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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 ...
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How We Bloom

Sharon McGukin AIFD, AAF, PFCI

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How We Bloom is an oasis of flower Ideas. Design. Sales. Marketing. Business. We know that every great success story starts with one simple idea. A challenge that requires change. Like the unfurling petals of a flower we grow by changing form. This growth opens us up to new ideas and opportunities. On How We Bloom, Sharon McGukin interviews guests who dare to do things differently. Brought to you by Smithers-Oasis, we share the stories of people who plant seeds, grow ideas and bloom to their ...
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Listen as we talk with influential florists, growers and flower industry professionals. Be notified when new podcast episodes are released and receive fun video tutorials when you sign up for our Pen Pal Club for free at www.teamflower.org
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Do you want to be the hostess with the mostest but not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place for learning how to entertain at home, plan parties and make your guests feel welcome. Join Kristie LaLonde each week as she helps the beginner hostess learn the tips and tricks of entertaining guests without all the stress and worry! Enjoy the guest interviews with entertaining and party experts as they share their secrets to creating a stylish and unforgettable event. Worried about pu ...
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Canonically Incorrect

Canonically Incorrect

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Hi, my name is Maya and I love fanfiction. Hi, my name is Sydney and I love talking about fanfiction with my friends. And we're Canonically Incorrect, your favorite fanfiction podcast! Every Friday, we tell you a story from the world of fan-made media. It could be us recounting fics we'd recently read, telling you the history behind your favorite fanfiction platforms, or interviewing fanfiction authors about their well-known works. Send us your fic recommendations, or reach out if you are a ...
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Garden People

Violetear Studio

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In conversation with garden people -- designers, florists, growers, naturalists, chefs, artists and more -- about how gardens have shaped their lives and inform their work today. Seasonal tips, expert recommendations, and lots and lots of plants. https://www.violetearstudio.com/episodes
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Kino Quickies

