Gingko, Maidenhair tree, Gingko biloba, leaves viewed against a blue sky.

Crambe, Crambe cordifolilia, detail of flowers growing on the plant outdoor.

Celery, Apium graveolens, growing with Lettuce, Lactuca sativa 'Lollo rosso' at Hampton Court 2009. Capital Growth Incentive volunteers edible balconies using unusual recycled container.

Grevillea against cloudy sky.

Parsnip, unusual shaped Pastinaca sativa.

Orchid, Paphiopedilum lowii.

Physalis alkekengi. Digitally manipulated image of stem of Cape Gooseberry hung with decorative, lantern-like calyces against softened, muted background creating effect of illustration.

Protea cynaroides. Single flower head part open and surrounded by layered, pink bracts with soft, white, feathery edges.

Acorn of Quercus robur.

Acorn of Quercus robur.

Astrantia maxima flower head with umbel of small flowers surrounded by pale pink bracts.

Water lily. Close cropped detail of Giant water lily Victoria cruziana showing textured surface beneath water and curved rim of growing leaf.