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Bumble bee on Hyacinth

Blight on tomatoes

Petunia

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

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Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Sarracenia North American pitcher plant

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Viola (Pansy)

Vine weevil - adult

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

Rhododendron

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

Fuchsia

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

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

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

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

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Rosa (Rose)

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Cosmos

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Viola (Pansy)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

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

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Pisum sativum (Pea)

Making leaf mould

Ants

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Iris sibirica

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Bambusa (bamboo)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Patio planter

Cherry blossom

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

Rhododendron

Mahonia japonica

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Duck

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Primula

Cyclamen

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Gazania

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

Dahlia

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Lobelia erinus

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Lobelia erinus

Fern

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

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

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

Lupin

Grass snake

Small water feature

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

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Tree trunk

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Clematis armandii

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

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Primula

Viola (Pansy)

Courgette

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Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

Fuchsia

Rhododendron

Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Magnolia

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Daisy

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

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh poppy)

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Lemon

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

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

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

Dianthus

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

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

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Dandelion

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Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Diascia fetcaniensis

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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Cherry blossom

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Lantana camara

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Ipomoea

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Hydrangea

Primula

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Blackfly on floxglove

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Iris graminea (Iris)

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

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

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

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Fuchsia 'Multa'

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Penstemon

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Forsythia x intermedia

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Deutzia gracilis

Waterlily

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Slug

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Agave

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

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

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.

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Zantedeschia

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Mushroom

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

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

Fuchsia

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Cistus (Rock rose)

Rhododendron

Primula

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Lobelia erinus

Aster amellus

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

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

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

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

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

Praying matis

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Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

Bougainvillea glabra

Dahlia

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Clematis

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Garden design

Petunia

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Stag beetle (Adult)

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Cyclamen

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

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Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Caterpiller

Blackfly on philadelphus

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Deer

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

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

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Gazania

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Duck

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

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

Pinching out tomatoes

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

Rosa (Rose)

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Lemon

Mahonia japonica

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

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

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Viburnum carlesii

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

Magnolia

Fuchsia

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Rhododendron

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Buddleia, butterfly bush

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Iris sibirica

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Geranium

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

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

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Blight on tomatoes

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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Iris

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Heron

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Fuchsia

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

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

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

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Garden design

Hebe

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Trees covered in snow

Fuchsia

Iris sibirica

Hosta

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Blossom

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

Patio planter with a white theme

Euphorbia

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Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Mushroom

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

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Petunia

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

Primula japonica

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Mahonia japonica

Hebe

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Primula

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

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Making leaf mould

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

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

Lantana camara

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Petunia

Slug

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Bread fruit

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

Cacti

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

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

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Gazania

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

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Ladybird

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Orchid

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

New Guinea impatiens

Rhododendron

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Petunia

Syringa (Lilac)

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

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

Bumble bee

Dianthus

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

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

Making leaf mould

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Iris sibirica

Petunia

Primula

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Frozen shrub

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

Hosta 'Francee'

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Making leaf mould (15)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Roof Garden

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

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

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Vine weevil - adult

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Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Hebe

Erica (Heath , Heather)

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

Frozen water

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

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

Small water feature

Making leaf mould (12)

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Fencing

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

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Lantana camara

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Cacti

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Petunia

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Wildflower Display

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Making leaf mould

Rhododendron

Garden design

Making leaf mould

Venus Fly Trap

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Making leaf mould (1)

Mahonia japonica

Malus domestica (Apple)

Cistus (Rock rose)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Seedling (Tomato)

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

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

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Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

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

Iris sibirica

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Making leaf mould (6)

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

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Almond

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Gerbera (African daisy)

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

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Greenfly on lupin

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Primula

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Clematis armandii

Chrysanthemum

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Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Cyclamen

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Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Hosta

Verbena bonariensis

Syringa (Lilac)

Gunnera manicata

Mildew on melon plant

Slug

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Pond cover

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Dianthus chinensis

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

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Making leaf mould (5)

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

Euphorbia

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Rhododendron

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Strawberry in a hanging basket

