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I've been taking photographs of plants in and around my garden since I bought my first digital camera in 2001 (three years after I has started this website). So whilst wondering where to keep the pictures in the days before Flickr and cloud storage, I thought I'd create a little database of them on my UK Gardening website, and I've been taking photos and adding them to my site ever since.

Below is a very small, random selection of photographs I have taken over the last 25 years. To see a larger version of a photograph, click the image. You'll then be able to scroll left and right through the current selection.

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Frozen water

Frozen water

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Garden design

Garden design

Mushroom

Mushroom

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

Heuchera

Heuchera

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Osteospermum 'Glistening White' syn. Dimorphotheca pluvialis (Cape marigold, Cape daisy, Rain daisy, African daisy) with hover fly

Osteospermum 'Glistening White' syn. Dimorphotheca pluvialis (Cape marigold, Cape daisy, Rain daisy, African daisy) with hover fly

Petunia

Petunia

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Dahlia

Dahlia

Campanula (Bellflower)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Rosa (Rose)

Rosa (Rose)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Hydrangea

Hydrangea

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

Helenium autumnale

Helenium autumnale

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Viburnum carlesii

Viburnum carlesii

Tropical Garden

Tropical Garden

Viburnum carlesii

Viburnum carlesii

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

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

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

Ants

Ants

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

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

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

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

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

Heron

Heron

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Lobelia erinus

Lobelia erinus

Water Snail

Water Snail

Petunia

Petunia

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Penstemon

Penstemon

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

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

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

Cyclamen

Cyclamen

Orchid

Orchid

Fencing

Fencing

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Hydrangea

Hydrangea

Wildflower Display

Wildflower Display

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Primula

Primula

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Banana

Banana

Azalea

Azalea

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Orchid

Orchid

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Viburnum carlesii

Viburnum carlesii

Azalea

Azalea

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Deutzia gracilis

Deutzia gracilis

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

Magnolia

Magnolia

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Blossom

Blossom

Ladybird (7 spot)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Fuchsia

Fuchsia

Primula japonica

Primula japonica

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Slug

Slug

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Lantana camara

Lantana camara

Viola (Pansy)

Viola (Pansy)

The Katherine of Aragon garden, designed by Graham Burgess, it was awarded a Bronze medal. As part of the Six Wives of Henry VIII show gardens at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.

The Katherine of Aragon garden, designed by Graham Burgess, it was awarded a Bronze medal. As part of the Six Wives of Henry VIII show gardens at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Enallagma cyathigerum  (Common blue damselfly)

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Buff-tailed bumblebees on hyacinth flower

Buff-tailed bumblebees on hyacinth flower

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

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

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

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

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

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Iris

Iris

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Trees covered in snow

Trees covered in snow

Lantana camara

Lantana camara

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

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

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

Seedling (Tomato)

Seedling (Tomato)

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

Forsythia x intermedia

Forsythia x intermedia

Lupin

Lupin

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

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

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

Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

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

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

Brachyscome angustifolia

Brachyscome angustifolia

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Garden lighting!!

Garden lighting!!

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

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

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

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

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

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

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

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

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

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

Clematis 'Rebecca'

Clematis 'Rebecca'

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Forget-me-not

Forget-me-not

Lupin

Lupin

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

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

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

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Lupin

Lupin

Washingtonia robusta

Washingtonia robusta

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

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

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

Knarled bark of tree

Knarled bark of tree

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

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

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

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

Hebe

Hebe

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Squirrel

Squirrel

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Petunia

Petunia

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Antique tractor

Antique tractor

Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum

Hosta

Hosta

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Dianthus chinensis

Dianthus chinensis

Mahonia japonica

Mahonia japonica

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Daisy

Daisy

Gazania

Gazania

Hebe

Hebe

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Erica (Heath, Bell heather)

Erica (Heath, Bell heather)

Greenfly on lupin

Greenfly on lupin

Malus domestica (Apple)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Daisy

Daisy

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

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

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

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

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

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

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Lichen on oak branch

Lichen on oak branch

Primula

Primula

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

Blossom

Blossom

Lichen on oak branch

Lichen on oak branch

Campanula (Bellflower)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Small water feature

Small water feature

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Caterpiller

Caterpiller

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Astrantia major

Astrantia major

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

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

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

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

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

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

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

Blight on tomatoes

Blight on tomatoes

Waterlily

Waterlily

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Rosa (Rose)

Rosa (Rose)

Delphinium (early growth)

Delphinium (early growth)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Mixed border

Mixed border

Patio planter with a white theme

Patio planter with a white theme

Betula pendula (Birch)

Betula pendula (Birch)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound' (Bridal wreath)

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound' (Bridal wreath)

Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Viburnum carlesii

Viburnum carlesii

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

Magnolia

Magnolia

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

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

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

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Trees covered in snow

Trees covered in snow

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Euryops pectinatus (grey-leaved euryops)

Euryops pectinatus (grey-leaved euryops)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Mahonia japonica

Mahonia japonica

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Cosmos

Cosmos

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Gazania

Gazania

Mahonia japonica

Mahonia japonica

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Daisy

Daisy

Penstemon

Penstemon

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

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

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

Mixed border

Mixed border

Iris

Iris

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Mushroom

Mushroom

Bougainvillea glabra

Bougainvillea glabra

Gerbera (African daisy)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Fig

Fig

Lilioceris lilii (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.

