Plant list of photographs in the UKGardening gallery.

Below you'll find a complete list of all the plants in the UKGardening database. Clicking one of the images will show a larger version.

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Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Lobelia erinus

<em>Geometra papilionaria</em> Large Emerald moth

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Nursery web spider (<em>Pisaura mirabilis</em>)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

<em>Sedum spectabile</em> syn. <em>Hylotelephium spectabile</em> (ice plant, stonecrop)

Sedum spectabile syn. Hylotelephium spectabile (ice plant, stonecrop)

Lantana camara

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Making leaf mould

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

<em>Lavandula angustifolia</em> (Common or English lavender)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

<em>Pentatoma rufipes</em> (forest bug, stink bug, shield bug) on a lavender flower stem

Pentatoma rufipes (forest bug, stink bug, shield bug) on a lavender flower stem

Fuchsia

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Pond cover

Wild garlic

Lobelia erinus

Common lizard (<em>Zootoca vivipara</em>)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

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<em>Narcissus</em> 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Mahonia japonica

Rhododendron

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird', syn. H.s. 'Oiseau Blue' (Tree Hollyhock)

<em>Lunaria annua</em> syn. <em>L. biennis</em> (Honesty)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid 'Eastbourne Beauty' (Geranium)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

Clematis

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Hydrangea

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Orchid

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Brugmansia aurea (Angel's trumpet, trumpet flower, horn of plenty, Golden Angel's Trumpet)

<em>Dicentra spectabilis</em> (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

Helenium autumnale

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

Palm

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Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

<em>Aglais io</em> Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lupin

Syringa (Lilac)

Muscari armeniacum 'Misty Skies' (Grape hyacinth, Armenian grape hyacinth)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Sisyrinchium striatum (Satin flower, Mexican satin flower, pale yellow-eyed grass)

Forget-me-not

Vine weevil - juvenile

Ladybird

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Tulip

Rhododendron

Petunia

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

<em>Malus sylvestris</em> (Crab apple) blossom

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Common green shield/stink bug nymphs and egg cases <em>Palomena prasina</em>

Common green shield/stink bug nymphs and egg cases Palomena prasina

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Hydrangea

<em>Malus floribunda</em> (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

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Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

<em>Osteospermum</em> 'Summertime Deep Purple' (Cape marigold, Cape daisy, Rain daisy, African daisy)

Osteospermum 'Summertime Deep Purple' (Cape marigold, Cape daisy, Rain daisy, African daisy)

Hebe

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Petunia

Grass roof

Brachycome angustifolia

Duck

Hawthorn shield/stink bug <em>(Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale</em>)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

<em>Solanum nigrum</em> (Black nightshade)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

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Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Astrantia major

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

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Making leaf mould

Ladybird (7 spot)

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Waterlily

<em>Convallaria majalis</em> (Lily-of-the-valley)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Papaver (Poppy)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Azalea

Wildflower Display

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Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

<em>Primula vulgaris</em> (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

<em>Osteospermum</em> 'Summertime Pink Charm' (Cape marigold, Cape daisy, Rain daisy, African daisy)

Osteospermum 'Summertime Pink Charm' (Cape marigold, Cape daisy, Rain daisy, African daisy)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Nigella damascena 'Miss Jekyll' (Love-in-a-mist)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Mushroom

<em>Camellia japonica</em> 'Gloire de Nantes'

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Blackfly

Malus domestica (Apple)

Hydrangea

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

Ipomoea

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Moss in the lawn

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Fennel (seedhead)

Caltha palustris 'Flore Pleno' (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Viburnum carlesii

Making leaf mould

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Blight on tomatoes

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Chaenostoma cordata 'Snowflake' syn. Sutera cordata 'Snowflake' (Bacopa, Bacopa 'Snowflake')

<em>Galanthus</em> 'S. Arnott' AGM (Snowdrop 'S. Arnott') syn. <em>Galanthus nivalis</em> 'S Arnott', <em>Galanthus</em> 'Sam Arnott'

Galanthus 'S. Arnott' AGM (Snowdrop 'S. Arnott') syn. Galanthus nivalis 'S Arnott', Galanthus 'Sam Arnott'

