Podcasts about Arrange

If grey squirrels have ever stripped your pots overnight or raided a carefully planted bulb lasagne, there are ways to protect your perfectly composed pots.Sarah is joined by Josie Lewis this week to share what's actually worked at Perch Hill after years of trials – from cleverly laid thorny rose prunings to beautiful pot toppers that protect bulbs and earn their keep. In this episode, discover:How Sarah and Josie protect freshly planted bulbs from grey squirrels and other pests without relying on ugly or ineffective solutionsExactly how to use thorny stems as a simple, physical barrier over pots through autumn and winterWhich ornamental plants make the best pot toppers over bulbs, and where each works bestHow to use edible pot toppers such as hardy lettuces and salad leaves to both shield bulbs and provide generous harvests before tulips emergeProducts mentioned:Ammi visnaga: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/ammi-visnagaAmmi majus: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/ammi-majusHeuchera ‘Black Taffeta': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/heuchera-black-taffetaErysimum ‘Bowles Mauve': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/erysimum-bowless-mauveWallflower ‘Sugar Rush Purple': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/wallflower-sugar-rush-purple-bicolour-f1Cerinthe (Honeywort): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cerinthe-major-purpurascens Cerinthe 'Kiwi Blue':  https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cerinthe-major-kiwi-blueMizuna ‘Red Knight': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/mizuna-red-knight-f1Salad Rocket: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salad-rocket-serrata‘Red Frills' Mustard: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/mustard-red-frillsSea Holly (Eryngium): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/eryngium-x-zabelii-big-blueSee our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-eventsGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

We're stepping once more into Tom Stimpson's tiny town garden to see how he coaxes months of colour from the smallest of spaces. In this episode, Tom shares the mini bulbs that have truly earned their keep in pots and window boxes – from long-flowering iris and species tulips to cheerful muscari and dwarf narcissus. Together we explore simple planting “recipes”, clever table‑top displays, and a low‑maintenance watering approach that lets the weather do most of the work. In this episode, discover:How Tom turns a tiny town garden into months of spring colour using mini bulbs in pots, tabletops and window boxesWhich small bulbs really earn their keep in containers – from Ipheion ‘Alberto Castillo' and ‘Wisley Blue' to favourite species tulips and dwarf narcissusSimple ways to plan a small-space bulb display, including easy paper layouts and colour planningA low-maintenance watering approach for bulbs in pots that relies on deep, occasional soaking rather than constant fussingPractical tricks for protecting bulbs from squirrels and how to give narcissi, muscari and Iris reticulata a second life in borders.Products mentioned:Ipheion ‘Alberto Castillo': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/ipheion-alberto-castilloTulipa sylvestris: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulipa-sylvestrisAnemone blanda ‘Blue Shades': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/anemone-blanda-blue-shadesMuscari ‘Blue Magic': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/muscari-blue-magicMuscari ‘Valerie Finnis': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/muscari-armeniacum-valerie-finnisNarcissus ‘Minnow': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-minnowNarcissus ‘Sailboat': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-sailboatScilla / Squills (Siberian Squill): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/scilla-sibericaSee our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-eventsGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

If you love the idea of beautiful pots that don't need replanting every five minutes, perennials in a container can be the perfect solution, and just as stunning as a bed or a border.Tom Stimpson returns to discuss trusted “banker” perennials for containers – from long-flowering hellebores and acers underplanted with geraniums, to hydrangeas, heucheras and beloved agapanthus. You'll hear exactly which combinations have stood the test of time in Tom's garden as well as at Perch Hill, and how to get colour from winter through to late autumn.In this episode, discover:How to design perennial pots that give you colour and structure from winter through to late autumn, without constant replantingWhich plants Sarah and Tom rely on most strongly for containers Practical planting combinations for small gardens, such as Pittosporum with hellebores and scabious, or an acer underplanted with Geranium ‘Rozanne'A realistic regime for watering, feeding and deadheading perennial pots so they stay sturdy rather than sappyProducts mentioned:Helleborus niger: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-nigerHelleborus orientalis: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-orientalis-pretty-ellen-spottedHelleborus ‘Ice n' Roses Red': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/helleborus-x-glandorfensis-ice-n-roses-redPittosporum ‘Bannow Bay': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pittosporum-tenuifolium-bannow-bayScabiosa atropurpurea ‘Black Cat': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/scabiosa-atropurpurea-black-catScabiosa ‘Kudo Pink': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/scabiosa-incisa-kudo-pinkGeranium ‘Rozanne': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/geranium-rozanneGeranium ‘Dreamland': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/geranium-dreamlandHydrangea ‘Madame Emile Mouillère': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-macrophylla-madame-emile-mouillereHydrangea ‘Little Lime': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-paniculata-little-limeHydrangea ‘Limelight': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-paniculata-limelightHydrangea ‘Little Fresco': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-paniculata-little-frescoHeuchera ‘Black Taffeta': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/heuchera-black-taffetaGaura ‘The Bride': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/gaura-lindheimeri-the-brideGaura ‘Flamingo': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/gaura-collection-for-potsSalvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-nemorosa-caradonnaSalvia ‘Peach Melba': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-peach-melbaVerbena rigida: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/verbena-rigidaLinaria ‘Peachy': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/linaria-x-purpurea-peachyAgapanthus ‘Midnight Blue' / ‘Navy Blue': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/agapanthus-navy-blueSee our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-eventsGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

We're approaching the perfect moment for bulb planting, and if you're looking to force bulbs for a lovely indoor winter, then look no further than the sage advice of Tom Stimpson.In this episode, Sarah and Tom - our Head of Horticulture - share their favourite bulbs to force indoors, and how to pot and water them, plus a few simple tricks to keep them flowering for weeks on end. In this episode, discover:The best bulbs to force indoors, from dramatic amaryllis and classic paperwhites to scented narcissus, hyacinths and tiny muscariSimple methods for planting, positioning and watering indoor bulbs so they flower reliablyThe importance of “mean” watering to avoid rot and keep flowers lasting longerEasy ways to move forced bulbs from house to garden so they go on to provide colour and cut stems for seasons to comeProducts mentioned:Amaryllis ‘Papillio' (Papilio): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/amaryllis-papillioAmaryllis ‘Green Magic': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/amaryllis-green-magicAmaryllis ‘Nymph': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/amaryllis-nymphPaperwhite Narcissus ‘Ziva': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-papyraceus-ziva-for-forcingNarcissus ‘Polar Hunter': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-polar-hunterHyacinth ‘China Pink': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hyacinth-china-pinkHyacinth ‘Delft Blue': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hyacinthus-orientalis-delft-blue-forcingMuscari ‘Blue Magic': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/muscari-blue-magicSee our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-eventsGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

Mark and Martin Pow return to The Blueprint Podcast Deals, Deals, Deals series after first joining us in November 2025. Based in the South West, Martin started his career as a carpenter while Mark came from a background in car sales. Together they've built a successful property business by combining practical construction expertise with commercial deal-making skills. Now in their second year of the Property Entrepreneur programme, they also share how becoming part of Adam's and Josh's Mastermind groups has accelerated their growth through accountability, collaboration, networking and learning from other experienced property entrepreneurs. In this episode, they take us behind one of their latest projects, The Solways, sharing the real numbers behind a development that released £113,425 of cash, created £572,880 of equity, and now generates over £41,000 a year in cashflow, all while refinancing at a conservative 66% loan-to-value. If you've ever wondered how experienced investors recycle their capital while keeping ownership of the asset, this episode is packed with practical lessons and genuine deal analysis.   The Solways Deal Breakdown Purchase Price: £508,000   Acquisition Costs: Stamp Duty: £40,800 Professional Fees: £31,560   Project Costs: Finance: £71,699 Refurbishment: £336,544 Holding Costs: £15,082   Total Project Cost: £1,003,695   The Results: End Value: £1,690,000 Refinance (66% LTV): £1,117,120 Cash Released: £113,425 Equity Created: £572,880 Monthly Cashflow: £3,426 Annual Cashflow: £41,112 Success and Failure are both very predictable. I hope you enjoy.   Work With Mark / The HMO Agent: If you're an Investor or HMO landlord and want to: Discuss investment opportunities Explore long-term lease options Sell your HMOs, blocks or portfolio Build or scale your portfolio Visit: www.thehmoagent.com Arrange a call with Mark: https://calendar.app.google/Q7DMSzZ7cqtWdUf36   Connect with Mark and Martin Pow. https://www.instagram.com/propertypowbrothers/ www.powproperty.co.uk info@powproperty.co.uk 07816407114   Upcoming Free Live Webinar Britain Is Getting Poorer: Only the 1.8% Are Winning Join Daniel Hill live on Thursday 6 August at 7pm or Friday 7 August at 12pm, where he will be sharing: Why 98.2% of the UK is falling behind, and what it means for property investors. The practical strategies successful investors are using to stay ahead. The five challenges every property business owner needs to solve over the next 24 months.

