As May turns to June the weather can often be blustery at Perch Hill, so it’s the perfect moment to get supports and stakes in place to avoid plants being damaged in high winds.
Inspired by the sustainable materials that grow plentifully in this particular part of East Sussex, this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is a masterclass on sustainable staking as Sarah unpacks the most suitable materials, where to source them, and most importantly, the best methods to ensure they won’t budge in a storm.
In this episode, discover:
- How to embrace sustainable staking materials, from long-lasting chestnut stakes to stately silver birch teepees
- The secret sailor's knot that'll keep your plants secure even in the wildest gales
- Why leaving your dahlias in the ground and creating a cat's cradle support system is the ultimate low-effort trick for stunning, upright plants
- The art of creating natural plant supports that will disappear into your garden, making your borders look effortlessly elegant
Products mentioned:
Cynara cardunculus
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cynara-cardunculus
Delphinium border collection
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/delphinium-border-collection
Willow flower stakes
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/willow-flower-stakes
Heritage chunky twine
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/heritage-chunky-twine
Chestnut hurdles
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chestnut-hurdles
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