Below the flower, Miz Adams embroidered leaves in a range of colors to show how they change as they dry.
VOA: special.2009.11.04
The leaves should be dry in a week or two.
VOA: special.2009.06.02
Without the leaves, food can become dry.
VOA: special.2009.11.30
Mr Museveni's spokespeople say he has not yet decided whether to run again, but the masses, who drape themselves in dry banana leaves to show their support, are eager for him to carry on.
Taking away the thinned-out material is difficult, and sloppy thinning can increase the risk of fire by leaving dry branches and leaves on the forest floor.