To lengthen these shapes, I placed two more leaves at each end of the group, and then softened the design by adding some small sprigs of alchemilla.

Additionally, it is traditional to wear a small sprig of boxwood on one's headgear in combat, as was first done in the Civil War.

Add the thyme in small sprigs.

Reserve 4 small sprigs of tarragon for garnish and chop the rest.

I should be sorry to hand her over without at least a small sprig of laurel on her bows, or whatever is the proper place for laurels.

Reserve 4 small sprigs of cilantro for garnish.

But she knew the root of the small sprig of shame.

Garnish with a small sprig of chervil and serve immediately.

The small fern has delicate yellow-green leaves which appear similar to small sprigs of parsley.

The dried equivalent is 1:3, so substitute 1 teaspoon of dried or tsp of ground thyme for 6 small sprigs.