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Compost bin (traditional heap)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Fuchsia

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

Palm

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Rhododendron

Bonsai

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

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

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Tropical Garden

Magnolia

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Delphinium (early growth)

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Potting on 5

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Greenfly on lupin

Lichen on oak branch

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Wier at Cowley Manor

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

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

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Iris sibirica

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

Frozen shrub

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

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

Waterlily

Blackberry

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Primula

Frozen shrub

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Heuchera

Syringa (Lilac)

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Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

Making leaf mould

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Making leaf mould

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

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

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.

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Wisteria growing through silver birch

Geranium

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Ants

Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

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.

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

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Squirrel

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Primula

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Petunia

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

Blackfly

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Orchid

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

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Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh poppy)

Rhododendron

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

Mushroom

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

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

Rosa (Rose)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

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Hydrangea

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Making leaf mould (7)

Pond waterfall

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Tulip

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

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Duck with chicks

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

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Making leaf mould

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Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

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

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'

Dianthus

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

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Lupin seed pod

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

Blackfly on floxglove

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

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

Black Millet

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

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

Lemon

Penstemon

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Seed propagation

Magnolia

Clematis

Buddleja

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Lupin

Primula, polyanthus

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Tree trunk

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Cyclamen

Pinching out tomatoes

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

Blight on tomatoes

Forsythia x intermedia

Viburnum carlesii

Petunia

Rosa (Rose)

Making leaf mould

Patio planter

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Papaver (Poppy)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Bumble bee on Hyacinth

Viburnum carlesii

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Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Blossom

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

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Bambusa (bamboo)

Tropaeolum majus (Nastutium)

Moss in the lawn

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) in flower

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Making leaf mould

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Iris sibirica

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Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

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

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.

Wildflower Display

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Palm

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

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

Daisy

Lunipus (Lupin)

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

New Guinea impatiens

Syringa (Lilac)

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

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

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

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Penstemon

Making leaf mould

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

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

Diascia fetcaniensis

Heron

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

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

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

Lemon

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Making leaf mould (2)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

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

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

Potting on 3

Lobelia erinus

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

Cosmos

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Making leaf mould

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

Hebe

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

Gerbera

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

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Lobelia erinus

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

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

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Garden design

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

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

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Mixed border

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Mushroom

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Making leaf mould (3)

Making leaf mould (17)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lobelia erinus

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Duck

Making leaf mould (1)

Clematis

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

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

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Patio planter

Dianthus chinensis

Heron

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

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Primula

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Spiraea japonica

Deutzia gracilis

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Rhododendron

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

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

Cistus (Rock rose)

Iris graminea (Iris)

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

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Fuchsia

Azalea

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

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Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

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

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

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Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Bread fruit

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Azalea

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Mahonia japonica

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Forget-me-not

Daisy

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Pinching out tomatoes

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

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Cabbage

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Lunipus (Lupin)

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Hebe

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Rhododendron

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Viburnum carlesii

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Mixed border

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Dahlia

Making leaf mould

Cosmos

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

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

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

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

Rhododendron

Cosmos

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

Lupin

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Pond cover

Greenfly on lupin

Making leaf mould

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Deutzia gracilis

Rose moss

Daisy

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

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Hebe

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

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

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Trees covered in snow

Fencing

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Making leaf mould (9)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Vine weevil - adult

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Deutzia gracilis

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

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

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Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Iris sibirica

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Coconut palm

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Making leaf mould

Azalea

Clematis armandii

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Viburnum carlesii

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

Heron trying to catch fish

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Petunia

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Common newt

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Cosmos 'Sensation'

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

Mushroom

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Cricket on flowerpot

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

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

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Acer (Maple)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

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Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

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Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

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Coconut palm

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

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

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

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

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Bougainvillea glabra

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Fuchsia

Lantana camara

Erica (Heath, Heather)

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

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

Garden lighting!!

