This week’s guest on the podcast is revered for her namesake’s brand, but away from fashion & homeware, Cath Kidston is embracing the aroma of scented-leaf pelargoniums in her new brand, C.Atherley.

Cath joins Sarah for a lovely conversation about her new brand, discovery of her favourite pelargoniums, and tips on propagating them in your garden.

In this episode, discover:

• Cath’s discovery of the scented-leaf pelargoniums front and centre of her new brand
• Top tips for propagating pelargoniums at this time of year
• Sarah’s 5 rules for taking cuttings from pelargoniums
• The inspiration behind the name and direction of the new business, C.Atherley

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This week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ centres around not only the charm of gardening for beginners, but bringing that charm indoors with our wonderful guest, Votary & Verden’s Arabella Preston.

She takes us through the muses for her nature-inspired beauty and wellness brands, shares how she found the joy of gardening, and which flower varieties are ideal for newcomers.

In this episode, discover:

• The early forming of Votary and Verden, with Arabella’s grounding in nature
• Arabella’s discovery of the joys to be found gardening
• Top plants for a new gardener, whether the aromatic Lavender and Jasmine, or the charming White Flower Carpet Rose

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Pollinators’ role in our gardens is a vital one, and the work being done by Bees for Development is making a global impact for these essential species, and the countries in which they work.

Martha Kearney and Nicola Bradbear play a huge role in Bees for Development’s work, and join Sarah on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share the extent of their involvement, and how we can all aid the plight of pollinators in our own gardens.

In this episode, discover:

• The origins of Martha and Nicola’s care for pollinators
• Tips for gardeners to care for bees and other pollinators 
• The importance of experiencing nature from an early age
• Bees for Development’s remarkable work, and how to support the charity

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The time to decorate your home for Christmas is cheerily hurtling towards us, making this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ the perfect chance to peruse new decorations.

Arthur joins us once more on the podcast as he and Sarah share their joyful highlights from our range, helping you to bring that yuletide sparkle to life both in the garden and within your home.

In this episode, discover:

• The delightful story behind Jonathan Buckley’s ‘Snow Queen’ photo of Sarah at a snow-capped Perch Hill
• Our trusty, reliable favourites for the garden, from stunning light strings to the annual mainstay of the solar allium stakes
• How to liven up the Christmas table and tree with the cutest fluffy sheep decorations and beautifully coloured candle collections
• Inspired last-minute gift ideas for your green-fingered family members

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Arthur Parkinson’s evocative, elaborate descriptions of plants might be second only to his ability to elicit a charming image of garden pollinators through his drawings.

His latest book is a celebration of every single garden, and the plants perfect to create ‘a living dance of lavish colours’ - it’s a delight to have him return to the podcast to share how the new book, Planting a Paradise, was brought to life.

In this episode, discover:

• Arthur’s comfort in delightful drawings as an artistic language to convey his vision
• The importance of bees, butterflies and pollinators, and which Dahlias are most pollinator-friendly
• A number of absolute do’s and don’ts for every flower yard

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Carien van Boxtel’s appearance on the podcast last week was a delightful insight into her incredible eye for naturalising, and she turns that eye this week to woodlands.

Joining Sarah once again, she shares her 12 top varieties to naturalise any woodland area, whether you’re longing to walk through aromatic pastures or colourful bursts of productive flower families.

In this episode, discover:

• Carien’s top tips for productive, prolific and pretty bulbs dotted through woodland in the most charming and natural way
• The flower families to pick for unbeatable aroma, like the gorgeously natural native Bluebell
• Varieties to plant for more striking colour and structure, like the brilliantly vigourous Dog’s Tooth Violet

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Bringing the haphazard beauty of nature into your own space is a charming prospect, and Carien van Boxtel has an incredible eye for naturalising grassland.

This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Carien joins Sarah to share her 12 top bulbs for year-round naturalising - with plenty of bonus varieties along the way - and her three essential tips for perfect planting.

In this episode, discover:

• What makes Snowdrops Carien’s ‘desert island’ flower family for naturalising grass
• The later flowering, self-seeding perennial joys of Narcissus
• Carien’s critical tips for planting into meadows and grassland, giving you a bustling, colourful space

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Few plants can envelop you in your garden with such naturalised beauty as climbers, and there are varieties fit to keep that adventurous atmosphere year-round.

Sarah is joined this week by Gary Newell to run through 12 of the finest climbing families, with some old favourites like Cobaea Scandens to newcomers like Mrs Amy Doncaster.

In this episode, discover:

• Features of the stunning Honeysuckles that make them an unbeatable climbing family for spring
• The autumn time focus on colourful climbers with the sizable Vitis Coignetiae
• New climbers to our collection with eye catching flair and form

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We often tout the picturesque beauty of the horticultural world through our favourite flowers on this show, but few can capture a moment with the same artistic flair as accomplished painter, Francis Hamel.

Perch Hill features in his latest, utterly captivating exhibition entitled Thirty Gardens, alongside some of our other favourites, and Francis joins us to share just how he captures the enveloping atmosphere of each garden with unparalleled poise.

In this episode, discover:

• What catalysed Francis to paint the garden at Rousham, the starting point for his gorgeous new project
• The creative process behind each painting, with an approach that allows every garden a chance to exude its most delightful features
• How the painting process has altered Francis’ perception of what every garden needs

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Amaryllis are fabulous and unusual additions to the house in winter, but while they’re an absolute must for Sarah Raven, Josie Lewis isn’t quite sold on them.

If you’re with Sarah in loving their bombastic beauty then this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ gives you a sizable list to bring into your home. Else if you’re not a fan, then listen up for Josie’s alternative picks, from the watercolour Hellebore of Merlin to the unbeatable mood-lifting Snowdrops.

In this episode, discover:

• Why Sarah fights the corner of Amaryllis, particularly when they’re forced ready for Christmas
• How to plant your Amaryllis for maximum impact and showy flowers bringing joy to your season
• Josie’s ideal Amaryllis alternatives, from the showier Hellebores to the more subtle Snowdrops

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