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The article highlights a garden in Ware Park, Hertfordshire, England, that was designed by Julie Toll. The herb garden, which is located near the front entrance, is linked to the rear garden by a small water garden. The left side of the lawn has herbaceous borders with a brick path and stilted hedge. These lead up the slope to a summer house on the edge of the boundary. Across the lawn to the south is the gardener's utility area. INSET: The garden maker..

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The article presents advice on growing perennial and annual herbs for culinary use. The author discusses his experience herb gardening in England and the benefits of growing herbs in pots. The author also talks about how he uses the herbs in cooking and suggests buying tender herbs, such as cilantro and basil, as plants instead of trying to start them from seed.

Focuses on the Chelsea Physic Garden in London, England. History of the garden; Where the idea for the garden came from; Pharmaceutical company that established a collaboration with the garden; Exhibitions that will be held in the garden.

The article reports fragrance firm Jo Malone London will work with the charity Rotunda to create Kirkdale Country Garden in Liverpool, England and also informs that the firm is working with the Scottish Association for Mental Health to create a new herb garden to support marginalised communities.

The article features Young Disabled Champions, a group of young people who are ambassadors for children and young people with disabilities in Birmingham, England. It says that the group has been awarded a grant amounting to 2000 pounds from UK Youth Starbucks to build sensory garden called the Rights and Sensory Garden for children and young people. It mentions several features of the garden including herb garden, wishing well, and bird tables.

The article offers information on a herb garden planted at the Kempton Park in London, England.

The article reports that Anglesey Abbey, located 6 miles northeast of Cambridge, England, has joined the Royal Horticultural Society's Recommended Gardens scheme. The abbey will offer free entry to members throughout its open period. Its 49-hectare garden features a mix of formal gardens and open, sweeping landscapes. The abbey's garden has 27 distinct areas for visitors to explore, including a Pinetum, Formal Garden, Herbaceous Garden, Winter Garden and Arboretum.

This article describes the sensory garden at Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden at the Norfolk Broads, England. The garden features 75 species and cultivars of plants and shrubs with an emphasis on bright colors, textures, and sounds. A raised herb bed provides scents and bamboos and grasses provide rustling foliage. The garden has also added a boardwalk with a platform to view birds and other wildlife.

This article describes some of the changes to the gardens at Cottesbrooke Hall Gardens in Northamptonshire, England. Garden designer Angela Collins has given the herb garden a new look with grass plantings, bulbs, and perennials to complement the interesting culinary herbs such as cinnamon basil and Emperor's mint for tea.

The article focuses on a gardening project at Muncaster Castle in Cumbria, England. The head gardener, Jason Haine, comments on the kitchen garden that has been reclaimed using traditional 19th century plants. The produce from the kitchen garden is used in the café. Work in the herb and sundial gardens is also reported.

Relates the author's experience about a tour of the Birmingham Botanical Garden and Glasshouses in Birmingham, England. Creation of cocktails in the herb garden; Horticulture world tour; Educational glasshouse. INSET: On the spot..

Presents Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) news from the North and East of England. A workshop designed for anyone with an interest in growing herbs for culinary use will be held at RHS Garden Harlow Carr, led by Caroline Roberts. See the May 2003 issue of 'The Garden' for more information. A spring plant fair will be held at Newby Hall in North Yorkshire on 11 May. Tel: (0845) 4504068 or see the website (www.newbyhall.com) for further information. Two painting days will take place at Millgate House in Richmond, North Yorkshire, on 17 July and 11 September 2003. Tel: (01748) 823571 for more information. Ferns will be the subject of a talk hosted by Sue Hoy at Normanby Hall, Lincolnshire. Open days will take place at Wentworth Castle Gardens in South Yorkshire on 25 and 26 May. The Garden Station, a restored Victorian railway station, and Chesters Walled Garden, a large 18th-century herb garden, will be the subjects of an art exhibition entitled Secret Gardens. The exhibition can be seen at Queens Hall Arts, Hexham, from 17 May-14 June. Little Ouseburn, an attractive small village in the Vale of York, will hold its annual Open Gardens Sunday on 18 May. Tel: (0113).

Reports that the Shrewsbury Quest, an award winning attraction in Shropshire, England, has recreated the world Brother Cadfael, in which an authentic replica of the monk's workshop and herb garden is included. Indication that visitors can re-enter the 20th century by visiting the replica of Ellis Peters' study which contains items from her own home; Scheduled date for the opening of Shrewsbury Quest; Contact information.