The allure of the foxglove. A garden favourite. @thriftyhomeandgarden

Tall, elegant and quietly dangerous, foxglove has long held a place in Britain’s gardens and hedgerows.
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The Magic and Mystery of the Mandrake Root. @thriftyhomeandgarden

Twisting, uncanny and steeped in folklore, the mandrake root has fascinated people for centuries.
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