Plant list of photographs in the UKGardening gallery.

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Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

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

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Blossom

Making leaf mould (1)

Cyclamen

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Azalea

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

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

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

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Bambusa (bamboo)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Stag beetle (Adult)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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.

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Blackfly on philadelphus

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

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

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Lupin

Making leaf mould

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

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

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Petunia

Making leaf mould

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

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

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

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

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

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

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

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

Roof Garden

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

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

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Making leaf mould

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Cyclamen

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Hydrangea

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

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Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

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

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

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Making leaf mould

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

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

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

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

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

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

Hydrangea

Fuchsia

Dahlia

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

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

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

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

Rosehips over water

Wild garlic

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

Cacti

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Mahonia japonica

Hebe

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

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

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

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.

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

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

Compost bin (traditional heap)

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

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

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

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Geranium (Cranesbill)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Making leaf mould (3)

Iris sibirica

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Garden design

Making leaf mould (6)

Hydrangea

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

Landscape with bluebells

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

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

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

Delphinium (early growth)

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

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

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

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

Hosta

Grass snake

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

Dandelion

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

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

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Primula

Pelargonium (Geranium)

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

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Vine weevil - adult

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Curcurbita (Marrow)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Viburnum

Palm

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Clematis

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Lunipus (Lupin)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Gunnera manicata

Dianthus

Tulip

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Rhododendron

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Antique tractor

Caterpiller

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Iris sibirica

Rhododendron

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Fuchsia

Slug

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

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Hebe

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Mixed border

Patio planter

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

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

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Buddleja

Magnolia

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

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

Clematis 'Arabella'

Small water feature

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Viburnum carlesii

Cistus (Rock rose)

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Container display

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

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Banana

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

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

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Coconut palm

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Duck

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

Seedling (Tomato)

Lobelia erinus

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

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Garden roller

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Squirrel

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Bread fruit

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

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

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

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Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Making leaf mould

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Making leaf mould (5)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

Fig

Primula

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

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

Iris sibirica

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

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Clematis

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Primula

Lantana camara

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Foxtail lily <em>Eremurus stenophyllus</em>

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

Blight on tomatoes

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

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Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Clematis

Making leaf mould

Gunnera manicata

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Lupin

Cabbage

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

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

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

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

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

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

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

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

Ladybird (7 spot)

Ladybird

Making leaf mould

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

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

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

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

Viburnum carlesii

Dahlia

Viburnum

Coconut palm

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Making leaf mould (13)

Blight on tomatoes

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

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Rosa (Rose)

Primula

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Gazania

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Viburnum carlesii

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

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

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Azalea

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

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

Euphorbia

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

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

Caterpiller

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Heron

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Pelargonium (Geranium)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Waterlily

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

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

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

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Lantana camara

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

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Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

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

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

New Guinea impatiens

Cyclamen

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

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Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Rhododendron

Making leaf mould (11)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Hebe

Pond waterfall

Potting on 5

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

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

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

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

Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

Wildflower Display

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

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

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Lobelia erinus

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Forget-me-not

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Dianthus

Clematis

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Rhododendron

Making leaf mould

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Chrysanthemum

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Viburnum carlesii

Forsythia x intermedia

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

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

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

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

Lupin seed pod

Grass

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Petunia

Daisy

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

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

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

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

Viola (Pansy)

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

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

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

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Azalea

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

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Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

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Chaenomeles (Quince)

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Diascia fetcaniensis

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

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Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

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

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

Banana

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Lunipus (Lupin)

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

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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Leaf miner

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Gerbera

Verbena

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

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Blight on tomatoes

Malus domestica (Apple)

Making leaf mould

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Azalea

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Patio planter with a lilac theme

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

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Primula japonica

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Orchid

Azalea

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

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Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Heron

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

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Blackberry

Viburnum carlesii

Hebe

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

Astrantia major

Belted hoverfly <em>Volucella zonaria</em>

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Greenfly on lupin

Syringa (Lilac)

Gazania

Small water feature

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

Making leaf mould

Lantana camara

Deutzia gracilis

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Slug

Forget-me-not

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Frozen water

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

Blue tit on feeding station

Caterpiller

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Trifolium repens (Clover)

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

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Syringa (Lilac)

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

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Seedling (Tomato)

Rope trellis

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Anthurium

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Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Deutzia gracilis

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

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Clematis armandii

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Potting on 1

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Azalea

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Frozen water

Palm

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

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

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

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

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

Large beefsteak tomato

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Garden design

Lobelia erinus

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Hebe

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Anthurium

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

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

Pelargonium (Geranium)