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Corylus avellana 'Contorta' (Corkscrew hazel, Harry Lauder's walking stick)

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Making leaf mould (12)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight' - fruit splitting

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Trees covered in snow

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Gerbera (African daisy)

Banana

Primula

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Mixed border

Frozen shrub

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Making leaf mould

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

Sedum spectabile syn. Hylotelephium spectabile (ice plant, stonecrop)

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Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Ladybird (7 spot)

A novel planting idea, displayed at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Rosa (Rose)

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Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Pisum sativum (Pea)

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

Blossom

<em>Sarracenia</em> North American pitcher plant

Sarracenia North American pitcher plant

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

Chusquea culeou

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Hypericum 'Hidcote' (St. John's Wort, Aaron's beard, Rose of Sharon)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Betula pendula 'Youngii' (Young's weeping birch)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (<em>Clostera curtula</em>)

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

Clematis armandii

Lupin

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Mushroom

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

Cyclamen

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

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Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

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Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird', syn. H.s. 'Oiseau Blue' (Tree Hollyhock)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

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Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Quercus robur (Common oak)

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Garden roller

Making leaf mould

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Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

<em>Salix caprea</em> Goat willow, pussy willow, great sallow (female catkins)

Salix caprea Goat willow, pussy willow, great sallow (female catkins)

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Cistus (Rock rose)

Water Snail

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Banana

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

<em>Lavandula angustifolia</em> (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

Daisy

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Bumble bee on Hyacinth

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Fuchsia

Hebe

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Bonsai

Mushroom

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

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This water feature was installed in the I Promise garden, designed by Year 6 of the St. John the Divine Primary School, at Hampton Court Flower Show 2009, where it was awarded a Silver-Gilt

Primula

Viburnum carlesii

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

Large white, cabbage white (<em>Pieris brassicae</em>) caterpillar

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Iris sibirica

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Coconut palm

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Crocus biflorus

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Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Spider

Cosmos

Fern

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Papaver (Poppy)

Rhododendron

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Acer (Maple)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

<em>Canna</em> (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Lobelia erinus

Slug

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Forsythia x intermedia

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

<em>Crocus tommasinianus</em> (Crocus) <em>Galanthus</em> (snowdrop)

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Hebe

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Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Tropaeolum majus (Nastutium)

Blackberry

Azalea

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

Making leaf mould

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

<em>Allium</em> 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Ants

<em>Cedrus deodara</em> - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

<em>Berberis thunbergii</em> f. <em>atropurpurea</em> 'Harlequin' (Berberis, Purple berberis, Barberry, Purple Japanese barberry)

Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Harlequin' (Berberis, Purple berberis, Barberry, Purple Japanese barberry)

Osteospermum 'Summertime Pink Charm' (Cape marigold, Cape daisy, Rain daisy, African daisy)

Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' (Christmas Berry, Fraser Photinia)

Iris sibirica

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Seedling (Tomato)

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Digitalis purpurea f. alba, syn. D.p. 'Alba', D.p. var. albiflora (Foxglove)

Erigeron glaucus (Fleabane, Mexican fleaband, Seaside daisy, Australian daisy)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Greenfly on lupin

Rhododendron

Clematis

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Pinching out tomatoes

Petunia

Primula

Euphorbia

Dianthus

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

<em>Clematis montana</em> Anemone clematis

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Orchid

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

<em>Ilex aquifolium</em> 'Argentea Marginata' AGM (silver-margined holly, variegated holly)

Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' AGM (silver-margined holly, variegated holly)

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

Daisy

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Azalea

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) in flower

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Heuchera

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Dahlia

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

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Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Petunia

Making leaf mould

Making leaf mould (15)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

<em>Bergenia cordifolia</em> syn. <em>Megasea</em> (Saxifragaceae)

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Hebe

Lobelia erinus

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Ladybird

<em>Prunus serrulata</em> (cherry, blossom)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Praying matis

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug <em>(Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale</em>) on clematis

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

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Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Pinching out tomatoes

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Dianthus

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Woods in late spring

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Buddleja

<em>Fritillaria meleagris</em> (Snake's head fritillary)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Fuchsia

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Mushroom

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

<em>Iris pseudacorus</em> (Yellow flag iris)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Making leaf mould

