4 MAY 1985, Page 41

Competition

No. 1370: Horticultural

Set by Charles Seaton: Poets praise gardens often enough, but they seldom give us much in the way of practical advice. Helpful verses, please, on any gardening subject — mowing the lawn, say, or build- ing a compost heap. Maximum, 16 lines. Entries to 'Competition No.1370' by 17 May.