Best Flower Arranging Podcasts (2024)

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Vibrant flowers for pot planting in town gardens with Tom Stimpson - Episode 190 27:59

3h ago27:59

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Town gardening often demands that we as gardeners use our spaces wisely, and Tom Stimpson’s use of pots can teach us so much about creating a vibrant ensemble in the most modest of spaces. This episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ takes us on a tour of Tom’s garden, brimming with inspiration for us all to plant more in pots to breathe life into co…

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Be Your Own Florist Mini-Series: A tableful of flowers 10:16

42m ago10:16

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Welcome to the latest episode in our floristry mini-series, this time bringing the best of your garden to life in a gorgeous tabletop ensemble. Join Sarah as she demonstrates how she arranges sweet peas, erigeron, phlox and more, talking through the perfect approach to structuring them for their eye-catching moment in the limelight at any gathering…

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The joys of tending to stunning dahlias and rare hen breeds with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 189 22:08

6d ago22:08

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Arthur Parkinson may be a wonderful champion for the portable nature of the potted urban garden, but it’s an exciting prospect that he has the opportunity to grow on some new land in Gloucestershire. Between the rare breeds of hen and the lovely collection of dahlias that he’s built up, this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ should inspire anyo…

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Be Your Own Florist Mini-Series: Conditioning cut flowers for ultimate vase life 15:38

7d ago15:38

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Welcome to our latest mini-series: Be your own florist - pick and arrange your own garden flowers, with Sarah Raven. Focused on the joys of floristry, Sarah will take you through the essential steps to bring the best of your garden to life in a vase. This first episode is a fantastic crash course in conditioning your cut flowers, following Sarah’s …

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Q&A: When should I mulch dahlias? What should I cut back into autumn? When should I start forcing scented bulbs? Is it too soon for bulb planting? 11:41

8d ago11:41

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Welcome to the September Q&A episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, where Sarah & Josie answer questions sent in by our lovely listeners each month. In this episode, Sarah shares the ideal time to mulch your dahlias and how best to tackle the task, and when to start working on forced, scented bulbs ready for Christmas. Meanwhile, Josie picks up que…

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Stunning highlights from our Autumn range with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 188 36:40

13d ago36:40

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With the changing of seasons brings an exciting new catalogue from which to draw inspiration for the year ahead. In this episode full of possibilities, Arthur joins Sarah to peruse the latest and greatest from the Sarah Raven Autumn catalogue, shining a spotlight on the great performers and showstoppers to sow now, ready to breathe life into the ga…

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This month in your garden: September 8:42

17d ago8:42

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September signals a time where we’re preparing our plants for the colder months, which makes this episode rounding up the essential monthly jobs such an important one. Sarah and Josie direct you towards the edibles you should concentrate on - namely the hardy annuals - and remind us of the need to deadhead your dahlias. September is also the time t…

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Combining creative arts to inspire your garden with Andy Monaghan - Episode 187 32:06

20d ago32:06

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Andy Monaghan’s background as a dancer alongside his gorgeous work with flowers gives him such a unique, inspiring outlook on crafting a horticultural style. Andy joins Arthur Parkinson this week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ as he shares the combined influence of the two creative careers, how they guide his gardening on his beautiful land in Hamps…

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The Principles & Elements of Design w/ Sharon McGukin 21:23

22d ago21:23

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Learn the Principles & Elements of Design with Sharon McGukin AIFD, AAF, PFCI Pablo Picasso said it best, “Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” While it may seem simple enough to drop flowers in a vase and call it an arrangement, even more pleasure can be derived once you’ve learned the fundamentals of design. These gu…

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Autumn bulb planting for a year of beauty with Josie Lewis - Episode 186 27:34

27d ago27:34

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Autumn is an exciting moment where your bulb planting now starts the colourful symphony that emerges the following spring, so it’s a perfect time to start getting creative. Head Gardener Josie Lewis joins Sarah on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share her top list of bulbs to plant this autumn, how many bulbs fill out your space, and we run through t…

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Taking inspiration from the no-dig movement in allotments with Ed Morrison - Episode 185 43:29

1M ago43:29

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When Ed Morrison first discovered the joys of gardening, it spurred him and a number of friends to share that love with the world through what we know now as Roots. In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Ed takes us through his fascinating horticultural journey, how we can all stand to learn from his no-dig no-chemical approach, and how any…

