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

How to plant and grow freesias

Tips and tricks for successful planting and cultivation of this beautiful plant with a gorgeous fragrant flower.

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 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 raspberries

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

How to take pelargonium cuttings

Sarah Raven shows you how to take pelargonium cuttings, and multiply 1 plant into 20.

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 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 Sow Sweet Peas

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

How to Sow Broad Beans

Watch as Sarah demonstrates how to sow broad beans in rootrainers.

How to chit potatoes

Sarah shows us how to chit potatoes. Including one of her favourite varieties, ‘Belle de Fontenay’.

How to Grow Tomatoes

Sarah shares everything she knows about growing tomatoes, including top tips on sowing, pinching out and training.

How to prune wisteria

Watch as Josie talks us through the process of how to prune wisteria effectively.

How to pot up dahlias and take cuttings

Watch as Sarah demonstrates how to pot up dahlia tubers and take cuttings from the prior month's plants.

How to plant out broad beans

Sarah demonstrates how to plant broad bean seedlings in the vegetable garden at Perch Hill.

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 grow sweet peas from seed

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

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 and grow blackcurrants

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

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 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.

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 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 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.

Square inch gardening with Charles Dowding

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

Starting a vegetable garden from scratch

Want to start a veg plot but not sure where to start? Sarah's guide will help you begin.

Growing rhubarb and making cordial

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

Smoked Mackerel and Parsnip Fish Cakes

We should be eating as much oily fish as we can, and this is a delicious way to do so. Serve with a home-made tomato sauce.

Sushi Popcorn

Popcorn is an excellent fat-free snack, ideal as a substitute for crisps – crunchy and satisfying.

Indonesian monkfish and mussel curry

This is one of my favourite things to make for a special dinner, ideal for Valentine’s Day.

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.

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