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Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

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

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Lobelia erinus

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Petunia

Potting on 1

Lupin

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Petunia

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Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

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

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Patio planter

Heron

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Iris sibirica

Mildew on melon plant

Iris graminea (Iris)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Cistus (Rock rose)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

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

Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

Penstemon

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Rosa 'Diamond' syn Rosa 'Korgazell' (Patio rose)

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

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Mushroom

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

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

Helenium autumnale

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

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

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

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

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

Azalea

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

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

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

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

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Mushroom

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Deutzia gracilis

Wildflower Display

Viburnum carlesii

Daisy

Making leaf mould

Iris sibirica

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Rosa (Rose)

Courgette

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

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.

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Clematis

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Delphinium (early growth)

Making leaf mould (2)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

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Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

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

Regal pelargonium

Fuchsia 'Multa'

Syringa (Lilac)

Garden design

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Moss in the lawn

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lantern rose, Hellebore)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

Iris

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

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

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Delphinium (early growth)

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Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Aster amellus

Dianthus

Orchid

Pond waterfall

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

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

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

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

Fencing

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Primula

Gerbera (African daisy)

Lobelia erinus

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lantern rose, Hellebore)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Viola (Pansy)

Viburnum carlesii

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

Clematis armandii

Campanula (Bellflower)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Primula

Knarled bark of tree

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Caterpiller

Cosmos

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

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

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

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Blight on tomatoes

Syringa (Lilac)

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

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Trifolium repens (Clover)

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Brassica rapa (Turnip)

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.

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

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Frozen water

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

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Lunipus (Lupin)

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Coconut palm

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

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

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Azalea

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Azalea

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Petunia

Primula

Spiraea japonica

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Frozen shrub

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

Primula, polyanthus

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Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Rhododendron

Viburnum carlesii

Sarracenia North American pitcher plant

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

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Duck

Deutzia crenata

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

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Clematis 'Lambton Park'

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Garden roller

Quercus robur (Common oak)

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Tulip

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

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Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Wildflower Display

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

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

Mahonia japonica

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Making leaf mould (7)

Greenfly on lupin

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Ladybird (2 spot)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

Blight on tomatoes

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Trifolium repens (Clover)

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

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Making leaf mould

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Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Small water feature

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Garden design

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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Palm

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

Clematis 'Rebecca'

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Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

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

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

Saxifraga x arendsii

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Erica (Heath, Heather)

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Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

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

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Palm

Wild garlic

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Making leaf mould

Lunipus (Lupin)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

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Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

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Dahlia

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Primula

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Primula

Hydrangea

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Strawberry in a hanging basket

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Orchid

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Rose Perpétué

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Landscape with bluebells

Wildflower Display

Iris sibirica

Leaf mould (finely chopped after running over with lawnmower)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Ants

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Iris sibirica

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

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

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Greenfly on lupin

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

New Guinea impatiens

Grass

Antique tractor

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

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Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Lunipus (Lupin)

Magnolia

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Black Millet

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

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Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

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

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

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Clematis

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

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

Gunnera manicata

Astrantia major

Primula

Fuchsia

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

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

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Brachycome angustifolia

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Geranium (Cranesbill)

Pond cover

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

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

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

Bambusa (bamboo)

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.

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

Hydrangea

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Common newt

Heron

Mushroom

Wild garlic

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

Azalea

Lupin seed pod

Forsythia x intermedia

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

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Primula

Daisy

Trees covered in snow

Making leaf mould

Rhododendron

Iris sibirica

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Chusquea culeou

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

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

Viola (Pansy)

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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Anemone blanda

Making leaf mould

Frozen water

Making leaf mould

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Woods in late spring

Blossom

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Coconut palm

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Rhododendron

Hebe

Praying matis

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Ladybird (7 spot)

Wisteria growing through silver birch

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

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Hosta

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Agave

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Petunia

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

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

Almond

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh poppy)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Petunia

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

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

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

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Fuchsia

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Rhododendron

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Making leaf mould (1)

Making leaf mould (3)

Stag beetle (Adult)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Papaver (Poppy)

Azalea

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

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Mushroom

Laurel

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

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

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

Making leaf mould

Making leaf mould

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Deutzia gracilis

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

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

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Primula

Pond

Azalea

Spider

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

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Making leaf mould

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Curcurbita (Marrow)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Potting on 5

Ipomoea

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Strawberry flowers

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

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.

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Viola (Pansy)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

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

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Garden lighting!!

