Sea Holly, Flat Sea holly, Eryngium planum, A bee obtaining nectar from a single flower.

Globe thistle, Echinops ritro 'Veitch's blue', A single flower head with others behind in soft focus.

Yucca, Yucca aloifolia 'Vittorio Emanuele II', Close up of the white flowers.

Yew, Common Yew ?¸Standishii??, Taxus baccata 'standishii', Close view of the red berries and leaves.

Sea holly, Miss Wilmott's ghost, Eryngium giganteum, Several flower heads.

Sea holly, Miss Wilmott's ghost, Eryngium giganteum, Close up view. of a Bee on the flower.

Hollyhock, Alcea rosea, Close view of a stem with several funnel-shaped white flowers.

Hedge, Western red cedar, Thuja plicata 'Zebrina', Close view showing the variagated needles.

Yew, Irish Yew, Taxus baccata fastigiata, Close view of a single red berry with green needles.

Yew, Irish Yew, Taxus baccata fastigiata, Close view of two red berries with green needles.

Protea, Leucadendron protecea 'Safari Sunset', close up showing stamen.

Protea, Leucadendron protecea 'Safari Sunset', close up showing stamen.