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

Andy Monaghan: Why Perennials are the star performers in every garden - Episode 292

Andy Monaghan is a wonderfully creative soul both in the garden and beyond it, sharing his talents as a professional dancer and spending his “off season” knee‑deep in tul

Revisiting key jobs in the garden for September - Episode 291

September is a turning point in the gardening calendar, a month in which we’re preparing our plants - as we are ourselves - for the colder months. Sarah and Josie join f

Tom Stimpson: The best narcissi from our visit to the Netherlands - Episode 290

From the first November blooms to the last flowers in May, narcissus can quietly carry your garden through the whole of spring.  In this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange

Josie Lewis: Protect your bulbs with squirrel-proof pot toppers - Episode 289

If grey squirrels have ever stripped your pots overnight or raided a carefully planted bulb lasagne, there are ways to protect your perfectly composed pots. Sarah is joi

Tom Stimpson: The magic of mini-bulbs for a pint-sized garden - Episode 288

We’re stepping once more into Tom Stimpson’s tiny town garden to see how he coaxes months of colour from the smallest of spaces.  In this episode, Tom shares the mini bu

Tom Stimpson: How to curate low-maintenance, long-lasting perennial pots - Episode 287

If you love the idea of beautiful pots that don’t need replanting every five minutes, perennials in a container can be the perfect solution, and just as stunning as a bed

Tom Stimpson: Forcing bulbs for a wonderful winter indoors - Episode 286

We’re approaching the perfect moment for bulb planting, and if you’re looking to force bulbs for a lovely indoor winter, then look no further than the sage advice of Tom

Dame Laura Lee DBE: The emotive garden design behind Maggie’s centres - Episode 285

When cancer enters a life, it carries a profound impact on the places in which you seek comfort, which is why the human-centred gardens at Maggie’s centres are so unbelie

12 winter veg to keep you harvesting until April - Episode 284

If you’ve ever let your vegetable garden wind down after summer, there’s a whole season you’re missing out on.  This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah breaks the

Matthew Rice: How to look, draw and paint your garden - Episode 283

Stepping out into the garden with a sketchbook in hand is a novel, powerful practice which, given time, can transform the way we look at plants we think that we know like

Richard Claxton: How the NGS transforms health & green spaces - Episode 282

The National Garden Scheme is a national treasure, raising millions for charities and giving access to gorgeous gardens for those who need them most. It’s a joy this wee

Josie Lewis: 10 climate-resilient plants for unpredictable weather - Episode 281

We’ve learned from years of unpredictable weather patterns that the climate is demanding more of our plants than ever before, and while some struggle, others quietly thri

Pam Corbin: The fun, modern take on making your own preserves - Episode 280

What Pam Corbin doesn’t know about preserves, isn’t worth knowing. She’s an oracle on all things jam - hence her apt nickname, ‘Pam the Jam’. For the home cook, and for

Josie Lewis: Choosing roses for perfume and performance - Episode 279

There are few flowers more quintessential than the rose, and it’s safe to say that there’s a perfect rose for everyone’s tastes.  This week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’

Enjoying the brilliance of alliums all year round - Episode 278

This Christmas might feel a while away, but if there’s one way to prepare right now for a more stunning and sustainable tree, it’s with alliums. Sarah’s love of alliums

The brilliant biennials perfect for scent and versatility - Episode 277

Biennials – plants which flower in their second year – may often be overlooked by us gardeners, but between their value for money, wonderful scent, and versatility they’r

Pollyanna Wilkinson: Simple tips for a spectacularly designed garden - Episode 276

Every garden space deserves a chance to be transformed into a beautiful space which breathes, rather than constricts, and Pollyanna Wilkinson is a master of such designs.

Arit Anderson: An RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden for every Parkinson’s journey - Episode 275

Chelsea is upon us, and among the beauty of all the show gardens lies a very special offering from Arit Anderson and Parkinson’s UK. She’s planting with purpose in a gar

Tom Stuart-Smith: The blueprint of a Chelsea Flower Show garden - Episode 274

In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah Raven welcomes renowned garden designer Tom Stuart-Smith to uncover his visionary new garden for Tate Britain and how

Dame Mary Berry: The charm and inspiration behind ‘My Gardening Life’ - Episode 273

Watch the full video episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/_T97COq6blM Throughout Mary Berry's life, the garden has played a charming role, from her wartime childhoo