Allium christophii. Close view of spherical umbel of star shaped flowers. England, West Sussex, Chichester,

Apple tree, Malus domestica. Branches with massed, white blossoms against blue sky. England, West Sussex, Chichester.

Apple tree, Malus domestica. Branches with massed, white blossoms. England, West Sussex, Chichester.

Our Lords candle, Hesperoyucca whipplei. Spikes of creamy yellow flowers extending from rosette of stiff, spine tipped leaves. USA, California, Sequoia National Park,

Chilli, Capsicum annuumLaos, Red chilli peppers laid out to dry on woven matting in village on the Mekong River. Laos,

Citrus fruit. Fresh, bright green citrus lemons.

Citrus fruit. Fresh, bright green citrus lemons.

Tree branches covered with melting snow against blue sky. Ireland, County Mayo, Charlestown,

Bluebell, Hyacinthoides non-scripta. Lough Key Forest Park, woodland with bluebells. Ireland, County Roscommon, Boyle,

Broad leaved Lime tree, Tilia platyphyllos, in autumn foliage against grey sky. Wales, Gwent, Monmouth.

Broad leaved Lime tree, Tilia platyphyllos, in autumn foliage. Wales, Gwent, Monmouth.

Wheat, Triticum cultivar, Early green shots of winter wheat planted in drills or closely spaced rows. England, Norfolk,