Dominic Delargy

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Screenings of 1930s "quota quickie" films plus Q&As with expert guests at the Kino Cinema in Bermondsey, South London. Come along, watch a film, have a drink and join in the discussion. Two days later it appears as a podcast. ***UPDATE*** The Kino was unexpectedly shut down in January so season three of Kino Quickies has been postponed. We will be hosting a one-off SOLD OUT screening of "The Gaunt Stranger" at The Garden Cinema, WC2 on October 8th.
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Since we’re still in the joyous wake of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, it’s a perfect time to see the show through the eyes of a newcomer to gardening and explore its greatest lessons. As the leader of our new range aimed at beginner gardeners, and a huge part in our presence at the show this year, Jemima Bowker returns to the podcast this week to sh…
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June brings us the weather that we’ve been waiting so long to indulge in, so what should we focus on in the garden to help it thrive in the sunlit warmth? In this monthly episode, Josie Lewis shares the biennials you should be sowing to plug next year’s May gap, and Sarah lauds the appearance of rhubarb with a lovely cordial recipe. We also look at…
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Fanfiction author mb3 (Meet Me At The Halfway Point⁠⁠, ⁠I Remember You⁠, and ⁠⁠A Christmas Wish) joins Sydney to discuss the Rise of the Brave Tangled Dragons fandom, having a difficult time choosing which Pedro Pascal-centric fandom to write fanfiction for next, wanting to transition from strictly fluff to angst, and how to balance writing and lif…
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Episode 80: Weird & Wonderful Salads: Perfect Recipes for Your Summer Potlucks and Gatherings In this episode of the Happy Hostess Podcast, host Kristie LaLonde dives into the world of "weird salads" perfect for your summer gatherings. Discover a variety of unique salad recipes, from the nostalgic and quirky Dorito salad to the elegant watermelon f…
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This year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been an extraordinary display of floral beauty, and it’s been a pleasure for our hut to have been a part of the show. Fresh from the show, Sarah & Arthur take this week’s special podcast episode to bring you Chelsea’s highlights, and the months-long and years-long stories behind them. In this episode, discove…
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Episode 79: Why You Should Host a Progressive Dinner Party: Benefits and Ideas In this episode of the Happy Hostess Podcast, Kristie LaLonde explores the exciting concept of progressive dinner parties, a unique entertaining trend making a comeback. Once popular in the 50’s and 60’s, progressive dinners are now a modern and engaging way to host mult…
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May is all about the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, and we’ll be bringing the abundant beauty of Perch Hill’s cutting garden to our trade stand. That’s why in this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah and Arthur are taking an exciting look forward to our spot at the show, the hard work it’s taken to prepare, and highlights of what you can expect to s…
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Welcome to May’s monthly Q&A podcast, where once again Sarah & Josie chime in with answers to listeners’ burning questions. This time round, Josie shares the key to propagating the stunning Dianthus ‘Green Wicky’, and we explain what you should do with spring bulbs now that they’ve gone over - and it’s not to throw them away! Also in this month’s e…
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Aesthetic Picnics: How to Acheive High Style with Low Key Effort In today’s episode of the Happy Hostess Podcast, the host, Kristie LaLonde explores the trend of aesthetic picnics. Have you seen those stunning setups trending on social media? We're discussing how to picnic in high style with low-key effort. With warmer weather on the horizon, outdo…
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The Victorian era gave the horticultural world one of the most charming designs for the cloche, or cold frame - a charm that’s being renewed by the wonderful Beth Gregg. Arthur Parkinson hails Beth as the ‘Goddess of Cloches’ through her faithful revival of those original designs with Claverton Cloches. In this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, le…
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How to Handle Common Party Mishaps with Grace and Ease Episode 77 of the Happy Hostess Podcast delves into the inevitable mishaps that can occur at any party and offers solutions for handling them with grace and ease. Host Kristie LaLonde covers a range of common party pitfalls, from spilled red wine to dietary restrictions, providing practical tip…
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The 4th of May marks a very special day at Perch Hill, particularly this year - it’s 30 years since Sarah and Adam first arrived and started making history here. Perch Hill looks so vastly different to how it began in 1994, as it’s taken shape over the decades, and in this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Sarah & Adam share stories from their time…
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With overnight frosts receding, the opportunities in your garden throughout May are among the most exciting all year. For May’s ‘Monthly Jobs’ episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, join Sarah and Josie for a run through the month’s most exciting errands, from planting out half-hardy dahlias and tomatoes, to preparing your pots, and how to handle t…
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Beyond Cut Flowers: Thoughtful & Creative Mother’s Day Gift Ideas In this episode of the Happy Hostess Podcast, the host, Kristie LaLonde is here to help you find the perfect Mother's Day gift that goes beyond the traditional bouquet of flowers. This episode is filled with fresh and heartfelt gift ideas to make your mom feel truly loved and appreci…
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With spring racing onwards, the window in which to plant out your half-hardy seeds is upon us, and it’s a time that should spark joy in the imaginations of veg gardeners. This week on grow, cook, eat, arrange, half-hardy vegetables take centre stage - Sarah takes us through the 6 must-have categories of veg, and shares an array of mouth-watering re…
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A Texas Cowboy in Philly? You couldn’t miss this Oasis Ambassador. On the last day of the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show, a Texas Cowboy wandered along the flower-fragrant aisles without his horse. Dressed in his Texas cowboy hat, boots, and shirt - with a Texas flag and lone star on it, stood Abel Gonzalez Mencio, AIFD, PFCI, TMF of Casa Granada Fl…