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Mushroom

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Primula

Black Eyed Susan

Seedling (Tomato)

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Deutzia gracilis

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Delphinium (early growth)

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Saxifraga x arendsii

Spiraea japonica

Garden design

Moss in the lawn

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Lobelia erinus

Primula

Geranium

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Syringa (Lilac)

Lichen on oak branch

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

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<em>Aster amellus</em> 'King George' [AGM]

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

Rose moss

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Primula

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

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

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Strawberry flowers

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

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Viola (Pansy)

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

Slug

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Deutzia crenata

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Heuchera

Mildew on melon plant

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Sweet chestnut tree

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Verbena bonariensis

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Primula

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

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

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

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

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

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

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

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

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

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Ladybird larvae

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

Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Duck

Making leaf mould

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Petunia

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

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

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

Rosa (Rose)

Clematis armandii

Fuchsia

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Ornamental grass

Clematis armandii

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

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

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Lunipus (Lupin)

Deutzia gracilis

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

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

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

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Petunia

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

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Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Rose Perpétué

Ants

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

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Garden design

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh poppy)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

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

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Garden design

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Petunia

Coconut palm

Fennel (seedhead)

Hydrangea

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Clematis

Frozen shrub

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Deer

Malus domestica (Apple)

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

<em>Clematis montana</em> Anemone clematis

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Lichen on oak branch

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

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

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Almond

Regal pelargonium

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

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

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Landscape with bluebells

Dahlia

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

Tulip

Slug

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

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Petunia

Azalea

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

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Daisy

Almond

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Woodlouse

Magnolia

Lantana camara

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Leaf mould (finely chopped after running over with lawnmower)

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Iris sibirica

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

Bumble bee

Wildflower Display

Vine weevil - adult

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

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Syringa (Lilac)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

Pond cover

Viola (Pansy)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Gerbera

Ants

Primula

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Euphorbia

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

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

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Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Crocus biflorus

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

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

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

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

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

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

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

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

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

Bergenia cordifolia (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

Common newt

Mahonia japonica

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

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Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Iris sibirica

Wisteria growing through silver birch

Landscape with bluebells

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Cherry

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

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

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Clematis

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

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

Hydrangea

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Hydrangea

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

Hebe

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

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

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

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

Seed propagation

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

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

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Magnolia

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

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

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Mixed border

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

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

Petunia

Log pile

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

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

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Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Cherry blossom

Blossom

Wier at Cowley Manor

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Hebe

Waterlily

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Viola (Pansy)

Moss in the lawn

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

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

Malus domestica (Apple)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Making leaf mould

Hebe

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

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

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

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

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

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

Pond cover

Rosa (Rose)

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hebe

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Campanula (Bellflower)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Iris sibirica

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Lemon

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

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

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Common frog

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

Wild garlic

Bonsai

Mushroom

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Vine weevil - juvenile

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Clematis armandii

Palm

Seed propagation

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Banana

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Lemon

Bumble bee on Hyacinth

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Petunia

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

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Primula

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

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Frozen shrub

Bougainvillea glabra

Rosa (Rose)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Orchid

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Viola (Pansy)

Rhododendron

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Blossom

Iris sibirica

Hebe

Duck

Vine weevil - adult

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Gerbera (African daisy)

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

Courgette

Quercus robur (Common oak)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Slug

Heron trying to catch fish

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Euphorbia

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

Azalea

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Lupin

Trees covered in snow

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

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

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

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

Primula

Fuchsia

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

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

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Blossom

Bumble bee

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

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Duck with chicks

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Rhododendron

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

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

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

Woods in late spring

Petunia

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Campanula (Bellflower)

Orchid

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

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

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

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

Blackfly on floxglove

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

Agave

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

Sarracenia North American pitcher plant

Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

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

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Pinching out tomatoes

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Venus Fly Trap

Rosa (Rose)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

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

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

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Daisy

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Iris

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Heuchera

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Washingtonia robusta

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Pricking out

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

New Guinea impatiens

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

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Patio planter

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

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

Trees covered in snow

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

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

Primula

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Helenium autumnale

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Iris sibirica

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Mahonia japonica

Banana

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

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

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Rhododendron

Bumble bee on Hyacinth

Fuchsia

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

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

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

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

Deutzia gracilis

Clematis jackmanii

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.

