A fascinating look at the myths, folklore & botany behind over 70 British wildflowers. From hedgerows to meadows, wildflowers can be found throughout our green & pleasant l&. In this book, journalist & garden writer Rosamond Richardson traces the history & myths behind each flower to discover the fascinating ways in which the plants were used. Discover which flower used as a medieval lie-detector to test the innocence of suspected criminals, or stuffed in the shoes of Roman centurions to prevent damage to their feet as they marched. From periwinkles, beloved of Chaucer, & the oxlips & `nodding violet growing in the forest of A Midsummer Nights Dream, the book celebrates the important role wildflowers have played in literature, as well as their uses in food & medicine, & the history, myths & tales behind each species. The nineteenth-century poet John Clare wrote, `I love wildflowers (none are weeds with me). This book is a celebration of the bountiful history behind Britains beloved wildflowers & is perfect for anyone with an interest in gardening, history or the natural world. ...

A British designed & built arbour. Product

Dimensions
- EXTERNAL 2160mm height, 1660mm width, 940mm depth. FOOTPRINT


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Superb long pods with 8-9 good flavoured beans in each. These are compact plants, perfect for anyone with limited space. Aguadulce is the hardiest variety for autumn or early spring sowing. Broad beans are a nutritious & valuable source of protein. Bacteria in their roots take up nitrogen from the air, which feeds the plants. Delicious when eaten young & tender. ...

A first-rate broad bean producing 6-7 medium-sized beans per pod, & very productive even in the lower parts of the plant. Ideal for container or open garden growing. Suitable for freezing. You don't have to have a large vegetable garden to grow your own. Even the smallest patio or balcony can accommodate a few containers that will give you a bumper crop of delicious fresh produce! ...

Bred by Suttons. Can be sown in succession March-July outdoors, & November-February under cloches to produce a very early crop. Recommended for small gardens. Sown as instructed, a packet of seed is sufficient for a single row of Approx. 8.3m (27). Dwarf variety. White seeded variety. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Great beginner variety. Heritage Seed Variety, 1925 packet details
- A wonderful dwarf type of broad bean, attaining a height of nine to twelve inches only when grown in the open ground. The plants are of more or less spreading habit & are so freely branched that a very large number of pods is produced, each containing four or five beans of superior table quality.
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Bred by Suttons. Can be sown in succession March-July outdoors, & November-February under cloches to produce a very early crop. Recommended for small gardens. Sown as instructed, a packet of seed is sufficient for a single row of Approx. 8.3m (27). Dwarf variety. White seeded variety. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Great beginner variety. Heritage Seed Variety, 1925 packet details
- A wonderful dwarf type of broad bean, attaining a height of nine to twelve inches only when grown in the open ground. The plants are of more or less spreading habit & are so freely branched that a very large number of pods is produced, each containing four or five beans of superior table quality.
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The scalloped canopy not only provides cover from the elements but is quick & easy to install. The top canopy measures 114cm wide x 51cm deep x 52.5cm high & is in a Gun Metal Grey finish with beautifully designed side struts. The overall height of the Porch is 251cm. The bottom wired trellis provides the perfect climbing frame for your roses, clematis or honeysuckle. ...

A very popular & reliable variety. The large plants produce a steady supply of mature shoots throughout March. The violet colour turns bright green when cooked. Harvest March-April. ...

Broccoli (Sprouting) Plants
- F1 Bellaverde Sibsey A unique, sweet-tasting stem broccoli! Broccoli F1 Bellaverde Sibsey is a popular
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- Want to try something TASTY & DIFFERENT? Quick to cook with no waste? Go for the stem broccoli! You may well
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