Plant Profile: Linden

As tall grasses come up to meet the palm, the writst twists and trailing fingers brush through grass heads, releasing pollen and moths and a cloud of midges to dance in the hot afternoon sun. Near our home is a great linden tree standing along the fruiting borders of the hedgerow. This green flowering tree, consisting of coarsely toothed heart-shaped leaves and small, delicate yellow and white flowers releases a mouth watering, crisp, honey-like citrus fragrance from its blossoms…