Rhododendron

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Harlequin' (Berberis, Purple berberis, Barberry, Purple Japanese barberry)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Seedling (Tomato)

Grass snake

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Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

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<em>Solanum dulcamara</em> (Woody nightshade)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Blight on tomatoes

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

<em>Vanessa atalanta</em> Red Admiral butterfly

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Deutzia gracilis

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

Lantana camara

Landscape with bluebells

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Rhododendron

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Gazania

Cyclamen

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Slugs

Lobelia erinus

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

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<em>Trametes versicolor</em> (Turkeytail)

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Ladybird (7 spot)

Almond

Silene uniflora 'Robin Whitebreast' (Sea Campion 'Robin Whitebreast')

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Fuchsia

Dianthus

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

<em>Osteospermum</em> (Cape marigold, Cape daisy, Rain daisy, African daisy)

Osteospermum (Cape marigold, Cape daisy, Rain daisy, African daisy)

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

Penstemon

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Coconut palm

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Hebe

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Hydrangea

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Chaenostoma cordata 'Snowflake' syn. Sutera cordata 'Snowflake' (Bacopa, Bacopa 'Snowflake')

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Hyacinthoides hispanica, syn. Endymion hispanicus, Scilla campanulata, S.hispanica (Spanish bluebell)

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Lupin

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Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Gunnera manicata

Sisyrinchium striatum (Satin flower, Mexican satin flower, pale yellow-eyed grass)

Bambusa (bamboo)

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Clematis

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Bougainvillea glabra

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Seed propagation

Seedling (Tomato)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Lupin seed pod

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

<em>Piptoporus betulinus</em> (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Laurel

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Euphorbia

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Garden design

Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Harlequin' (Berberis, Purple berberis, Barberry, Purple Japanese barberry)

Washingtonia robusta

<em>Pulmonaria officinalis</em> - Common lungwort, spotted dog, soldiers and sailors, Jerusalem cowslip

Pulmonaria officinalis - Common lungwort, spotted dog, soldiers and sailors, Jerusalem cowslip

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Making leaf mould (4)

Iris

Iris graminea (Iris)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

Rhododendron

Clematis armandii

Primula

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Daisy

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

Bright-line Brown-eye moth (<em>Lacanobia oleracea</em>) caterpillars eating tomato leaves

Bright-line Brown-eye moth (Lacanobia oleracea) caterpillars eating tomato leaves

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Iris sibirica

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Diascia fetcaniensis

x Halimiocistus 'Ingwersenii' (Sea rock rose, Cistus, Rock rose)

The Katherine of Aragon garden, designed by Graham Burgess, it was awarded a Bronze medal. As part of the Six Wives of Henry VIII show gardens at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.

Juvenile european garden spiders (<em>Araneus diadematus</em>)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Wildflower Display

Slug

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

Clematis

<em>Agapanthus africanus</em> (African lily) dried seed heads, about to drop their seeds

Agapanthus africanus (African lily) dried seed heads, about to drop their seeds

Lantana camara

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Iris sibirica

Garden design

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Anthurium

Muscari armeniacum 'Misty Skies' (Grape hyacinth, Armenian grape hyacinth)

Anemone coronaria 'The Bride' syn. 'Die Braut'

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Making leaf mould (5)

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Hypericum 'Hidcote' (St. John's Wort, Aaron's beard, Rose of Sharon)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Sweet chestnut tree

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

<em>Lilioceris lilii</em> (lily beetle, scarlet lily beetle, red lily beetle)

Lilioceris lilii (lily beetle, scarlet lily beetle, red lily beetle)

Log pile

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

<em>Camellia japonica</em> 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Iris sibirica

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Garden design

Making leaf mould

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Vine weevil - adult

Sisyrinchium striatum (Satin flower, Mexican satin flower, pale yellow-eyed grass)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Chrysanthemum

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Caterpiller

Hebe

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Clematis

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

Landscape with bluebells

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

David Goode goblin statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. <a href='http://www.david-goode.com' target='new'>David Goode's website</a>

David Goode goblin statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. David Goode's website

<em>Phymatocera aterrima</em> (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Succulent

