Extract from 'Lillie's Journal of Garden Delights'
Chapter IV A hedgehog's view "The Ladies paraded in their finery during a mid April morn, shrouding the Lords in protective fashion. Whilst Jack was nearby somewhat removed from the hedge but sheltered under Hawthorn with peeping greenery, and with an overview of endless visitors, not quite ready but getting there by verdant repose. "Hello there" piped Herb Robert to Stickless William, "And a fine morning to you too", Dandi and Willowherb. The tufts of flowerless grasses loitered here and there with Speedwell and Sow Thistle in company Hazel with Chives and Parsley are doing fine alongside Coltsfoot and Comfrey, all someone prostrate and dwafed by Sycamore and Ash in a combined yet not-too-well-thoughtout encounter. Reluctantly, Wood Pigeon cooed some sort of encouragement and had done so since dawn, by which time Song Thrush had serenaded the new day. Here now we have the lesser of the Celandines, always eager to please, smiling ...