how to plant, grow & care for alstroemerias Alstroemerias are one of the longest and hardest performing plants you can grow, so it’s always baffled me that they are sometimes looked down upon in gardening circles – perhaps it’s their reputation
how to plant, grow & care for amaryllis Amaryllis is an indispensable part of winter and spring here at Perch Hill. From December right through until Easter, these plants deliver colour and pizazz, from the super-chunky and blousy varieties
how to plant, grow & care for anemones Drifts of delicate wild wood anemones (Anemone nemorosa) are a heart-lifting sight in spring – pure, simple and pretty they can be planted to weave among showier bulbs. Over the years, in the right co
how to plant, grow & care for chrysanthemums Chrysanthemums can be annual, hardy perennial or tender perennial, but we sell the so-called “florists’ chrysanthemums” that have been bred from the Chinese and Japanese types to make excellent late s
April in the garden April is the busiest time in the garden, but don’t panic, take things one step at a time and you’ll get it all done. It’s important to take a few moments to sit in the sun, listen to the birds and adm
August in the garden There's lots of pruning, deadheading and harvesting to be done in August, so if you're off on your holidays make sure you get some help for your garden or plan ahead. You can also start preparing for
the oast garden in july Follow Sarah Raven through the Oast Garden at Perch Hill in July – bold and brilliant and alive with colour. I'm in the Oast Garden and it's the middle of July and I'm r
favourite perennials: hydrangea 'madame emile mouillere' Sarah shares with you one of her favourite perennial shrubs, a hydrangea that lasts perfectly in the vase and the garden, and changes colour with the seasons.This is a hydrangea called 'Madame Emile M
sarah harvests alstroemeria in the veg garden Watch Sarah pick alstroemeria in her garden at Perch Hill last summer and show some of her favourite varieties.related articlesHow to plant and grow alstroemeria (growing guide)you might likeViewAlstr
top 10 apples to grow in your garden This year looks like being a vintage apple crop. The spring rain was good for blossom and we've had plenty of sunshine since – but not baking drought – which is just what makes an apple pa
how fake flowers became cool again Fake silk flowers (and a new era of dried and paper flowers) are on the brink of a major comeback, but not in the dusty pub fireplace style that we’re accustomed to. These days, on almost any hi
sarah's favourite narcissi varieties Watch to discover Sarah's champion narcissus varieties for early colour, for picking and for grass. I had a lovely go last night at picking one stem of every single narci
winter salads from the garden It never ceases to amaze me that, even in exceptionally cold weather, I can still walk outside my kitchen door and pick a trugful of salad and good bunches of several herbs. I don't mean the obvious e
how to make an autumn wreath Sarah shows you how to make an autumn wreath, from start to finish. A lovely way to decorate your home in the glorious season. you might like
dahlias | why sarah loves them In this video Sarah shares why dahlias are her favourite.By viewing the video, you agree to a data transmission to Youtube.The data processing by Youtube is governed by their privacy policy.More Infor
top cut flower roses by country roses The roses in this selection from Country Roses are chosen for their scent and the length of their vase life, which should be five to 10 days, depending on which stage they are picked. If they are just
