Lavender

The lavender is blooming beautifully this year, the combination of a wet spring and dry spell over the last three weeks has no doubt helped.

Known to aid sleep in pillow form, cure whimsy if made into tea and admirable as a poultice for many unsocial ailments, I can testify to being unwhimsical, well rested and free from scrofula thanks to this marvellous plant.

As an added benefit it makes lovely ice cream too imparting a gentle delicate flavour, which reminds me of violet love hearts.