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

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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

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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 bulbs
• How to use pot toppers like violas, pansies, and hardy herbs to protect your containers, and add beauty to them too
• Tips for making the most of your pots by growing edible plants alongside your bulbs

Products mentioned:

Eryngium alpinum

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/eryngium-alpinum

Viola x wittrockiana 'Peach Shades' F1

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/viola-x-wittrockiana-peach-shades-f1

Viola x wittrockiana 'Frizzle Sizzle Burgundy' F1

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/viola-x-wittrockiana-frizzle-sizzle-burgundy-f1

Viola x wittrockiana 'Frizzle Sizzle Yellow Blue Swirl' F1

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/viola-x-wittrockiana-frizzle-sizzle-yellow-blue-swirl-f1

Ammi visnaga

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/ammi-visnaga

Kale 'Dwarf Green Curled'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/kale-dwarf-green-curled

Swiss Chard 'White Silver 2'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chard-white-silver-2

Salad Leaf Autumn & Winter Mix

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/autumn-and-winter-salad-leaf-mix

Mizuna

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/mizuna

Mustard 'Red Frills'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/mustard-red-frills

Salad Rocket 'Serrata'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salad-rocket-serrata

Flat Leaf Parsley 'Gigante di Napoli' (Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/parsley-gigante-di-napoli

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum 'Leisure')

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/coriander-leaf-form-leisure

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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 November
• Sarah’s favourite bulb varieties for every season, with tips on composing your own bold and beautiful colour palettes
• Advice for layering bulbs in pots and borders to create a show-stopping display year after year

Products mentioned:

Iris Reticulata Mix

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/iris-reticulata-mix

Iris 'Pauline' (Reticulata)

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

Anemone coronaria 'Sylphide' (De Caen Group)'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/anemone-coronaria-sylphide

Fritillaria imperialis 'Orange Beauty'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/fritillaria-imperialis-orange-beauty

Fritillaria persica 'Green Dreams'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/fritillaria-persica-green-dreams

Fritillaria raddeana

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/fritillaria-raddeana

Tulip 'Ballerina'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-ballerina

Tulip 'Queensday'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-queensday

Tulip 'Black Parrot'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-black-parrot

Tulip 'Palmyra'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-palmyra

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation'

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

Allium schubertii 'Magic'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-schubertii-magic

Allium cristophii

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

Lilium 'Claude Shride' (Martagon)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lilium-claude-shride-martagon-lily

Lilium 'Henryi'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lilium-henryi

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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 blossomed
• Clever tips for making the most of autumn’s harvest
• Inventive, 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 gatherings
• How tuning into the rhythms of the garden and the natural world can enrich your cooking, your creativity, and your everyday life

Products mentioned:

Tomato 'Honeycomb' F1

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-honeycomb-f1

Tomato 'Costoluto Fiorentino'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-costoluto-fiorentino

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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 heads
• Simple, tried-and-tested techniques for drying and storing your blooms for lasting colour and structure right through the winter
• Inspiring ideas for using dried flowers in festive decorations, creative arrangements, and sustainable home décor
• Personal 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-white

Xeranthemum annuum

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/xeranthemum-annuum

Amaranthus tricolor 'Red Army'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/amaranthus-tricolor-red-army

Amaranthus cruentus 'Hot Biscuits'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/amaranthus-hot-biscuits

Chasmanthium latifolium

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chasmanthium-latifolium

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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 garden
• How to choose and grow the best varieties of tomatoes, courgettes, and herbs for year-round flavour
• Heartwarming stories of family food traditions, the magic of seasonality, and the deep connection between garden and kitchen

Order 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' F1

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/aubergine-money-maker-no-2

Carrot 'Nantes 5'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/carrot-nantes-5

Tomato 'Tigerella'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-tigarella

Tomato 'Noire de Crimée'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-noire-de-crimee

Carrot 'Oxheart'

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/carrot-oxheart

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Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com
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Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest