Welcome to the Q&A episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ for July, where we put your questions directly to Sarah & Josie in this special monthly episode.

This month, we’ve some timely questions on the best edibles that it’s not too late to sow, and what we’re harvesting at Perch Hill right now.

Josie also gives us a comprehensive look at growing lavender to look its very best, we hear Sarah’s advice on growing sweet peas to have the longest stems they possibly can, and Josie has some fantastic advice on how to keep containers alive, even when you’re away on holiday.

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The UK’s bird population are dearly beloved for their song, as much as their service in keeping slugs and snails at bay, so how can we best provide safe havens for them in our gardens?

Adam Nicolson’s next book, Bird School, sees him immersed in what’s best for birds and their important role in our gardens, so joins us on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ to share in his knowledge and journey so far.

In this episode, discover:

• How to cater to different bird species’ needs by picking the right range of food for them
• Absolute cardinal sins for helping birds, from unhygienic feeders to unprotected bird baths

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While Andy Murray’s tennis career is well documented, and the Cromlix hotel has brought years of joy for he and wife Kim Murray, the home-grown haven of the garden plays such a huge role in Kim’s life.

It’s a delight to host Kim on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week as she shares her experience discovering gardening, what she grows to indulge her artistic creativity, and the local, sustainable roots behind the hotel project.

In this episode, discover:

• Kim’s discovery of gardening, and how it grew into a passionate part of her life
• How Kim’s creativity means that she uses flowers in different, unique ways
• The garden’s role in life for Kim, Andy and the family

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Summer is emerging, and with July upon us comes a lovely time to be tending to our gardens, so what needs the most care and attention this month?

In this month’s episode, Sarah and Josie prompt you to sow what’s about to go out of season, think about thinning your biennials, take perennial cuttings from the likes of your salvias and pelargoniums, and continue your staking for the inevitable windy days.

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This Christmas might feel a while away, but if there’s one way to prepare right now for a more stunning and sustainable tree, it’s with alliums.

Sarah’s love of alliums is well-documented on the podcast, but this week she’s recalling some of the most show-stopping varieties with which to decorate this Christmas, and the joys that they’ll bring as ‘colour baton-carriers’ in spring.

In this episode, discover:

• Which alliums are perfect for bridging the gap between tulips going over and sweet peas emerging
• Some extravagant, statement-making varieties like the remarkably tall ‘Summer Drummer’ or sculptural shapes of ‘Magic’
• Tips for preparing your alliums to sustainably decorate your tree this Christmas

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Being busy doesn’t bar you from growing vegetables and herbs to bring a homemade joy to your cooking, and there’s few people better-placed to share how than Jess Gough.

This week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ episode centres around Jess’ journey into vegetable gardening, how she balances full time work with her thriving smallholding, and tips for keeping snails and slugs away from your seeds.

In this episode, discover:

• Jess’ journey into growing, and how new gardeners can follow her lead in discovering the joys of gardening
• The absolute stalwarts in Jess’ garden at this time of year
• A number of delicious recipes, from an exciting frittata to a refreshing rhubarb iced tea
• How to best prevent this year’s particularly challenging population of slugs and snails from eating your seeds

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As spring rolls into summer, the kitchen garden offers a bounty of opportunities to use your vegetables and herbs in an exciting variety of ways.

This week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ shines a spotlight on six of Sarah’s favourite edibles at this time of the year, as she shares a huge array of recipes, and growing tips to make your edibles taste better for longer.

In this episode, discover:

• Why globe artichokes are such a simple crop to grow, given how prolific and delicious they are
• The glorious combination of broad beans and parsley in Sarah’s recipe that marries the two alongside nutmeg and bechamel sauce
• Exciting ways to use some lesser-known herbs with lovage, often used in Ukrainian cooking, and sorrel

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Welcome to the Q&A episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ for June, where Sarah & Josie answer listeners’ burning questions.

In June’s episode, it’s the month of roses so we hear from our resident ‘Rose Queen’ how best to maintain them and whether or not they need deadheading.

Sarah also shares the harvesting highlights of the edible garden, and we look at how best to maintain all your plants at their peak as we enter the scintillating start of the summer season.

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