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

Nettle, Urtica dioica. Clump of fresh, green, Common or Stinging nettles, filling camera frame.

Ivy, Hedera helix 'Glacier'. Shadow on cream wall of leaves and stems of Common ivy.

Bitternut Hickory, Carya cordiformis. Atmospheric view of Bitternut tree in late summer with dried grasses below.

Clematis 'Hagley Hybrid'. Studio shot of pink flower lying with stem, leaves and bud on rusty sheet.

Beetroot, Beta vulgaris 'Dewing's Early' in flower. Green flower spikes on dark red branching stems.

Beetroot, Beta vulgaris 'Dewing's Early' in flower. Green flower spikes on dark red branching stems.

Tomato, Lycopersicon esculentum 'Yellow plum'. Yellow flowers and green foliage of growing tomato plant.

Houseleek, Sempervivum tectorum. Rosette of pointed, fleshy leaves growing with other varieties on grey, stone wall. Exterior of house part seen behind.

Veronicastrum virginicum 'Album'. Spires of small, white flowers amongst green, feathery foliage.

Lettuce, Lactuca sativa 'Lollo rosso' Bronze and green salad leaves growing in recycled workmans helmet at Hampton Court 2009. Capital Growth Incentive volunteers edible balconies.

Lettuce, Latuca Sativa 'Tom Thumb'. Hampton Court, 2009. Winchester Growers, The Growing Tastes allotment garden, rows of growing lettuces.