OLD Herbaceous is a one-man show that is full of humorous anecdotes of horticultural competitions and flirting with the under house maids, and is often referred to as Downton Abbey with gardening hints.

Pottering among the seeds and cuttings at the back of his ramshackle greenhouse in the garden of a Gloucestershire manor house is Herbert Pennegar. Now in his twilight years, he is full of memories and tales of a bygone era.

In-between potting up and potting on, he recounts his journey from orphan boy to legendary head gardener “Old Herbaceous” and tells of his friendship with the lady of the house, Mrs Charteris.

Sown with seeds of gardening wisdom, this charming one-man show is a love story – a humorous portrayal of a single-minded yet gentle man with a passion for plants.

Peter’s props include the greenhouse set, flower pots, seed boxes, spade, hoe, double-handed saw, potting table, chair and bags of compost.

Peter Macqueen has been an actor for film, TV and theatre, and he lectures in both acting craft and nature.

Old Herbaceous is at Terrington Village Hall on Saturday, March 7. Tickets are £10 and available from Anita Barber on 01653 648249, email bluefirs@aol.com or from Terrington Stores.