cover of episode Breathe life into your balcony gardens with Jemima Bowker - Episode 184

Breathe life into your balcony gardens with Jemima Bowker - Episode 184

2024/8/8
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Jemima Bowker’s journey into urban gardening is one with which many of us can relate, and having moved into a new space, we’ve a number of wonderful tips for balcony gardeners.This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Jemima joins Sarah to share how she’s made the most of both a North and South facing balcony, with inspiring ideas for varieties to thrive in any urban space.In this episode, discover:

  • Jemima’s South-facing balcony, exhibiting the glorious colours of Geum ‘Scarlet Tempest’ and Salvia ‘Jemima’s Gem’
  • The bold, dark-green and purple visage of Plectranthus ciliatus which graces the darker, colder North-facing area
  • Tips to spot whether you’re overfeeding, and on how to breathe life into your own part of a shared or public space

Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest)Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/)Products mentioned:Plectranthus ciliatus 'Nico': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/plectranthus-ciliatus-nico)Pelargonium 'Attar of Roses' (Scented): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/pelargonium-attar-of-roses)Sweet Pea 'Prince of Orange': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sweet-pea-prince-of-orange)

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