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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Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Dahlia

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Hebe

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

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.

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

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Spiraea japonica

Fennel (seedhead)

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Potting on 4

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

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

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Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Ipomoea

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

Azalea

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Tulip

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Banana

Lemon

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Duck

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Mushroom

Lunipus (Lupin)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Lantana camara

Betula pendula (Birch)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ladybird larvae

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Forsythia x intermedia

Making leaf mould

Compost bin (traditional heap)

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

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.

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Campanula (Bellflower)

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

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Deutzia gracilis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

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

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Forget-me-not

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Petunia

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) in flower

Lupin

Bread fruit

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

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Making leaf mould (7)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

Rhododendron

Geranium (Cranesbill)

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

Fuchsia

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

Lantana camara

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

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

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Buddleia, butterfly bush

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

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Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Viburnum carlesii

Lupin seed pod

Diascia fetcaniensis

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Frozen shrub

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

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

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Strawberry - ripening fruit

Mushroom

Making leaf mould

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Gazania

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Fuchsia

Astrantia major

Lunipus (Lupin)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

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

Wisteria growing through silver birch

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

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

Rhododendron

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Lobelia erinus

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Lobelia erinus

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Blossom

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

Iris sibirica

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Lantana camara

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Ants

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Azalea

Viburnum carlesii

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Viola (Pansy)

Hebe

Diascia fetcaniensis

Black Millet

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Blight on tomatoes

Seed propagation

Ladybird larvae

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

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Strawberry in a hanging basket

Bumble bee

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

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

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Hydrangea

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Rock Garden

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

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

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

Rosa (Rose)

Azalea

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Petunia

Almond

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Pinching out tomatoes

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Patio planter

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Heron trying to catch fish

Praying matis

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Lobelia erinus

Rose moss

Rhododendron

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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Pisum sativum (Pea)

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

Making leaf mould (13)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Sweet chestnut tree

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

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

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

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

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Common frog

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

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

Vine weevil - adult

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

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

Making leaf mould (17)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

Hebe

Verbena

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

Daisy

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Rhododendron

Viola (Pansy)

Clematis

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

Blackfly

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

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

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

Magnolia

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Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Common newt

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

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

Pond

Petunia

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Lichen on oak branch

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'

Banana

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

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

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

Primula, polyanthus

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

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Coconut palm

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Making leaf mould (16)

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

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

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

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

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Rosa (Rose)

Laurel

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Deer

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Primula

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Blight on tomatoes

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

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Azalea

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Crocus biflorus

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Clematis armandii

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Petunia

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

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

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Clematis

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

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Alcea (Hollyhock)

Black Eyed Susan

Tulip

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Tree trunk

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Primula

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

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

Lupin

Woods in late spring

Making leaf mould

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Hebe

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

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

Primula

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Making leaf mould (5)

Making leaf mould (2)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Garden roller

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

Dahlia

Clematis armandii

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

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Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Viola (Pansy)

Pinching out tomatoes

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Blackfly on philadelphus

Frozen shrub

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Fencing

Making leaf mould

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

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Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Rosa (Rose)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Gerbera (African daisy)

Buddleja

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Fig

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Seedling (Tomato)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Grass roof

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Quercus robur (Common oak)

Campanula (Bellflower)

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

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

Moss in the lawn

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

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Dandelion

Duck with chicks

Forsythia x intermedia

Primula

Deutzia gracilis

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

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

Dianthus chinensis

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

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

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.

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Ladybird (7 spot)

Iris sibirica

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

Palm

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

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

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Hydrangea

Summer bedding planter

Gazania

Azalea

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Lantana camara

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

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Rosa (Rose)

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Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Primula

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

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Lemon

Rhododendron

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

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Caterpiller

Hosta

Deutzia gracilis

Water Snail

Lobelia erinus

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Making leaf mould

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

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

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

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Taxus baccata (Yew)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Making leaf mould

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Wildflower Display

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ladybird (7 spot)

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Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

New Guinea impatiens

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Primula

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Gunnera manicata

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Rope trellis

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

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Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

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

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

Geranium

Hydrangea

Blackberry

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Slug

Potting on 3

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

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

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Pond waterfall

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

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

Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

Landscape with bluebells

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Making leaf mould

Rosehips over water

Brachycome angustifolia

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

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

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Mahonia japonica

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Stag beetle (Adult)

