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Perfect flowers for a biodiverse buzz in your garden with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 198


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Butterflies and bees can only thrive in a garden with a ‘living buffet’ to which they can flock, which is why biodiversity is the hot topic for Sarah and Arthur in this latest episode of grow, cook, eat, arrange.

Reflecting on a year in which pollinators have struggled and needed particular support, they share the best plant varieties for bringing a much-needed buzz into your gardens, and discuss why nighttime pollinators ought not be forgotten.

In this episode, discover:

  • Sarah & Arthur’s absolute favourite flowers for creating a biodiverse haven
  • The importance of late-flowering plants, providing pollen at crucial times when late-emerging pollinators may need it most
  • The often-overlooked night time wildlife that also benefits from biodiverse gardens
  • Arthur’s newfound tip for keeping slugs away from your greenhouse

Products mentioned:
Dahlia variabilis 'Bishop's Children': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-bishops-children
Geum 'Totally Tangerine': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/geum-totally-tangerine
Dahlia ‘Sarah Raven’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-sarah-raven
Dahlia ‘Lou Farman’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-lou-farman Buddleia alternifolia: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/buddleia-alternifolia
Dahlia ‘Blue Bayou’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-blue-bayou
Verbena bonariensis: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/verbena-bonariensis
Verbena officinalis var. grandiflora 'Bampton': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/verbena-officinalis-var-grandiflora-bampton
Verbena rigida: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/verbena-rigida
Panicum miliaceum 'Violaceum': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/panicum-violaceum
Nemaslug - Biological Slug Control: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nemaslug-biological-slug-control

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