Dahlia

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Common newt

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Campanula (Bellflower)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

Azalea

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird', syn. H.s. 'Oiseau Blue' (Tree Hollyhock)

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed Leek, Round-headed Garlic) syn. Allium sphaerocephalum

Rock Garden

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Grass

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

<em>Clerodendrum thomsoniae</em> (Bleeding-heart vine)

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Lantana camara

Fuchsia

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Large rose sawfly (<em>Arge pagana</em>) larva

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Potting on 2

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Fern

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Palm

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

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Delphinium (early growth)

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

Knarled bark of tree

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Rosa (Rose)

Euphorbia

Making leaf mould (10)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Cherry

Lilioceris lilii (lily beetle, scarlet lily beetle, red lily beetle)

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Lobelia erinus

Ladybird larvae

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Hydrangea

Pulmonaria officinalis - Common lungwort, spotted dog, soldiers and sailors, Jerusalem cowslip

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Common frog

<em>Salix caprea</em> Goat willow, pussy willow, great sallow (male catkins)

Salix caprea Goat willow, pussy willow, great sallow (male catkins)

Blossom

<em>Crocus vernus</em> Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Lilioceris lilii (lily beetle, scarlet lily beetle, red lily beetle)

Deutzia gracilis

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Large beefsteak tomato

Squirrel

Clematis 'Arabella'

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Blackfly on floxglove

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

<em>Lunaria annua</em> (Honesty, English honesty)

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

Vine weevil - adult

Making leaf mould

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Viola (Pansy)

Cherry blossom

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Black Millet

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

<em>Iris ensata</em> (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

The Katherine Parr garden, designed by Yvonne Mathews, it was awarded a Silver medal. As part of the Six Wives of Henry VIII show gardens at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. It was a 'Mary' garden, a garden where each plant has a connection to the Virgin Mary.

<em>Crocus tommasinianus</em> Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Rosa (Rose)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Rhododendron

<em>Aster novi-belgii</em> 'Marie Ballard'

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Crocus biflorus

Pond cover

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Viburnum carlesii

Lunipus (Lupin)

Regal pelargonium

Banana

Making leaf mould (14)

Clematis

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Slug

Fuchsia

Wildflower Display

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Primula

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Spiraea japonica

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Making leaf mould

Leaf miner

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Hyacinthoides hispanica, syn. Endymion hispanicus, Scilla campanulata, S.hispanica (Spanish bluebell)

<em>Canna</em> (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Laurus (laurel) in flower

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

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Small water feature

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Anemone blanda

Viburnum carlesii

Making leaf mould (2)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Viburnum

Geranium

Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird', syn. H.s. 'Oiseau Blue' (Tree Hollyhock)

Viola (Pansy)

Deutzia gracilis

Cherry blossom

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Caterpiller

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Syringa (Lilac)

Fuchsia

Orchid

Mahonia japonica

Gerbera

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Antique tractor

Lunipus (Lupin)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Cyclamen

Duck

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Azalea

Coconut palm

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Syringa (Lilac)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

Iris sibirica

Petunia

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Hydrangea

Potting on 3

Bumble bee

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

<em>Lilioceris lilii</em> (lily beetle, scarlet lily beetle, red lily beetle) including damage to the lily leaves.

Lilioceris lilii (lily beetle, scarlet lily beetle, red lily beetle) including damage to the lily leaves.

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Tropical Garden

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Azalea

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Primula, polyanthus

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Daisy

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

<em>Narcissus poeticus</em> var. <em>recurvus</em> 'Pheasant's Eye' AGM (Pheasant's eye daffodil, poet's narcissus, a group 13 daffodil)

Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus 'Pheasant's Eye' AGM (Pheasant's eye daffodil, poet's narcissus, a group 13 daffodil)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

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Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Nigella damascena 'Miss Jekyll' (Love-in-a-mist)

Heron trying to catch fish

Blossom

Iris graminea (Iris)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Wild garlic

Malus domestica (Apple)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Petunia

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Mahonia japonica

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Hyacinthoides non-scripta syn. Scilla non-scripta (English bluebell)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Bumble bee

Belted hoverfly <em>Volucella zonaria</em>. One of the largest flies of Britain. It mimics a hornet or wasp, but is harmless to humans. The adults are great polinators and their larvae are believed to eat wasp grubs.

