On 2014-02-01 20:20:44 +0000, Adam Lea said:

In my location (SE) we have had virtually nothing that could be called
winter conditions, it has been like a perpetual autumn. One thing I
have noticed as a result is that that the broad beans I sowed at the
end of October have just kept on growing through the winter, and are
not outgrowing their pots. I'm sure there must be other plants that
have not gone into a proper dormant period. If this mildness continues
up to spring are there likely to be any adverse effects on any
plants/trees that are more adapted to proper seasons?

I have a few dwarf apple trees in tubs, grown on a south facing wall.

They seem to have opening buds even this early in the season. I really
do fear the flowers being completely frosted by a cold spell later this
month.