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Making leaf mould (13)

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Rose hips

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

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

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

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

Garden design

Duck with ducklings

Cherry

Squirrel

Bougainvillea glabra

Sweet chestnut tree

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

Iris sibirica

Venus Fly Trap

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Forsythia x intermedia

Malus domestica (Apple)

Hydrangea

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Helleborus orientalis [AGM] (Christmas rose, Lantern rose, Hellebore)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

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

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

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

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

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Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Cistus (Rock rose)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lantern rose, Hellebore)

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Rhododendron

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Making leaf mould (4)

Primula

Muscari armericanum (Grape hyacinth)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Mahonia japonica

Penstemon

Hebe

Cyclamen

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Duck

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Bumble bee on Hyacinth

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Viburnum carlesii

Primula

Acer (Maple)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Pricking out

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Azalea

Trifolium repens (Clover)

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

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

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

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Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Hebe

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

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.

Heron trying to catch fish

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

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Blossom

Lupin

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Gerbera (African daisy)

Potting on 4

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Fuchsia

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

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

Banana

Orchid

Hebe

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Lemon

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Palm

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

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Fig

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

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

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

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

Helleborus orientalis [AGM] (Christmas rose, Lantern rose, Hellebore)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Iris sibirica

Forget-me-not

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Squirrel

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Clematis

Heuchera

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

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.

Ladybird

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Crocus biflorus

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Slug

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Lemon

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

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

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

Summer bedding planter

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) in flower

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Hydrangea

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Viburnum carlesii

Clematis

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Agave attenuata

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

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

Azalea

Primula

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

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

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Betula pendula (Birch)

Magnolia

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Landscape with bluebells

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Ladybird

Blossom

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

Clematis armandii

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Frozen shrub

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Euphorbia

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

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Lobelia erinus

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Buddleja

Euphorbia

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

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

Leaf miner

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

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

Primula

Forsythia x intermedia

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

Succulent

Seed propagation

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Black Eyed Susan

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

Ladybird larvae

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Petunia

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

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

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Gazania

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

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Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

Viola (Pansy)

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

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

Viburnum carlesii

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Hosta 'Francee'

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

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

Tree trunk

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Lupin

Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

Iris

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Making leaf mould (10)

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

Pisum sativum (Pea)

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

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

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Lupin

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

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Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Cherry blossom

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Bumble bee

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

Muscari armericanum (Grape hyacinth)

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

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

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Primula japonica

Mahonia japonica

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Hebe

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Viburnum carlesii

Frozen water

Syringa (Lilac)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Large beefsteak tomato

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Slugs

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Blossom

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Bumble bee

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Slug

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Hydrangea

Gunnera manicata

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Waterlily

Making leaf mould (16)

Gazania

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

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

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Forget-me-not

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

Verbena bonariensis

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

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

New Guinea impatiens

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Iris sibirica

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

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Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

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.

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

Blight on tomatoes

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

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

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Making leaf mould

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

Blight on tomatoes

Primula

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

Gazania

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Roof Garden

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Viola (Pansy)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Buddleja

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

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Lantana camara

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lantern rose, Hellebore)

Patio planter

Hydrangea

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Waterlily

Hebe

Making leaf mould

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

Clematis armandii

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

Tulip

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Hebe

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

Heuchera

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Vine weevil - adult

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

Rhododendron

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

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

Campanula (Bellflower)

Seedling (Tomato)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Tropical Garden

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Petunia

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Chrysanthemum

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Lemon

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

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

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

Slug

Ants

Primula

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Bread fruit

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

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

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Syringa (Lilac)

Banana

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Muscari armericanum (Grape hyacinth)

Making leaf mould (9)

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

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Hydrangea

Bergenia cordifolia (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

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

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Rhododendron

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Rosa (Rose)

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

Making leaf mould

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Viburnum

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

Making leaf mould (11)

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

Diascia fetcaniensis

Wier at Cowley Manor

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Duck with chicks

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

Potting on 3

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

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

Rose moss

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Clematis armandii

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

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Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Blackfly on floxglove

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Astrantia major

Pond cover

Ants

Palm

Helleborus orientalis [AGM] (Christmas rose, Lantern rose, Hellebore)

Making leaf mould (12)

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ornamental grass

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

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

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Iris sibirica

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

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

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Petunia

Azalea

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Duck

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Seed propagation

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

Iris sibirica

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

Tulip

Azalea

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

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Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Tropaeolum majus (Nastutium)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Rock Garden

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Making leaf mould

Seedling (Tomato)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

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Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

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Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Daisy

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Almond

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Hebe

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

Patio planter with a white theme

Water Snail

Lunipus (Lupin)

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Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Primula

