Hercule Poirot receives a letter from a rich old lady (whom he had bumped into earlier at a flower show), in which she claims that her life may be in danger. When he arrives at her house, he finds her dead - and soon enough, it is discovered that she had been poisoned. Inspector Japp suspects the old woman's Russian companion, but Poirot is not so sure....
"How Does Your Garden Grow?" has an intriguing title (taken from a nursery rhyme that is somewhat related to the plot), but it is not one of the most exciting episodes of the series. There is just not much that's very special about it, apart from Poirot being accompanied in his investigations by Miss Lemon instead of Captain Hastings (because he is suffering from a persistent sneeze), and one well-done bit involving horses and a hidden message. (**1/2)
"How Does Your Garden Grow?" has an intriguing title (taken from a nursery rhyme that is somewhat related to the plot), but it is not one of the most exciting episodes of the series. There is just not much that's very special about it, apart from Poirot being accompanied in his investigations by Miss Lemon instead of Captain Hastings (because he is suffering from a persistent sneeze), and one well-done bit involving horses and a hidden message. (**1/2)