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria. One of the largest flies of Britain. It mimics a hornet or wasp, but is harmless to humans. The adults are great polinators and their larvae are believed to eat wasp grubs.

Primula

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Making leaf mould (1)

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

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<em>Eupeodes corollae</em> syn. <em>Metasyrphus corollae</em> (Hoverfly). Whilst it may look like a wasp, it is actually a hoverfly.

Eupeodes corollae syn. Metasyrphus corollae (Hoverfly). Whilst it may look like a wasp, it is actually a hoverfly.

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Hyacinthoides hispanica, syn. Endymion hispanicus, Scilla campanulata, S.hispanica (Spanish bluebell)

Iris sibirica

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

Angle Shades caterpillar (<em>Phlogophora meticulosa</em>)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. repens [AGM] (Californian Lilac)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

<em>Lavandula stoechas</em> (French lavender)

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Wisteria growing through silver birch

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Common green shield/stink bug nymphs and egg cases Palomena prasina

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Azalea

Cistus (Rock rose)

<em>Clematis alpina</em> 'Columbine' (Old man's beard, Travellers' joy)

Clematis alpina 'Columbine' (Old man's beard, Travellers' joy)

Nigella damascena 'Miss Jekyll' (Love-in-a-mist)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Difference in size of oak leaf

Strawberry flowers

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Blue tit on feeding station

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Cosmos

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

Sedum spectabile syn. Hylotelephium spectabile (ice plant, stonecrop)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Syringa (Lilac)

Petunia

<em>Prunus serrulata</em> 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Forsythia x intermedia

Primula

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Buddleja

Heron

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus 'Pheasant's Eye' AGM (Pheasant's eye daffodil, poet's narcissus, a group 13 daffodil)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

Lupin

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Agave

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Viola (Pansy)

Viburnum carlesii

Saxifraga x arendsii

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Clematis armandii

Erigeron glaucus (Fleabane, Mexican fleaband, Seaside daisy, Australian daisy)

<em>Primula denticulata</em> (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Hyacinthoides hispanica, syn. Endymion hispanicus, Scilla campanulata, S.hispanica (Spanish bluebell)

Delphinium (early growth)

<em>Cyclamen purpurascens</em> syn. <em>C. europaeum</em>, <em>C. fatrense</em>

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Making leaf mould

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

David Goode goblin statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. David Goode's website

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Rose hips

Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' AGM (silver-margined holly, variegated holly)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Blossom

Potting on 5

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Viola (Pansy)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Gazania

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Ribes rubrum (Redcurrant) included in The Growing Tastes Allotment Garden, from Wincester Growers the were awarded a Gold medal and Best in Show for their garden.

Cosmos

<em>Camellia japonica</em> with frost damage

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Primula japonica

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak) covered with a blanket of snow

Forget-me-not

Landscape with bluebells

Primula

Making leaf mould (7)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Buddleia, butterfly bush

Making leaf mould

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Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

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Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Squirrel

Viola (Pansy)

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Hypericum 'Hidcote' (St. John's Wort, Aaron's beard, Rose of Sharon)

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Frozen shrub

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Petunia

Sedum spectabile syn. Hylotelephium spectabile (ice plant, stonecrop)

Duck

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Roof Garden

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Woodlouse

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Pinching out tomatoes

Anthurium

Palm

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Verbena

Crab spider (<em>Misumena vatia</em>) on foxglove

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Lilioceris lilii (lily beetle, scarlet lily beetle, red lily beetle)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Making leaf mould

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Hosta 'Francee'

Cosmos 'Sensation'

Pricking out

Penstemon

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Curcurbita (Marrow)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Azalea

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

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Campanula (Bellflower)

Galanthus 'S. Arnott' AGM (Snowdrop 'S. Arnott') syn. Galanthus nivalis 'S Arnott', Galanthus 'Sam Arnott'

Waterlily

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

<em>Lavandula angustifolia</em> (Common or English lavender) with Large Skipper butterfly

