https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chasmanthium-latifoliumHydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris:https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-petiolarisGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop 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 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 that you’ve just moved into, and enlightens us on what constitutes part-shade and full-sun, so that we can plant our flowers where they’re best suited. Sarah also gives us some fantastic wreath decoration ideas which are foraged, therefore more sustainable, and lauds the benefits of coppicing.Get in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop 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

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 joining Sarah this week for an exciting journey through the pages of our latest Christmas catalogue, Sarah explains why she’s more excited by this year’s festive range than ever before.In this episode, discover:Irresistible decorations for the tree, with a few specific nature-themed baubles catching Arthur’s eyeTried and tested favourites that deliver year upon year, like the ever-reliable Solar Allium Stake LightsAn increased focus on sustainability in the range, as well as living gifts like our Thyme & Rosemary in Terracotta Pots and Sarah’s favourite Double Paperwhites in a Leaf TroughProducts mentioned:Ceramic Pomegranate Candleholderhttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/ceramic-pomegranate-candleholderStar Sequinned Mini Glass Baubleshttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/star-sequinned-mini-glass-baublesGold and Silver Ribbed Baubleshttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/gold-and-silver-ribbed-baublesJade Gemstone Light Stringhttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/jade-gemstone-lit-garlandSolar Allium Stakehttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/solar-allium-stakeSissinghurst Gold Painted Glass Candleholderhttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/sissinghurst-gold-painted-glass-candleholderWhopper Glass Fruit Decorationshttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/whopper-glass-fruit-decorationsLuxury Christmas Crackershttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/luxury-christmas-crackersAs-if-from-Venice Green Glass Baublehttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/as-if-from-venice-green-glass-baubleCorcertina White Paper Garlandhttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/corcertina-white-paper-garlandBumblebee Glass Baubleshttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/bumblebee-glass-baublesThyme & Rosemary in Terracotta Potshttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/thyme-and-rosemary-in-terracotta-potsGalanthus nivalis (Common Snowdrop)https://www.sarahraven.com/products/galanthus-nivalisSnowdrops in Terracotta Potshttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/snowdrops-in-terracotta-potsGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop 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

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 experimental watering technique, while Josie runs down the winter pruning plans and why it’s not too late to plant your tulips.Get in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop 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

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, arrange’, Dominic unpacks his ambitions for ‘Britain’s Biggest Living Garden’ – a community action project in North London’s Hampstead Garden Suburb – and explains how it might inspire others to support biodiversity in their own gardens at home, including the next generation of aspiring gardeners who’ll tend our green spaces in the future.In this episode, discover:The catalyst for creating Britain’s Biggest Living Garden, and the ecologists, authors and volunteers who have guided its missionHow the benefits to biodiversity are already being measuredDominic’s ambitions to inspire the next generation of gardeners, with biodiversity at the forefrontBritain’s Biggest Living Garden: https://www.britainsbiggestlivinggarden.org/Wildlife Gardening Forum: https://www.wlgf.org/Get in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop 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

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: info@sarahraven.comShop 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: info@sarahraven.comShop 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: info@sarahraven.comShop 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: info@sarahraven.comShop 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

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 the top of her mind, from sowing pea tips and lovely scented sweet peas, to preparing paperwhite narcissus for planters.Elsewhere in the garden, Josie nudges us to prepare your soil for winter, and to prune your roses to protect them from the elements in the months to come.Get in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop 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

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, eat, arrange’ this week to share with Sarah how she’s taking on the challenge of small space gardening for the autumn months, with fantastic tips aplenty for those of you doing the same.In this episode, discover:The small space gardening solutions that Jemima and Sarah suggest to maximise your limited spaces, like hanging window boxes and plant theatresTasks that you’ll want to do as we transition into autumn, and when to start planning your bulb displaysSarah guides Jemima through the art of creating stunning bulb lasagnas, with tips on selecting complementary varieties and planting in layersProducts mentioned:Thyme & Rosemary in Terracotta Potshttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/thyme-and-rosemary-in-terracotta-potsTulip 'Orange Marmalade'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-orange-marmaladeIris 'Purple Hill' (Reticulata)https://www.sarahraven.com/products/iris-reticulata-purple-hillTulip hageri 'Little Beauty'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulipa-hageri-little-beautyFritillaria meleagrishttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/fritillaria-meleagrisPlum and Apricot Tulip Mixhttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/plum-and-apricot-tulip-collectionSarah Raven Tulip Collectionhttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-raven-tulip-collectionTulip 'Slawa'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-slawaCosmos atrosanguineus 'Chocolate'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-atrosanguineus-chocolatePelargonium sidoides (Species)https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pelargonium-sidoidesPittosporum tenuifolium 'Bannow Bay'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pittosporum-tenuifolium-bannow-bayViola cornuta 'Tiger Eye Red' F1https://www.sarahraven.com/products/viola-cornuta-tiger-eye-red-f1Get in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop 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

