Canterbury Apple Tart A totally delicious and warming recipe. We make lots of these when we’re quiet, to freeze and then gently heat to serve warm as a different option to cake in our café at our open
Dakos Salad I love the island of Crete, particularly the mountains and their valleys bang in the middle, and I love the nature and the food. I make the Greek-inspired salad at home when the tomatoes are a
Just arrived? our bulbs and plants, and how to grow them Note sure what to do when your order arrives this autumn? Below, you'll find answers to some of our most frequently asked ques
Blackberry Cranachan This is a child-friendly version of a Scottish classic of whisky, cream, raspberries and oatmeal. In this one, I add pudding wine instead of whisky, and I make a sweet granola with toasted oat
How to create a floral grid arrangement how to create a floral grid Decorating the house in spring is always rewarding and a great way to cheer up gloomier days. Take inspiration Sarah and make your own beautiful spring table a
Roots beginners guide allotment guide Growing your own food is one of the most rewarding skills to learn, not only will you start to understand where produce comes from and how much better it tastes compared to shop bought, bu
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.