Lunipus (Lupin)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Praying matis

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

New Guinea impatiens

Venus Fly Trap

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Ornamental grass

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Banana

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Fuchsia

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Log pile

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

Clematis jackmanii

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Aster amellus

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

Rock Garden

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Making leaf mould (14)

Ipomoea

Iris

Slug

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

Grass

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

Fennel (seedhead)

Waterlily

Blossom

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Primula

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

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

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Bumble bee

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Hosta

Geranium

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Viola (Pansy)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Petunia

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Ants

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Delphinium (early growth)

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

Rhododendron

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Viburnum carlesii

Dahlia

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Helenium autumnale

Iris graminea (Iris)

Strawberry in a hanging basket

Gunnera manicata

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

Lupin

Astrantia major

Vine weevil - adult

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Mahonia japonica

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Making leaf mould

Stag beetle (Adult)

Making leaf mould

Vine weevil - adult

Making leaf mould (13)

Rhododendron

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Dianthus

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Forsythia x intermedia

Forsythia x intermedia

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Lunipus (Lupin)

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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Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Duck with ducklings

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

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Cherry blossom

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

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

Laurel

Gazania

Rhododendron

Cacti

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Viola (Pansy)

Iris sibirica

Petunia

Viola (Pansy)

Malus domestica (Apple)

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

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

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Rhododendron

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Gazania

Making leaf mould

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

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

Making leaf mould (11)

Making leaf mould

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Lantana camara

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Slug

Cacti

Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Ladybird (2 spot)

Rosa (Rose)

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

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Palm

Mahonia japonica

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

Ladybird larvae

Syringa (Lilac)

Wildflower Display

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Clematis armandii

Strawberry flowers

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Azalea

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Palm

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Moss in the lawn

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Deutzia gracilis

Banana

Iris sibirica

Betula pendula (Birch)

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Wildflower Display

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

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Primula

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Viola (Pansy)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Ladybird (7 spot)

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

Iris sibirica

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Agave

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Iris

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Fern

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Petunia

Bougainvillea glabra

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

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

Iris sibirica

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Landscape with bluebells

Campanula (Bellflower)

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

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Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

Primula

Mahonia japonica

Petunia

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

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.

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Viola (Pansy)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Iris

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

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

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Diascia fetcaniensis

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

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Anemone blanda

Viburnum carlesii

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

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

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Petunia

Quercus robur (Common oak)

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Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Garden design

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

Deer

Frozen water

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Leaf mould (finely chopped after running over with lawnmower)

Making leaf mould (4)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Clematis 'Arabella'

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Hebe

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

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Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Container display

Primula

Verbena bonariensis

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Cyclamen

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Ladybird (7 spot)

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Primula

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

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

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

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Making leaf mould (12)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

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

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Cistus (Rock rose)

Hebe

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Hydrangea

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

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

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

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

Slugs

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

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

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Small water feature

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Making leaf mould

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

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

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Grass roof

Clematis armandii

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Trees covered in snow

Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

Primula

Azalea

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Clematis

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Landscape with bluebells

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

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

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Cherry

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Making leaf mould (15)

Iris sibirica

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

Daisy

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Wildflower Display

Anthurium

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Viburnum

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Magnolia

Primula

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Small water feature

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Cyclamen

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

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

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

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Alcea (Hollyhock)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ants

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

Dianthus

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

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

Fuchsia

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

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

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Coconut palm

Azalea

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Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Seed propagation

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

Pisum sativum (Pea)

Bumble bee

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Potting on 4

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Banana

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Mildew on melon plant

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Iris sibirica

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Lobelia erinus

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Blackfly on philadelphus

Difference in size of oak leaf

Caterpiller

Gazania

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

Hydrangea

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

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Fig

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

Garden design

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Blossom

Landscape with bluebells

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Primula

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Primula

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Black Eyed Susan

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

Chusquea culeou

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

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

Cistus (Rock rose)

Clematis

Hebe

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Gunnera manicata

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Gerbera (African daisy)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Fuchsia 'Multa'

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Azalea

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

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Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

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

Pricking out

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Iris sibirica

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Clematis

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Spider

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Azalea

Hydrangea

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Iris sibirica

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

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.

Squirrel

Courgette

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Making leaf mould

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Tulip

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

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

Astrantia major

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Grass snake

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

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

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Blossom

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

Mahonia japonica

Blossom

Pond

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

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

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Slug

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

Lemon

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Fuchsia

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

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Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Erica (Heath , Heather)

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

Seedling (Tomato)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Forget-me-not

Petunia

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Rosa (Rose)

Patio planter with a lilac theme

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Viburnum carlesii

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

Primula

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

Dahlia

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

Mahonia japonica

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Clematis

Mushroom

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Trifolium repens (Clover)

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

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

Making leaf mould

Lantana camara

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Fuchsia

Hosta

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

Campanula (Bellflower)

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

Buddleia, butterfly bush

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

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Azalea

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

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

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Hosta 'Francee'

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Hydrangea

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.