When cancer enters a life, it carries a profound impact on the places in which you seek comfort, which is why the human-centred gardens at Maggie's centres are so unbelievably important.In this powerful episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange', Sarah talks to Dame Laura Lee from Maggie's, about how beautifully designed, garden-centred spaces are changing the experience of cancer care for patients and their families. In this episode, discover:How one simple question sparked the creation of Maggie's Centres and a new idea of cancer supportWhy the design of a space can change how it feels to live with cancerWhat actually happens when someone walks from the hospital into a Maggie's CentreHow Maggie's supports not only patients but their families and friends through the processThe role of gardens and seasons as a gentle way to talk about hope, uncertainty, treatment, and even end of lifeSee our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-eventsGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

If you've ever let your vegetable garden wind down after summer, there's a whole season you're missing out on. This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange', Sarah breaks the year into two simple seasons and shows you exactly what to sow now so you can keep picking right through the grey months. From hardy salads and herbs to kales and chards, she shares 12 tried-and-tested crops that genuinely thrive in a UK winter. In this episode, discover:How to divide the gardening year into two simple seasons so you can plan for year-round harvestsWhich 12 tried-and-tested crops Sarah relies on for winter and early spring eatingThe exact sowing window for late-summer and early-autumn sowings, and why timing is crucial if you want strong plants going into winterPractical ways to cook and enjoy your winter veg, including Sarah's wilted kale salad, and how to use herbs to brighten cold-season saladsProducts mentioned:Lettuce ‘Merveille de Quatre Saisons':https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lettuce-merveille-de-quatre-saisonsMustard ‘Red Frills': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/mustard-red-frillsFlat-leaf Parsley ‘Giant of Napoli': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/parsley-gigante-di-napoliSpinach ‘Medania': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/spinach-medaniaChard: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chard-lucullusFlorence Fennel / Bulb Fennel (‘Romanesco'): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/florence-fennel-romanescoSee our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-eventsGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

Le décès de Daniel Siad relance les interrogations autour des ramifications françaises dans l'affaire Jeffrey Epstein. Ancien recruteur de mannequins et photographe de mode, Daniel Siad, 69 ans, a été retrouvé sans vie à Colombes. Soupçonné d'avoir recruté de jeunes mannequins pour le pédocriminel Jeffrey Epstein, il faisait l'objet de plusieurs plaintes pour viols. Que sait-on réellement de son de son rôle ? Pourquoi sa mort suscite-t-elle autant de questions ? Où en est l'enquête et quelles pistes sont aujourd'hui explorées ? Maitre Nathalie Bucquet, avocate de « Innocence en danger » est l'invitée est Vincent Derosier dans RTL Matin Ecoutez L'invité de RTL Matin avec Vincent Derosier du 23 juillet 2026.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Stepping out into the garden with a sketchbook in hand is a novel, powerful practice which, given time, can transform the way we look at plants we think that we know like the back of our hand.In this week's podcast episode, Sarah is joined by artist and gardener Matthew Rice to explore how drawing becomes a kind of “recorded looking” that deepens our relationship with flowers and gardens - from choosing the right subjects and materials to capturing the feeling of a border in full swing.In this episode, discover:How drawing functions as “recorded looking”, helping deepen your relationship with your gardenWhich flowers and garden plants are most forgiving to draw as a beginner, and practical ways to get started with garden drawingWhere Matthew Rice finds inspiration, from historic watercolourists to everyday details in his own greenhouse and gardenProducts mentioned:Snakeshead Fritillaries: sarahraven.com/products/fritillaria-meleagrisIris reticulata: sarahraven.com/products/iris-reticulata-blue-noteCourgettes: sarahraven.com/products/courgette-soleil-f1Mint: sarahraven.com/products/mint-moroccanMatthew Rice: https://www.instagram.com/matthewricewatercolours/See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-eventsGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

The National Garden Scheme is a national treasure, raising millions for charities and giving access to gorgeous gardens for those who need them most.It's a joy this week to be joined by former GP and National Garden Scheme CEO Dr Richard Claxton to explore how 3,200 gardens – from stately homes to hospital rooftops and new-build backyards – are transforming health and access to green space across the UK. In this episode, discover:How the National Garden Scheme quietly turns open gardens, tea and cake into £3.9 million a year for nursing and healthcare charitiesWhy Richard Claxton believes gardening is one of the most powerful tools we have for long-term wellbeingHow the NGS has evolved from stately homes and rectories to include community gardens, and small, relatable plotThe story behind transformative projects like the intensive care roof garden at King's College HospitalHow balconies, new-build gardens and shared plots can play a vital role in our health and connection to natureRichard Claxton:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardclaxtongardens/The National Garden Scheme: https://www.instagram.com/nationalgardenscheme/See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-eventsGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

We've learned from years of unpredictable weather patterns that the climate is demanding more of our plants than ever before, and while some struggle, others quietly thrive throughout it all.In this episode, Sarah is joined by Josie Lewis to explore which plants are quietly thriving through late frosts, heatwaves and torrential rain with a practical, down-to-earth shortlist of resilient perennials, shrubs, grasses and ground covers to help your garden cope with an increasingly unpredictable climate.In this episode, discover:How long-observed changes in weather are reshaping which plants can thrive in the gardenWhich resilient perennials, shrubs and grasses are coping best with “swivelly” weather, and why traits like tap roots and silver, hairy foliage matterWhich much-loved plants are starting to struggle with mildew, black spot and stressPractical, down-to-earth techniques for helping your garden weather extremes conditionsProducts mentioned:Bluebells (Native British): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hyacinthoides-non-scripta-bluebellsEryngiums (Sea Hollies): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/eryngium-alpinum?srsltid=AfmBOopO4Ifg4rzCW2YkMWRcqgDXIRlXUqsM8bCbvKl2l68rTKaBJU4lLavender: sarahraven.com/products/lavender-munsteadRosemary ‘Tuscan Blue': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/rosemary-tuscan-blue?srsltid=AfmBOoqw1cACNvCEpOmZsANIbxqDCLnJbnUK2yiqwuVl2Cvfo8ZtYvMyOriganum vulgare (Oregano): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/wild-marjoram?srsltid=AfmBOopv0ainVpy6LtMUQZNXz7j2uk0S8_o0MhkfGzThC64AF9eaF1l-Lychnis coronaria (Magenta): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lychnis-coronariaStipa gigantea: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/stipa-giganteaQuaking Grasses (Briza species): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/briza-maxima-greater-quaking-grass?srsltid=AfmBOorNYwPg5Ia0BbbQNr1nHeMdY4zpd_RelqlM_oWx8Ukfkg6qb-YpOxeye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/leucanthemum-vulgaris?srsltid=AfmBOoqICKKwsHKsI_Az1IDEef6FTGyX2985v8xOzJWJz6vK2m39rH80Salvia ‘Cerro Potosi': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-microphylla-cerro-potosiSalvia ‘Jezebel': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-jezebel?srsltid=AfmBOoo9zChqz4ORp4p1PjjxPn-FE0S9HtVs0nqaEzWg3SHc0sPNNdRESalvia ‘Royal Bumble': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-x-jamensis-royal-bumble?srsltid=AfmBOorDeIIZi7sAEHWbPIlPsgg6Nvy-c1HUTkEyZNvgfHTKvBI0VLH5Phlox ‘David': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/phlox-paniculata-davidPhlox ‘Blue Paradise': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/phlox-paniculata-blue-paradiseSee our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-eventsGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

What Pam Corbin doesn't know about preserves, isn't worth knowing. She's an oracle on all things jam - hence her apt nickname, ‘Pam the Jam'.For the home cook, and for those with a kitchen garden worthy of capturing its fruity goodness, this week's episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange' with Pam is a perfect entry point to creating your own jams.She and Sarah share the secrets behind turning seasonal fruit and veg into beautiful jars of low‑sugar jams, compotes and chutneys that actually taste of the fruit, not just the sugar!In this episode, discover:How Pam moved from a tiny jam business in a converted pig unit to writing modern classics on preservesWhy traditional jam recipes were so heavy on sugar, and how to safely make lower‑sugar, soft‑set jams todayPractical, step‑by‑step tips for tricky fruits like strawberries and raspberries – including staging your jam, managing foam, and avoiding overcooked, rock‑hard resultsSimple ways to make more than just jam from your harvest, from apricot compotes and bottled cherries to clever uses for rhubarb, courgettes and runner beansHow to choose and use basic preserving kit so you can confidently turn garden gluts into jars on your shelfOrder ‘Pam the Jam: The Book of Preserves':https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pam-Jam-Book-Preserves-Corbin/dp/1408884496See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-eventsGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

There are few flowers more quintessential than the rose, and it's safe to say that there's a perfect rose for everyone's tastes. This week's ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange' delves into the world of roses, with someone whose love for a great rose knows no bounds: Josie Lewis.Whether you're looking for a rose with a particular colour to combine with the beauty of your existing garden, or you're more pressed by scent and structure, we hear which are the absolute best roses to grow, and how best to tend to them for healthy, reliable growth.In this episode, discover:Which varieties of Roses are the standout performers for each colour groupThe best ramblers, bloomers and climbers, from the huge, creamy white Wedding Day to the beautiful copper-brown Hot ChocolateHow to make your roses last in water for maximum vase lifeSee our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-eventsGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

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 emergingSome 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 ChristmasProducts mentioned:Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-hollandicum-purple-sensationAllium cristophiihttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-cristophiiAllium nigrumhttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-nigrumAllium stipitatum 'Summer Drummer'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-stipitatum-summer-drummerAllium schubertii 'Magic'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-schubertii-magicAllium jesdianum 'Purple Rain'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-purple-rainSee our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-eventsGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

