grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friends The 12 best flowery flowers to grow from seed - Episode 205
Jan 2, 2025
Dive into the meditative joy of seed sowing as the hosts share their passion for creating vibrant spring gardens. Discover the top-performing flowers to plant, like fragrant sweet peas and easy-growing cerinthe. There's even a unique tip to fend off pesky mice from your seeds! Explore essential sowing techniques and timelines, while gaining insights on delightful varieties such as Cobaea Scandens and snapdragons. Perfect for gardening enthusiasts eager to bloom their cut flower gardens!
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Seed Sowing and Polly the Cat
- Sarah Raven finds joy in sowing seeds and observing new plant life.
- She shares a story about her polytunnel cat, Polly, and her peaceful seed-sowing routine.
Ornamental vs. Edible Plants
- Sarah Raven discusses her two-part podcast series on seed sowing.
- This episode focuses on ornamental plants, while the next covers edibles.
Sweet Pea Sowing Tips
- Sow sweet peas in root trainers to encourage root development.
- Place sown sweet peas on a board extending off the edge of your table to deter mice.