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

Dandelion

Azalea

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

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Ladybird larvae

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Duck

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Ladybird

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Curcurbita (Marrow)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Gunnera manicata

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

Patio planter with a white theme

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

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

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Lobelia erinus

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

Caterpiller

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Deutzia crenata

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

Primula

Papaver (Poppy)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

Daisy

Duck

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

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Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Syringa (Lilac)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Almond

Cherry blossom

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

Agave

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Clematis armandii

Gerbera (African daisy)

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

Slug

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Rhododendron

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Wild garlic

Lichen on oak branch

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Banana

Forget-me-not

Viola (Pansy)

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Lantana camara

Cistus (Rock rose)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Vine weevil - juvenile

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Wild garlic

Making leaf mould (16)

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

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

Malus domestica (Apple)

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Hydrangea

Euphorbia

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

Hebe

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Woods in late spring

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Pond cover

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

Deutzia gracilis

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

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

Viola (Pansy)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

Potting on 1

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

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Large beefsteak tomato

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Laurus (laurel) in flower

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Primula

Campanula (Bellflower)

Brachycome angustifolia

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Duck

Seedling (Tomato)

Magnolia

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Ladybird

Viola (Pansy)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Pinching out tomatoes

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Lemon

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Almond

Rhododendron

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

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

Mushroom

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Crocus biflorus

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

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Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Blue tit on feeding station

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Primula

Anthurium

Saxifraga x arendsii

Frozen shrub

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

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Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

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

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Rhododendron

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

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.

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Making leaf mould (10)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Hebe

Hebe

Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Vine weevil - adult

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

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

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Slug

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Primula

Rose Perpétué

Chaenomeles (Quince)

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

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Rope trellis

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Rhododendron

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Chrysanthemum

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

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Succulent

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Frozen water

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

Rhododendron

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

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

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Geranium (Cranesbill)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Hydrangea

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

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

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

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

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

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Blight on tomatoes

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Waterfall

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Gazania

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Tulip

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Rosehips over water

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Azalea

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Iris

Making leaf mould (5)

Washingtonia robusta

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Bumble bee on Hyacinth

Common frog

Water Snail

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

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

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

Iris sibirica

Garden design

Euphorbia

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Knarled bark of tree

Waterlily

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

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Slug

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Leaf miner

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

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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.

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

Summer bedding planter

Primula

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Fencing

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Primula japonica

Roof Garden

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Crocus biflorus

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Sarracenia North American pitcher plant

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Gerbera (African daisy)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Antique tractor

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

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

Blight on tomatoes

Lupin

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Rosa (Rose)

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

Euphorbia

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Clematis

Forsythia x intermedia

Caterpiller

Mushroom

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Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Orchid

Iris graminea (Iris)

Agave attenuata

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Heuchera

Primula

Clematis

Lunipus (Lupin)

Frozen water

Lobelia erinus

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

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

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

Zantedeschia

Ladybird (7 spot)

Hebe

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

Slug

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Clematis armandii

Buddleja

Making leaf mould (6)

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

Rosa (Rose)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

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

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

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

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Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Ladybird

Bergenia cordifolia (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

Vine weevil - adult

Orchid

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Fern

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Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Ladybird larvae

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

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Duck

Lunipus (Lupin)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

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

Hydrangea

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

Sweet chestnut tree

Bougainvillea glabra

Gerbera (African daisy)

Bumble bee

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

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

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Woodlouse

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Gerbera

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Rhododendron

Making leaf mould

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Blight on tomatoes

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Rose hips

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

Petunia

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

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

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Slug

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Fuchsia

Petunia

Malus domestica (Apple)

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Garden roller

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Azalea

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

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Deutzia gracilis

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

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

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Potting on 2

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

Seedling (Tomato)

Lantana camara

Syringa (Lilac)

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Viburnum

Verbena

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Erica (Heath , Heather)

Clematis 'Rebecca'

Regal pelargonium

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Garden design