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 his ever-bountiful knowledge on all things biodiversity, and which hedges are perfect protection for an enchanting ensemble of birds and butterflies.In this episode, discover:How maintaining hedges at a warbler-y phase helps songbirds in particularLeafy, thorny and nectar rich hedges to grow, like yew, hornbeam and privetHow to put hedges into the garden, and at what time in the season is idealProducts mentioned:English Yew (Taxus baccata)https://www.sarahraven.com/products/english-yewHornbeam Hedginghttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/hornbeam-hedgingWild Privet (Ligustrum vulgare)https://www.sarahraven.com/products/wild-privetClematis viticella 'Etoile Violette'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/clematis-viticella-etoile-violetteLonicera periclymenum 'Rhubarb and Custard'®https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lonicera-periclymenum-rhubarb-and-custardGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop 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

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 career journey.Sam McKnight MBE is one of the most influential and celebrated hair stylists in the world today. His ethos ‘to empower women through hair’ has attracted an unparalleled list of collaborators from Vogue and Chanel to Princess Diana and Kate Moss. In this episode, discover:The origins of Sam’s staggering life in hairdressing and fashionCharming stories from the 7 years that Sam worked with Princess DianaSam’s relatively recent love of gardening, and which flowers are among the most inspiring that he growsProducts mentioned:Dahlia 'Café au Lait'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-cafe-au-laitDahlia 'Café au Lait Royal'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-cafe-au-lait-royalDahlia 'Labyrinth'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-labyrinthDahlia Cactus Group Mixhttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-cactus-group-mixGeranium 'Rozanne'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/geranium-rozanneGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop 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

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 B Corp status matters, and what it means for both us as a company, and you as gardeners.Sarah shares what makes us a B Corp, why biodiversity, sustainability and quality matter so much to us, and the caring vision that this helps us to grow into.Get in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop 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 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 soon as you receive them and why, and Josie talks through when you should mulch dahlias if you’re not lifting them over winter.Josie also covers everything you need to know to prepare dahlias for the winter, from lifting them out of pots to knowing when & how to store them, and Sarah runs down the finest perennials that you can plant this month.Get in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop 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

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 through her desert island bulbs, how to plant for colour succession in the spring months, and the delightful stories behind how some of Sarah’s favourite bulbs were discovered.In this episode, discover:Charming stories behind the discovery of some of Sarah’s favourite bulbs, including her namesake Tulip ‘Sarah Raven’A brand new variety of allium which earns its place in the company of the beloved schubertiiCollections of tulips perfect to create succession between months, loading your garden with constant colourThis week, don’t forget to make the most of our Bulb Bonanza - you can get up to 40% off of our autumn bulb range. The offer ends this weekend, learn more at https://www.sarahraven.com/.Products mentioned:Tulip 'Dom Pedro'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-dom-pedroNarcissus 'Starlight Sensation'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-starlight-sensationAllium schubertii 'Arctic Snow'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-schubertii-arctic-snowLilium 'Black Beauty'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lilium-black-beautyTulip 'Blue Heaven'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-blue-heavenTulip 'Orange Marmalade'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-orange-marmaladeTulip 'Sarah Raven'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-sarah-ravenTulip 'Queensday'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-queensdayTulip 'Danique'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-daniqueTulip 'Green Wave'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-green-waveTulip 'Green Spirit'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-green-spiritTulip 'Mystic van Eijk'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-mystic-van-eijkTulip 'Ice Stick'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-ice-stickIris 'Purple Hill' (Reticulata)https://www.sarahraven.com/products/iris-reticulata-purple-hillTulip 'Cadance'https://bit.ly/4eXIRALTulip 'Caviar' & Viola 'Phantom' F1https://bit.ly/47WWmOUGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop 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 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 through which the display emerges, and shares some of her favourite flowers and foliage to work with in an arrangement that’s both gorgeous and utterly relaxed.Products mentioned:Niwaki Pin Holderhttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/niwaki-pin-holderFlexi-Tie Sethttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/flexi-tie-setHibiscus acetosella 'Mahogany Splendor'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hibiscus-acetosella-mahogany-splendorRosa rubrifolia (Shrub)https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rosa-glauca-syn-rubrifoliaSetaria 'Caramel'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/setaria-caramelDahlia 'Labyrinth'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-labyrinthDahlia 'Schipper’s Bronze’https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-schippers-bronzeDahlia 'Café au Lait'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-cafe-au-laitGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop 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

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, eat, arrange’ sees Arthur Parkinson explore Carolyn’s journey with edibles, the simplest and best varieties to grow yourself, and some marvellous recipe ideas to try at home.In this episode, discover:Carolyn’s first discovery of flowers being edible, and how that changed her perspective on growingWhy it’s so rewarding to plant your own flowers in the knowledge that they’re chemical-freeThe development of Carolyn’s simple, delicious, and visually stunning recipesGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop 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 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 wide belly of a vase like our own ‘Favourite Jade Vase’, bringing bombastic structure to your arrangement both upwards and outwards.Products mentioned:Favourite Jade Vasehttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/favourite-jade-vaseEucalyptus Stemshttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/eucalyptus-stemsThalictrum delavayihttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/thalictrum-delavayiPersicaria orientalishttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/persicaria-orientalisDahlia 'Molly Raven'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-molly-ravenDahlia 'Caitlin's Joy'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-caitlins-joyDahlia 'Burlesca'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-burlescaGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop 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