Things are a bit out of sequence here. Its Red Nose day today, St Patrick's tomorrow and Mother's day on Sunday but we had to get this photo shoot this morning.

Pictured here is Senior Horticultural Officer Dave Kelly presenting a splendid bouquet to Sheindel Cohen who will then give it to her Mother, Margaret on Sunday.

The Culture Company ran a competition to promote the Fragrant project, where the history of Liverpool’s Botanical Collection is being captured in a fascinating book. Memories and photographs are being collected right now by artist Jyll Bradley, and the competition resulted in people coming forward with what they remember, to help with the project.

Sheindel Cohen who won the competition for her Mother, said: “My Mum deserves something special and out of the ordinary. When I saw this competition I knew that this would be perfect.�

The bouquet was skilfully put together by staff from the Parks and Environment floristry team at Liverpool City Council from specimens in the Botanical Collection.

Dave Kelly said: “Parks and Environment are very pleased to be involved in such a wonderful project and even more pleased to be presenting this wonderful bouquet for mothers’ day! The purpose of the competition was to bring people forward with their memories, and it’s worked, so we want to encourage people to keep on taking part in the Fragrant project, charting the unique history of the Liverpool Botanical Collection.�

If people want to share their memories of the Botanical Collection with Jyll Bradley, they can call 0151 233 4399 to leave their name and number and they will be called back. For more information about Liverpool, European Capital of Culture 2008, please visit www.liverpool08.com