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Large Skipper butterfly

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Primula

Galanthus 'S. Arnott' AGM (Snowdrop 'S. Arnott') syn. Galanthus nivalis 'S Arnott', Galanthus 'Sam Arnott'

Slug

Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird', syn. H.s. 'Oiseau Blue' (Tree Hollyhock)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Mushroom

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Small water feature

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' (Christmas Berry, Fraser Photinia)

Iris sibirica

Heuchera

Clematis armandii

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Clematis

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

<em>Lycoperdon perlatum</em> (Common puffball)

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Potting on 1

Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird', syn. H.s. 'Oiseau Blue' (Tree Hollyhock)

Waterfall

Forsythia x intermedia

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist) seed pod

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Iris sibirica

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Large Skipper butterfly

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

Palm

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Agave attenuata

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Ladybird (2 spot)

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Leaf mould (1 year old - after storing in plastic sacking)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Betula pendula (Birch)

Ladybird

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

<em>Helianthemum nummularium</em> 'Wisley primrose' (cistus, rock rose)

Helianthemum nummularium 'Wisley primrose' (cistus, rock rose)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Moss in the lawn

Rosa (Rose)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

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New Guinea impatiens

<em>Bergenia cordifolia</em> (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

Bergenia cordifolia (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

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Cistus (Rock rose)

Agave

Garden lighting!!

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' (Christmas Berry, Fraser Photinia)

Hebe

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) <em>Leptophyes punctatissima</em>

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

<em>Lithodora diffusa</em> 'Heavenly Blue' syn. <em>Lithospermum diffusum</em> 'Heavenly Blue', <em>Lithospermum</em> 'Heavenly Blue'

Lithodora diffusa 'Heavenly Blue' syn. Lithospermum diffusum 'Heavenly Blue', Lithospermum 'Heavenly Blue'

Azalea

Leaf mould (finely chopped after running over with lawnmower)

Ladybird larvae

Primula

Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Harlequin' (Berberis, Purple berberis, Barberry, Purple Japanese barberry)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

<em>Cotoneaster simonsii</em> (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Hebe

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

A novel planting idea, displayed at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Petunia

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

<em>Rudbeckia hirta</em> (Rudbeckia, coneflower, black-eyed susan)

Rudbeckia hirta (Rudbeckia, coneflower, black-eyed susan)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Mildew on melon plant

Forsythia x intermedia

Mixed border

Hyacinthoides non-scripta syn. Scilla non-scripta (English bluebell)

Making leaf mould (9)

Rosa (Rose)

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird', syn. H.s. 'Oiseau Blue' (Tree Hollyhock)

Frozen water

Hosta

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Trees covered in snow

Azalea

Bougainvillea glabra

Vine weevil - adult

Lemon

Slug

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

Rosa 'Birthday Girl' syn. Rosa 'Meilasso' (Floribunda)

Almond

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

<em>Camellia japonica</em> 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Harlequin' (Berberis, Purple berberis, Barberry, Purple Japanese barberry)

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

Lichen on oak branch

Courgette

Caterpiller

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Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Clematis

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Fuchsia

Thyme bed, part of the Katherine Howard garden, designed by Philippa O'Brien which was awarded a Silver-Gilt. It was part of the Six Wives of Henry VIII show gardens at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Duck with ducklings

<em>Leucanthemum x superbum</em> 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Making leaf mould (6)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Frozen water

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Lemon

Rhododendron

Bright-line Brown-eye moth (Lacanobia oleracea) caterpillars eating tomato leaves

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Garden design

Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' AGM (silver-margined holly, variegated holly)

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Hawthorn shield bug <em>(Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale</em>)

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Lichen on oak branch

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Primula

<em>Chrysolina americana</em> (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Digitalis purpurea f. alba, syn. D.p. 'Alba', D.p. var. albiflora (Foxglove)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Rhododendron

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Daisy

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus 'Pheasant's Eye' AGM (Pheasant's eye daffodil, poet's narcissus, a group 13 daffodil)

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

Making leaf mould (3)

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Strawberry - ripening fruit

Dianthus chinensis

Rhododendron

Viola (Pansy)

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

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Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Viola (Pansy)

Erigeron glaucus (Fleabane, Mexican fleaband, Seaside daisy, Australian daisy)

