All you need for a beautiful and productive garden | Seeds, Plants & More

Climbers | Why Sarah Loves These

Sarah shows us some of her favourite climbers from the trials at Perch Hill, which are used as both climbers and trailers.

Growing edible flowers

Sarah shows you how what sort of edible flowers she likes to grow and eat at home.

Creating a wild flower meadow

Sarah talks through how she has begun to establish the wild flower meadow at Perch Hill.

Annual flowers – create summer colour

Create summer colour with these unbeatable annual flowers. Sarah's absolute favourites for reliability and colour.

Gardening with children – sowing the seeds

In part 2, find out about sowing the seeds, all the different methods you should use and how to get the best results.

Growing sunflowers from seed

Find out which sunflowers to grow from seed and how to grow them.

Growing tomatoes from seed

Find out the best way to grow your tomato plants from seed, starting in March if they are undercover and in May if outdoors.

Gardening with children – choosing the seeds

This is step 1 in a three part series that helps anyone interested in vegetable gardening with children.

Growing chillies from seed

Learn how to grow tasty chillies from seed with this simple guide.

How to create a butterfly garden

If we want to preserve our native butterflies, we need to grow the right plants in our gardens to encourage them.

How to grow and harvest asparagus

Learn how to plant and grow asparagus crowns and harvest their delicious spears.

How to grow Eucomis (Pineapple flower)

Learn how to plant and grow Eucomis bulbs, for beautiful pineapple flowers in your autumn garden.

How to grow grapes in Britain

Learn how to grow grapes in Britain with the advice of Chatsworth gardener Ian Webster.

How to plant and grow lilies

A quick-glance guide on how to grow and care for lilies, both in pots and in the ground.

How to grow potatoes in bags

Find Sarah's tips for how to grow potatoes in a container or planting bag in your small garden space.

How to grow your own wedding: Part 2

In part 2 of our Grow Your Own Wedding Series, Sarah talks about how she grew the food and flowers for the wedding of her head gardener, Bea.

How to grow zinnias

Find out how to grow zinnia, and why you should grow them in your garden.

How to layout a vegetable garden

Once you've created your vegetable plot, you need to find out how to lay it out. Sarah's guide will show you how.

How to plant & grow peonies

Your step-by-step guide to growing peonies, how to grow them and when to care for them.

How to plant and grow blackcurrants

Learn how to plant, grow and harvest blackcurrants, to produce beautiful crops for years to come.

How to plant and grow dahlia tubers

Discover how to grow strong, healthy dahlias – how to plant, look after and overwinter them, and what to do with your bulbs when they arrive.

How to plant and grow Nerine bowdenii

Learn how to plant and grow Nerine bowdenii, for beautiful pink flowers this autumn.

How to plant and grow onion sets

Find out how Sarah plants, grows and harvests her onion and shallot sets for maximum flavour and productivity.

How to plant and grow raspberries

Learn how to plant out raspberry canes and how to establish and grow them with Sarah's instructions.

How to plant and grow roses

Learn how to plant and grow roses using Sarah's simple tips.

How to plant at different soil levels

Growing plants one on top of another gets the most out of every square inch of your outside space.

How to grow Delphiniums

We have all got to grow delphiniums – the most statuesque towering spires for any garden. They make brilliant cut flowers too.

Creating the perfect veg patch

Creating a veg patch is one of the most rewarding experiences, find out the essentials to get you started here.

How to plant and grow aquilegias

Aquilegias are invaluable for flowering in May and early June when there is suprisingly little colour in the garden.

How to plant and grow iris

Iris start off a long bulb flower succession at Perch Hill. They're beautiful and successful in pots, borders, or in grass.

How to grow sweet peas from seed

Find the best method of growing sweet peas from seed for strong, productive plants.

How to sow, grow and stake cosmos

Sarah shows you different methods she uses to sow cosmos and stake them, highlighting her favourite varieties for using in the vase.

How to Plant Peonies

Watch Sarah's handy video on how to correctly plant peonies for successful and healthy plants for years to come.

How to Sow Sweet Peas

Sarah shows you how to sow your sweet pea seeds into rootrainers for strong, healthy plants.

Square inch gardening with Charles Dowding

Sarah meets Charles Dowding- the no-dig expert for tips on square-inch gardening.

Growing rhubarb and making cordial

Sarah talks through the different varieties of rhubarb she grows in order to extend the season.

Ham in hay with parsley sauce recipe

A traditional Luxembourg dish, delicious for dinner serves with roasted carrots and baby new potatoes.

Asparagus and Gruyère tart recipe

Asparagus and Gruyère tart is great for picnics, warm spring days and weekend lunchtimes with friends and family.

Asparagus with almonds recipe

A simple and delicious starter - asparagus with almonds is the perfect May first course.

Iranian herb and feta salad recipe

A simple and delicious starter, perfect for spring. Almost no preparation needed – everyone helps themselves, filling their own pitta bread.

Lemon and anchovy purple sprouting broccoli recipe

This fresh recipe uses the best of seasonal produce with zingy, Mediterranean flavours.

Baked feta with thyme and tomatoes recipe

Lovely as a starter eaten with pitta or flat bread and a tomato and red onion salad and with a sharp red wine and olive oil dressing.

Potato gratin with sorrel recipe

Sorrel makes a delicious salsa verde, but it also has a brilliant melting quality, that makes it perfect for this dish.

Quick rhubarb chutney with cardamom recipe

This delicious rhubarb chutney is so easy to make, and is a great way of preserving a large crop of rhubarb.

Roasted fennel and grape flatbread recipe

Make a delicious flatbread perfect to serve with fish and tomato dishes.

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