About: Final Fantasy is a 35 year plus series, and one of gamings most enduring RPG series'. Over the years, there have been many side games, spin offs and remakes that include legacy music from the series, reimagined and reborn. This is a second episode featuring all arranged themes from Final Fantasy core titles, that have appeared in other games in the wider series, or other games that have included Final Fantasy characters. 00:00 - A Battle Decisively [Final Fantasy XIV] by Masayoshi Soken > 03:39 - Battle: False Knight - Motif from “Battle” [Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origins] by Naoshi Mizuta, Nobuo Uematsu > 05:27 - J-E-N-O-V-A - Arramge from Final Fantasy VII [Dissidia 012 Duodecim] by Takeharu Ishimoto, Nobuo Uematsu > 07:11 - Force Your Way - Arrange from Final Fantasy VIII [Dissidia 012 Duodecim] by Keiji Kawamori, Nobuo Uematsu > 09:06 - Descendent of Shinobi - Battle Edit [Final Fantasy VII Remake Integrade] by Nobuo Uematsu > 12:19 - Eorzea de Chocobo [Final Fantasy XIV] by Nobuo Uematsu, Masayoshi Soken, Tsuyoshi Sekito, Naoshi Mizuta, Ryo Yamazaki, Ai Yamashita > 15:32 - Accelerated Alexandria [Chocobo GP] by Hidenori Iwasaki, Nobuo Uematsu > 18:28 - On Our Way - Sense of Kalm [Final Fantasy VII Rebirth] by Nobuo Uematsu > 21:55 - Yuna's Theme - Arrange from Final Fantasy X [Dissidia 012 Duodecim] by Takeharu Ishimoto, Nobuo Uematsu > 23:28 - Refrin - Motif from “The Sunleth Waterscape” [Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origins] by Ryo Yamazaki, Masashi Hamauzu > 26:40 - Forested Temple - Arrange from Final Fantasy VII [Dissidia 012 Duodecim] by Tsuyoshi Sekito, Nobuo Uematsu > 28:17 - Mirage - Motif from “The Crystal Tower” [Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origins] by Naoshi Mizuta, Nobuo Uematsu > 30:30 - Hoary Massif - Motif from “Servants of the Mountain” [Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origins] by Hidenori Iwasaki, Masashi Hamauzu > 32:56 - Eternal Wind [Final Fantasy XIV] by Nobuo Uematsu > 35:28 - Will You Resist or Accept? - Motif from “Somnus” [Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origins] by Naoshi Mizuta, Yoko Shimomura > 39:00 - Under The Rotting Pizza [Final Fantasy VII Remake] by Nobuo Uematsu > 41:52 - Battle 1 - Arrange from Final Fantasy III [Dissidia 012 Duodecim] by Tsuyoshi Sekito, Nobuo Uematsu > 43:29 - With Heavy Heart [Final Fantasy VII Rebirth] by Nobuo Uematsu > 45:35 - The Final Battle - Arrange from Final Fantasy V [Dissidia 012 Duodecim] by Takeharu Ishimoto, Nobuo Uematsu > 47:32 - Aerith's Theme - Return to the Planet [Final Fantasy VII Rebirth] by Nobuo Uematsu > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com > 

Here we are, God's daughters, under attack. Every day the enemy attacks with the hopes of distracting us or distancing us from God. That's why we must put on the full armor God has offered us. He doesn't want his girls vulnerable to the devil, he wants us victorious. Last week we studied the first 3 pieces of our God given armor for the spiritual battle: The Belt of Truth The Breastplate of Righteousness The Shoes of Peace Now, it's time for us to pick up our shield. Ephesians 6:16, “In addition to all these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.” Okay girls, let's learn about this shield and about those fiery arrows coming our way. Roman soldiers had 2 kinds of shields. One was a small, handheld shield. This is not the shield Paul is talking about. Paul is talking about the other type of shield – the one almost as big as a door. This shield was called the scutum (pronounced sk-U-tum). This shield, the sputum was about 4 feet high and 2 feet wide, made of layers of laminated wood, then covered with leather and bound with iron. The shield was big enough for a soldier to crouch behind and be completely protected. You've likely seen the movies where soldiers are carrying these large rectangular shields and when the enemy forces shoot their arrows, the soldiers stand together in formation with their door like shields held tightly ,forming a barrier all around them, in front of them and above them. That's the precise image of our faith as a shield. We are protected, but not only protected, we are enabled to move forward even while under attack. In this formation with their shields fully protecting them on all sides, the army wouldn't just crouch and endure the attack, they would MOVE FORWARD. Forward towards the objective. Forward towards the goal. Forward towards their mission. Forward, even while the enemy attacked. This is the power of our shield of faith. Now, what bout those arrows? Paul says the devil shoots “fiery arrows” at us. Soldiers in these days would often dip their arrows into a flammable liquid, then light them on fire before launching them at their enemy like a missile. AND THAT IS SATAN'S STRATEGY AGAINST US. Fiery, blazing arrows. His objective is to destroy you and he'll use every single thing at his disposal to do so. Don't be so naive to think he won't come after you. Scripture says he's “like a roaring lion”, and honey, lions don't care if you're cute, they don't care if you're happy, they don't care if you're rich, they don't care if you've got a whole family depending on you … lions want to kill you. Period. You have been under attack. No doubt, it's been happening. Even just this past week, fiery arrows were flying at you. Let me help you identify them: Arrow 1: Tempt you to sin Arrow 2: Get you to ignore the things that would help you Arrow 3: Make you miserable Arrow 4: Make you doubt Arrow 5: Make you settle Remember when you just ignored praying about it? Yip – that was an arrow. Remember when you didn't make time to open your Bible? Yip – that was an arrow. Remember when you thought it wasn't a big deal and you could hide it? Yip – that was an arrow. Remember when you felt so tired, so defeated and so discouraged that you just sat there? Yip – that was an arrow. Remember when you checked the box but didn't really give it your best? Yip – that was an arrow. Remember when you knew you should, but you didn't – Yip that was an arrow. Remember when you felt guilt and shame over it – Yip that was an arrow. Not to mention all the things you've been dealing with that make you scared, make you hurt, and make you question – All arrows. Now do you see the attacks you are continually facing? This is your every day reality. Girl, you are always under attack. That's why you need this shield of faith. To put it quite simply, the way you defend yourself from Satan's attacks is on a very practical level TRUST WHAT'S TRUE ABOUT GOD. Faith isn't just hearing about God – Faith isn't even just knowing about God – Faith is actively positioning God's promises between your vulnerability and the enemy's fiery assaults. The devil is going to shoot his fiery arrows to tempt you, distract you, discourage you, detour you and defeat you, but that big ol' shield of faith in God's promises is what you actively pick up and hold up to protect you. I know my God. I know his ways. I feel his presence. I receive his strength. I believe his promises. I trust my God. My sister, that is your defense! Faith is what will protect you when the fiery arrows are coming at you. Faith is what will help you advance even when you're under attack. Faith is not optional for this battle, it is essential! So really, what is faith? What a really hard thing to describe. If we're not careful, faith becomes nothing more than hoping or wishing. You know when you apply for a job and you'r pretty sure you're not going to get it because you're not even remotely qualified for it and someone says, “Well, you've got to have faith.” No, that's not faith. That's not what our Bible is talking about. That kind of faith is not a defense. When you're under attack, just wishing that something is true will never give you the defense you need. Let's give faith a real definition. I read about a missionary named John Paton – someone you've likely never heard of before. He was a Scottish missionary who went to the islands of the South Pacific in the 1800's to tell these remote people about Jesus for the first time. He wasn't welcome there. His wife and child died. Yet, he continued. He learned their language, then he set out to translate the entire Bible into their language so they could know about Jesus. While translating scripture, he got to Ephesians chapter 6 and he was stuck on verse 16, “Hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.” Their language had no word for faith. Faith was non-existent in their world, without even a word for it. As John sat in his island hut, stuck on translating this word “faith”, a local man came running and and flopped himself in a chair. He said to John, “It's just so good to rest my whole weight in this chair.” And that's when John knew – that's what faith is. This is how he could explain faith to the islanders. Faith is resting your whole weight on God. With that translation, the islanders understood faith and they came to put their whole weight on God through Jesus. Faith is putting your whole weight on God. If God said it, then it's true, and I believe it. That is faith. Faith is believing what Jesus has done for us, believing what God says about us, and living it out because it's THE truth. That's a shield of faith. Protected from the attacks of the enemy and able to advance! Through the Bible, we know: • God has chosen us. Before this world even began, he predestined that we would be his girls. He chose us first, gave us the family name, and bestowed upon us all the privileges of being his daughters. • God has blessed us. In everything that God has done for us, his intention is to bless us and give us what we don't deserve. • God has sealed us. He put his mark on us saying we belong to him and we're protected by him. • God has promised us an inheritance. We are in line to inherit the kingdom of God and eternal life. Through Jesus, it's our guaranteed destiny. Girl, that's where you're heading and today you're one day closer! God has held absolutely nothing back from you. He's given his all, he's given his best. He's actively taking everything in your life and making it work together for eternally good purposes. And when you put your whole weight on that, you will be able to survive the attacks of the evil one. Not only survive, but advance! When the fiery arrows come flying at you, and they always do – When you're tempted to doubt, leaning towards fear, hurting and questioning, avoiding the very things that will help you most, wandering down paths not meant for you and knocking on the wrong doors – STOP AND REMEMBER WHAT YOU KNOW OF GOD. Remember his promises for you. Remember what he's already done for you through Jesus. But don't just think about those things, LIFT THEM UP. Lift up that shield of faith by actually leaning into what you KNOW IS TRUE ABOUT GOD. Put your full weight on him. You know what you need to do in that moment of wandering, wallowing, wondering and wavering … you need to have a good talk with yourself. Listen here, self, stop this depressed, unhappy nonsense. Stop this wavering. Stop this delaying. Stop wallowing. You stop it now. Stop letting this steal your praise. Stop letting this distance you from Jesus. Stop it. Put your full weight on God. Remember his promises. Lean on them now! It's not going to be easy, but we all need to do this. We need each other to do it for us. Preach to yourself. Remind yourself of God. Arrange your life so that you're in the path of grace as much as possible — reading Scripture daily, praying, surrounding yourself with the right people. Know where you're vulnerable. Look to God, who will grant you the strength that you need. Then put your whole weight in what we know to be true about God. Remember the Roman shield formation? It's one thing to be a single soldier with a shield. Something much better happens when we come together with faith. As we create a shield-wall of faith, we'll be able to advance even when we're under attack. That's why you and I are connected. That's why God has given us an Army of sisters here. We fully put our weight on God in this together and we move forward even while under attack. Where are you being attacked? What fiery arrows are coming your way? What truths about God can you lean into today? Take up your shield of faith! Follow Pamela on Instagram – https://instagram.com/headmamapamela Or Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pamela.crim Find out more about BIG Life – http://biglifehq.com

