Blackberry, Rubus fruticosus 'Loch Tay', Berries in several stages of ripeness with leaves.

Asparagus, Asparagus officinalis, Several stems at different heights growing in gravel garden among flowers.

Hosta, Spring shoots of a mature plant sprouting up among cut off spent stems of the previous year.

Scorpion Weed, Phacelia tanacetifolia; along with cornflowers and fleabane in an annual meadow style planting.

Tulip, Tulipa, with Bellis perennis beneath, Mass of red and white Tulips with one single yellow flower.

Linden or Lime tree, Tilia x europaea which has just finished flowering. Bright green leaves in sunlight against blue sky.

Lemon, Citrus limon, Close view of many flowers and leaves with a lemon fruit in soft focus behind.

Lemon, Citrus limon, Close view of many flowers and leaves with a lemon fruit in soft focus behind.

Lemon, Citrus limon, Close view of many flowers and leaves with a lemon fruit in soft focus behind.

Lemon, Citrus limon, Close view of many flowers and leaves.

Black false hellebore, Veratrum nigrum, A group of new shoots and leaves emerging in the spring.

Parsley, Curly parsley, Petroselinum crispum and Basil, Ocimum basilicum, growing in an old suitcase on top of a canal barge in Londons East End.