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

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Making leaf mould

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Gazania

Hydrangea

Iris graminea (Iris)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Iris

Mushroom

Clematis

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Leaf mould (finely chopped after running over with lawnmower)

Potting on 1

Antique tractor

Azalea

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Agave

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Iris sibirica

Acer (Maple)

Garden design

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

Slug

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

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Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Bougainvillea glabra

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Delphinium (early growth)

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

Cistus (Rock rose)

Heron

Ants

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Primula

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

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

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Viola (Pansy)

Frozen water

Succulent

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Palm

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

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Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Papaver (Poppy)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Hydrangea

Duck

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Mahonia japonica

Making leaf mould

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

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

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

Iris sibirica

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Blackfly on floxglove

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Duck

Squirrel

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

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Making leaf mould

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Lantana camara

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

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

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Daisy

Viburnum

Making leaf mould

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

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Garden design

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Potting on 2

Forsythia x intermedia

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Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

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

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Bumble bee on Hyacinth

Syringa (Lilac)

Making leaf mould (4)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Small water feature

Ladybird

Vine weevil - adult

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Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

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

Vine weevil - adult

Euphorbia

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Iris sibirica

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

Washingtonia robusta

Hydrangea

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

Petunia

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Petunia

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

Woodlouse

Syringa (Lilac)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Making leaf mould (11)

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

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

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Garden design

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

Cyclamen

Cricket on flowerpot

Crocus biflorus

Rose Perpétué

Mahonia japonica

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Mushroom

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Geranium

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Ladybird larvae

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Blue tit on feeding station

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Small water feature

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

Iris sibirica

Container display

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Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Ladybird (2 spot)

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Heuchera

Iris sibirica

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

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

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Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Caterpiller

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

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

Viola (Pansy)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Knarled bark of tree

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

Pricking out

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Mixed border

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Hosta

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

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

Strawberry flowers

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Large beefsteak tomato

Chusquea culeou

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Ladybird (7 spot)

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

Clematis jackmanii

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Clematis

Saxifraga x arendsii

Gerbera (African daisy)

Cacti

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Log pile

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Viola (Pansy)

Wildflower Display

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

Azalea

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

Vine weevil - adult

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Frozen water

Agave

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Coconut palm

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Primula

Venus Fly Trap

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Cosmos

Gazania

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

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

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Lobelia erinus

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Rhododendron

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Primula

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Ladybird

Deutzia gracilis

Waterfall

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Syringa (Lilac)

Blossom

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Rose hips

Lemon

Seedling (Tomato)

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

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Syringa (Lilac)

Clematis armandii

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Making leaf mould (10)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Landscape with bluebells

Viola (Pansy)

Azalea

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Azalea

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

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

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Mushroom

Making leaf mould (1)

Patio planter

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Seed propagation

Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

Rosa (Rose)

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Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Garden lighting!!

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Fencing

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

Viburnum carlesii

Iris sibirica

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

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Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Curcurbita (Marrow)

Viola (Pansy)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Making leaf mould

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

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Delphinium (early growth)

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

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

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

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

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Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Landscape with bluebells

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

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Waterlily

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

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Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Cherry blossom

Clematis

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Mahonia japonica

Lichen on oak branch

Clematis

Hydrangea

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Anemone blanda

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Euphorbia

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Clematis armandii

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Coconut palm

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

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Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Gerbera

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Astrantia major

Wild garlic

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

Clematis

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Ladybird

Making leaf mould (15)

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

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

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

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.

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Gunnera manicata

Cherry

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

Making leaf mould (14)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Slug

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Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Dianthus

Fuchsia

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

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

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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.