Biennials – plants which flower in their second year – may often be overlooked by us gardeners, but between their value for money, wonderful scent, and versatility they're among the best plants to sow and grow in any garden.Sarah makes the case for brilliant biennials in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange', exploring how she came to appreciate their beauty, and which varieties are best for all aspects of your space.In this episode, discover:How the right mix of biennials can fill the awkward May gap with prolific blooms, all for the price of a seed packetThe best early-flowering biennials, from fragrant wallflowers to the scented sweet rocket, Hesperis matronalisMoth-pollinated varieties with rich fragrance and velvety textures to create a pollinator paradiseProducts mentioned:Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/digitalis-purpurea-suttons-apricotDigitalis purpurea f. albiflorahttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/digitalis-purpurea-albaMalope trifida 'Vulcan'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/malope-trifida-vulcanLunaria annuahttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/lunaria-annuaIceland poppy (Papaver nudicaule)https://www.sarahraven.com/products/papaver-nudicaule-champagne-bubbles-mix-f1See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-eventsGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

In the late 2000s, the host of northern Brazil's most-watched TV shows was a hero. Wallace Souza gained infamy for his sensational program “Canal Livre,” not only because he was a former cop set on cleaning up the streets, but because his team was always the first to be on the scene to report on the horrific crimes supposedly plaguing the area. They'd arrive so early, in fact, that suspicions turned to Souza himself as the criminal mastermind orchestrating the crimes for viewership.Award-winning documentarian Daniel Bogado joins Crime Story to discuss his docuseries Killer Ratings for an in-depth and human look into the Souza case. You can watch Killer Ratings on Netflix.

In this Deals Deals Deals episode of the The Blueprint Podcast, host Mark Barrett is joined by investor, entrepreneur and Property Entrepreneur Board Member Chris Moss. Chris shares how he transitioned from building a £1m buy-to-let portfolio in Newcastle into larger partnership-led developments and block investments in Dublin, contributing towards a €10 million portfolio generating approximately €30,000 per month cashflow. The conversation covers scaling through strategic partnerships, raising investor finance, structuring larger developments and recycling capital to accelerate portfolio growth. Chris shares lessons on building credibility, attracting investors and thinking bigger through long-term wealth strategies. Chris also breaks down a recent development project that created over €900,000 in equity uplift: Purchase Price: €831,000 Refurbishment Costs: €525,000 Total Costs: €1.54m End Value: €2.45m Equity Created: €912k+ Monthly Income: €10,440+ Success and Failure are both very predictable. I hope you enjoy.   Work With Mark / The HMO Agent: If you're an Investor or HMO landlord and want to: Discuss investment opportunities Explore long-term lease options Sell your HMOs, blocks or portfolio Build or scale your portfolio Visit: www.thehmoagent.com Arrange a call with Mark: https://calendar.app.google/Q7DMSzZ7cqtWdUf36   Connect with Chris Moss: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismoss.1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/c.moss.11   If your business can't run without you, it isn't built properly yet. At the Blueprint Summer Retreat, 14–16 July 2026, you'll learn how to build a business that runs without your constant involvement. Three days. Real structure. Proven Blueprints. Learn more: https://theblueprintretreat.co.uk/   Want to learn more?

Every garden space deserves a chance to be transformed into a beautiful space which breathes, rather than constricts, and Pollyanna Wilkinson is a master of such designs.Polly joins Sarah this week to share her no‑nonsense methods for transforming everything from boxy new‑build plots to tired, inherited gardens into layered, soulful spaces. In this episode, discover:How to think like a garden designer, surveying, shaping and structuring spaces before you plantPractical ways to transform new‑build and small gardens, or refresh an existing gardenGuidance on choosing materials and finishes that feel good underfoot, are easy to maintain, and will age beautifully over time.How to use colour and planting layers to create a soulful, wildlife‑friendly garden with interest through the seasonsProducts mentioned:Amelanchier lamarckii:sarahraven.com/products/amelanchier-lamarckiiLavender ‘Munstead': sarahraven.com/products/lavender-munsteadNepeta x faassenii 'Kit Kat':sarahraven.com/products/nepeta-x-faassenii-kit-katSee our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-eventsGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

Chelsea is upon us, and among the beauty of all the show gardens lies a very special offering from Arit Anderson and Parkinson's UK.She's planting with purpose in a garden which promises to reflect every Parkinson's journey in a beautifully poignant way, and on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange', she walks us through the planting ethos and careful design behind one of Main Avenue's great sights for 2026.In this episode, discover:How Arit is reflecting her sister Julie's Parkinson's journey in a meaningful Chelsea Flower Show garden for Parkinson's UKWhat Parkinson's really is beyond the stereotypes, and why it's so often misunderstoodHow thoughtful garden design can respond to real medical challengesPractical ideas for making any garden more accessible, sensory and restorative, whether or not you're living with Parkinson'sThe garden's relocation to the John Radcliffe Hospital, and how it will serve the Parkinson's community long after ChelseaProducts mentioned:Digitalis purpurea ‘Alba' (White Foxglove): sarahraven.com/products/digitalis-purpurea-albaSee our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-eventsGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

Check out BeerBiceps SkillHouse Courses Here - https://www.bbskillhouse.comFor all BeerBiceps vlog content Watch Life Of BeerBiceps - https://www.youtube.com/@LifeOfBeerBicepsCheck out my Mind Performance app: Level SuperMindLink:- https://level4665.u9ilnk.me/d/F1ZOZV4OnTShare your guest suggestions hereMail - connect@beerbiceps.comLink - https://forms.gle/aoMHY9EE3Cg3Tqdx9Join the Level Community Here:https://linktr.ee/levelsupermindcommunityFollow BeerBiceps SkillHouse's Social Media Handles:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeerBicepsSkillHouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beerbiceps_skillhouseWebsite : https://beerbicepsskillhouse.inFor any other queries EMAIL: support@beerbicepsskillhouse.comIn case of any payment-related issues, kindly write to support@tagmango.comFollow Taksh Gupta's Social Media Handles:-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taksh.gupta.501/LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/taksh-gupta-84ba0682Follow IITIIM's Social Media Handles :-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iitiimshaadi__/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4abX3nMlGKpMmALXSb6b8wFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/iitiimshadiIn this special episode of The Ranveer Show, we are joined by Taksh Gupta, the founder of IITIMShaadi.com, who shares deep insights on the evolution of Arranged Marriage in modern India. This episode takes you into the data-backed reality of how high-achievers find love, the changing preferences of the Indian youth, and the emotional complexities of the "marriage circus."In this conversation with Taksh Gupta, we talk about the Shocking Data behind why 20% of women today prefer being child-free, the brutal truth of Salary vs. Beauty filters, and why 30% of young Indians are choosing to stay single. How to spot red flags in potential in-laws, and the importance of mental compatibility over traditional caste filters.This episode also covers the Lies People Tell in the arranged marriage scene, the role of Astrology & Kundli in the 21st century, the reality of Modern Dowry, and how career success is often linked to a stable marriage.(00:00) – Start of the episode(01:03) – Is Arranged Marriage a "Circus"?(02:48) – Meet the Founder of IITIMShaadi.com(03:10) – Shocking Data: 20% of Girls Don't Want Kids(04:47) – Education vs. Caste: The New Filter(05:33) – Why 30% of Indians are Scared of Marriage(08:45) – Common Lies Men Tell Before Marriage(11:35) – Guide for Girls to Protect Themselves(18:00) – Spotting "Komolika" In-Laws Early(22:20) – The Rise of the "House Husband"(31:30) – Men's Biggest Insecurities in 2026(32:50) – Why Arranged Marriages Have Lower Divorce Rates(35:50) – The Red Flag of "Mamma's Boys"(42:40) – Does Kundli Matchmaking Still Work?(45:45) – Discussing Intimacy Before Saying "Yes"(47:30) – The Dark Reality of Modern Dowry(57:00) – Travel: The Ultimate Character Test(1:04:55) – Taksh's Own Love Story via His App(1:11:00) – Hair Loss & The Male Marriage Market(1:20:40) – Who Gets the Most Requests?(1:25:25) – Is the "USA Groom" Dream Over?(1:28:40) – Why Modern Marriages Fail(1:34:38) – End of the episode

