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Sarah's Superfoods: Blood oranges

Sarah's Superfoods: Blood oranges

Small fruit crammed with huge flavour and a soft texture that almost melts in the mouth, blood oranges are always juicy.
Sarah's Superfoods: Blood orange recipes

Sarah's Superfoods: Blood orange recipes

February to March is the best time for Sicilian blood oranges, with all their health benefits including vitamin C, antioxidants, fibre and calcium.
Seasonal flowers for Valentine's

Seasonal flowers for Valentine's

Seasonal flowers are the most romantic gift to give in February.  Here's Sarah's top picks for bringing spring into your home early in the year.
January in the garden

January in the garden

It's nice to start the new year in the garden and you'll find there's plenty to be done in January from herb sowing to tidying and mending.
Growing cyclamen

Growing cyclamen

 Cyclamen are a sure sign that spring is around the corner, with a cheery splash of pink they are a great start to the new year.
Growing primula auriculas

Growing primula auriculas

Auriculas make a wonderful table centrepiece and are a fabulous eye-catching plant in the garden too.  Find out the best way of growing them.
Favourite indoor plants for winter

Favourite indoor plants for winter

Sarah shows you her favourite plants to grow indoors during the winter months, on her favourite metal plant theatre.
Understanding types of plants and seeds

Understanding types of plants and seeds

Find the definitions of the different seed types here with our simple guide to annuals, biennials, perennials, hardy and half-hardy.
Using native wood structures

Using native wood structures

 Choosing native wood structures for your garden is not only environmentally friendly but looks beautiful too.
How to cordon train your sweet peas

How to cordon train your sweet peas

Discover how to cordon train your sweet peas for magnificent plants.
How to grow grapes in Britain

How to grow grapes in Britain

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

Identifying your soil type

Learn how to identify your soil type, and the differences between the common varieties.
Cock-a-leekie recipe

Cock-a-leekie recipe

This delicious chicken soup is a traditional favourite, and we totally understand why. It's perfect warming winter food, and brilliant if you've got...
Narcissus paperwhite table centrepiece

Narcissus paperwhite table centrepiece

This is the most successful, long-lived Christmas table centre I have ever made: a great tiered fountain of scented Paperwhite narcissi. Kept cool in...
November in the garden

November in the garden

With Christmas and winter rapidly approaching, you'll want to prepare for next spring, as well as enjoy the deep, cold autumn nights with delicious...
Best houseplants for winter

Best houseplants for winter

To beat winter blues bring the outside in and enjoy colourful, beautifully scented plants in your home.
Preserving flowers and berries in autumn

Preserving flowers and berries in autumn

Preserve your autumn flowers and berries and you'll have beautiful arrangements for Christmas.
Planting numbers for bulbs in borders

Planting numbers for bulbs in borders

A handy guide for how many alliums, narcissi, tulips, snowdrops and other bulbs to plant in your plot.
Protecting tulips from pests

Protecting tulips from pests

Protect your tulips this spring from their main pests. This short guide shows you how to avoid tulip fire and squirrels.
Stylish Houseplants

Stylish Houseplants

 When winter comes you can still keep your green-fingers busy with these beautiful houseplants.  Sarah chooses her favourite no-fuss,...
Sarah's favourite tulip groups

Sarah's favourite tulip groups

Sarah talks about her favourite types of tulip groups.
Top tips for growing tulips

Top tips for growing tulips

Sarah shares her top tips for growing tulips successfully, from how deep to plant them to what sort of soil you should use. 
Overwintering dahlias at Perch Hill

Overwintering dahlias at Perch Hill

Sarah shows you how she overwinters her dahlia tubers at Perch Hill.
Tips to keep your indoor bulbs straight

Tips to keep your indoor bulbs straight

Some helpful tips to help your indoor bulbs grow straight and stay upright.
How to store or force tender winter veg

How to store or force tender winter veg

Don’t let your crops go to waste. Sarah shares expert tips on how to store or force tender winter veg.
How to grow an apple tree

How to grow an apple tree

Find out about growing your own apples, which varieties to grow and how to plant and care for them.
How to plant narcissi bulbs

How to plant narcissi bulbs

Learn how to plant narcissi bulbs in your beds, in grass and in pots, or find instructions for forcing indoor narcissi.
How to plant and grow tulips

How to plant and grow tulips

Find out the best way to plant your tulip bulbs for a great display next spring.
How to grow tulips in container pots

How to grow tulips in container pots

Sarah shows you a few different ideas and techniques for planting tulips in container pots, for beautiful spring displays in your garden.
How to use bulb planting trays

How to use bulb planting trays

Sarah shows you how to plant tulip bulbs using a bulb planting tray - a quick and easy way of getting autumn planting bulbs into the ground.
How to plant tulips using a traditional bulb planter

How to plant tulips using a traditional bulb planter

On a particularly blustery autumn day in October, Sarah shows you how to plant tulips with a bulb planter.
How to overwinter dahlia tubers

How to overwinter dahlia tubers

Sarah discusses the best options for overwintering dahlias – lifting or mulching.
Top 10 apples to grow in your garden

Top 10 apples to grow in your garden

We have the best climate in the world for apples, so why do we grow so few varieties? A leading orchard owner recommends 10 to try at home.
Late sowing broad beans and peas

Late sowing broad beans and peas

Which are the best peas and beans to sow late?  Find out with Sarah's article.
Growing your own citrus fruit

Growing your own citrus fruit

 Sarah Raven shares her tips how to grow citrus fruits at home, as well as explaining her favourite types of oranges, lemons and limes to plant.
Autumn garden stir-fry with peanut noodles recipe

Autumn garden stir-fry with peanut noodles recipe

Don't try and cook more than this in one go, as the wok will be overwhelmed. This is a delicious and quick, tasty dinner.
How to grow amaryllis (indoors)

How to grow amaryllis (indoors)

Create a beautiful Christmas gift by growing your Amaryllis indoors in pots – perfect for brightening up any winter home.
Pork terrine recipe

Pork terrine recipe

This is an incredibly easy and versatile dish, delicious served as a starter with some salad leaves and horseradish cream.
Tricolour pepper caponata recipe

Tricolour pepper caponata recipe

This pepper caponata is a delicious accompaniment to Mediterranean feasts throughout the winter months.
Stuffed Butternut Squash with Creamy Goat's Cheese Recipe

Stuffed Butternut Squash with Creamy Goat's Cheese Recipe

The shape, colour, texture and taste of this dish make it a good all-rounder in autumn and winter.
Tarragon vinegar recipe

Tarragon vinegar recipe

Nothing could be better than this delicious and simple tarragon vinegar.
Squash and cumin soup with squash chips recipe

Squash and cumin soup with squash chips recipe

This is one of the best autumn soups for pumpkin or squash. The flavour improves if you cook it some time before. It also freezes well.
Chicken tagine with almonds and apricots recipe

Chicken tagine with almonds and apricots recipe

This delicious North African stew is a marvellous treat for a cold, wet and windy day.
Chicory and lemon pasta recipe

Chicory and lemon pasta recipe

This is a simple chicory and pasta dish, quick to prepare and delicious hot, or cold the next day.
Spiced aubergine salad recipe

Spiced aubergine salad recipe

This salad is lovely served warm as a first course with cucumber raita and flatbread.