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I've been taking photographs of plants in and around my garden since I bought my first digital camera in 2001 (three years after I has started this website). So whilst wondering where to keep the pictures in the days before Flickr and cloud storage, I thought I'd create a little database of them on my UK Gardening website, and I've been taking photos and adding them to my site ever since.
Below is a very small, random selection of photographs I have taken over the last 25 years. To see a larger version of a photograph, click the image. You'll then be able to scroll left and right through the current selection.
Strawberry - ripening fruit
Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts
Frozen water
Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom
Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod
Garden design
Mushroom
Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'
Heuchera
Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)
Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew
Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)
Osteospermum 'Glistening White' syn. Dimorphotheca pluvialis (Cape marigold, Cape daisy, Rain daisy, African daisy) with hover fly
Petunia
Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)
Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)
Dahlia
Campanula (Bellflower)
Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)
Alcea (Hollyhock)
Brassica rapa (Turnip)
Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)
Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)
Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)
Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee
Rosa (Rose)
Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)
Hydrangea
Iris sibirica
Helenium autumnale
Crocus tommasinianus Crocus
Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)
Pelargonium (Geranium)
Viburnum carlesii
Tropical Garden
Viburnum carlesii
Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)
Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)
Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)
Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)
Taxus baccata (Yew)
Hypericum 'Hidcote' (St. John's Wort, Aaron's beard, Rose of Sharon)
Ants
A novel planting idea, displayed at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied
Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed Leek, Round-headed Garlic) syn. Allium sphaerocephalum
Heron
Mentha aquatica (Water mint)
Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)
Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
Iris sibirica
Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)
Lobelia erinus
Water Snail
Petunia
Quercus rubra (Red oak)
Penstemon
Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly
Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained
Compost bin (just starting the composting process)
Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird', syn. H.s. 'Oiseau Blue' (Tree Hollyhock)
Cyclamen
Orchid
Fencing
Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)
Blue tits feeding in winter snow
Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)
Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'
Hydrangea
Wildflower Display
Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)
Primula
Chaenomeles (Quince)
Banana
Azalea
Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom
Orchid
Alcea (Hollyhock)
Viburnum carlesii
Azalea
Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)
Deutzia gracilis
Iris sibirica
Magnolia
Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)
Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'
Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)
Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)
Lilium oriental 'Robina'
Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)
Blossom
Ladybird (7 spot)
Fuchsia
Primula japonica
Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)
Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)
Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)
Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)
Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)
Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)
Slug
Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)
Lantana camara
Viola (Pansy)
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.
Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus
Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)
Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)
Nymphaea (Water lily)
Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis
Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'
Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)
Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries
Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)
Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)
Buff-tailed bumblebees on hyacinth flower
Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' AGM (silver-margined holly, variegated holly)
Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus
Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)
Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)
Common green shield/stink bug nymphs and egg cases Palomena prasina
Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)
Iris
Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly
Trees covered in snow
Lantana camara
Hosta 'Crested Surf'
Galanthus 'S. Arnott' AGM (Snowdrop 'S. Arnott') syn. Galanthus nivalis 'S Arnott', Galanthus 'Sam Arnott'
Seedling (Tomato)
Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch
Forsythia x intermedia
Lupin
Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)
Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)
Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'
Erigeron glaucus (Fleabane, Mexican fleaband, Seaside daisy, Australian daisy)
Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)
Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)
Iris sibirica
Alcea (Hollyhock)
Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)
Hyacinthoides non-scripta syn. Scilla non-scripta (English bluebell)
Brachyscome angustifolia
Alcea (Hollyhock)
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)
Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis
Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)
Garden lighting!!
Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' (Christmas Berry, Fraser Photinia)
Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)
Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus 'Pheasant's Eye' AGM (Pheasant's eye daffodil, poet's narcissus, a group 13 daffodil)
Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)
Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)
Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'
Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)
Sisyrinchium striatum (Satin flower, Mexican satin flower, pale yellow-eyed grass)
Brugmansia aurea (Angel's trumpet, trumpet flower, horn of plenty, Golden Angel's Trumpet)
Clematis 'Rebecca'
Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)
Ranunculus (Buttercup)
Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus
Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)
Forget-me-not
Lupin
Rhododendron 'Everestianum'
Corylus avellana 'Contorta' (Corkscrew hazel, Harry Lauder's walking stick)
Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)
Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)
Lupin
Washingtonia robusta
Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)
Hyacinthoides non-scripta syn. Scilla non-scripta (English bluebell)
Knarled bark of tree
Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'
Aquilegia (Columbine)
Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'
Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'
Hypericum 'Hidcote' (St. John's Wort, Aaron's beard, Rose of Sharon)
Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)
Hebe
Aquilegia (Columbine)
Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)
Alcea (Hollyhock)
Squirrel
Hemerocallis (Daylily)
Petunia
Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)
Clematis montana Anemone clematis
Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts
Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)
Antique tractor
Chrysanthemum
Hosta
Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)
Geranium (Cranesbill)
Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)
Dianthus chinensis
Mahonia japonica
Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)
Philadelphus (Mock orange)
Lunipus (Lupin)
Dryopteris lacera (Fern)
Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee
Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)
Lonicera (Honeysuckle)
Daisy
Gazania
Hebe
Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)
Erica (Heath, Bell heather)
Greenfly on lupin
Malus domestica (Apple)
Daisy
Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)
Muscari armeniacum 'Misty Skies' (Grape hyacinth, Armenian grape hyacinth)
Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)
Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)
Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)
Lilioceris lilii (lily beetle, scarlet lily beetle, red lily beetle)
Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)
Dryopteris lacera (Fern)
Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)
Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)
Lichen on oak branch
Primula
Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod
Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)
Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)
Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis
Blossom
Lichen on oak branch
Campanula (Bellflower)
Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)
Trifolium repens (Clover)
Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)
Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)
Small water feature
Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)
Caterpiller
Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)
Iris graminea (Iris)
Astrantia major
Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)
Bright-line brown-eye moth (Lacanobia oleracea) caterpillars eating tomato leaves
Helianthemum nummularium 'Wisley primrose' (cistus, rock rose)
Geranium (Cranesbill)
Aquilegia (Columbine)
Osteospermum 'Summertime Pink Charm' (Cape marigold, Cape daisy, Rain daisy, African daisy)
Blight on tomatoes
Waterlily
Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)
Rosa (Rose)
Delphinium (early growth)
Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)
Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)
Narcissus (Daffodil)
Mixed border
Patio planter with a white theme
Betula pendula (Birch)
Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis
Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound' (Bridal wreath)
Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)
Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)
Viburnum carlesii
Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)
Magnolia
Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)
Pentatoma rufipes (forest bug, stink bug, shield bug) on a lavender flower stem
Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth
Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)
Trees covered in snow
Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)
Euryops pectinatus (grey-leaved euryops)
Split tomato due to infrequent watering
Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores
Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)
Mahonia japonica
Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae
Cosmos
Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'
Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)
Gazania
Mahonia japonica
Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'
Iris sibirica
Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting
Aquilegia (Columbine)
Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)
Daisy
Penstemon
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. repens [AGM] (Californian Lilac)
Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)
Mixed border
Iris
Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)
Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis
Ilex aquifolium (Holly)
Compost bin (tumbler bin)
Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)
Mushroom
Bougainvillea glabra
Gerbera (African daisy)
Fig
Lilioceris lilii (lily beetle, scarlet lily beetle, red lily beetle) including damage to the lily leaves.
Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis
Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)
Primula
Dianthus
Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar
Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)
Trifolium repens (Clover)
Lunipus (Lupin)
Rosehips over water
Ladybird (7 spot)
Fern
Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge
Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)
Bright-line brown-eye moth (Lacanobia oleracea) caterpillars eating tomato leaves
Woods in late spring
Hemerocallis (Daylily)
Alcea (Hollyhock)
Erica (Heath, Heather)
Rhododendron 'John Cairns'
Primula
Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)
Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)
Chaenomeles (Quince)
Rosa (Rose)
Wildflower Display
Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)
Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove
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.
Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)
Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)
Potting on 3
Osteospermum 'Summertime Pink Charm' (Cape marigold, Cape daisy, Rain daisy, African daisy)
Common newt
Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )
Mushroom
Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)
Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)
Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)
Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)
Cherry
Agapanthus africanus (African lily) dried seed heads, about to drop their seeds
Gazania
Caterpiller
Lemon
Aquilegia (Columbine)
Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)
Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)
Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense
Almond
New Guinea impatiens
Cacti
Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)
Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)
Petunia
Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee
Trifolium repens (Clover)
Centipedes in a plant root ball
Rhododendron
Rock Garden
Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)
Geranium
Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)
Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)
Slug
Cyclamen
Sedum spectabile syn. Hylotelephium spectabile (ice plant, stonecrop)
Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)
Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)
Aquilegia (Columbine)
Aquilegia vulgaris ;Winky Double Rose' (columbine, grannies bonnet)
Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird', syn. H.s. 'Oiseau Blue' (Tree Hollyhock)
Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva
Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)
Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM
Lunipus (Lupin)
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.