How will the White Sox arrange their lineup against the Cubs? full 766 Fri, 15 May 2026 12:44:33 +0000 OgUFXc0iCcVuhOtzczuUXIFzHy42Elyt mlb,sports Mully & Haugh Show mlb,sports How will the White Sox arrange their lineup against the Cubs? Mike Mulligan and David Haugh lead you into your work day by discussing the biggest sports storylines in Chicago and beyond. Along with breaking down the latest on the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox, Mully & Haugh routinely interview the top beat writers in the city as well as team executives, coaches and players. Recurring guests include Tribune reporter Brad Biggs, former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, Pro Football Talk founder Mike Florio, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy. Catch the Mully & Haugh Show live Monday through Friday (5 a.m.- 10 a.m. CT) on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @mullyhaugh. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcast

If I'm honest, I've never found cabbage to be that exciting... that is, until I started roasting it. The miso butter works magic, turning it golden and caramelised on the edges, with a soft, sweet centre and loads of savoury flavour. It's one of those simple dishes that surprises. We often have it as a knockout side, but it's just as good as a light veggie main with rice or noodles. From Nadia's Farm Kitchen Cookbook Serves 4 (as a side) Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30–35 minutes Ingredients 50g butter, melted 1 tablespoon miso paste 1 garlic clove, finely grated or crushed 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (or lemon juice) ¼ teaspoon sesame oil (optional) 1 small green cabbage (or half a large one), cut into 6–8 wedges, core intact To serve Toasted sesame seeds (optional) Finely chopped chilli (optional) Squeeze of lemon or lime juice (optional) Method Preheat oven to 200°C and line a large oven tray with baking paper. In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, miso paste, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil (if using) until smooth. Arrange cabbage wedges in a single layer on the tray, cut side down. Spoon or brush the miso butter generously over each wedge, turning to coat both sides. Reserve a little miso butter for finishing later, if desired. Roast cabbage for 25–35 minutes, turning halfway, until the cabbage is tender, golden, and crisp at the edges. If the edges are browning too fast, reduce the heat slightly. Served brushed with remaining miso butter and sprinkled with sesame seeds, chilli and or a squeeze of lemon or lime juice (if using). LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange', Sarah Raven welcomes renowned garden designer Tom Stuart-Smith to uncover his visionary new garden for Tate Britain and how he's reimagining it for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. They explore his bold, foliage-rich planting, ingenious water features, and a remarkable new memorial garden at Badminton that promises to be one of the RHS's most ambitious show gardens yet.In this episode, discover:How Tom Stuart-Smith is transforming a neglected, concrete-dominated acre at Tate Britain into a biodiverse, exotic gardenThe creative and practical challenge of turning that large-scale design into a Chelsea Flower Show garden where every element is destined to be reused at TateThe bold, foliage-led planting palette Tom has chosen – from cycads and Persian lilac to euphorbias, aspidistras and shade-loving exoticsHow water, sculpture and planting come together, including a finely engineered water feature and a Barbara Hepworth sculpture from a national collectionEpisode Cover Photo Credit: Eva Nemeth.See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-eventsGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

Hello to you listening in Rabat, Capital of Morocco! Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga. As the story goes I refused to transition from toddler diapers to toddler big girl pull ups the traditional way. No matter what they promised I was not going to sit on the Little Human pot. I wanted to sit on the Big Human's porcelain throne.  Maybe my mother saw genius in my independence or maybe she was just harried with more babies coming along behind me every 18 months or so. She gave in. I did potty training my way. But doing it “my way” didn't happen nearly as often as the story seems to foretell. That little girl's voice got shut down and ignored in the din of other voices, voices of authority, duty, church, obligation, and responsibility. And yet, her voice wasn't gone; it was just gone missing. In time she went looking for it. Named it and claimed it as her own voice. Now she helps professional women change their narrative so they are seen, heard, understood, and listened to. Story Prompt: Somewhere in the long ago you realized that there is no other voice like yours. When did you choose to use it? How did you decide to do it your way, with your voice. Write that story and share it out loud!     You're always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe, share a 5-star rating + nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to: ✓ Arrange a no-obligation Discovery Chat, ✓ Stay current with Diane on Substack Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music All content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Watch the full video episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/_T97COq6blMThroughout Mary Berry's life, the garden has played a charming role, from her wartime childhood plot to a brand-new garden started in her 80s - it's an essential ingredient in her life.This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange' Mary kindly joins us to explore a lifetime of gardening, how it's inspired her new book, and how gardening can bring joy, structure and wellbeing at every stage of life.In this episode, discover:How Mary's lifelong love of gardening began in her childhood and continues to shape her daily lifePractical, gentle tips for spring gardening and successional plantingHow Mary approaches designing and maintaining a garden later in life, using evergreens, hedges and topiary for structureEveryday good habits in the garden, such as watering, deadheading, and keeping lawns neatOrder Mary's Book:https://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Gardening-Life-Mary-Berry/dp/0241726654Products mentioned: Narcissus ‘Rijnveld's Early Sensation': sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-rijnvelds-early-sensationNarcissus ‘Silver Chimes': sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-silver-chimesNarcissus ‘February Gold': sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-february-goldPhlox drummondii ‘Blushing Bride': sarahraven.com/products/phlox-drummondii-blushing-brideSee our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-eventsGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

Hello to you listening in Muhos, Finland! Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga. We've had days of continuous rain; but I've discovered an antidote to cabin fever: walking the deep woods on my island. In the forest I'm reminded of the reciprocity of the universe - the give and take between us and the highest of powers. In her book Native: Identity, Belonging, and Rediscovering God Kaitlin B. Curtice asks:  “What is it about a walk in the woods to remind us about the reciprocity of the universe? What do I mean? The bloodline of God is connected to everything . . . shells on the ocean shore, the mushrooms growing in the forest, the trees stretching to the clouds, the tiniest speck of snow in the winter, and our dust-to-dustness—we are all connected and tethered to this sacred gift of creation.” [Kaitlin B. Curtice, Native: Identity, Belonging, and Rediscovering God] Question: How does it feel when you are deeply connected, when you know that where you are is where you belong? You're always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you please subscribe, spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time! Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to: ✓ Arrange your no-sales Discovery Call ✓ Stay current with Diane on Substack  Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music All content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. 

Hello, to you listening in Darmstadt, Germany! Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga. Recently, I had the pleasure of sharing the mic with my friend and colleague Alethea Felton whose coaching mission is “Courageous, Authentic, Purpose-Filled Living Despite Obstacles.”  Question: What happens when we uncover, discover, embrace, and share our unique personal story? We recognize the strength in our own voice and the greatness we're destined to achieve.  This episode is for anyone ready to rewrite their narrative, speak their truth, and discover just how influential their story can be. Get ready for an exploration of courage, resilience, and the undeniable ripple effect of embracing all the potential that is your origin story! Highlights: • How Diane's love of storytelling led to becoming an origin  story co-creator for women; • Unpacking the essence of an origin story and its pivotal role in shaping identity and purpose; • Examining the intricate dance of listening and sharing, pushing back against injustice, and the importance of being seen and heard through the unique lens of personal experiences; and • Sharing strategies for overcoming the fear of vulnerability and the importance of women voicing their stories. Click HERE to catch the replay of our engaging, inspiring, transformative, and value-packed conversation on BuzzSprout.    Click HERE to catch the  replay of our engaging, inspiring, transformative, and value-packed conversation on Spotify.  Click HERE to catch the replay of our engaging, inspiring, transformative, and value-packed conversation on Apple Podcasts. Connect With Alethea  Alethea Felton Coaching, LLC: https://www.aletheafelton.com/ Connect with Alethea: https://linktr.ee/aletheafelton Listen to The Power Transformation Podcast: https://powertransformation.buzzsprout.com/ E-mail: coach@aletheafelton.com Instagram @aletheafelton LinkedIn @Alethea Felton Facebook @Alethea Felton You're always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe, share a 5-star rating + nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to: ✓ Arrange your no-sales, Complimentary Coaching Consult, and  ✓ Stay current with Diane as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music All content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

