How to grow skirret

Most ornamental angelicas are tall biennials with huge, domed umbelliferous flowerheads followed by delicate seed pods. The ribbed, hollow stems are flushed pink and are traditionally candied for use in baking. As a plant, angelica makes a strong architectural statement, and works at the back of a border or in a wild part of the garden, alongside grasses and flowering perennials. All parts of angelica are highly aromatic and it has traditionally been used for medicinal as well as culinary

Ophiopogon is also known as lilyturf and mondo grass. It’s a grass-like perennial that spreads by rhizomes into a carpet of tufted, narrow, evergreen leaves. Small, white flowers appear in summer, followed by black berries in autumn, but the foliage is the main feature. The most popular varieties of ophiopogon are the dramatic looking black cultivars. They’re a good option for ground cover in a shady spot and are also useful in container displays, and the underplanting of trees and shrubs

Cauliflower or broccoli ‘Romanesco’ is the glamorous cousin of the humble cabbage family. It’s Italian in origin, with distinctive lime green heads made up of numerous geometric florets. It’s a beautiful and unusual vegetable in its own right and is becoming increasingly popular. The flavour is similar to that of cauliflower, but is milder, nuttier and has a crunchier texture. It can be eaten hot or cold in salads. More Grow Guides: How to grow sweet peas How to grow peas How to grow

Poppy is the common name for plants in the Papaveraceae family. Within this group there are annuals, perennials and biennials. They include oriental poppies, field poppies Welsh poppies and Himalayan poppies. Their summer flowers may be fleeting but they make a wonderful addition to the garden in May and June. Large-flowered oriental poppies are the most popular poppy to grow. They have hairy flower stems and foliage. Flower petals can be ruffled, crimped or shaggy, and range in colour