Bumble bee
Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)
Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)
Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)
Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)
Cabbage
Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)
Deutzia crenata
Pyracantha (Firethorn)
Compost bin (just starting the composting process)
Primula
Courgette
Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)
Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus
Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)
Hemerocallis (Daylily)
Sempervivum (Houseleek)
Ladybird larvae
Potting on 4
Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)
Anemone coronaria 'The Bride' syn. 'Die Braut'
Deutzia gracilis
Hyacinthoides hispanica, syn. Endymion hispanicus, Scilla campanulata, S.hispanica (Spanish bluebell)
Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)
Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom
Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)
Blackfly on floxglove
Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird', syn. H.s. 'Oiseau Blue' (Tree Hollyhock)
Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Harlequin' (Berberis, Purple berberis, Barberry, Purple Japanese barberry)
Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)
Clematis armandii
Azalea
Bergenia cordifolia (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)
Making leaf mould (15)
Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)
Philadelphus (Mock orange)
Mahonia japonica
Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins
Azalea
Viburnum carlesii
Iris
Almond
Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'
Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii
Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)
Black Millet
Making leaf mould (4)
Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)
Lupin seed pod
Clematis 'Lambton Park'
Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea
Daisy
A novel planting idea, displayed at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)
Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting
Rose moss
Fuchsia
Nymphaea (Water lily)
Cosmos
Grass roof
Vine weevil - adult
Hyacinthoides hispanica, syn. Endymion hispanicus, Scilla campanulata, S.hispanica (Spanish bluebell)
Palm
Euphorbia
Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)
Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem
Brugmansia aurea (Angel's trumpet, trumpet flower, horn of plenty, Golden Angel's Trumpet)
Geranium (Cranesbill)
Verbena
Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)
Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)
Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)
Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)
Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)
Agapanthus africanus (African lily)
Pond cover to protect the fish from the heron, and the pond from the children.
Frozen water
Narcissus (Daffodil)
Ladybird (7 spot)
Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)
Blight on tomatoes
Hosta
Rhododendron
Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus
Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)
Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)
Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)
Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)
Making leaf mould (16)
Erica (Heath, Bell heather)
Fuchsia
Syringa (Lilac)
Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis
Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)
Clematis
Fennel (seedhead)
Salix caprea Goat willow, pussy willow, great sallow (female catkins)
Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae
Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird', syn. H.s. 'Oiseau Blue' (Tree Hollyhock)
Azalea
Osteospermum 'Summertime Deep Purple' (Cape marigold, Cape daisy, Rain daisy, African daisy)
Campanula (Bellflower)
Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)
Pond waterfall
Campanula (Bellflower)
Heuchera
Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)
Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima
Hydrangea
Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)
Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)
Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts
Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)
Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)
Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)
Stag beetle (Larva,grub)
Cacti
Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria
Geranium
Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)
Small water feature
Blackfly
Lemon
Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)
Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)
Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)
New Guinea impatiens
Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'
Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)
Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)
Lemon
Chusquea culeou
Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird', syn. H.s. 'Oiseau Blue' (Tree Hollyhock)
Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)
Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)
Malus domestica (Apple)
Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)
Erica (Heath , Heather)
Sedum spectabile syn. Hylotelephium spectabile (ice plant, stonecrop)
Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)
Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)
Primula
Iris sibirica
Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)
Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)
Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)
Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)
Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)
Frozen shrub
Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)
Leaf miner
Anemone blanda
Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)
Lobelia erinus
Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting
Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)
Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens
Wildflower Display
Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)
Pulmonaria officinalis - Common lungwort, spotted dog, soldiers and sailors, Jerusalem cowslip
Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)
Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)
Hyacinthoides non-scripta syn. Scilla non-scripta (English bluebell)
Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense
Strawberry in a hanging basket
Hemerocallis (Daylily)
Salix caprea Goat willow, pussy willow, great sallow (male catkins)
Grass snake
Dahlia
Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)
Frozen water
Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)
Pond
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.
Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)
Agapanthus africanus (African lily)
Making leaf mould (11)
Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head
Galanthus 'S. Arnott' AGM (Snowdrop 'S. Arnott') syn. Galanthus nivalis 'S Arnott', Galanthus 'Sam Arnott'
Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight' - fruit splitting
Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)
Slug
Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)
Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)
Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)
Rhododendron 'Everestianum'
Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)
Narcissus (Daffodil)
Azalea
Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)
Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)
x Halimiocistus 'Ingwersenii' (Sea rock rose, Cistus, Rock rose)
Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar
Clianthus punieus 'Albus'
Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)
Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)
Lilioceris lilii (lily beetle, scarlet lily beetle, red lily beetle)
Malus domestica (Apple)
Heron trying to catch fish
Deutzia gracilis
Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)
Chaenostoma cordata 'Snowflake' syn. Sutera cordata 'Snowflake' (Bacopa, Bacopa 'Snowflake')
Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh poppy)
Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis
Agapanthus africanus (African lily)
Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly
Gunnera manicata
Dandelion
Agave attenuata
Frozen shrub
Rhododendron
Banana
Erica (Heath, Heather)
Pond cover
Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)
Iris sibirica
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.
Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)
Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)
Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)
Lobelia erinus
Lantana camara
Succulent
Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar
Gerbera (African daisy)
Forsythia x intermedia
Euphorbia
Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting
Azalea
Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)
Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)
Dryopteris lacera (Fern)
Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)
Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)
Alcea (Hollyhock)
Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)
Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis
Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)
Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)
Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)
Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling
Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting
Forsythia x intermedia
Trifolium repens (Clover)
Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)
Lonicera (Honeysuckle)
Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens
Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)
Syringa (Lilac)
Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)
Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' AGM (silver-margined holly, variegated holly)
Alcea (Hollyhock)
Hosta 'Francee'
Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)
Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar
Viburnum carlesii
Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'
Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)
Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)
Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)
Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)
Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)
Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)
Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)
Blackfly on philadelphus
Pelargonium (Geranium)
Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)
Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'
Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)
Clematis
Rhododendron
Pinching out tomatoes
Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)
Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)
Narcissus (Daffodil)
Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Large Skipper butterfly
Hydrangea
Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)
Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)
Erica (Heath, Heather)
Viola (Pansy)
Clematis
Ladybird (14 spot) on lily
Alcea (Hollyhock)
Nigella damascena 'Miss Jekyll' (Love-in-a-mist)
Tulip
Hebe
Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth
Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)
Rope trellis
Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)
Waterlily
Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)
Wier at Cowley Manor
Garden roller
Potting on 5
Primula
Curcurbita (Marrow)
Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)
Compost bin (traditional heap)
Narcissus (Daffodil)
Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)
Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]
Dahlia 'Topmix Red'
Tree trunk
Clematis alpina 'Columbine' (Old man's beard, Travellers' joy)
Compost bin (traditional heap)
Sedum spectabile syn. Hylotelephium spectabile (ice plant, stonecrop)
Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)
Typha latifolia (Bulrush)
Crocus biflorus
Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'
Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs
Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)
Garden design
Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)
Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)
Primula
Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting
Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)
Hyacinthoides hispanica, syn. Endymion hispanicus, Scilla campanulata, S.hispanica (Spanish bluebell)
Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)
Buddleja
Lupin
Hyacinthoides non-scripta syn. Scilla non-scripta (English bluebell)
Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)
Making leaf mould (9)
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.
Philadelphus (Mock orange)
Hebe
Rhododendron
Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'
Hyacinthoides hispanica, syn. Endymion hispanicus, Scilla campanulata, S.hispanica (Spanish bluebell)
Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)
Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)
Erigeron glaucus (Fleabane, Mexican fleaband, Seaside daisy, Australian daisy)
Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)
Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium)
Strawberry - ripening fruit
A novel planting idea, displayed at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed
Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)
Chrysanthemum
Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)
Viola (Pansy)
Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)
Roof Garden
Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow
Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)
Making leaf mould (6)
Osteospermum 'Glistening White' syn. Dimorphotheca pluvialis (Cape marigold, Cape daisy, Rain daisy, African daisy)
Dianthus
Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)
Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings
Dianthus
Clematis 'Arabella'
Salix caprea Goat willow, pussy willow, great sallow (male catkins)
Ladybird larvae
Rhododendron
Primula
Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins
Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'
Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus
Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'
Pinching out tomatoes
Cytisus scoparius (Broom)
Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)
Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee
Bougainvillea glabra
Landscape with bluebells
Hemeocallis (Daylily)
Potting on 1
Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod
Large beefsteak tomato cut in two
Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)
Dryopteris lacera (Fern)
Rhododendron 'John Cairns'
Clematis
Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins
Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)
Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee
Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'
Viola (Pansy)
Lilium (Asiatic Lily)
Sedum spectabile syn. Hylotelephium spectabile (ice plant, stonecrop)
Waterlily
Hyacinthoides hispanica, syn. Endymion hispanicus, Scilla campanulata, S.hispanica (Spanish bluebell)
Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)
Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)
Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)
Heliconia rostrata (Hanging lobster claw, False bird of paradise)
Hebe