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Episode 75: Baby Steps to Becoming the Hostess with the Mostest In this episode of the Happy Hostess Podcast, Kristie LaLonde, shares small little actionable steps to increase your skills and confidence for entertaining at home. Through heartfelt anecdotes and practical tips, Kristie inspires listeners to embrace imperfections, prioritize guest com…
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Early May is on its way, bringing a fresh bloom of fragrant and fabulous flowers. It’s this abundance of impact and perfume on which Simon Lycett thrives. His style of floristry is so striking, and one from which we cannot fail but to learn - Simon joins us to share his highlights of the spring season and how you can choose the perfect varieties to…
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Welcome back to our monthly Q&A podcast episodes for April, where Sarah and Josie answer questions from you, our lovely listeners. In this month’s episode, Sarah turns her attention to sweet peas as she shares how deep to sow seeds, and how far apart to sow them based on our trials at Perch Hill. Also this month, we hear which plants are ideal for …
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Kristie LaLonde, the host of the Happy Hostess Podcast is announcing that the official voting will begin for the Happy Hostess Cookbook Collective Review. Collective Cookbook Review will be an in depth look at one cookbook that will help hone your hosting skills and build community with like minded people. In this episode, she unveils the exciting …
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When there's trouble, you know who to call! From their tower, they can see it all! All the way from 2003, Maya has resurrected a fandom that has been quietly creating content in their small corner of the internet. But where most people would ship Raven and Beastboy or Starfire and Robin, Maya has taken the sapphic route to give us the perfect bubbl…
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For any organic gardener, companion planting is one of the most essential, rewarding and productive ways to ward off bugs and fungal infections. As the seasons are beginning to turn, it’s a wonderful time to recap the importance and joy of companion planting - Sarah is joined once again by Arthur Parkinson, where we revisit classic combinations, an…
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Episode 73 : How to Build a Community with a Cookbook Club In this episode of the Happy Hostess Podcast, Kristie LaLonde sits down with Holly Hyers, a passionate home cook and entertainer. Holly shares her journey of creating and managing an online cookbook club, discussing the inspiration behind its inception and the unique experiences it offers t…
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Wattpad... we all know it, we all have our opinions about it (good or bad), but there's one thing that we can't stop talking about and that is its fanfiction. From reading the worst Wattpad fanfiction to criticizing the highly popular book and movie series After, which is also fanfiction, anyone on the outside would think Wattpad is a sight similar…
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For those with a vegetable garden, The Pig’s offering is a source of inspiration and envy among many, all of which thrives under the watchful eye of Group Head Gardener, Ollie Hutson. This week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ brings us a fantastic array of tips and recipes to take from Ollie’s expertise and bring into our own growing and cooking, draw…
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Episode 72 : 5 Myths of Flower Arranging at Home In this episode of the Happy Hostess Podcast, host Kristie LaLonde] uncovers the truth behind five common myths about flower arranging at home. From debunking the notion that floral foam is beginner-friendly to explaining why refrigerating flowers at home can do more harm than good, each myth is tack…
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Light levels are increasing and life in the garden is well and truly bustling, which makes this time of year such a joyful one for gardeners! Returning to our ‘Monthly Jobs’ series, this month’s episode sees Sarah & Josie share which flowers and edibles are perfect for sowing at this stage of the year, as well as how to revitalise your whopper pots…
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Knepp plays host to one of the most breathtaking rewilding projects in Britain, and from it we can take such inspiration to channel into our own green spaces. Sharing the evolution of the project from its initial thousand species and how you can encourage biodiversity in your garden is Charlie Harpur - Knepp’s Head Gardener joins Sarah this week al…
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Episode 71 : How to Elevate Your Bar at Home In this episode of the Happy Hostess Podcast, host Kristie LaLonde invites Laurie Sugg, the talented mind behind The Fab Foo and the Raleigh Cocktail Company, to share her expertise on elevating the home bar experience. This episode delves into the latest trends in the cocktail scene and offers invaluabl…
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Our Events and Horti Marketing Manager, Jemima Bowker has been gardening for a few years now, and her perspective on the floral world is shared by many a beginner gardener. That’s why this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is dedicated to the 12 flowers that are absolutely essential for newcomers to gardening. From the fast growers to the fragrant …
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“Your foundation is the most critical part of anything you build,” says Canadian florist, Lea Romanowski CAFA, AIFD, CAFD. “If your foundation isn't good, if it isn't strong and true, it will affect the entire outcome of the design.” Lea has learned, through the years, the importance of excellent floral mechanics. Lea - owner of Designing on the Ed…
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Welcome back to the March Q&A podcast episodes, in which Sarah and Josie are once again answering your burning questions. This time around, we’re looking at pinching out seedlings like cosmos, whether they should be pinched out when they’re tall and leggy, and if there are certain seedlings which shouldn’t be pinched. Also in this episode, you’ll d…
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Episode 70 : A Simple and Delicious Easter Brunch Menu In this episode of the Happy Hostess Podcast, host Kristie LaLonde shares how to enjoy the Easter holiday with your friends and family by using a simple make Easter brunch menu. You will love it because all of the menu items have little preparation on the day of Easter so that you get to enjoy …
