The rewards of growing your own delicious fruit and veg varieties with Joe Clark - Episode 215

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Garden-Save-World-Feel-Good-Yourself/dp/1035032317/

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A secret field that summons lightning. A massive spiral that disappears into a salt lake. A celestial observatory carved into a volcano. Meet the wild—and sometimes explosive—world of land art, where artists craft masterpieces with dynamite and bulldozers. In our Season 2 premiere, guest Dylan Thuras, cofounder of Atlas Obscura, takes us off road and into the minds of the artists who literally reshaped parts of the Southwest. These works aren’t meant to be easy to reach—or to explain—but they just might change how you see the world. Land art you’ll visit in this episode: - Double Negative and City by Michael Heizer (Garden Valley, Nevada) - Spiral Jetty by Robert Smithson (Great Salt Lake, Utah) - Sun Tunnels by Nancy Holt (Great Basin Desert, Utah) - Lightning Field by Walter De Maria (Catron County, New Mexico) - Roden Crater by James Turrell (Painted Desert, Arizona) Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group.…

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Joe is an advocate for planting fruit, veg and flowers that you may not ordinarily encounter in the supermarket, and on this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ he shares his favourite varieties for every taste, space, and type of garden.

In this episode, discover:

Joe’s favourite varieties to grow for a simple, rewarding crop
Hardy veg perfect for growing without a greenhouse
A number of tasty varieties of lesser-known fruit and veg rarely found in the shops

Order Joe’s book ‘Garden To Save The World’:

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

Products mentioned:

Tomato 'Costoluto Fiorentino'

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

Dill (Anethum graveolens)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/anethum-graveolens-dill

Pea ‘Blauwschokker’

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pea-blauwschokker

Pea ‘Nairobi’

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pea-nairobi

Kohlrabi 'Kolibri' F1 (Gongylodes Group)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/kohlrabi-kolibri-f1

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The rewards of growing your own delicious fruit and veg varieties with Joe Clark - Episode 215

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

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published about a year ago

MP3•Episode home

In this episode, discover:

Joe’s favourite varieties to grow for a simple, rewarding crop
Hardy veg perfect for growing without a greenhouse
A number of tasty varieties of lesser-known fruit and veg rarely found in the shops

Order Joe’s book ‘Garden To Save The World’:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Garden-Save-World-Feel-Good-Yourself/dp/1035032317/

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

Products mentioned:

Tomato 'Costoluto Fiorentino'

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

Dill (Anethum graveolens)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/anethum-graveolens-dill

Pea ‘Blauwschokker’

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pea-blauwschokker

Pea ‘Nairobi’

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pea-nairobi

Kohlrabi 'Kolibri' F1 (Gongylodes Group)

https://www.sarahraven.com/products/kohlrabi-kolibri-f1

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Charles Dowding is world-renowned as a pioneer of no dig growing, and while it’s great for saving time and effort, it’s also proven to be more productive and better for the environment, and the soil, too. Who better to hear from on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ than the pioneer himself, as Charles joins Sarah and Josie to share his decades of experience with no dig, tips on creating your own fertile garden compost at home, and inspiring ideas for what to sow in late-March. In this episode, discover: Charles’ experience with the no dig ethos in different soil types around the world How switching to no dig has made his crops consistently more productive across many years How to convert your own organic waste into fertile compost for successful growing and improve the long-term health of your soil Discover Charles Dowding’s latest book: https://shop.charlesdowding.co.uk/products/compost-transform-waste-into-new-life Products mentioned: Chervil 'Vertissimo' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chervil-vertissimo Coriander 'Leisure' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/coriander-leaf-form-leisure Mustard 'Red Frills' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/mustard-red-frills Winter purslane (Claytonia) https://www.sarahraven.com/products/winter-purslane Wild Rocket https://www.sarahraven.com/products/wild-rocket Salad Rocket 'Serrata' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salad-rocket-serrata Mustard 'Red Frills' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/mustard-red-frills Broad Bean 'Superaguadulce' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/broad-bean-superaguadulce Lettuce Oak Leaf Collection https://www.sarahraven.com/products/organic-lettuce-seed-collection Pea ‘Hurst Green Shaft’ https://www.sarahraven.com/products/peas-hurst-green-shaft 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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Like many gardeners, Joe Clark was captivated by the magic of growing his own food at a young age, and now inspires millions more to be enthralled by the same fascinating process via his popular social media channels. Joe is an advocate for planting fruit, veg and flowers that you may not ordinarily encounter in the supermarket, and on this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ he shares his favourite varieties for every taste, space, and type of garden. In this episode, discover: Joe’s favourite varieties to grow for a simple, rewarding crop Hardy veg perfect for growing without a greenhouse A number of tasty varieties of lesser-known fruit and veg rarely found in the shops Order Joe’s book ‘Garden To Save The World’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Garden-Save-World-Feel-Good-Yourself/dp/1035032317/ Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/ Products mentioned: Tomato 'Costoluto Fiorentino' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-costoluto-fiorentino Dill (Anethum graveolens) https://www.sarahraven.com/products/anethum-graveolens-dill Pea ‘Blauwschokker’ https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pea-blauwschokker Pea ‘Nairobi’ https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pea-nairobi Kohlrabi 'Kolibri' F1 (Gongylodes Group) https://www.sarahraven.com/products/kohlrabi-kolibri-f1 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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Seasonal picks for successional colour and boosting biodiversity with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 214 22:09