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Deutzia crenata

Daisy

Waterlily

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Frozen water

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Heron trying to catch fish

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Mushroom

Making leaf mould

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Greenfly on lupin

Trees covered in snow

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Fig

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

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

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Wildflower Display

Wildflower Display

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

Agave

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

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

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Succulent

Azalea

Lemon

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

Cosmos

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Ornamental grass

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

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

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Duck

Making leaf mould

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Iris sibirica

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Clematis

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

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

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Making leaf mould

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Mushroom

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

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

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

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

Pricking out

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

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Garden roller

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Forsythia x intermedia

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Iris sibirica

Potting on 4

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

Anemone blanda

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Making leaf mould

Knarled bark of tree

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Ladybird (2 spot)

Mushroom

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Penstemon

Clematis 'Arabella'

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

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

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Acer (Maple)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Clematis

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

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Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Rose Perpétué

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.

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Rhododendron

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Lobelia erinus

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.

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

Geranium

Lichen on oak branch

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

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Blossom

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

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Diascia fetcaniensis

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

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

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Pinching out tomatoes

Caterpiller

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Washingtonia robusta

Azalea

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

Landscape with bluebells

Lemon

Waterlily

Rhododendron

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

Spiraea japonica

Fennel (seedhead)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Mixed border

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

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.

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

Hebe

Azalea

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

Delphinium (early growth)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Hydrangea

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

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Cabbage

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Viburnum carlesii

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

Leaf mould (finely chopped after running over with lawnmower)

Syringa (Lilac)

Hydrangea

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Azalea

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Making leaf mould

Viola (Pansy)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Patio planter

Viburnum

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

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

Orchid

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Palm

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Blue tit on feeding station

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

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Pond

Campanula (Bellflower)

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

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Cosmos

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Papaver (Poppy)

Making leaf mould (7)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

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

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Malus domestica (Apple)

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

Rhododendron

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

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Rosa (Rose)

Tulip

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Buddleja

Viburnum carlesii

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Making leaf mould (3)

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.

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Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Spider

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Tropaeolum majus (Nastutium)

Squirrel

Making leaf mould

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Slug

Clematis armandii

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.

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

Mahonia japonica

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

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

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Fuchsia

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Rosa (Rose)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

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

Viola (Pansy)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Slugs

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

Frozen shrub

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Lichen on oak branch

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Lunipus (Lupin)

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

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Almond

Iris graminea (Iris)

Ladybird

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

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

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Lupin

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Petunia

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Viola (Pansy)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Rock Garden

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Primula

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

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lunipus (Lupin)

Brachycome angustifolia

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Grass roof

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Heuchera

Helenium autumnale

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Making leaf mould (16)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

Lupin

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Azalea

Deutzia gracilis

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Mushroom

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Gunnera manicata

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Bonsai

Azalea

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Viburnum carlesii

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Vine weevil - juvenile

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

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

Rose moss

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

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Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

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Banana

Duck with ducklings

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

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

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

Making leaf mould

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Blight on tomatoes

Ladybird larvae

Moss in the lawn

Laurus (laurel) in flower

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Viburnum carlesii

Gerbera (African daisy)

Forsythia x intermedia

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Papaver (Poppy)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Hebe

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

Garden design

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

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Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Lupin seed pod

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Black Millet

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Seed propagation

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

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

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Rosehips over water

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Making leaf mould

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

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Azalea

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Primula

Viburnum

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Rosa (Rose)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Hydrangea

Cistus (Rock rose)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Malus domestica (Apple)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Tulip

Forget-me-not

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

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Garden design

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Slug

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Primula

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Campanula (Bellflower)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Blackfly

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

Daisy

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

Clematis jackmanii

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Large beefsteak tomato

Hebe

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

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

Iris sibirica

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Mixed border

Trifolium repens (Clover)

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

Making leaf mould

Coconut palm

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

Pinching out tomatoes

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Tulip

Caterpiller

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Landscape with bluebells

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

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Ladybird

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

Magnolia

Leaf miner

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Difference in size of oak leaf

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Seed propagation

Primula

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Making leaf mould (10)

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Azalea

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Potting on 3

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Bumble bee

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

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

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

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

Blossom

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Iris sibirica

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Heuchera

Slug

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Curcurbita (Marrow)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

Vine weevil - adult

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Cistus (Rock rose)

Gerbera

Rope trellis

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

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

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Azalea

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Alcea (Hollyhock)