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Q&A: How do you protect dahlias from pests, and keep them healthy into late summer? What adds structure in the garden for next year? How do you prevent mildew? How can I stop containers drying out over ... 10:26

1M ago10:26

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Welcome to the August Q&A episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, where Sarah & Josie share their top tips based on your questions every month. For August, we hear how pests can be held at bay from your precious dahlias, and advice for treating the leaves such that they’re looking grand late into the summer season. Sarah also shares some inspiring i…

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Breathe life into your balcony gardens with Jemima Bowker - Episode 184 29:43

1M ago29:43

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Jemima Bowker’s journey into urban gardening is one with which many of us can relate, and having moved into a new space, we’ve a number of wonderful tips for balcony gardeners. This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Jemima joins Sarah to share how she’s made the most of both a North and South facing balcony, with inspiring ideas for varieties to t…

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Plan a stellar succession of plants for year-round beauty with Josie Lewis - Episode 183 25:11

2M ago25:11

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Just as relay racers pass a baton throughout their race, the many flowers in your garden pass a similar baton between themselves to bring year-round beauty. Plan your year perfectly with Sarah and Josie’s top plants to inspire and captivate, each with their own month in which to shine - learn more as we look at how to nail your succession planning …

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This month in your garden: August 9:11

2M ago9:11

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Many of us take August as a chance to go away on holiday, which makes this month’s jobs in the garden so vital for keeping life in your flowers while you’re away. This month, Sarah and Josie share just how much watering you should be doing, particularly for thirsty pots, the attention you should give to your borders, cuttings that need taking from …

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Picking perfect pelargoniums for pots and borders with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 182 19:13

2M ago19:13

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For the lifestyles that many of us lead, low-maintenance and high performing plants are the perfect combination, for which pelargoniums are an absolute must-have. Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson delve into the very best pelargoniums, highlighting some irresistibly scented varieties too, and share the best tips for propagating them in either your pot…

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How to use climbers to create a private, secluded space with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 181 21:48

2M ago21:48

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Arthur Parkinson’s urban garden is, like many in more built up areas, somewhat overlooked by neighbours, and perhaps the most natural solution to this is with the help of some gorgeous climbers. In this podcast episode, Sarah & Arthur focus on the varieties of clematis, honeysuckle, and other climbers which look stunning combined with the likes of …

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Q&A: What veg is best to sow in July? What are you harvesting now at Perch Hill? How do I keep containers alive while I’m on holiday? 9:29

2M ago9:29

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Welcome to the Q&A episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ for July, where we put your questions directly to Sarah & Josie in this special monthly episode. This month, we’ve some timely questions on the best edibles that it’s not too late to sow, and what we’re harvesting at Perch Hill right now. Josie also gives us a comprehensive look at growing la…

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How to make your garden a thriving bird haven with Adam Nicolson - Episode 180 28:51

2M ago28:51

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The UK’s bird population are dearly beloved for their song, as much as their service in keeping slugs and snails at bay, so how can we best provide safe havens for them in our gardens? Adam Nicolson’s next book, Bird School, sees him immersed in what’s best for birds and their important role in our gardens, so joins us on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’…

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Creating the garden of your dreams with Kim Murray - Episode 179 23:04

3M ago23:04

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While Andy Murray’s tennis career is well documented, and the Cromlix hotel has brought years of joy for he and wife Kim Murray, the home-grown haven of the garden plays such a huge role in Kim’s life. It’s a delight to host Kim on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week as she shares her experience discovering gardening, what she grows to indulge her…

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This month in your garden: July 7:44

3M ago7:44

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Summer is emerging, and with July upon us comes a lovely time to be tending to our gardens, so what needs the most care and attention this month? In this month’s episode, Sarah and Josie prompt you to sow what’s about to go out of season, think about thinning your biennials, take perennial cuttings from the likes of your salvias and pelargoniums, a…

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The best alliums for creating a stellar Christmas sparkle - Episode 178 20:47

3M ago20:47

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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 is well-documented on the podcast, but this week she’s recalling some of the most show-stopping varieties with which to decorate this Christmas, and the joys that they’ll bring as ‘…

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Top tips to inspire new vegetable gardeners with Jess Gough - Episode 177 24:48