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

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

Lunipus (Lupin)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Rosa (Rose)

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Container display

Buddleia, butterfly bush

Magnolia

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Fuchsia

Fern

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Deutzia gracilis

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Making leaf mould

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

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

Rope trellis

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Zantedeschia

Bumble bee on Hyacinth

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

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

Making leaf mould

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Viola (Pansy)

Geranium

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

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

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

Making leaf mould (17)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Mahonia japonica

Blackberry

Hebe

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

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Slug

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

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

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

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Helleborus orientalis [AGM] (Christmas rose, Lantern rose, Hellebore)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Clematis 'Arabella'

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Lantana camara

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

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

Hebe

Woodlouse

Landscape with bluebells

Mixed border

Cyclamen

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Euphorbia

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Gazania

Vine weevil - adult

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Cacti

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

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

Helleborus orientalis [AGM] (Christmas rose, Lantern rose, Hellebore)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

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

Hosta

Rhododendron

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Viola (Pansy)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

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

Cabbage

Lobelia erinus

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Clematis armandii

Agave

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

Frozen shrub

Crocus biflorus

Wildflower Display

Anthurium

Blossom

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

Dianthus chinensis

Ladybird

Log pile

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

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

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Verbena

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

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Rosa (Rose)

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

Rosehips over water

Grass snake

Lobelia erinus

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Bougainvillea glabra

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Gunnera manicata

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

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Azalea

Rhododendron

Iris graminea (Iris)

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Vine weevil - adult

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

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

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

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

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Lunipus (Lupin)

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

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.

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Petunia

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Moss in the lawn

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

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Cricket on flowerpot

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Blackfly

Dandelion

Making leaf mould (14)

Difference in size of oak leaf

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Iris sibirica

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Vine weevil - adult

Blue tit on feeding station

Duck

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Rhododendron

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

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

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Making leaf mould (6)

Bumble bee

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

Diascia fetcaniensis

Fern

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Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Mahonia japonica

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Dahlia

Rhododendron

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Making leaf mould

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

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Iris

Clematis

Fuchsia

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

Dianthus

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

Fencing

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Slug

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Caterpiller

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Ladybird larvae

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Lunipus (Lupin)

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Caterpiller

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

Cosmos

Duck

Mixed border

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Dianthus

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Iris

Deer

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Deutzia gracilis

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Fuchsia

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

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Making leaf mould

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Fuchsia

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

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

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Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

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Gerbera

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Azalea

Petunia

Iris sibirica

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Slug

Rhododendron

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

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

Making leaf mould

Forsythia x intermedia

Ladybird larvae

Grass roof

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

Mushroom

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

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

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Potting on 2

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Washingtonia robusta

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Helleborus orientalis [AGM] (Christmas rose, Lantern rose, Hellebore)

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

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Pinching out tomatoes

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Petunia

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

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

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Cosmos

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Mushroom

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Primula

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

Rhododendron

Magnolia

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

Fuchsia

Lichen on oak branch

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Slug

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Deutzia gracilis

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

Primula

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

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

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Cosmos 'Sensation'

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

Pinching out tomatoes

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Clematis

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

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

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lantern rose, Hellebore)

Deutzia gracilis

Coconut palm

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Viola (Pansy)

Cyclamen

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

Small water feature

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Cistus (Rock rose)

Common frog

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Vine weevil - juvenile

Dahlia

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Syringa (Lilac)

Trees covered in snow

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Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Laurus (laurel) in flower

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

Daisy

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Pinching out tomatoes

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Lemon

Lichen on oak branch

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

Cistus (Rock rose)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lantern rose, Hellebore)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

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

Lantana camara

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Fennel (seedhead)

Rosa (Rose)

Mahonia japonica

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Garden design

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

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

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

Slug

Banana

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Lantana camara

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

Bougainvillea glabra

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Primula

Lantana camara

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Waterlily

Cacti

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

Primula

Clematis

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Cherry blossom

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Hydrangea

Clematis jackmanii

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.

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Waterfall

Rosa (Rose)

Rhododendron

Lunipus (Lupin)

Pond cover to protect the fish from the heron, and the pond from the children.

Gerbera

Geranium

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

Blackfly on philadelphus

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

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

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Lobelia erinus

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lantern rose, Hellebore)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Anthurium

Bonsai

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

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

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Daisy

Papaver (Poppy)

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

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

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Forget-me-not

Clematis

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Making leaf mould (5)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Seedling (Tomato)

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

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Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Viburnum

Making leaf mould (15)

Rhododendron

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Vine weevil - adult

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Banana

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)