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Plant young leeks, watering them into the soil.

and need something dramatic. – Dan Mcallister, by email

Sum And Substance, and Blue Angel are both giants of the hosta world, growing 32in high and 70in across.

My violas have almost finished flowering. Should I just throw them on the compost heap? – Beth Johnson, Dalkeith

Cut them back, feed them well and they will flower again.

Is it true that you can use wild marjoram in cooking? – Katherine Coleman, Inverness Yes, wild marjoram is actually oregano and can be used fresh or dried.