Pulmonaria officinalis - Common lungwort, spotted dog, soldiers and sailors, Jerusalem cowslip
Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)
Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)
Campanula (Bellflower)
Seedling (Tomato)
Palm
Muscari armeniacum 'Misty Skies' (Grape hyacinth, Armenian grape hyacinth)
Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall
Papaver orientale 'Allegro'
Crocosmia (Montbretia)
Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)
Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)
Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)
Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)
Deutzia gracilis
Gerbera (African daisy)
Forget-me-not
Azalea
Erica (Heath , Heather)
Rosa (Rose)
Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)
Coconut palm
Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)
Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)
Narcissus (Daffodil)
Hebe
Buddleia, butterfly bush
Clematis armandii
Hydrangea
Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)
Malus domestica (Apple)
Hemerocallis (Daylily)
Making leaf mould
Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)
Agapanthus africanus (African lily)
Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'
Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)
Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)
Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)
Slug
Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)
Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'
Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'
x Halimiocistus 'Ingwersenii' (Sea rock rose, Cistus, Rock rose)
Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)
Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis
Petunia
Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings
Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Harlequin' (Berberis, Purple berberis, Barberry, Purple Japanese barberry)
Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'
Dryopteris lacera (Fern)
Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)
Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)
Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo' (Oregon grape)
Regal pelargonium
Philadelphus (Mock orange)
Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa
Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)
Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)
Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)
Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird', syn. H.s. 'Oiseau Blue' (Tree Hollyhock)
Alcea (Hollyhock)
Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)
Waterfall
Lobelia erinus
Pyracantha (Firethorn)
Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)
Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)
Dahlia
Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)
Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)
Geranium (Cranesbill)
Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)
Camellia japonica with frost damage
Rhododendron
Cytisus scoparius (Broom)
Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)
Alcea (Hollyhock)
Mexican bush sage, Mexican salvia (Salvia leucantha)
Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)
Narcissus (Daffodil)
Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow
Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse
Male mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)
Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)
Bambusa (bamboo)
Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)
Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed Leek, Round-headed Garlic) syn. Allium sphaerocephalum
This water feature was installed in the I Promise garden, designed by Year 6 of the St. John the Divine Primary School, at Hampton Court Flower Show 2009, where it was awarded a Silver-Gilt
Primula
Aquilegia (Columbine)
Primula
Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)
Stag beetle (Adult)
Garden design
Rosa canina (Dog rose)
Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)
Diascia fetcaniensis
Papaver (Poppy)
Erica (Heath, Heather)
Ilex aquifolium (Holly)
Taxus baccata (Yew)
Gazania
Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)
Pyracantha (Firethorn)
Split tomato due to infrequent watering
Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)
Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)
Aquilegia (Columbine)
Petunia
Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom
Cherry blossom
Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)
Fencing
Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)
Vine weevil - adult
Verbena bonariensis
Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall
Philadelphus (Mock orange)
Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)
Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)
Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)
Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)
Clematis jackmanii
Lunipus (Lupin)
Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)
Cyclamen
Geranium (Cranesbill)
Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)
Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)
Woodlouse
Pisum sativum (Pea)
Tilia x europaea (Common lime)
Vine weevil - adult
Patio planter with a lilac theme
Cherry blossom
Narcissus (Daffodil)
Bumble bee
Caltha palustris 'Flore Pleno' (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)
Hebe
Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)
Pulmonaria officinalis - Common lungwort, spotted dog, soldiers and sailors, Jerusalem cowslip
Viola (Pansy)
Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)
Nigella damascena 'Miss Jekyll' (Love-in-a-mist)
Hebe
Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)
Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) in flower
Primula
Mildew on melon plant
Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)
Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)
Pyracantha (Firethorn)
Crocus biflorus
Pond cover
Philadelphus (Mock orange)
Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)
Spiraea japonica
Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar
Primula
Sweet chestnut tree
Viola (Pansy)
Azalea
Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)
Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)
Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea
Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis
Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)
Lemon
Glandora prostrata 'Heavenly Blue' syn. Lithodora diffusa 'Heavenly Blue' Lithospermum diffusum 'Heavenly Blue', Lithospermum 'Heavenly Blue'
Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'
Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)
Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)
Lobelia erinus
Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)
Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts
Eupeodes corollae syn. Metasyrphus corollae (Hoverfly). Whilst it may look like a wasp, it is actually a hoverfly.
Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis
Astrantia major
Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)
Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'
Gunnera manicata
Iris sibirica
Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)
Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)
Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins
Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)
Iris sibirica
Geranium (Cranesbill)
Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)
Hydrangea
Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus 'Pheasant's Eye' AGM (Pheasant's eye daffodil, poet's narcissus, a group 13 daffodil)
Wildflower Display
Lunipus (Lupin)
Praying matis
Blight on tomatoes
Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor
Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)
Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)
Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)
Hyacinthoides hispanica, syn. Endymion hispanicus, Scilla campanulata, S.hispanica (Spanish bluebell)
Magnolia
Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar
Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)
Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)
Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'
Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)
Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow
Wooly aphid on beech leaf
Hosta 'Krossa Regal' [AGM] (Plantain lily, Funkia)
Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)
Galanthus 'S. Arnott' AGM (Snowdrop 'S. Arnott') syn. Galanthus nivalis 'S Arnott', Galanthus 'Sam Arnott'
Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)
Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)
Clematis armandii
Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)
Summer bedding planter
Hyacinthoides non-scripta syn. Scilla non-scripta (English bluebell)
Ilex aquifolium (Holly)
Lantana camara
Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'
Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)
Narcissus (Daffodil)
Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)
Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)
Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)
Rose hips
Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)
Quercus robur (Common oak) with Knopper oak gall caused by the wasp Cynips calicis
Fern
Making leaf mould (2)
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.
Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)
Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus (purple flower on the left) and Crocus chrysanthus snow crocus, golden crocus (yellow flower on the right).
Lonicera (Honeysuckle)
Ladybird (2 spot)
Aquilegia (Columbine)
Narcissus (Daffodil)
Fuchsia
Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'
Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)
Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts
Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)
Hemeocallis (Daylily)
Alcea (Hollyhock)
Lilioceris lilii (lily beetle, scarlet lily beetle, red lily beetle)
Crocosmia (Montbretia)
Malus domestica (Apple)
Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)
Slug
Black Eyed Susan
Strawberry - ripening fruit
Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)
Hydrangea
Iris sibirica
Papaver (Poppy)
Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)
Magnolia
Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Harlequin' (Berberis, Purple berberis, Barberry, Purple Japanese barberry)
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)
Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)
Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)
Delphinium (early growth)
Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus
Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)
Pinching out tomatoes
Fuchsia
Hemerocallis (Daylily)
Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)
Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)
Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)
Helianthemum nummularium 'Wisley primrose' (cistus, rock rose)
Lunipus (Lupin)
Clematis armandii
Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)
Lantana camara
Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)
Syringa (Lilac)
Viburnum
Primula
Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through
Erigeron glaucus (Fleabane, Mexican fleaband, Seaside daisy, Australian daisy)
Buff-tailed bumblebee on Hyacinth
Rosa (Rose)
Making leaf mould (14)
Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)
Rhododendron 'Porzellan'
Erigeron glaucus (Fleabane, Mexican fleaband, Seaside daisy, Australian daisy)
Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)
Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)
Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' (Christmas Berry, Fraser Photinia)
Deutzia gracilis
Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)
Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)
Philadelphus (Mock orange)
Patio planter
Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)
Hypericum 'Hidcote' (St. John's Wort, Aaron's beard, Rose of Sharon)
Pulmonaria officinalis - Common lungwort, spotted dog, soldiers and sailors, Jerusalem cowslip
Pelargonium (Geranium)
Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'
Wild garlic
Quercus rubra (Red oak)
Making leaf mould (17)
Strawberry flowers
Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)
Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)
Narcissus (Daffodil)
Petunia
Anemone coronaria 'The Bride' syn. 'Die Braut'
Ajuga reptans (Bugle)
Gerbera (African daisy)
Iris graminea (Iris)
Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'
Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)
Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)
Pulmonaria officinalis - Common lungwort, spotted dog, soldiers and sailors, Jerusalem cowslip
Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)
Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)
Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'
Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb
Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)
Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'
Making leaf mould (13)
Iris graminea (Iris)
Sisyrinchium striatum (Satin flower, Mexican satin flower, pale yellow-eyed grass)
Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)
Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)
Ladybird (7 spot)
Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)
Common green shield/stink bug nymphs and egg cases Palomena prasina
Ladybird (14 spot) on lily
Seed propagation
Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge
Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)
Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)
Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)
Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)
Viburnum
Cosmos 'Sensation'
Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'
Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)
Nigella damascena 'Miss Jekyll' (Love-in-a-mist)
Mahonia japonica
Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)
Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'
Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)
Hypericum 'Hidcote' (St. John's Wort, Aaron's beard, Rose of Sharon)
Primula
Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)
Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee
Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)
Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)
Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)
Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)
Geranium (Cranesbill)
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
Landscape with bluebells
Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)
Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)
Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'
Sisyrinchium striatum (Satin flower, Mexican satin flower, pale yellow-eyed grass)
Ilex aquifolium (Holly)
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.
Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens
Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)
Slugs
Lunipus (Lupin)
Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)
Spider
Hebe
Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)
Gerbera
Ladybird
Saxifraga x arendsii
Landscape with bluebells
Clematis macropetala 'Lagoon' (Old man's beard, Travellers' joy)
Digitalis purpurea f. alba, syn. D.p. 'Alba', D.p. var. albiflora (Foxglove)
Bougainvillea glabra
Rudbeckia hirta (Rudbeckia, coneflower, black-eyed susan)
Moss in the lawn
Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)
Bright-line brown-eye moth (Lacanobia oleracea) caterpillars eating tomato leaves
Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)
Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)
Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird', syn. H.s. 'Oiseau Blue' (Tree Hollyhock)
Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)
Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)
Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves
Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)
Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)
Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow
Hosta 'Yellow River'
Moss in the lawn
Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)
Tulip
Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)
Laurus (laurel) in flower
Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens
Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis
Red admiral on Sedum spectabile syn. Hylotelephium spectabile (ice plant, stonecrop)
Venus Fly Trap
x Halimiocistus 'Ingwersenii' (Sea rock rose, Cistus, Rock rose)
Pelargonium (Geranium)
Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'
Agapanthus africanus (African lily)
Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores
Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)
Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' (Christmas Berry, Fraser Photinia)
Palm
Vine weevil - juvenile
Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'
Rhododendron
Chaenostoma cordata 'Snowflake' syn. Sutera cordata 'Snowflake' (Bacopa, Bacopa 'Snowflake')
Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)
Rhododendron
Forget-me-not
A novel planting idea, displayed at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)
Geranium (Cranesbill)
Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)
Viburnum carlesii
Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)
Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)
Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Harlequin' (Berberis, Purple berberis, Barberry, Purple Japanese barberry)
Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)
Mushroom
Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)
Blossom
Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'
Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)
Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)
Making leaf mould (7)
Kerria japonica var. japonica with Chaenomeles speciosa (Japanese quince)
Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)
Slug
Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)
Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )
Petunia
Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'
Primula
Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)
Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)
Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)
Primula
Making leaf mould (1)
Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee
Heliconia rostrata (Hanging lobster claw, False bird of paradise)
Coconut palm
Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)
Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)
Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)
Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)
Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)
Rhododendron
Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth
Fuchsia 'Multa'
Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)
Wisteria growing through silver birch
Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)
Rhododendron
Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)
Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)
Hosta 'Pinwheel'
Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis
Rosa 'Birthday Girl' syn. Rosa 'Meilasso' (Floribunda)
Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)
Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)
Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)
Euphorbia
Garden design
Wild garlic
Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)
Viburnum and cherry blossom
Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'
Ants
Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)
Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)
Lunipus (Lupin)
Bonsai
Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)
Rhododendron
Agapanthus africanus (African lily)
Ladybird (14 spot) on lily
Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)
Lobelia erinus
Lavatera (Tree mallow)
Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)
Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)
Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)
Common frog
Syringa (Lilac)
Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird', syn. H.s. 'Oiseau Blue' (Tree Hollyhock)
Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)
Patio planter
Rhododendron
Amaranthus caudatus (Love-lies-bleeding, Tassel Flower)
Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)
Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores
Cultivar of Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)
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Lavatera (Tree mallow)
Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)
Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)
Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)
Cricket on flowerpot
Pelargonium (Geranium)
Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)
Lunipus (Lupin)
Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)
Primula
A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
Silene uniflora 'Robin Whitebreast' (Sea Campion 'Robin Whitebreast')
Pricking out
Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)
Cosmos
Crocosmia (Montbretia)
Ladybird larvae
Hyacinthoides non-scripta syn. Scilla non-scripta (English bluebell)
Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)
Petunia
Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)
Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries
Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak) covered with a blanket of snow
Lilioceris lilii (lily beetle, scarlet lily beetle, red lily beetle)
Lonicera (Honeysuckle)
Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)
Cytisus scoparius (Broom)
Blue tit on feeding station
Bread fruit
Clematis 'Cezanne'
Coconut palm
Slug
Making leaf mould (3)
Papaver orientale 'Allegro'
Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)
Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)
Lilioceris lilii (lily beetle, scarlet lily beetle, red lily beetle)
Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens
Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting
Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)
Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting
Iris sibirica
Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)
Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)
Clematis
Gunnera manicata
Digitalis purpurea f. alba, syn. D.p. 'Alba', D.p. var. albiflora (Foxglove)
Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'
Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)
Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting
Frozen shrub
Laurel
Alcea (Hollyhock)
Pelargonium (Geranium)
Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'
Narcissus (Daffodil)
Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)
Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)
Stag beetle (Larva,grub)
Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)
Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)
Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'
Log pile
Heron
Quercus robur (Oak) tree
Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)
Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' AGM (silver-margined holly, variegated holly)
Hebe
Making leaf mould (5)
Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)
Mushroom
Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied
Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)
Diascia fetcaniensis
Rosa 'Diamond' syn. Rosa 'Korgazell' (Patio rose)
Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)
Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)
Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)
Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)
Compost bin (just starting the composting process)
Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana
Aquilegia (Columbine)
Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)
Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)
Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)
Fuchsia
Viola (Pansy)
Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom
Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)
Petunia
Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird', syn. H.s. 'Oiseau Blue' (Tree Hollyhock)
Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)
Mahonia japonica
Narcissus (Daffodil)
Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)
Bumble bee
Aquilegia (Columbine)
Trifolium repens (Clover)
Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)
Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)
Vine weevil - adult
Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)
Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis
Clematis armandii
Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)
Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)
Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis
Alcea (Hollyhock)
Blossom
Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)
Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)
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Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)
Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)
Rose Perpétué
Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)
Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)
Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings
Ornamental grass
Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)
Primula, polyanthus
Syringa (Lilac)
Sedum spectabile syn. Hylotelephium spectabile (ice plant, stonecrop)
Lunipus (Lupin)
Sedum spectabile syn. Hylotelephium spectabile (ice plant, stonecrop)
Azalea
Seed propagation
Ladybird
Container display
Pyracantha (Firethorn)
Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)
Trifolium repens (Clover)
Buddleja
Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)
Lilium (Asiatic Lily)
Rosa (Rose)
Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)
Narcissus (Daffodil)
Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'
Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)
Slug
Azalea
Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus
Patio planter with a lilac theme
Vine weevil - adult
Mushroom
Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Harlequin' (Berberis, Purple berberis, Barberry, Purple Japanese barberry)
Alcea (Hollyhock)
Clematis
Ipomoea
Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)
Cytisus scoparius (Broom)
Muscari armeniacum 'Misty Skies' (Grape hyacinth, Armenian grape hyacinth)
Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)
Tulip
Clematis montana Anemone clematis
Petunia
Rhododendron
Azalea
Quercus robur (Common oak)
Galanthus 'S. Arnott' AGM (Snowdrop 'S. Arnott') syn. Galanthus nivalis 'S Arnott', Galanthus 'Sam Arnott'
Squirrel
Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)
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
Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)
Ladybird
Zantedeschia
Agave
Pulmonaria officinalis - Common lungwort, spotted dog, soldiers and sailors, Jerusalem cowslip
Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)
Orchid
Trifolium repens (Clover)
Narcissus (Daffodil)
Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)
Deutzia gracilis
Gerbera
Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)
Trifolium repens (Clover)
Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)
Potting on 2
Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)
Making leaf mould (10)
Greenfly on lupin
Aster amellus
Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid 'Eastbourne Beauty' (Geranium)
Papaver somniferum (Poppy)
Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)
Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)
Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)
Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)
Daisy
Rhododendron
Digitalis purpurea f. alba, syn. D.p. 'Alba', D.p. var. albiflora (Foxglove)
Fuchsia
Pulmonaria officinalis - Common lungwort, spotted dog, soldiers and sailors, Jerusalem cowslip
Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird', syn. H.s. 'Oiseau Blue' (Tree Hollyhock)
Primula
Grass
Compost bin (traditional heap)
Deer
Difference in size of oak leaf
Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)
Narcissus (Daffodil)
Sarracenia (North American pitcher plant)
Clematis
Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)
Making leaf mould (12)
Blight on tomatoes
Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)
Narcissus (Daffodil)
Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)
Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)
Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)
x Halimiocistus 'Ingwersenii' (Sea rock rose, Cistus, Rock rose)
Quercus rubra (Red oak)
Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)
Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Large Skipper butterfly
Iris
Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained
Seedling (Tomato)
Palm
Lunaria annua (Honesty)
Blossom
Lunipus (Lupin)
Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)
Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)
Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)
Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)
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.
Making leaf mould
Hyacinthoides hispanica, syn. Endymion hispanicus, Scilla campanulata, S.hispanica (Spanish bluebell)
Forsythia x intermedia
Acer (Maple)
Agave
Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)
Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)
Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)
Fuchsia
Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco' syn. Hylotelephium sieboldi 'Variegatum'
Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace
Ants
Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)
Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)
Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)
Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)
Nymphaea (Water lily)
Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower
Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis
Caterpiller
Alcea (Hollyhock)
Large beefsteak tomato
Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)
Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)
Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist) seed pod
Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'
Garden design
Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)
Narcissus (Daffodil)
Iris sibirica
Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)
Blackberry
Galanthus 'S. Arnott' AGM (Snowdrop 'S. Arnott') syn. Galanthus nivalis 'S Arnott', Galanthus 'Sam Arnott'
Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)
Betula pendula 'Youngii' (Young's weeping birch)
Hydrangea
Hebe
Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)
Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'
Aquilegia (Columbine)
Viola (Pansy)
Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)
Mentha aquatica (Water mint)
Clematis
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)
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