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Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

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

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

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

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Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

Fern

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Frozen water

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Lantana camara

Duck

Mushroom

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

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

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

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Forsythia x intermedia

Betula pendula (Birch)

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Azalea

Summer bedding planter

Pond

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

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Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Mahonia japonica

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Rhododendron

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

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

Azalea

Ladybird larvae

Garden lighting!!

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Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

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

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

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

Gunnera manicata

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

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Iris

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

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

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Potting on 4

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Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Ladybird

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

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Erica (Heath , Heather)

Rosa (Rose)

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Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Iris

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Brachycome angustifolia

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Crocus biflorus

Primula, polyanthus

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Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Praying matis

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

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

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

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

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Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Waterfall

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Tropaeolum majus (Nastutium)

Rhododendron

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Pisum sativum (Pea)

Clematis

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Fuchsia

Making leaf mould

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

Blossom

Bougainvillea glabra

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Dianthus chinensis

Rhododendron

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

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

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

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

Succulent

Ladybird (2 spot)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Papaver (Poppy)

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Primula

Petunia

Cosmos

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Azalea

Zantedeschia

Cistus (Rock rose)

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

Vine weevil - adult

Blackfly

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Wildflower Display

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

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Potting on 2

Ipomoea

Magnolia

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

Syringa (Lilac)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Pinching out tomatoes

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

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

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Daisy

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

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

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

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Tree trunk

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

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

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

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

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

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Cherry blossom

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Aster amellus

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Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

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

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Rhododendron

Malus domestica (Apple)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

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Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Agave

Geranium

Bougainvillea glabra

Strawberry - ripening fruit

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

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

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Ants

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Lobelia erinus

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

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.

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

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

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Duck

Primula

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

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

Pinching out tomatoes

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Lobelia erinus

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

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Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Hosta 'Francee'

Ladybird

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

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

Agave attenuata

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

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Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

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

Deutzia gracilis

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Slugs

Clematis armandii

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

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Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

Viburnum carlesii

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Blight on tomatoes

Cosmos

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Mushroom

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

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Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Frozen shrub

Making leaf mould (17)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

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

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Tulip

Fencing

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Rose hips

Iris sibirica

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Buddleja

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Primula

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Patio planter with a white theme

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Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Laurel

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Clematis

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

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

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Primula

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

Gerbera (African daisy)

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

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Lupin

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Hosta

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Slug

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

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Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Lemon

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

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Greenfly on lupin

Cricket on flowerpot

Knarled bark of tree

Making leaf mould (2)

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

Laurus (laurel) in flower

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Rhododendron

Cosmos

Iris sibirica

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Black Millet

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Slug

Iris graminea (Iris)

Rhododendron

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

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

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

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Penstemon

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Primula

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Forsythia x intermedia

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

Mahonia japonica

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

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Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

Vine weevil - adult

Bumble bee

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Cistus (Rock rose)

Difference in size of oak leaf

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Forsythia x intermedia

Campanula (Bellflower)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Water Snail

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

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

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

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Duck with ducklings

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Rock Garden

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Diascia fetcaniensis

Astrantia major

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

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Primula

Lunipus (Lupin)

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

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Making leaf mould (4)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

Penstemon

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

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

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

Slug

Grass roof

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

Squirrel

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Clematis 'Rebecca'

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

Daisy

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Ladybird larvae

Iris sibirica

Palm

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

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

Gazania

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Fuchsia

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

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

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

Papaver (Poppy)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Fuchsia

Buddleia, butterfly bush

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.

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Mushroom

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Petunia

Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Azalea

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

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

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

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

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Lemon

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

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

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

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

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

Lunipus (Lupin)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Iris sibirica

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

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Iris

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Viola (Pansy)

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

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Potting on 3

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

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

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Making leaf mould

Mahonia japonica

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Making leaf mould (7)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Cosmos 'Sensation'

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Acer (Maple)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Fuchsia 'Multa'

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

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

Erica (Heath, Heather)

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

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Making leaf mould

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Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Hydrangea

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Cacti

Spider

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

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Fern

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Making leaf mould (12)

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

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Campanula (Bellflower)

Hydrangea

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Forget-me-not

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

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) in flower

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

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

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

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

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Fencing

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

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Primula

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

Lunipus (Lupin)

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

Cistus (Rock rose)

Rhododendron

Viburnum carlesii

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Wildflower Display

Dianthus

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

Making leaf mould (14)

Tropical Garden

Chusquea culeou

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Strawberry in a hanging basket

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Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'

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.