Lobelia erinus

Campanula (Bellflower)

Forget-me-not

Lunipus (Lupin)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

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

Bumble bee

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Azalea

Ladybird larvae

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

Clematis

Deutzia gracilis

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Woods in late spring

Gerbera (African daisy)

Hydrangea

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Black Eyed Susan

Pond waterfall

Anthurium

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Gunnera manicata

Landscape with bluebells

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Palm

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Iris

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

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Petunia

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

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Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

Sweet chestnut tree

Duck with chicks

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

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

Waterfall

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

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

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

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Astrantia major

Deutzia gracilis

Palm

Vine weevil - adult

Blossom

Azalea

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Malus domestica (Apple)

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Ladybird larvae

Blossom

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

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

Cricket on flowerpot

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

Heron

Cosmos 'Sensation'

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

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

Frozen shrub

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

Hebe

Making leaf mould (13)

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

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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.

Lupin

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

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Ants

Making leaf mould (4)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Fern

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Wild garlic

Astrantia major

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

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

Betula pendula (Birch)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Iris

Anthurium

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Syringa (Lilac)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Deutzia gracilis

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

Mahonia japonica

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'

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

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Verbena

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

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

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

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.

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Iris

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Fuchsia

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

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

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

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.

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Azalea

Primula

Hydrangea

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Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

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Clematis

Daisy

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

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Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

Rhododendron

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

Clematis

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Clematis armandii

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Quercus robur (Common oak)

Pond cover

Bumble bee on Hyacinth

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

Magnolia

Fencing

Wier at Cowley Manor

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Making leaf mould (9)

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

Lunipus (Lupin)

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

Viola (Pansy)

Hebe

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Ants

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

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

Regal pelargonium

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Crocus biflorus

Container display

Potting on 1

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Banana

Bougainvillea glabra

Banana

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

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

Hydrangea

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Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Making leaf mould

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Forsythia x intermedia

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

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Blight on tomatoes

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

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Wildflower Display

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

Laurel

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

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

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Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Hebe

Lantana camara

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Woodlouse

Buddleja

Antique tractor

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Clematis 'Rebecca'

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Syringa (Lilac)

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

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Cherry

Rhododendron

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Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

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

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

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

Making leaf mould (11)

Common newt

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

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Chaenomeles (Quince)

Seedling (Tomato)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Dahlia

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Primula

Gerbera

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Petunia

Log pile

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

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

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

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Hebe

Rosa (Rose)

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Rhododendron

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Duck

Making leaf mould (2)

Water Snail

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Lantana camara

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

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

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Delphinium (early growth)

Wild garlic

Forget-me-not

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

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Primula

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Primula

Frozen water

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Primula

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

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

Moss in the lawn

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Petunia

Summer bedding planter

Saxifraga x arendsii

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

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

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Clematis

Making leaf mould

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

New Guinea impatiens

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

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Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) in flower

Making leaf mould (14)

Viburnum carlesii

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Making leaf mould (17)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Gazania

Primula

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Viburnum carlesii

Rose hips

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

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Deutzia gracilis

Malus domestica (Apple)

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

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

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

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Slug

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

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

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

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

Gerbera (African daisy)

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

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Rhododendron

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

Wisteria growing through silver birch

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Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Euphorbia

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

Slug

Making leaf mould

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Potting on 5

Bergenia cordifolia (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

Primula, polyanthus

Making leaf mould

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Viola (Pansy)

Vine weevil - adult

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Dianthus

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

Clematis armandii

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

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

Lunipus (Lupin)

Orchid

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Coconut palm

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Strawberry flowers

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

Blackberry

Banana

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

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

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

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

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Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

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

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

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Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Potting on 2

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Primula

Ladybird (7 spot)

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

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

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Lobelia erinus

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Iris sibirica

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Primula

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Hydrangea

Crocus biflorus

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

Bougainvillea glabra

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Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

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

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Iris sibirica

Common frog

Chusquea culeou

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Grass

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

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

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Agave attenuata

Clematis

Squirrel

Duck

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Garden lighting!!

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Coconut palm

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Daisy

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Seedling (Tomato)

Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Palm

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lunipus (Lupin)

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

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

Ladybird (7 spot)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Iris sibirica

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

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)