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Iris sibirica

Agave attenuata

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

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

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

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Mahonia japonica

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Making leaf mould

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Mushroom

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Iris

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

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

Gerbera

Rhododendron

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Hebe

Making leaf mould (3)

Bumble bee

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Palm

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Mahonia japonica

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Patio planter with a white theme

Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Gunnera manicata

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

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

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Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

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

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Papaver (Poppy)

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Rhododendron

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

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

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Slug

Penstemon

Forget-me-not

Rhododendron

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Iris

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

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Bougainvillea glabra

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Petunia

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

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Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

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

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

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

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Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

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

Tulip

Rhododendron

Lunipus (Lupin)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Anthurium

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Viburnum carlesii

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

Vine weevil - juvenile

Fuchsia

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

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Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Laurus (laurel) in flower

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

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

Making leaf mould

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Malus domestica (Apple)

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

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

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

Slug

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Anthurium

Slug

Forsythia x intermedia

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Making leaf mould (12)

Wild garlic

Fern

Blight on tomatoes

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Sarracenia North American pitcher plant

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

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Lemon

Bambusa (bamboo)

Daisy

Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

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

Rhododendron

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

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

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

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Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

Fuchsia

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

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

Primula

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Orchid

Petunia

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

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Primula

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Making leaf mould (9)

Daisy

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Cherry blossom

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Rhododendron

Seedling (Tomato)

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Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Lupin

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

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Fuchsia 'Multa'

Bougainvillea glabra

Hebe

Deutzia crenata

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Greenfly on lupin

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

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Malus domestica (Apple)

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Cistus (Rock rose)

Lunipus (Lupin)

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

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

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Potting on 5

Trees covered in snow

Rhododendron

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Vine weevil - adult

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Grass snake

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Iris sibirica

Viburnum carlesii

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Trees covered in snow

Fern

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Mixed border

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Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

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Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

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

Dahlia

Primula

Rhododendron

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

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

Lunipus (Lupin)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Leaf miner

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Frozen water

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

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.

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Blight on tomatoes

Lunipus (Lupin)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Buddleja

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Syringa (Lilac)

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

Bumble bee on Hyacinth

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Primula

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

Fuchsia

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

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

Pond cover

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Viburnum carlesii

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

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Lobelia erinus

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

Cyclamen

Palm

Greenfly on lupin

Chrysanthemum

Gerbera (African daisy)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

Viburnum

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Dianthus

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

Primula

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

Bumble bee

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Making leaf mould

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Hydrangea

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Erica (Heath , Heather)

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

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

Making leaf mould

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Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Courgette

Bergenia cordifolia (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

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

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

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

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

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

Heuchera

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

Cyclamen

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Cosmos

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

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Regal pelargonium

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Fuchsia

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

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

Ladybird (7 spot)

Primula

Waterlily

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

Rosa (Rose)

Magnolia

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Helenium autumnale

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

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

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

Hebe

Heron

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

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

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

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

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

Hebe

Aster amellus

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Duck

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Primula

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Ants

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Duck

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Petunia

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Pinching out tomatoes

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Duck with ducklings

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

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Daisy

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

Orchid

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

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

Spider

Bonsai

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Waterlily

Azalea

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

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

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Difference in size of oak leaf

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

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Primula

Cosmos

Clematis armandii

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Erica (Heath, Heather)

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

Zantedeschia

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

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Forget-me-not

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

Compost bin (traditional heap)

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Wildflower Display

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Hebe

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Caterpiller

Blossom

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Blossom

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

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

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

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Slugs

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

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

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Orchid

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Squirrel

Cistus (Rock rose)

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Mildew on melon plant

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Banana

Grass

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Banana

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Blossom

Slug

Iris

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Almond

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Primula

Magnolia

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Dianthus

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Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

Hebe

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Iris sibirica

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

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

Cabbage

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Roof Garden

Clematis 'Rebecca'

Primula

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

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

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

Making leaf mould

Verbena bonariensis

Malus domestica (Apple)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

Tropical Garden

Garden design

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Cacti

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Hosta 'Francee'

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Cistus (Rock rose)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

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.

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Magnolia

Deutzia gracilis

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

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Cosmos 'Sensation'

Wier at Cowley Manor

Deutzia gracilis

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh poppy)

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

Making leaf mould

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

Primula japonica

Pond cover

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Clematis 'Arabella'

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Iris sibirica

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Moss in the lawn

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Ornamental grass

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Making leaf mould (6)

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Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Tropaeolum majus (Nastutium)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

Euphorbia

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

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

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Petunia

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Frozen shrub

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Rhododendron

New Guinea impatiens

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Clematis

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Wildflower Display

Azalea

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

Fuchsia

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Lupin

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

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Penstemon

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

Petunia

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

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

Viburnum carlesii

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

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Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

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