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

By: Sarah Raven
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  • Welcome to grow, cook, eat, arrange, the weekly podcast from gardener, writer, teacher,and cook, Sarah Raven. Over the last two decades, Sarah has led the way by introducing a new kind of productive gardening which places emphasis on intense colour, sophistication, and achievability. Recorded at the beautiful Perch Hill Farm in Sussex, Sarah talks with special guests from across garden design, floristry, food, ecology, conservation, and more. Brimming with top tips and helpful hints, listen and learn how to create your most productive garden ever. You can find out more about the products discussed in each episode or get in touch by visiting the website: https://www.sarahraven.com/

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  • From entrepreneurialism to The Eden Project, a life’s work with Sir Tim Smit - Episode 209
    Jan 30 2025

    The Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall are two of the most important horticultural projects of recent times, both helmed by the brilliant mind of Sir Tim Smit – Sarah’s guest on the podcast this week.

    Tim’s work on pioneering projects like Eden is guided by three pillars that also resonate for Sarah – education, entrepreneurialism, and the environment. In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, we gain a rare insight into how Tim brings these values to life in projects that help reconnect people with the land and explore the potential of their own relationships with the natural environment.

    In this episode, learn more about:

    • Tim’s entrepreneurial streak, and how his Dutch and English heritage has informed his remarkable journey with nature and the environment
    • How innovative thinking on sustainability and the environment underpins Tim’s current and future projects, including the new Eden Project in Morecambe Bay
    • The huge importance both Tim and Sarah place on improving education for the future of our natural world and the next generation of environmental entrepreneurs

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

    Eden Project Morecambe: https://www.edenproject.com/new-edens/eden-project-morecambe-uk

    The Lost Gardens of Heligan: https://www.heligan.com/

    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

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    26 mins
  • Our vital role as gardeners in supporting birds, with the RSPB’s Emma Marsh - Episode 208
    Jan 23 2025

    If you're looking to support wild birds in your garden, the RSPB’s upcoming Big Garden Birdwatch is an essential event for us all.

    Adam Nicolson and Emma Marsh, Executive Director of the RSPB, join Sarah in this week’s bird-focused episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to discuss how to get involved in this weekend’s annual bird count, how it came to be, and the many ways that gardeners can actively support and encourage more wild birds in our gardens and green spaces.

    In this episode, discover:

    • The role that gardens and gardeners play in restoring a bustling wild bird population.
    • What we all can do to provide natural sustenance, shelter and safety for birds with our choice of planting.
    • How the Big Garden Birdwatch came to be, and how you can get involved this coming weekend.

    Verbena bonariensis
    https://www.sarahraven.com/products/verbena-bonariensis
    Lupinus ‘Masterpiece’ (Westcountry series)
    https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lupinus-masterpiece
    English Yew (Taxus baccata)
    https://www.sarahraven.com/products/english-yew
    Rosa ‘Rambling Rector’
    https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rose-rambling-rector

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

    Join the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch: https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch

    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

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    41 mins
  • The life-changing magic of growing dahlias with Savannah Miller - Episode 207
    Jan 16 2025

    Savannah Miller’s newfound passion for growing cut flowers, in particular dahlias, feeds fantastically into her contemporary bridal designs.

    In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah and Savannah discuss her successful career in fashion, an unexpected foray into bridal design, and her newfound joy in growing cut flowers and vegetables. Plus, discover Savannah’s top picks for the easiest and best performing flowers in her Gloucestershire garden.

    In this episode, discover:

    • How Savannah began her fashion journey, and the motive behind her unexpected move into the bridal world
    • The standout dahlia varieties that have captured a newfound passion for growing ornamental flowers
    • More about the creative intersection of gardening and bridal fashion in Savannah’s latest collection

    Products mentioned:

    Savannah’s Wedding Dahlia Collection
    https://www.sarahraven.com/products/savannah-miller-dahlia-collection
    Anemone x hybrida 'Honorine Jobert'
    https://www.sarahraven.com/products/anemone-honorine-jobert
    Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot'
    https://www.sarahraven.com/products/digitalis-purpurea-suttons-apricot

    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

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very informative

This is a great episode, loads of ideas on plants for shade, not just the usuals. Thank you

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wonderful

I am a keen gardener and enjoy both propagating for the garden and cut flowers as well as for growing for the kitchen garden feeding my other love cooking, so for me this podcast is an obvious choice. I have followed Sarah Raven for years and follow much the same ethos with nature and gardening. I love the easy conversation and readily absorb all the tips and ideas,
You almost feel part of the conversation. I keep chickens, alpacas and ponies too and so with Arthurs perspective as well, it is just wholly entertaining and educational. I very often listen using my phone on loud speaker while I am gardening or mucking out, learning and laughing while I work... Please Please keep it going.

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love this podcast!

Really great tips and ideas. It inspires me to get creative. I particularly value the plant recommendations.

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