Elder flower buds 1 June 2012 by David The rest of the flowers on this bush had already started to open, but for some reason the ones on this twig were still waiting to burst.
Bantock Park marsh marigolds 1 June 2012 by David Several marsh marigold plants were growing by the pool in Bantock Park.
Horse chestnut flowers 31 May 2012 by David This mass of chestnut flowers are actually growing on several different twigs: it’s just the angle of the picture which makes them seem to be forming one single bunch.
Backlit ash leaves 31 May 2012 by David The tree was on the edge of a clearing in the Cotwall End LNR.
Smestow Valley bluebells 31 May 2012 by David There’s a small patch of bluebells every year by the footpath between the Railway Walk and the Barley Field.
Thorny thistle 30 May 2012 by David The thorns on this thistle looked particularly spiky. The plant was growing in someone’s front garden.