A lush carpet of lavender stretches as far as the eye can see. This amazing panorama shows how more of Britain will look as global warming prompts farmers to plant vast acres of the aromatic herb. The purple fields will vie with the now-familiar vivid vistas of yellow rape as Britain's rising temperatures make it easier to grow lavender, which flowers between June and August. - Emma from Bookmarklet

Lavender, hmm good essential oil! - Myrna