Sweet Cucumber Pickle This recipe is excellent for the long-term storing of cucumbers. It’s sweet and tangy, with a good crunch, and is delicious eaten with potato salad, cold meat and pates and in Cheddar ch
30 years of Perch Hill: 6 lessons from Sarah From plot to plate and increasing biodiversity to colour theory and the importance of biodiversity, Sarah shares her learnings from three decades of trialling a
how to plant, grow & care for pond plants Water is one of the most important additions you can make to your garden to increase wildlife activity and biodiversity. Our Pond Plants are invaluable for making a pond look attrac
Understanding your garden Laying the groundwork understanding your garden When it comes to plotting and planning your perfect outside space, it’s important to know which plants will thri
Container gardening: the basics Read our guide and explore how to get started on container gardeningcontainer plantsNo garden is complete without pots overflowing with colour, scent and texture. Even if you garden on a windowsill or
A guide to our plants Read our guide and explore how to get started on container gardening a guide to our plants On every different plant page on our website there is a table underneath wi
Our plants and how to grow them our plants and how to grow them Everything you need to know about our plant types, and what to do with them once they arrive. All plants are chosen by Sarah and her team, and are carefully grown at Ro
Garden glossary key definitions of different plant types If you are new to gardening, understanding the different types of plants will help you get to grips with how to care for th
How to create a spring wreath Make the most of the early spring flowers foliage and follow these simple steps, using a handmade twisted birch ring and abundant seasonal foliage and flowers step 1. Use
how to plant, grow & care for hedging Since arriving at Perch Hill, we have planted 750 metres of hedging, and over the next few years another 3000 metres is planned, plus another 150 metres to enclose and protect the garden.
Allium collection | why Sarah loves this Watch as Sarah shares why she loves this brilliant and very perennial allium pairing, which was one of the first combinations planted in the oast garden at Perch HillBy viewing the video, you agree to
Rhubarb and Star Anise Bellini Mocktail/ Rhubarb & Star Anise Spritzer Serves 6 500g rhubarb 3 tsp caster sugar 1 star anise 1 bottle of champagne or prosecco Put the rhubarb, sugar, and a splash of water in a pan and bring to simmer unt
Ice Cream Meringue Cake with Poached Ginger (V) Serves 8-10 3 tbsp damson puree 1 tbsp boiling water 750ml double cream 1 tbsp of caster sugar 3 pieces of thinly sliced stem ginger 1 tbsp ginger syrup
Lamb Tagine/ Squash Tagine Serves 4 750g boned lamb shoulder trimmed of excess fat and skin (a large half shoulder), or you could use 4 x small lamb shanks 1 Squash (V) 3 tsps cumin seeds 1 tsp coriander seeds
Garden fritto misto, in tempura This is a fabulous and versatile summer garden harvest meal – the best baby vegetables, edible flowers, and herbs. Simply delicious Serves 10-12 750ml sunflower or groundnut
Crimson Mary A super-healthy version of a classic Bloody Mary, using beetroot juice as the base. Beetroot juice is very easy to make yourself, super-fresh and nutrient-rich, or you can now buy it by the ca
