Episode 163 - Show Notes & Advice

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episode 163 | show notes & advice

episode description

One of gardening’s great joys is sowing from seed, planting out and seeing those seeds thrive, and this year brings a lovely variety of new favourites to sow.


Arthur joins Sarah this week as we look at which new stunners and old favourites you’ll want to sow this year, and when to plant out each variety for them to deliver maximum glamour.


In this episode, discover

  • A delicious selection of edibles, from a prolific climbing French Bean to the flavoursome Runner Bean Black Knight 
  • The lingering charm of early-sown Cobaea Scandens on Arthur’s windowsill
  • How a charming combination of Zinnias and Seterias 
  • The two new, exclusive Dahlias topping Sarah’s list for this spring


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Episode 163 advice sheet


Adorning a windowsill with Cobaea Scandens (1:30)

For those with constrained space in the garden, the windowsill presents an opportunity that Arthur himself has taken to sow one of the most exotic half-hardy climbers - the shapely cup-and-saucer vine, Cobaea Scandens.


Prolific edible climbers (3:20)

Sowing for the kitchen garden is such a delightful endeavour, where you’re able to truly taste the fruits of your labour. Among the seeds that Sarah believes you’ll love for this are a Climbing French Bean, ‘Monte Gusto’, and the Runner Bean Black Knight.


A pastel peach climber, perfect as a spiller (8:00)

There’s an understated poise and prowess about the Thunbergia African Sunset, which makes it such a joy to see when grown from seed - it’s high on Arthur’s list, particularly when paired with the beautiful and dainty Schizanthus.


Our two brand new Dahlias (13:30)

As the latest additions to our Dahlia collection, there’s a spotlight on these two bold and captivating varieties - Adam’s Choice, a fantastic performer with a rich tapestry feel, and Klara Zak, whose graceful pink visage and shapely flowers make it a newfound favourite in an instant.


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