MikeF wrote:Mick F wrote:Thanks!
Usual suspects for me:
Quickthorn (old name for blackthorn)
Quickthorn is "old" name for Hawthorn not Blackthorn. Quickthorn because it easily grows and can be planted easily for a hedge. I wouldn't want to plant Blackthorn - the thorns on that can often cause infectious wounds - maybe why it's known as "black". Blackthorn flowers before leaves bud out, Hawthorn flowers after leaves bud out eg May (ne'er cast a clout before May is out)!
M for May as well.
Can't think of anything for Z
'Z' is easy. Once you've got to 'Y' look out for a greengrocer, grocer or supermarket. Go in to buy a banana and clock a courgette (or zucchini). Or plant some zinnias in your garden.