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Lighter, longer days signal the start of a joyous season for gardeners, and March is the perfect month to plan for the highlights of your spring and summer garden. Arthur Parkinson returns to ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week to share the plants that brought him the most joy last year, the trials he’ll be undertaking in his own compact garden at home, and his personal pick of long-flowering varieties for successional colour and pollinator appeal, no matter the size of your plot. In this episode, discover: How to care for Arthur’s favourite China rose ‘Mutabilis’ so that it flowers for longer in your garden Standout geums for a spectacle that lasts from May right through to October The narcissi varieties that Arthur looks forward to trialling this year Standout dahlia varieties for summer pots, from last year’s favourite ‘Tartan’ to classics like ‘Blue Bayou’ Products mentioned: Liriope muscari https://www.sarahraven.com/products/liriope-muscari Rosa x odorata 'Mutabilis' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rosa-x-oderata-mutabilis Rosa × odorata 'Bengal Crimson' (China) https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rosa-x-odorata-bengal-crimson Geum 'Totally Tangerine' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/geum-totally-tangerine Narcissus 'Cragford' (Forcing) https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-cragford-for-forcing Dahlia 'Tartan' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-tartan Dahlia 'Waltzing Mathilda' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-waltzing-mathilda Dahlia 'Blue Bayou' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-blue-bayou 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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Our role in supporting wild and solitary bees as gardeners with Richard Rickitt - Episode 213 37:33

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Bees are one of the most essential species in our ecosystem, and all of our gardens play a vital role in providing food and shelter for them to thrive. Beekeeper, gardener and writer Richard Rickitt’s passion for these particular pollinators is utterly infectious. In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Richard shares what inspired him to start keeping bees at an early age, his fascination with the many species of wild bees in the UK, and the small but important changes we as gardeners can make to help protect their dwindling populations. In this episode, discover: The best bee-friendly flowers and shrubs to provide early pollen and nectar How to create habitat for wild bees in your borders and lawn Ways to make your own fantastic, affordable bee hotel The dangers of chemicals for pollinators in modern agriculture Products mentioned: Eryngium bourgatii ‘Picos Blue’ https://www.sarahraven.com/products/eryngium-bourgatii Galanthus nivalis (Common Snowdrop) https://www.sarahraven.com/products/galanthus-nivalis Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non scripta) https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hyacinthoides-non-scripta-bluebells Salix gracilistyla ‘Mount Aso’ https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salix-gracilistyla-mount-aso Order Beekeeping for Gardeners: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/beekeeping-for-gardeners-9781399404846/ 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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Talking biodynamics and biodiversity in growing cut flowers with Alfie Nickerson - Episode 211 23:20

13 weeks ago23:20

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Alfie Nickerson is a biodynamic flower farmer making his mark in British horticulture, and his 3,500-strong dahlia field, buzzing with wildlife, is testament to that. After working for 6 years as a jobbing gardener in London, and then volunteering at Fern Verrow – the biodynamic farm of previous guest Jane Scotter – Alfie describes his journey in creating the biodiverse haven that is Burnt Fen Flowers, as well as sharing his favourite annuals and dahlias, on this week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’. In this episode, discover: Alfie’s early gardening experiences in London, and what drew him to the Norfolk countryside The incredible work behind Burnt Fen’s biodynamic flower crop How they prioritise biodiversity in their practices, and what that biodiversity gives back to the land Alfie’s absolute favourite varieties of annuals and dahlias for cutting Visit Burnt Fen Flowers: https://burntfenflowers.com/ Products mentioned: Ammi majus https://www.sarahraven.com/products/ammi-majus Helichrysum bracteatum 'White' (Sunflower) https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helichrysum-bracteatum-white Zinnia elegans 'Giant Purple Prince' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/zinnia-elegans-giant-purple-prince Papaver somniferum 'Black Swan' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/papaver-somniferum-black-swan Dahlia 'Jowey Winnie' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-jowey-winnie 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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A return to Perch Hill - tales of a head gardener and talented florist with Bea Andrews - Episode 210 25:22

14 weeks ago25:22

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Bea Andrews is no stranger to Perch Hill - she was head gardener for many years, and is now back in a new guise as our visiting florist, aka Botanika Flora. It's a joy to welcome Bea back for this nostalgic episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ with Sarah as she shares her fascinating background and route into horticulture in her native Hungary, the story of how she came to Perch Hill, and the inspiration she draws from the garden and the Sussex countryside in her stunning floral designs. In this episode, discover: The early inspirations behind Bea’s journey into gardening, horticulture and floristry Fond memories of Perch Hill, her impeccable eye for colour, and humorous anecdotes from her time as head gardener What Bea looks for in seasonal cutting, and how she combines these flowers and foliage in her unique arrangements Products mentioned: Bea’s Summer Dahlia Collection: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/beas-summer-dahlia-collection Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/ Botanika Floral: https://www.botanikafloral.co.uk 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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From entrepreneurialism to The Eden Project, a life’s work with Sir Tim Smit - Episode 209 26:01

15 weeks ago26:01