Hornbeam, Carpinus betulus. Woodland in winter with carpet of brown leaves and a decaying old cart with green moss covered wheels being reclaimed by nature.

Hornbeam, Carpinus betulus woodland in winter with many multistemed trunks and branches creating a pattern. Manipulated colours.

Marigold, Calendula officinalis. Close front view of one open orange flower with leaves behind. Selective focus.

Marigold, Calendula officinalis. Close front view of one open orange flower with leaves behind. Selective focus.

Marigold, Calendula officinalis. Close front view of one open orange flower with leaves behind. Selective focus.

White mustard, Sinapis alba, Often grown as green manure, Side view of two stems with yellow flowers and buds with others behind.

Perennial wallflower, Erysimum 'Bowles Mauve', Close view of one flowerhead of pale and darker purple flowers.

Sweet box, Sarcococca confusa, Close cropped view of the scented white flowers and glossy leaves.

Mediterranean spurge, Euphorbia characias wulfenii, Top close view of 2 unfurling flowerheads over whorls of grey green leaves,

Mediterranean spurge, Euphorbia characias wulfenii, Top close view of unfurling flowerhead over a whorl of grey green leaves.

Artichke, Artichoke green globe, Cynara scolymus 'Green Globe', Close up showing stamen.

Sea holly, Eryngium planum, Close view of one blue spikey flower with yellow tipped stamens, A honey bee is collecting pollen.