The Hawthorn is native to northern Europe. Its berries provide food for many bird through the winter and the flowers are visited by pollinators. Its leaves are also used as food be a large diversity of butterfly and moth larvae.

The Laurel is native to southeaster Asia. It is an evergreen cherry and keeps it leaves all year round. In the UK in primarily used from hedges.

The Great burnet, with it’s maroon flowerheads, mingles well with damp-loving grasses all the way through the summer month. It enjoys moist soil in a sunny part of the garden. May need supporting.