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Continue ShoppingIt’s been so long now that I don’t even recall how I became a Sarah Raven admirer. I remember flipping through Adam Nicolson’s Perch Hill and saying out loud, “this is what I am talking about, this is the dream!”...And I am absolutely sure over the last two decades Adam and Sarah have inspired thousands to follow along with them, and to strike out on your own.
Sarah’s no stranger to writing books, in fact Sarah has even penned a veggie cookbook that afforded her the accolade of Cookery Book of the Year in 2008 by the Guild of the Food Writers. It made perfect sense to me that as a grower you would take the next steps and use your veg and herbs in recipes that you could share. I think of it like an ecosystem, where you plan your seeding based on the final food dishes you intend to make.
In Sarah’s newest book, Sarah Raven's A Year Full of Flowers: Gardening for all seasons, she shows once again why she is the go-to source for bringing life to your garden all year round. Sarah doles out advice and inspiration is giant heaps as she walks you down the path of what to look for and care for each month of the year. I have recommended books before that I think any gardener should have handy on the shelf, and this is one of the best. And with amazing photography from Jonathan Buckley, who has worked with Sarah on many projects you may want to leave this book out on the coffee table for all to enjoy.
If you’ve read Sarah’s work you’ll recognize her hallmark touch points of colour and scent as important attributes of her garden, and here she shows you again how to establish a beautiful living and breathing space. Her talents are large and seemingly endless.
This must have book is the giveaway on Day 16 of our 24 Days of Giveaways, Sarah Raven’s A Full Year of Flowers. And to give you the ambiance you need to soak it all in, a pair of flower dyed socks from Silk and Sumac, a Good Vibes Mug, and Tea from Clearview Tea Company. There, we just gave you the perfect excuse to escape and find your garden dream.
For a chance to win leave a comment below. In your message, tell us about the person that has inspired your journey, whether it’s gardening or other life pursuit, anything really, as long as it puts a smile on everybody’s face. EASY. This giveaway is open to anyone with a Canadian shipping address. This Giveaway is open until Sunday night December 19th at Midnight PT.
UPDATE: Congratulations to our winner, Chantal U
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Kirsten
Dec 21, 2021
I have been blessed to have friend in my life who have beautiful gardens and a few that farm flowers. They have inspired me and following who the follow has opened up a whole new world beyond my local nursery. I get so much inspiration from the local farmers in my area. I know if they can grow it I should be able to too.
Elizabeth Hawkins
Dec 20, 2021
Megan Ross – a dear friend and fellow flower lover. She sends me pictures of her gardening journey and reminds me to water mine :)
Sierra Matheson
Dec 20, 2021
I’d say the person whose inspired me to get into garden in Laura from Garden Answer (I’m sure many of you are familiar).
I think sometimes all you need is a different perspective on something.
My mom has literally gardened for DECADES, but I was never really into it until I discovered Laura’s YouTube channel. From then on, gardening has turned into something me and my mom can obsess over together.
Monika
Dec 20, 2021
I discovered BBC Gardeners’ World when I first started gardening, and so Monty Don has been a real source of inspiration for me. I purchased a few of his books and watched his many garden specials. Sarah Raven is also wonderful – I learned about her, too, and enjoy her passion for flower gardens. Tea and books are such a perfect pairing.