Eucalyptus gunnii 'Azura', 3L Energy whilst the yellow grips show

whilst the yellow grips show up nicely should they be accidentally abandoned in the compost heap

Sambucus nigra Black Beauty is a wonderfully robust shrub

lift potatoes or spread and firm soil

soup or other hot drinks

poking and prodding in the soil with its stainless-steel blade

Eucalyptus gunnii 'Azura', 3L Energy whilst the yellow grips showA native of Tasmania, Eucalyptus gunnii Azura is a highly decorative evergreen tree that remains attractive throughout the year. An excellent backdrop in the garden, the glaucous leaves, perfectly paired on straight, wiry stems, start rounded but become lance shaped as the tree matures. These stems are particularly valued by flower arrangers.