In this milestone episode of The Blueprint Podcast, Mark Barrett is joined by Dan Hill to review the first 50 deals featured on the Deals, Deals, Deals episode series. Across these deals: £30M+ equity created £5M+ profit generated £5M+ annual cashflow achieved We cover: A breakdown of the Wealth Hierarchy and Financial Fortress concepts Real examples of deals across cashflow, profit and equity strategies Key patterns that have emerged from analysing 50+ real property deals A summary of the most common lessons shared by guests Mark's own insights from hosting and reviewing every episode If you're looking to: Achieve financial and time freedom Build or scale your Financial Fortress Understand how different strategies fit together Create long-term wealth through property Then this episode gives you a clear, real-world perspective based on actual deals — not theory. Dan Hill shares his perspective on: The Wealth Hierarchy framework Building a Financial Fortress How to approach deals depending on your level of experience and capital The best strategy no matter what your situation The Big Takeaway is that the best investors consistently: Invest in themselves Understand their numbers Focus on the right strategy And build towards long-term assets Success and Failure are both very predictable. I hope you enjoy. Work With Mark / The HMO Agent: If you're an Investor or HMO landlord and want to: Discuss investment opportunities Explore long-term lease options Sell your HMOs, blocks or portfolio Build or scale your portfolio   Visit: www.thehmoagent.com Arrange a call with Mark: https://calendar.app.google/Q7DMSzZ7cqtWdUf36   The patterns are clear. The Blueprints work. If you want to build equity, profit, and long-term cashflow with structure - not guesswork - join us at the Blueprint Summer Retreat, 19–22 May 2026. See how it works: https://theblueprintretreat.co.uk/   Want to learn more?

Sissinghurst is one of the country's crowning gems of National Trust gardens, and a place in which Adam was brought up, around the beauty curated by his grandparents.This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange', we're delving into the centuries of legacy which led to a spot perfect for Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson to create the poetic space we know and adore today, and how their vision is being revived today for generations to come.In this episode, discover:The remarkable story of how Vita Sackville-West turned a ruined Elizabethan courtyard house into one of the world's most celebrated gardensHow Sissinghurst evolved through centuries – from Renaissance palace to poetic family home and garden, and all in betweenThe creative partnership between Vita and Harold NicolsonWhat makes the white garden so magical, from its glowing night-time palette to its scented, moth-pollinated plantsHow the newly reimagined Delos garden brings a Greek hillside to Kent, blending historical inspiration with modern designProducts mentioned:Ammi majus: sarahraven.com/products/ammi-majusAmmi visnaga: sarahraven.com/products/ammi-visnagaAgrostemma githago 'Milas Snow Queen':sarahraven.com/products/agrostemma-githago-milas-snow-queenSee our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-eventsGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

I recently (and very quietly!) celebrated an important milestone on the Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness podcast: I reached the 225 episode milestone!It truly seems like yesterday when I nervously hit record and uploaded a very real, raw episode into the world and it's been a wonderful journey of learning ever since. Recently, I've started posting some of these backlist episodes in my current show notes as they relate to the current theme in case you missed it or are new to the podcast and I've loved seeing new life brought to these old episodes. So, I've decided to periodically bring back a backlist episode that relates to my current one-word theme in hopes that it re-energizes your reading and writing life, too. Starting today!Spring is in the air and that means Spring cleaning, organizing and freshening. This kind of work pairs perfectly with my RELEASE theme and might help you let go of the old and make space for the new on your bookshelf….and your life. Today, I am talking about shelf-care or showing love to your bookshelf in mindful and intentional ways to rejuvenate your reading life and how it can lead to self-care in our actual lives, too. Here's a quick overview of the steps I shared in the episode:Know Your WhyFirst, before you even get started, articulate why you are choosing to cull your book collection. Clearly stating your ‘why' behind this work will give you the energy your bookish heart will need to tackle it. Say it out loud. Are you sorting through your books to gain:* a cleaner and refreshed look to your bookshelves?* additional space for new titles and genres?* a chance to sift through your reading life past and plan for the future?Whatever the reason, define your why and hold it close throughout the process.Remove & SortNext, pull all the books off of your shelf so you can literally see and touch each one. This contact is important. Quickly glancing at the titles on your self will not suffice. Pick up each book and sort them into two piles: read and not read yet.Review the Books You've ReadThen, head to the stack of books you've already read. Pick up each book, say the title and author out loud and fan the pages. Saying the title out loud will jog your memory of the book and fanning the pages will highlight any dog-earned passages, bookmarks or sticky notes, all signs you loved the book. If this process does NOT jog your memory of the book, then that's a sure sign you might let it go.Make a decision to keep or donate each book. Is it a book that you read, loved, remembered and want to keep? Yes? Well, why? If you have a compelling reason to keep the book on your shelf waiting patiently for another reader that might never come, then do so. If not, set it aside so you can pay it forward to share with a reader who will love and appreciate it. Continue the process until you have sorted all of the books into KEEP and SHARE piles.But don't put them back on the shelf. Not yet!Review the Books You Haven't Read YetNext, it's time to head to the stack of books you have not read yet. Just as with the books you've already read, pick up each book and say the title and author aloud. How do you feel? Does the book register in your memory? Does it tug at your reading heart? Or do you feel nothing at all? Use that gut feeling to decide whether to keep the book on your shelves or donate to others. These questions might help you decide:* Do you remember when and why you purchased the book?* Are those reasons still relevant in your life today?* Do you remember who recommended it to you and why they thought you might enjoy it?If you can answer these questions and are still interested in the book, keep it. If not and you do not feel any tug at your reading heart, then pay it forward to another reader.Now, there are two steps left: to reorganize your newly culled reading shelves and decide on your donation strategy.Reorganize & ReshelveFirst, let's reorganize. Organization of your bookshelves is a personal process that should be based on your preferences and wishes as a reader AND your desire for organization and accessibility. Here are a few methods you might try:* Shelve books by reading status: read and not yet read* Arrange books alphabetically by author last name* Categorize books by genre and/or format* Sort books by hardcover and paperback* Cluster books by your mood for reading* Visually display books by color, size and/or shape* Celebrate favorite books in a showcaseChoose a method that speaks to your bookish heart and experiment with combinations of strategies, too. You might have a TBR shelf arranged by genre. Or an alphabetically arranged shelf within a certain genre. The choice is yours.Donate Books ForwardLastly, it's time to get your excess books into the hands of its next reader. Here are a few possibilities:* Donate adult books to your local library.* Donate children's literature books to your local school.* Add a few books to a Free Little Library in your neighborhood (or start your own!)* Gift them to family and friends with handwritten recommendations* Declare yourself a book fairy and leave a book in a random place for the next reader to find.Once you see the possibilities for pressing books into the hands of its next reader and making space for the books that need to find you next, it doesn't seem quite so daunting, does it?! Culling your book collections is a necessary stage of the reading life: sharing books that no longer serves you to others and making space for those that need to find you in this season of life:Shelf-Care to Self-Care MagicMoving through this book-culling process and releasing the books that no longer serve you in this particular season of life can feel quite thrilling and leave you with a sense of accomplishment. It also leaves you with new space: space to connect with new books that are just what you need in this moment. So, your last step is to reflect on these three questions, even better if you jot them down in your notebook:* Who do you want to be in this current season?* How do you want to feel?* What do you want to do?Use your unfiltered, gut-reaction responses to connect with new books that can offer you the kind of care you need right now. Here are the books originally mentioned in the backlist episode that I made space for on my newly refreshed bookshelf:ABOVE GROUND by Clint Smith (Amazon / Bookshop)WHEN THE RAIN ENDS by Mary Ellen Taylor (Amazon / Bookshop)ADELAIDE by Genevieve Wheeler (Amazon / Bookshop)And here are the current books I've made space for inspired by the re-airing of this episode:THEO OF GOLDEN by Allen Levi (Amazon / Bookshop)A SPRINKLE OF SWEET SERENDIPITY by Rachel Linden (Amazon / Bookshop)LOVE, FINALLY: UNTANGLING THE KNOT BETWEEN MOTHERS, DAUGHTERS, AND FOOD by Geneen Roth (Amazon / Bookshop)I'd love to hear what you think of this episode! How has culling your book collection helped you move into a new season of your reading life AND your actual one, too? What books are on your newly-curated bookshelf? Share in the comments below!Let's Work Together!I love to connect with others around our shared love of reading and writing.Here are some ways we can work together to create a life you love where restorative reading and writing is at the center of it all:

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The magic of growing your own food is hard to overstate, and while some lament the labour necessary, it takes far less time and space than many imagine.This week's ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange' once again features the remarkable Huw Richards, fresh from the release of ‘How to Grow Food' - his new book which dives into the detail of how anyone can grow a kitchen garden in real spaces, with a planting schedule that fits around busy lives.In this episode, discover:How Huw plans and plants to grow enough veg for a family of four on a half allotment in just a few hours a weekSimple permaculture-inspired tricks for better germinationWhat causes common problems like courgette fruits rotting and dropping off, and how you can fix themHow to choose between longer crops and cut-and-come-again with limited spaceHuw's must-sow crops for April, including squash, runner beans, cucumbers, and courgettesEpisode Cover Photo Credit: Dorling Kindersley: Jason IngramProducts mentioned:Runner Bean 'Black Knight'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/runner-bean-black-knightRunner Bean 'White Lady'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/runner-bean-white-ladyNasturtium 'Tip Top Mix' (Tropaeolum majus)https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nasturtium-tip-top-mixNasturtium 'Ladybird Rose' (Tropaeolum minus)https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nasturtium-ladybird-roseBorago officinalis (Borage)https://www.sarahraven.com/products/borago-officinalisSee our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-eventsGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