3M ago24:48

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Being busy doesn’t bar you from growing vegetables and herbs to bring a homemade joy to your cooking, and there’s few people better-placed to share how than Jess Gough. This week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ episode centres around Jess’ journey into vegetable gardening, how she balances full time work with her thriving smallholding, and tips for ke…

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Sarah’s standout herbs & recipes for cooking in June - Episode 176 22:16

3M ago22:16

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As spring rolls into summer, the kitchen garden offers a bounty of opportunities to use your vegetables and herbs in an exciting variety of ways. This week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ shines a spotlight on six of Sarah’s favourite edibles at this time of the year, as she shares a huge array of recipes, and growing tips to make your edibles taste b…

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Q&A: How should I best maintain roses through June? What are you harvesting to eat right now? How do you maintain plants at this time of year? 5:39

3M ago5:39

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Welcome to the Q&A episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ for June, where Sarah & Josie answer listeners’ burning questions. In June’s episode, it’s the month of roses so we hear from our resident ‘Rose Queen’ how best to maintain them and whether or not they need deadheading. Sarah also shares the harvesting highlights of the edible garden, and we …

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Partnering with your Wholesaler w/ Lenny Walker 41:10

3M ago41:10

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"Solve problems to create new business," suggests Lenny Walker, VP of sales and operations at Kennicott Brothers Company. Like many business models, the floral industry is changing. Sharon McGukin and Lenny discuss viable ways to enhance your floral business by “Partnering with your Wholesaler.” Consider their suggestions for communicating with one…

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Sarah’s Golden Rules for Gardening with Colour - Episode 175 16:30

3M ago16:30

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The careful composition of colour is a particularly joyful part of designing any garden, and choosing the right combination of palettes is among Sarah’s gardening pillars. Whether you’re a new listener to ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ or simply need a refresher, this episode is a fantastic foray into Sarah’s four palettes, and how best to combine the …

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This month in your garden: June 6:13

4M ago6:13

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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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Episode 121: When Hiccup Got Hot! (w/mb3) 1:00:59

4M ago1:00:59

1:00:59

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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A beginner’s guide to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show with Jemima Bowker - Episode 174 29:46

4M ago29:46

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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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The best of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024 with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 173 39:29

4M ago39:29

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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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A look ahead to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 172 17:50

4M ago17:50

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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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Q&A: How should I propagate Dianthus ‘Green Wicky’? What should I do now with my spring bulbs? What’s the best time and depth to plan out my dahlias? What edibles should I harvest now? 6:48

4M ago6:48

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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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The charming revival of Victorian cloches with Beth Gregg - Episode 171 26:26

4M ago26:26

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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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Our 30 Year legacy at Perch Hill with Adam Nicolson - Episode 170 17:55

5M ago17:55

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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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This month in your garden: May 6:32

5M ago6:32

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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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Simple, delicious recipes with your own grown veg - Episode 169 19:43

5M ago19:43

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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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"Amazing!" The Philadelphia Flower Show w/ Abel Gonzalez Mencio 36:41

5M ago36:41

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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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Perfect plants for flawless, fabulous and fragrant floristry with Simon Lycett - Episode 168 19:08

5M ago19:08

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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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Q&A: How should I best sow sweet peas? What’s best to plant out in April for instant impact? Which seeds should I sow now in the garden, and for cut flowers in containers? 7:31

5M ago7:31

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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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Episode 120: Sleeping Arrangements 49:49

5M ago49:49

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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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Perfect Pairings of Companion Plants with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 167 17:09

5M ago17:09

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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 119: Wattpad - The Good, The Bad, and The Fanfiction 1:16:04

6M ago1:16:04

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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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Draw Inspiration from The Pig’s Incredible Kitchen Garden with Ollie Hutson - Episode 166 15:24

6M ago15:24

15:24

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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This month in your garden: April 5:18

6M ago5:18

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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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Biodiversity Tips from Knepp Wilding with Charlie Harpur and Adam Nicolson - Episode 165 34:59

6M ago34:59

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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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The Beginner Gardener’s Dream Flowers to Sow with Jemima Bowker - Episode 164 33:09

6M ago33:09

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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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Floral Mechanics w/ Lea Romanowski 41:10

6M ago41:10

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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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Q&A: Should I pinch out tall, leggy seedlings? What are your favourite spring plants? 7:33

6M ago7:33

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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 118: Being in the Right Place At the Right Time (w/MarvellKya17) 1:00:41

6M ago1:00:41

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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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