A talking cabbage plant will win you over in this Second World War cartoon trailer, which has a surprising charm.

This Ministry of Information cartoon (animated by Halas and Batchelor) features a talking cabbage plant, who introduces 'Mr Middleton' (a depiction of gardening expert and broadcaster Cecil Henry Middleton), who provides commentary in his gently-spoken style, encouraging the use of compost heaps to produce humus to feed vegetable plants. Accompanied by a lively soundtrack, cartoon figures are seen working inside a compost heap, the 'Plant Canteen', preparing, cooking and delivering food.

A short cartoon promoting the use of domestic compost heaps. Explains how humus in soil improves its quality and helps householders support the war effort by growing their own vegetables.