Container display

Kerria japonica var. japonica with Chaenomeles speciosa (Japanese quince)

Ornamental grass

Blight on tomatoes

Dandelion

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Patio planter with a white theme

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Mushroom

Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird', syn. H.s. 'Oiseau Blue' (Tree Hollyhock)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

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Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Clematis 'Rebecca'

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Hydrangea

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Garden design

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

<em>Fritillaria imperialis</em> 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Primula

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

Primula

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Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Arum maculatum (cuckoo pint, cuckoo-pint, jack-in-the-pulpit, lords and ladies). The berries are produced in summer, turning orangey-red in late-summer, early autumn.

Rhododendron

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

Viburnum carlesii

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

A novel planting idea, displayed at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Wier at Cowley Manor

Salix caprea Goat willow, pussy willow, great sallow (male catkins)

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

New Guinea impatiens

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Strawberry in a hanging basket

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Syringa (Lilac)

Rhododendron

Hyacinthoides hispanica, syn. Endymion hispanicus, Scilla campanulata, S.hispanica (Spanish bluebell)

Bumble bee

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Galanthus 'S. Arnott' AGM (Snowdrop 'S. Arnott') syn. Galanthus nivalis 'S Arnott', Galanthus 'Sam Arnott'

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

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Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Iris sibirica

Bumble bee on Hyacinth

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

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Sedum spectabile syn. Hylotelephium spectabile (ice plant, stonecrop)

Mahonia japonica

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Hydrangea

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

Heron

Azalea

Hyacinthoides hispanica, syn. Endymion hispanicus, Scilla campanulata, S.hispanica (Spanish bluebell)

Tree trunk

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Belted hoverfly <em>Volucella zonaria</em>

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

<em>Eryngium giganteum</em> (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

Primula

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

<em>Leucophyta brownii</em> (Cushion bush)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

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Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Primula

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Amaranthus caudatus (Love-lies-bleeding, Tassel Flower)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Duck with chicks

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

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Compost bin (tumbler bin)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Verbena bonariensis

Iris

Malus domestica (Apple)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Blight on tomatoes

Bright-line Brown-eye moth (Lacanobia oleracea) caterpillars eating tomato leaves

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Duck

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Hebe

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Crab spider (<em>Misumena vatia</em> - female)

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Magnolia

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird', syn. H.s. 'Oiseau Blue' (Tree Hollyhock)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Pale tussock (<em>Calliteara pudibunda</em>) caterpillar

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Gazania

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Clematis jackmanii

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Foxtail lily <em>Eremurus stenophyllus</em>

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

<em>Clematis macropetala</em> 'Lagoon' (Old man's beard, Travellers' joy)

Clematis macropetala 'Lagoon' (Old man's beard, Travellers' joy)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Pond

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Hyacinthoides non-scripta syn. Scilla non-scripta (English bluebell)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Forget-me-not

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Hyacinthoides non-scripta syn. Scilla non-scripta (English bluebell)

Wildflower Display

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lemon

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Deutzia crenata

Slug

Primula

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Petunia

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Duck

Quercus robur (Common oak) with Knopper oak gall caused by the wasp Cynips calicis

Blossom

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Hyacinthoides hispanica, syn. Endymion hispanicus, Scilla campanulata, S.hispanica (Spanish bluebell)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Pulmonaria officinalis - Common lungwort, spotted dog, soldiers and sailors, Jerusalem cowslip

Cabbage

Patio planter

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

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Gerbera (African daisy)

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Fencing

Petunia

Making leaf mould (11)

Stag beetle (Adult)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Lantana camara

Lunipus (Lupin)

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

Lunipus (Lupin)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Hyacinthoides non-scripta syn. Scilla non-scripta (English bluebell)

Red admiral on <em>Sedum spectabile</em> syn. <em>Hylotelephium spectabile</em> (ice plant, stonecrop)

Red admiral on Sedum spectabile syn. Hylotelephium spectabile (ice plant, stonecrop)

Mahonia japonica

Rosa (Rose)

Greenfly on lupin

Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh poppy)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Frozen water

Gazania

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Hyacinthoides non-scripta syn. Scilla non-scripta (English bluebell)

