There's much more to enjoy about gardens than beautiful flowers and plants as our first selection of photos for our new theme illustrate.

'Gardens' is the latest challenge for members of the Watford Observer Camera Club and these snaps showcase some of the wildlife that can be seen in them, or simply relaxing outside with a drink and something good to eat.

The Watford Observer Camera Club is a Facebook-based group.

It is open to all photographers, from those who snap pictures on their phones to professionals who capture perfect shots with specialist equipment.

Every four weeks usually, members of the camera club are set a new challenge, a theme is selected and then the work starts for our talented photographers.

Search for Watford Observer Camera Club on Facebook. Ask to join the group and we’ll accept you.

This week’s selection of pictures were taken by:

Luke Allen

(Image: Luke Allen)

Rhoda Allen

Shirl the squirrel raiding the bird feederShirl the squirrel raiding the bird feeder (Image: Rhoda Allen)

Margaret Bates

Bushey Rose GardenBushey Rose Garden (Image: Margaret Bates)

Stephen Danzig

Grove MillGrove Mill (Image: Stephen Danzig)

Sue Craigs Erwin

Fox in the flower bedFox in the flower bed (Image: Sue Craigs Erwin)

Ria Tiggs Hosier

Tulip gardensTulip gardens (Image: Ria Tiggs Hosier)

Mary Poulton

Coffee and cake in my parents' garden...always a treatCoffee and cake in my parents' garden...always a treat (Image: Mary Poulton)

Jo Reid

Baby Robin on the washing lineBaby Robin on the washing line (Image: Jo Reid)

Angela Scott

Church gardensChurch gardens (Image: Angela Scott)