The sunnier months in April present a fresh opportunity for gardeners to sow some of the fastest-germinating seedlings, bringing a productive garden closer than you might think.We return to Josie Lewis this week for an episode all about what she's sowing in mid-April, how to prick out and pot on seedlings, and the simple tricks they use to keep plants growing hard and healthy at this most promising time of year.In this episode, discover:How to prick out seedlings confidently, and when to do it for promoting strong growthPractical ways to get more from your dahlias, such as turning pinched tips into new plants with simple cuttingsWhy mid‑April is the ideal time to sow cosmos and zinnias, and how to avoid the common mistake of starting them too earlyStep‑by‑step tips for taking cuttings of pelargoniums, salvias and other favouritesTwo slightly different but complementary approaches to hardening off plants, and how to choose a method that works for your own gardenSee our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-eventsGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

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There's something uniquely calming about a garden washed in cool pastels – soft tones that feel like frosty mornings and freshly laundered linen. Moving us onto the 4th and final palette in Sarah's colour system, we explore the washed palette in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange'. She takes you through the colour combinations, productive plant families, and tips for crafting a soothing, contemplative feeling in your garden.In this episode, discover:How to use Sarah's washed colour palette of cool pastels to create a calm, clean and harmonious gardenWhich plant families and specific varieties reliably deliver this palette from late winter to autumnHow to plan colour through the year in two‑month blocks, ensuring there's always something in flower without breaking the paletteSimple design techniques to avoid jarring colour clashesWhy sticking to a coherent palette can make your garden feel both deeply restful and quietly boldProducts mentioned:Narcissus ‘Polar Hunter': sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-polar-hunterNarcissus ‘Avalanche': sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-avalancheNarcissus ‘Thalia': sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-thaliaNarcissus ‘Actaea': sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-actaeaTulip ‘White Triumphator': sarahraven.com/products/tulip-white-triumphatorTulip ‘Purissima': sarahraven.com/products/tulip-purissimaFritillaria acmopetala (likely "Green Eyes"): sarahraven.com/products/fritillaria-acmopetalaSweet Pea ‘Nimbus': sarahraven.com/products/sweet-pea-nimbusNicotiana sylvestris: sarahraven.com/products/nicotiana-sylvestrisNicotiana alata ‘Grandiflora': sarahraven.com/products/nicotiana-alata-grandifloraFollow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-eventsGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

A comforting garden can feel as soft and familiar as your favourite cashmere jumper, and in this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange', Sarah shares a palette which achieves exactly this feeling.In the latest of the Colour Guide Mini Series episodes, Sarah shares how to create a mood using the comforting palette, the key plant families and varieties, plus how to sequence them through the seasons, so your borders feel gentle and soothing from early spring to late autumn.In this episode, discover:How to create a warm, comforting colour palette in your garden using soft pastels like café au lait, peach, putty pink and ivorySpecific plant families and varieties that deliver these soothing tonesA clear, season-by-season planting framework so your comforting palette runs from early spring right through to late autumnProducts mentioned:Narcissus ‘Precocious': sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-precociousAntirrhinum ‘Appleblossom': sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-majus-appleblossomCosmos ‘Apricotta': sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-bipinnatus-apricottaCalendula ‘Sunset Buff': sarahraven.com/products/calendula-officinalis-sunset-buffPhlox drummondii ‘Cherry Caramel': sarahraven.com/products/phlox-drummondii-cherry-caramelZinnia ‘Queeny Lime Orange': sarahraven.com/products/zinnia-elegans-queeny-lime-orangeDahlia ‘Break Out': sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-break-outSee our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-eventsGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

For many, the garden should be a peaceful place where its colours invite you in and envelop you in their earthy tones, and that's the role of Sarah Raven's velvet palette.In this episode of the Colour Guide Mini Series, Sarah moves us to her next, and perhaps favourite palette of the four. She talks through their calming colours, and the flower families that help keep that tranquility in your garden through a reliable planting succession.In this episode, discover:How to create a velvet colour palette in your garden using deep crimsons, golds, bronzes and inky purples that feel cosy and envelopingWhich reliable plant families and standout varieties deliver these rich, velvety tonesHow to plan succession planting so the velvet palette runs from late winter and early spring right through to autumnPractical ideas from Sarah's own garden on combining colour and texture to create a sense of haven, enclosure and warmth outdoorsProducts mentioned:Tulip ‘Palmyra': sarahraven.com/products/tulip-palmyraTulip ‘Ridgedale': sarahraven.com/products/tulip-ridgedaleTulip ‘Hermitage': sarahraven.com/products/tulip-hermitageTulip ‘Cairo' (Copex Cairo): sarahraven.com/products/tulip-copex-cairoTulip ‘Belleville' (Bellville): sarahraven.com/products/tulip-bellvilleTulip ‘Dom Pedro': sarahraven.com/products/tulip-dom-pedroAmaranthus ‘Coral Fountain': sarahraven.com/products/amaranthus-caudatus-coral-fountainDahlia ‘Verrone's Obsidian' (Veronese Obsidian): sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-verrones-obsidianDahlia ‘Rip City': sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-rip-cityDahlia ‘Sarah Raven': sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-sarah-ravenDahlia ‘Molly Raven': sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-molly-ravenDahlia ‘Schipper's Bronze': sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-schippers-bronzeAntirrhinum ‘Liberty Classic Crimson': sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-f1-liberty-classic-crimsonFollow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Get in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

Seeds sown in March are the great givers of colour and fragrance in a cutting garden or container, from spring right through to autumn.This week, Sarah is joined by Josie Lewis to walk through 12 of the most trusted plants to sow now, how to fill your beds, pots and vases, and feed the birds from a single month's sowing.In this episode, discover:Practical techniques for handling both big and dust-fine seeds, including when to sow in trays and when to direct sowSpecific tips for making the most of tricky or easily-flopped favourites like cerinthe, amaranth and poppies, so they thrive both in the garden and in the vaseHow to get more from each plant – from cut-and-come-again grasses to edible flowers and home-made calendula remediesHow to plan your March sowing so it supports wildlife, with seed heads that feed birds well into winterProducts mentioned:Cerinthe major 'Kiwi Blue' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cerinthe-major-kiwi-blueAmaranthus ‘Hot Biscuits' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/amaranthus-hot-biscuitsAmaranthus ‘Coral Fountain' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/amaranthus-caudatus-coral-fountainMoluccella / Bells of Ireland https://www.sarahraven.com/products/moluccella-laevisAntirrhinum ‘Giant White' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-giant-whiteAntirrhinum ‘Liberty Crimson' (Liberty Classic Crimson F1) https://www.sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-f1-liberty-classic-crimsonAntirrhinum ‘Apple Blossom' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-majus-appleblossomAntirrhinum majus 'Sonnet Burgundy' F1https://www.sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-sonnet-burgundyAntirrhinum majus 'Sonnet Orange Scarlet' F1https://www.sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-sonnet-orange-scarletAntirrhinum majus 'Sonnet Carmine' F1https://www.sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-sonnet-carmineCobaea (Cup-and-saucer vine) https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cobaea-scandens-purplePoppy ‘Amazing Grey' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/papaver-rhoeas-amazing-greyPoppy ‘Mother of Pearl' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/papaver-rhoeas-mother-of-pearlBlack Single Papaver somniferum (Opium Poppy) https://www.sarahraven.com/products/papaver-somniferum-black-singleGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

Discover how to elevate your family's nutrition this season with expert insights from Shasity Ireland on The Ash Said It Show. This episode explores the best healthy springtime snacks, high-protein swaps, and artisanal food pairings featuring Southern Recipe Small Batch and Bakehouse Bread Company to help you celebrate National Nutrition Month with flavor and function. Spring is the ultimate season for a pantry refresh, moving away from processed "junk food" toward nutrient-dense, high-protein alternatives that satisfy the whole family. One of the most significant shifts in the snacking world is the gourmet evolution of the pork rind. Brands like Southern Recipe Small Batch are dismantling the traditional snack stigma by offering macro-friendly options in sophisticated flavor profiles such as Pineapple Ancho Chile and Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper. These aren't just for snacking straight from the bag; they serve as a versatile "secret ingredient," acting as a crunchy, low-carb breading for Southern favorites or a high-protein topping for savory dishes. For those tracking macros or seeking clean-label snacks, these small-batch rinds offer a satisfying crunch without the nutritional compromise. When paired with the artisanal craftsmanship of Bakehouse Bread Company, you can create the ultimate balanced brunch board. Every NYC foodie knows that a "hero" loaf or signature pastry from a dedicated bakehouse is the gold standard for quality. To style the perfect springtime spread, pair these artisanal crusts with local seasonal ingredients like whipped goat cheese, fresh berries, or local honey to balance hearty textures with light, spring flavors. In honor of National Nutrition Month, focusing on high-protein swaps is an effective way to improve daily wellness. Replace standard salad croutons with crushed pork rinds for added protein and less gluten, or swap traditional sugary spreads on your Bakehouse toast for nutrient-dense almond or cashew butter. Celebrating nutrition means making mindful choices—like "eating the rainbow" with vibrant spring produce and choosing artisanal, small-batch brands that prioritize quality ingredients over fillers. By integrating these healthy swaps for the whole family, you can enjoy gourmet flavors while supporting a high-protein, active lifestyle throughout the spring and beyond.

