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 colour
How the colour palettes underpin every border at Perch Hill
Why 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 silvers
Why no colour is truly “wrong” in a garden, and how the right combinations and contrasts can make even challenging shades sing