Advice & Inspiration For Your Garden

how to plant, grow & care for pond plants

Water is one of the most important additions you can make to your garden to increase wildlife activity and biodiversity. Our Pond Plants are invaluable for making a pond look attractive and they

Container gardening: the basics

Read our guide and explore how to get started on container gardeningour pots and how to fill themDeciding what sort of pots and containers you would like in your garden is the fun part, and entirely d

A guide to our plants

Read our guide and explore how to get started on container gardeninga guide to our plants On every different plant page on our website there is a table underneath with all sorts of handy information t

Understanding your garden

Laying the groundwork understanding your garden When it comes to plotting and planning your perfect outside space, it’s important to know which plants will thrive in the space you are working with.&nb

Growing tips for gardening success

Read our guide and explore how to get started on container gardeningwatering and feeding your plants For the best results, water less regularly than you might think, but water more thoroughly. Fo

Our plants and how to grow them

our plants and how to grow them Everything you need to know about our plant types, and what to do with them once they arrive. All plants are chosen by Sarah and her team, and are carefully grown at Ro

Garden glossary

key definitions of different plant types If you are new to gardening, understanding the different types of plants will help you get to grips with how to care for them. Here are some useful defini

How to create a spring wreath

Make the most of the early spring flowers foliage and follow these simple steps, using a handmade twisted birch ring and abundant seasonal foliage and flowers step 1.Use hazel branches to weave a simp

how to plant, grow & care for hedging

Since arriving at Perch Hill, we have planted 750 metres of hedging, and over the next few years another 3000 metres is planned, plus another 150 metres to enclose and protect the garden. We shou

Allium collection | why Sarah loves this

Watch as Sarah shares why she loves this brilliant and very perennial allium pairing, which was one of the first combinations planted in the oast garden at Perch HillBy viewing the video, you agree to

Rhubarb and Star Anise Bellini Mocktail/ Rhubarb & Star Anise Spritzer

Serves 6500g rhubarb3 tsp caster sugar1 star anise1 bottle of champagne or proseccoPut the rhubarb, sugar, and a splash of water in a pan and bring to simmer until the rhubarb is soft. Take it off the

Lamb Tagine/ Squash Tagine

Serves 4750g boned lamb shoulder trimmed of excess fat and skin (a large half shoulder), or you could use 4 x small lamb shanks1 Squash (V)3 tsps cumin seeds1 tsp coriander seeds1 tbsp olive oil 

Ice Cream Meringue Cake with Poached Ginger (V)

Serves 8-103 tbsp damson puree 1 tbsp boiling water 750ml double cream1 tbsp of caster sugar 3 pieces of thinly sliced stem ginger1 tbsp ginger syrup For the Meringues6 egg whites1

Garden fritto misto, in tempura

This is a fabulous and versatile summer garden harvest meal – the best baby vegetables, edible flowers, and herbs. Simply delicious Serves 10-12750ml sunflower or groundnut oil A handful of cr

Crimson Mary

A super-healthy version of a classic Bloody Mary, using beetroot juice as the base. Beetroot juice is very easy to make yourself, super-fresh and nutrient-rich, or you can now buy it by the carton.&nb

Roasted red peppers with macadamia and apple stuffing

This is an ideal recipe if you happen to have vegetarians for Christmas lunch. I always cook the stuffing separately, rather than in the turkey. It gives a much more even, and therefore safer roast. T