Arthur Parkinson’s urban garden is, like many in more built up areas, somewhat overlooked by neighbours, and perhaps the most natural solution to this is with the help of some gorgeous climbers.

In this podcast episode, Sarah & Arthur focus on the varieties of clematis, honeysuckle, and other climbers which look stunning combined with the likes of hazel, corten, or even rebar.

In this episode, discover:

• How Arthur almost-accidentally discovered the way to use coppiced hazel to train clematis upwards
• A number of favourite varieties as better alternatives to hornbeams for creating privacy and separation
• Sarah & Arthur’s selection of climbers beyond the beloved clematis, namely the likes of thunbergias and Ipomoea lobata

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Products mentioned:
Clematis viticella 'Etoile Violette': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/clematis-viticella-etoile-violette
Clematis 'Madame Julia Correvon': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/clematis-viticella-madame-julia-correvon
Clematis ‘Blue River’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/clematis-blue-river
Lonicera periclymenum 'Rhubarb and Custard'®: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lonicera-periclymenum-rhubarb-and-custard
Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/akebia-quinata
Thunbergia alata 'African Sunset': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/thunbergia-african-sunset
Ipomoea lobata: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/ipomoea-lobata-mina-lobata
Dahlia 'Night Silence': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-night-silence
Dahlia 'Adam's Choice': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dahlia-adams-choice

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

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

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

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

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

In this episode, discover:

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

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