Sarah once overlooked the beauty of the brown tulip, but over time has only grown to love them more and more.

There’s a shade for every space, and so if you’re seeking inspiration on how to bring the beauty of Dom Pedro and La Belle Epoque into your garden, then brown tulips take centre stage on this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’.

In this episode, discover:

• The fascinating history and allure of rare brown tulip varieties
• How to “reflex” tulip petals for a show-stopping floral display
• Inspiring stories from Sarah’s own garden and travels, and why brown tulips are becoming the must-have blooms for modern gardeners

Products mentioned:

Tulip 'La Belle Epoque'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-la-belle-epoque

Tulip 'Apricot Copex'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-copex-apricot

Tulip 'Copex Cairo'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-copex-cairo

Tulip 'Dom Pedro'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-dom-pedro

Tulip 'Sarah Raven'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-sarah-raven

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As the days grow shorter and the garden’s colours fade for winter, it’s easy to feel a little wistful for spring’s vibrant cheer, and it’s not always as far away as one might think….

In this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah shares her favourite ways to bring a burst of early colour into your home and garden, from clever bulb planting, to creative and natural flower arranging.

In this episode, discover:

• How to choose and plant the best bulbs for a burst of early spring colour in your garden
• Simple, creative ways to arrange delicate winter flowers using homemade grids and vintage bottles for beautiful indoor displays
• Tips for lifting, storing, and replanting bulbs so you can enjoy their blooms year after year
• Heartfelt inspiration to find joy and beauty in your garden, even during the greyest winter days

Products mentioned:

Iris 'Pauline' (Reticulata)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/iris-pauline

Iris 'Alida' (Reticulata)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/iris-alida

Galanthus nivalis (Common Snowdrop)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/galanthus-nivalis

Aconitum napellus

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/aconitum-napellus

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com
Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeu
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/
Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

One of the joys of year-round gardening is the succession that comes from a bulb lasagne, and for those with a greenhouse, the possibilities are stunning.

This episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is full of inspiration for early narcissi, late tulips, and dahlias fit for each layer of a bulb lasagne, with a quick recap on how to layer them for maximum impact.

We’ll also hear Sarah’s homemade remedy for mildew, a pesky problem that greenhouse gardeners will need to watch out for as they grow their delightful arrangements.

In this episode, discover:

• How to master the art of the ‘bulb lasagne’ for layers of beautiful blooms from winter right through to late spring
• The best bulb varieties and combinations to guarantee a continuous parade of colour, scent, and picking opportunities all year round
• Simple, effective ways to use your greenhouse for early flowers and delicious winter edibles
• Tips for keeping your plants healthy and thriving, with a homemade solution for mildew

Products mentioned:

Narcissus 'Avalanche'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-avalanche

Narcissus 'Erlicheer'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-erlicheer

Narcissus 'Cragford' (Forcing)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-cragford-for-forcing

Iris x hollandica 'Red Ember'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dutch-iris-red-ember

Allium jesdianum 'Purple Rain'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-purple-rain

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-hollandicum-purple-sensation

Allium cristophii

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-cristophii

Dahlia 'Strawberry Cream'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-strawberry-cream

Tulip 'White Valley' syn 'Exotic Emperor'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-white-valley

Anemone coronaria 'Mistral Bordeaux'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/anemone-coronaria-mistral-bordeaux

Ranunculus Butterfly 'Ariadne'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/ranunculus-butterfly-ariadne

Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/

Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com
Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeu
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/
Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest