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and seed-pods and cut the plant back to regain its shape and enhance its texture in time for May. Eriocephalus is not only used in South Africa as we would use Rosmarinus officinalis, but is also a beneficial medicinal herb with anti-spasmodic properties

means 'little dragon', which could refer to the shape of French tarragon's roots, or to its fiery flavour. It was certainly believed to heal bites from snakes, serpents and other venomous creatures. Plants for each of the flower shows are marked out

a heart on their sundial, so that on their wedding anniversary the sun shone through the heart at exactly midday. I find that so romantic.Seeing the size and shape of the hare helped me finalise my design - it can be very difficult to visualize a

, which has been bashed by the recent gales and torrential rain. This helps protect the crown and shape of the plants, so hopefully they'll be ready for next year. I'm worried the rough weather will affect my flower stock for the forthcoming Hampton Court