St James's Park June 2007

What a great plant this would be for our Wizard of Oz garden! what is it? Congratulations on this marvellous website -I'm hooked -david. ps. I'm glad you like our Tin Man, thank you!

Thanks David. Sorry I don't know what the plant is but I agree with you... would look great in your garden.

Hi there - the tall plants in the photo are echiums. They're a type of herb I believe. I'd never seem them until I moved to Cornwall. My local garden centre sells them (buy 1 get 1 free!!) so I'm very tempted but they grow to about 10' tall. I think they like sheltered positions although I've seen them all over the place in Cornwall - maybe they like the mild Cornish climate? As far as I can see on the internet, they originate from the Canary Islands.

Its a great website David- Congratulations to you and the team for all the hard work in setting up the site and keeping it so friendly and vibrant.Just what the U.K needed to celebrate our diverse love of gardens and gardening.Best wishes and happy gardening from Grenville and Alan in Bristol.