Since the publication of her first book The Cutting Garden Sarah has led the way over the last two and a half decades in introducing a new kind of productive gardening which fuses intense colour, elegance and do-ability, bridging all kinds of gardening from dark rich dahlia glories to subtler smoky modern colours of poppies, roses, sweet peas, and all kinds of vegetable deliciousness. She is a teacher, broadcaster, has a popular gardening podcast Grow, Cook, Eat, Arrange with colleague Arthur Parkinson and runs a mail order plant nursery, (with 500,000 customers). She is also the author of many books and is currently working on a book on colour.

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"This book is a superior article - without doubt the best horticultural offering of the year." --Sunday Telegraph

"Detailed and inspiring, it's a must-read for novice and seasoned gardeners alike." --Country Living

"A brilliantly helpful guide to filling the garden with successive waves of colour ... A great book for resetting jaded palettes" --Country Life

"Every book by Sarah Raven is a treat" --The Times

"Informative and companionable ... Most of us aim to have something in flower throughout the year, and this selection should ensure that you succeed." --Sunday Times

"Full of inspiration, planting ideas and expert advice for a beautiful garden all-year round" --Countryside

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