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Fanfiction author MarvellKya17 (An Unfortunate Romance, Text You Later, and If You Love Me, Don’t Let Go) joins Sydney to discuss the value of writing the right fanfiction at the right time, gaining comfortability in writing smut, taking over a fanfiction from another author, and the reality of not writing an unfinished fanfiction. Plus, MarvellKya…
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One of gardening’s great joys is sowing from seed, planting out and seeing those seeds thrive, and this year brings a lovely variety of new favourites to sow. Arthur joins Sarah this week as we look at which new stunners and old favourites you’ll want to sow this year, and when to plant out each variety for them to deliver maximum glamour. In this …
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Episode 69: Inspiration and a Review of Together at the Table Entertaining at Home With the Creators of Juliska In this episode of the Happy Hostess Podcast, host Kristie LaLonde shares three pieces of inspiration that she found from her first impression of the book, Together at the Table Entertaining at Home with the Creators of Juliska. The book …
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The reboots, remakes, and sequels of Avatar: The Last Airbender only reminds us that people love the animated television show and the characters who reside in the world. Out of all of the main and beloved characters (Aang, Katara, Sooka, Toph, Zuko) people either know or have headcannoned their futures as adults, couples, and parents. But there has…
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Over the course of the podcast, we’ve featured a huge number of remarkable women, inspiring the world in everything from natural-style textiles to award-winning garden design. In this very special episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, we bring you a selection of our favourite clips from previous episodes, shining a light on the fabulous female hor…
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Welcome to the first of March’s Q&A podcast episodes, where Head Gardener Josie Lewis joins Sarah to directly answer questions from our listeners. In this month’s episode, we look at the plant varieties best suited to pots with consideration for both small tabletop and larger floor pots, Sarah & Josie share the Dahlias that they’d most recommend gr…
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Episode 68 The Keys to Avoiding Overwhelm When Planning a Party: Modify, Delegate, or Eliminate Have you ever been so excited to plan a party but by the time the first guest arrived you were completely overwhelmed and worn out? If so, this is the episode for you. The host, Kristie LaLonde, shares a process that helps her budget her time, energy and…
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There's always one trope or Alternate Universe that every fanfiction reader never touches. It might be arranged marriage or accidental pregnancy or anything explicit, but for Sydney it's Hanahaki Disease. She has never read a Hanahaki fic, never wanted to read a Hanahaki fic, until the day a lone listener sent her a recommendation for a Hanahaki fi…
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Whether you’re growing edibles or ornamentals, March is a busy month for getting into the garden. Building on our ‘Monthly Jobs’ series so far, Sarah & Josie return to share what you should focus on in March. In this month’s episode, learn which of the edible crops are ready to sow out as soon as possible, from your chitted potatoes to your half-ha…
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The spring and summer ahead of us is a glorious opportunity to let our gardens sing with colours anew, and in this week’s podcast, Sarah & Arthur share how to select the very best for your space. The Spring & Summer Catalogue takes centre stage on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, as we hear about the best brand new collections, some of Arthur’s stalwart…
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Episode 67 How to Uplevel Your Table Settings: 5 Tips for a Beautiful and Memorable Table In this episode of the Happy Hostess Podcast, the host, Kristie LaLonde, dives into the art of setting the table for a warm and welcoming dining experience. She covers it all, from how to get started to how to add charm and personality into your table decor. H…
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Trees hold a special place in our ecosystem not only for their environmental impact, but the emotional connection we all make with trees in our earliest years. It’s for exactly these reasons that choosing the right tree can enrich any garden, regardless of size. Arit Anderson and Henrik Sjöman have combined their passions and expertise, culminating…
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Welcome to the next Q&A episode for February, where Sarah & Josie answer even more of your questions for a bountiful spring garden! In this episode, we learn how to split Dahlia tubers once they’ve grown extremely large, round up the best flowers for long-lasting beauty throughout the spring, and touch on the ways to create your own complementary c…
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Episode 66: How to Create Family Traditions that Make Lasting Memories In this heartwarming episode of the Happy Hostess Podcast, the host Kristie LaLonde sits down with Caroline Bowen, the creative mind behind Sweet Kaki's Pies. As they delve into the topic of family traditions, Caroline shares cherished memories and insights into how she has cult…
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Fanfiction author lavenderhatchet13 (a love song in an empty room, Show Me Where It Hurts, and i wanna grab both your shoulders and shake, baby) joins Sydney to discuss the value of chilling out when writing, how fanfiction has gained her the confidence to write her own original work, her undying love of a zombie apocalypse alternate universe, and …
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Over 380 pots call Perch Hill home, and bring such joy and seasonal splendour, which makes Sarah’s latest book a must-read for anyone hoping to do the same in their own space. Sarah’s joined by Arthur once again on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, this week to share the inspirations behind her love of pots, her simple approach to beautifully combining c…
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Episode 65: Hosting to Create Connections and Build Community with Ashley Klaja In this episode of the Happy Hostess Podcast, host Kristie LaLonde sits down with Ashley Klaja, a talented creator known for her captivating tablescapes adorned with delectable cake creations. Ashley shares her experience of suffering a loss and feeling like she was alo…
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