The garden is a welcoming place for all, particularly for newcomers when guided by the gentle eye of Milli Proust, and under the instruction of her calming new book.Milli joins us once again, this time to share the inspiring journey that's led up to her most approachable book to date, and some of the easy-to-understand frameworks to create an effortlessly beautiful garden.In this episode, discover:How Milli Proust found floristry, and began creating a deeply loved, biodiverse garden in West SussexA gentle but practical way to think about why we garden focused around connection, memory, and belonging to natureMilli's “plant pyramid” and other simple frameworks for beginner gardeners planning borders Ideas for low-maintenance but beautiful gardens, including orchards underplanted with bulbs, and using local materialsMilli's taster course at Perch Hill on Wednesday 6th May 2026:https://www.sarahraven.com/products/milli-proust-taster-course-beginner-gardeners?srsltid=AfmBOopaQgpAKlaAx724RwtbLXGrmm_NkyOCTWu2N42YnAOUzRlu--wlOrder Milli's Book, ‘How Does Your Garden Grow?':https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Does-Your-Garden-Grow/dp/1837832250Products mentioned:Aquilegia Vulgaris 'Hensol Harebell'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/aquilegia-hensol-harebellGalanthus nivalis (Common Snowdrop)https://www.sarahraven.com/products/galanthus-nivalisWild Marjoram (Origanum vulgare)https://www.sarahraven.com/products/wild-marjoramSyringa meyeri 'Flowerfesta Pink'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/syringa-meyeri-flowerfesta-pinkViburnum tinushttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/viburnum-tinusDaphne 'Perfume Princess'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/daphne-perfume-princessFollow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Get in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

The luminous palette - a rich, stained glass collection of citrus, scarlet and pinky-purples - is the first of Sarah's colour combinations that we'll walk through in depth for this episode of the Colour Guide Mini Series.Sarah explains the six key colours, which ones to use together throughout the year, and the flower families which she considers the most prominent and productive as they pass the colour baton through the year.In this episode, discover:How to use Sarah's luminous palette without overwhelming your gardenThe key plant families and varieties that reliably deliver bold, stained‑glass colourSarah's favourite colour combinations and how to place ‘shouty' colours so they look intentionalA simple season‑by‑season planning method using two‑month blocks and the ‘bride, bridesmaid, gatecrasher' idea to keep colour going from March to OctoberProducts mentioned:Euphorbia ceratocarpahttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/euphorbia-ceratocarpaTulip 'Ballerina'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-ballerinaTulip 'Black Parrot'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-black-parrotTulip 'Rococo'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-rococoTulip 'Go Go Red'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-go-go-redTulip 'Mariette'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-marietteTulip 'Purple Heart'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-purple-heartLunaria annuahttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/lunaria-annuaCrocosmia 'Lucifer'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/crocosmia-luciferPhlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/phlox-paniculata-blue-paradiseDahlia 'Thomas A. Edison'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-thomas-a-edisonSweet Pea 'Blue Velvet'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sweet-pea-blue-velvetSweet Pea 'King Edward VII'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lathyrus-odoratus-king-edward-viiSweet Pea 'Matucana'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lathyrus-odoratus-matucanaSalvia 'Jezebel'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-jezebelFollow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Get in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

Most people load their presentations like a messy dishwasher; random, chaotic, and hoping everything will come out clean.Structure isn't only for engineers and dishwashers. It's the secret sauce that separates forgettable speeches from ones that spark action and keep audiences engaged. Learn how to put each piece of your presentation in the right spot, so your ideas land powerfully and your audience remembers you. The right structure can turn your speech from scattered to persuasive—unlocking bigger opportunities and real results.Here's what you'll learn:How to build your presentation in a way that makes each idea shine, so your audience leans in and listens.The exact science behind speech architecture, so you stop guessing and start connecting.Where to share your authority, so people sit up and take notes.The importance of timing your call-to-action, so it activates your audience at the perfect moment.Arrange your speech with intention, and watch your influence skyrocket, because being in demand isn't about luck, it's about loading your message right.*** Book an Executive Presence call at https://speakandstandout.com/Executive-PresenceLinks & Resources:If you're looking for support to grow your personal brand and communicate with confidence schedule a call to explore options to work together.Listen to the Public Speaking Monetization podcast on Apple or SpotifyExperts Edge delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabitoInstagram: @laurieann.murabitoVisit my website for more advice and tips

Colour is best when it's tangible, and if you're planning a patch in your garden then this episode of the Mini Series is perfect to help you bring your plans to life.In this episode of the Colour Guide Mini Series, Sarah dives into the practical side of using colour as the backbone of your garden design - from using candles to visualise colour combinations, to the ‘bride, bridesmaid, gate crasher' structure that'll help guide you towards an ensemble that works in harmony.In this episode, discover:How to choose a garden colour palette based on the feeling you want to create (washed, velvet, comforting or luminous)A simple “bride, bridesmaid, gate crasher” recipe for combining plants in harmonious yet lively colour schemesPractical ways to test and refine palettes using coloured candles, mood boards and real flowers in your hand or in a vaseHow to plan colour in succession by breaking the year into seasonal chunks and identifying plants that “carry the baton” across monthsReal planting examples and border ideas drawn from Sarah's own garden, including her vase-to-border comforting palette schemeProducts mentioned:Nepeta x faassenii 'Kit Kat'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nepeta-x-faassenii-kit-katAlchemilla mollishttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/alchemilla-mollisClematis viticella 'Etoile Violette'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/clematis-viticella-etoile-violetteCosmos bipinnatus 'Sonata Carmine'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-bipinnatus-sonata-carmineSalvia viridis 'Blue Monday'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-viridis-blueDahlia 'Peaches'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-peachesCampsis x tagliabuana 'Indian Summer'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/campsis-x-tagliabuana-indian-summerPhlox drummondii 'Blushing Bride'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/phlox-drummondii-blushing-brideAbelia x grandiflorahttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/abelia-x-grandifloraHydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' AGMhttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/hydrangea-paniculata-limelightStipa giganteahttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/stipa-giganteaFollow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Get in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

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Welcome to the first in a brand new miniseries of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange', as Sarah delves into the world of colour, and how to use each colour palette to its absolute maximum potential in the garden.In this week's first episode, Sarah shares how the colour system used at Perch Hill came to be, the theories behind mixing certain palettes, and the difference between calm and chaos when combining colours.In this episode, discover:How Sarah's experiences as a florist, gardener and colour-obsessed child shaped her approach to garden colourHow the colour palettes underpin every border at Perch HillWhy misuse of colour can make some gardens feel chaotic The six key colours within each palette, from citrus brights and Venetian velvets to café-au-lait pastels and cool silversWhy no colour is truly “wrong” in a garden, and how the right combinations and contrasts can make even challenging shades singProducts mentioned:Tulip 'Mariette': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-marietteTulip 'Sarah Raven': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-sarah-ravenTulip 'Slawa': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-slawaTulip 'Dom Pedro': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-dom-pedroTulip 'Copex Cairo': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-copex-cairoDahlia 'Waltzing Mathilda': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-waltzing-mathildaDahlia 'Schipper's Bronze': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-schippers-bronzeDahlia 'Tom's Choice': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-toms-choiceDahlia 'Molly Raven': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-molly-ravenDahlia 'Perch Hill': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-perch-hillDahlia 'Lou Farman': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-lou-farmanCosmos bipinnatus 'Rubenza': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-bipinnatus-rubenzaCosmos bipinnatus 'Dazzler': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-bipinnatus-dazzlerCosmos bipinnatus 'Xanthos': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-bipinnatus-xanthosDigitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/digitalis-purpurea-suttons-apricotFollow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Get in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

In this episode, Sarah is joined by YouTube phenomenon Huw Richards to talk about his journey from smallholding childhood to seven-acre experimental plot, and the ideas behind his hit book Veg in One Bed. They'll also cover exactly what to sow in late winter, and what'll perform best when sown later – from chillies and aubergines to peas, onions and tomatoes. In this episode, discover:How Huw Richards went from helping on his parents' Welsh smallholding to building a seven-acre experimental food-growing siteThe story behind Huw's first book, Veg in One Bed, and the sheer potential in a single 10x4ft bedHow Huw blends creativity with just enough science to keep things productiveExactly what Huw is sowing in late winter, and why timing mattersHow Huw's now using his land to grow for education, biodiversity and foodEpisode Cover Photo Credit: Dorling Kindersley: Jason IngramProducts mentioned:Pepper 'Padron'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pepper-padronCourgette 'Black Beauty'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/courgette-black-beautyAubergine 'Slim Jim'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/aubergine-slim-jimSpring Onion 'North Holland Blood Red'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/spring-onion-north-holland-blood-redTomato 'Sungold'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-sungoldTomato 'Tigerella'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-tigarellaTomato 'Honeycomb' F1https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tomato-honeycomb-f1Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Get in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest