Wednesday 20 May 2009

Gold again - and a new record


With all the cookery programmes on TV, we could be forgiven for associating herbs with just taste and smell - but they also look good as the display on Jekka's Herb Farm stand shows. Jekka and Mac McVicar first started planting organic herbs in 1984 at their home in Bristol and following this year's Gold Medal has set a new record for consecutive golds by a female floral exhibitor at Chelsea Flower Show, beating Beth Chatto's previous mark of 10. They have now amassed an amazing 62 golds, 14 of which have been won at Chelsea

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