Ants

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Aster amellus

Astrantia major

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

Gerbera

Zantedeschia

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

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Pelargonium (Geranium)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Pulmonaria officinalis - Common lungwort, spotted dog, soldiers and sailors, Jerusalem cowslip

Hosta 'Krossa Regal' [AGM] (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

A rose display to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII's coronation. Taken in the Tudor Rose Festival Marquee at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Muscari armeniacum 'Misty Skies' (Grape hyacinth, Armenian grape hyacinth)

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Making leaf mould

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Magnolia

Ladybird larvae

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Hypericum 'Hidcote' (St. John's Wort, Aaron's beard, Rose of Sharon)

Digitalis purpurea f. alba, syn. D.p. 'Alba', D.p. var. albiflora (Foxglove)

Viola (Pansy)

x Halimiocistus 'Ingwersenii' (Sea rock rose, Cistus, Rock rose)

Deer

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Cacti

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Seed propagation

<em>Sedum spathulifolium</em> 'Cape Blanco' syn. <em>Hylotelephium sieboldi</em> 'Variegatum'

Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco' syn. Hylotelephium sieboldi 'Variegatum'

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Rhododendron

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Iris sibirica

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Making leaf mould (17)

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Rosehips over water

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

<em>Crocus vernus</em> Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus (purple flower on the left) and <em>Crocus chrysanthus</em> snow crocus, golden crocus (yellow flower on the right).

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus (purple flower on the left) and Crocus chrysanthus snow crocus, golden crocus (yellow flower on the right).

These stained glass windows are from the Katherine Parr garden, designed by Yvonne Mathews. As part of the Six Wives of Henry VIII show gardens at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. The three stained glass windows, include the crest of Katherine Parr, on the right, the virgin Mary in the middle and the crest of Henry VIII on the left

Vine weevil - adult

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Rhododendron

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

<em>Osteospermum</em> (Cape marigold, Cape daisy, Rain daisy, African daisy) with hover fly

Osteospermum (Cape marigold, Cape daisy, Rain daisy, African daisy) with hover fly

Magnolia

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Banana

Clematis armandii

Rose moss

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'

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Lilioceris lilii (lily beetle, scarlet lily beetle, red lily beetle)

Sedum spectabile syn. Hylotelephium spectabile (ice plant, stonecrop)

Bread fruit

Slug

Waterlily

Iris

Iris sibirica

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Lunipus (Lupin)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Cistus (Rock rose)

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

Making leaf mould (16)

Making leaf mould

Magnolia

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Rose Perpétué

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

x Halimiocistus 'Ingwersenii' (Sea rock rose, Cistus, Rock rose)

Pulmonaria officinalis - Common lungwort, spotted dog, soldiers and sailors, Jerusalem cowslip

Making leaf mould

<em>Dahlia</em> 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

Iris

Tulip

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

Potting on 4

Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Mahonia japonica

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Rope trellis

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Helianthemum nummularium 'Wisley primrose' (cistus, rock rose)

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Making leaf mould (13)

<em>Anemone coronaria</em> 'The Bride' syn. 'Die Braut'

Anemone coronaria 'The Bride' syn. 'Die Braut'

x Halimiocistus 'Ingwersenii' (Sea rock rose, Cistus, Rock rose)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

<em>Lavandula angustifolia</em> (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

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Viburnum carlesii

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

Cricket on flowerpot

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Summer bedding planter

Deutzia gracilis

Fuchsia 'Multa'

Pulmonaria officinalis - Common lungwort, spotted dog, soldiers and sailors, Jerusalem cowslip

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Making leaf mould

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Ants

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Diascia fetcaniensis

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Venus Fly Trap

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Patio planter

Pond waterfall

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

Hebe

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Cacti

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed Leek, Round-headed Garlic) syn. Allium sphaerocephalum

Gerbera (African daisy)

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Dahlia

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Bougainvillea glabra

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Lemon

Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird', syn. H.s. 'Oiseau Blue' (Tree Hollyhock)

Azalea

Variegated standard holly, part of the Anne of Cleves garden, designed by Fiona Bailey which was awarded a Bronze. It was part of the Six Wives of Henry VIII show gardens at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.