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Primula

Primula

Dianthus

Dianthus

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Rosehips over water

Rosehips over water

Ladybird (7 spot)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Fern

Fern

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

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

Woods in late spring

Woods in late spring

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Primula

Primula

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Rosa (Rose)

Rosa (Rose)

Wildflower Display

Wildflower Display

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

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

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

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Potting on 3

Potting on 3

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

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

Common newt

Common newt

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Mushroom

Mushroom

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête'  (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Cherry

Cherry

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

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

Gazania

Gazania

Caterpiller

Caterpiller

Lemon

Lemon

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Almond

Almond

New Guinea impatiens

New Guinea impatiens

Cacti

Cacti

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

Petunia

Petunia

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Centipedes in a plant root ball

Centipedes in a plant root ball

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Rock Garden

Rock Garden

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Geranium

Geranium

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Slug

Slug

Cyclamen

Cyclamen

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

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

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia vulgaris ;Winky Double Rose' (columbine, grannies bonnet)

Aquilegia vulgaris ;Winky Double Rose' (columbine, grannies bonnet)

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

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

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff'  AGM

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

Lunipus (Lupin)

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.

Ribes rubrum (Redcurrant) included in The Growing Tastes Allotment Garden, from Wincester Growers the were awarded a Gold medal and Best in Show for their garden.

Bumble bee

Bumble bee

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Cabbage

Cabbage

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Deutzia crenata

Deutzia crenata

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Primula

Primula

Courgette

Courgette

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Ladybird larvae

Ladybird larvae

Potting on 4

Potting on 4

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

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

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

Deutzia gracilis

Deutzia gracilis

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

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

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

Blackfly on floxglove

Blackfly on floxglove

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

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

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

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

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Clematis armandii

Clematis armandii

Azalea

Azalea

Bergenia cordifolia (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

Bergenia cordifolia (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

Making leaf mould (15)

Making leaf mould (15)

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Mahonia japonica

Mahonia japonica

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

Azalea

Azalea

Viburnum carlesii

Viburnum carlesii

Iris

Iris

Almond

Almond

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Black Millet

Black Millet

Making leaf mould (4)

Making leaf mould (4)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Lupin seed pod

Lupin seed pod

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

Daisy

Daisy

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

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Rose moss

Rose moss

Fuchsia

Fuchsia

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Cosmos

Cosmos

Grass roof

Grass roof

Vine weevil - adult

Vine weevil - adult

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

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

Palm

Palm

Euphorbia

Euphorbia

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

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

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

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Verbena

Verbena

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

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

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

Frozen water

Frozen water

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Blight on tomatoes

Blight on tomatoes

Hosta

Hosta

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Making leaf mould (16)

Making leaf mould (16)

Erica (Heath, Bell heather)

Erica (Heath, Bell heather)

Fuchsia

Fuchsia

Syringa (Lilac)

Syringa (Lilac)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Clematis

Clematis

Fennel (seedhead)

Fennel (seedhead)

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

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

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

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

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

Azalea

Azalea

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

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

Campanula (Bellflower)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Pond waterfall

Pond waterfall

Campanula (Bellflower)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Heuchera

Heuchera

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

Hydrangea

Hydrangea

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Cacti

Cacti

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Geranium

Geranium

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Small water feature

Small water feature

Blackfly

Blackfly

Lemon

Lemon

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

New Guinea impatiens

New Guinea impatiens

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Lemon

Lemon

Chusquea culeou

Chusquea culeou

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

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

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Erica (Heath , Heather)

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

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

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Primula

Primula

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Frozen shrub

Frozen shrub

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Leaf miner

Leaf miner

Anemone blanda

Anemone blanda

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Lobelia erinus

Lobelia erinus

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Wildflower Display

Wildflower Display

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

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

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

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

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

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

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Strawberry in a hanging basket

Strawberry in a hanging basket

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

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

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

Grass snake

Grass snake

Dahlia

Dahlia

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Frozen water

Frozen water

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Pond

Pond

Variegated standard holly, part of the Anne of Cleves garden, designed by Fiona Bailey which was awarded a Bronze. It was part of the Six Wives of Henry VIII show gardens at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.

Variegated standard holly, part of the Anne of Cleves garden, designed by Fiona Bailey which was awarded a Bronze. It was part of the Six Wives of Henry VIII show gardens at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Making leaf mould (11)

Making leaf mould (11)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

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

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

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight' - fruit splitting

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight' - fruit splitting

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Slug

Slug

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Azalea

Azalea

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

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

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

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

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

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

Malus domestica (Apple)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Heron trying to catch fish

Heron trying to catch fish

Deutzia gracilis

Deutzia gracilis

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

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

Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh poppy)

Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh poppy)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

Gunnera manicata

Gunnera manicata

Dandelion

Dandelion

Agave attenuata

Agave attenuata

Frozen shrub

Frozen shrub

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Banana

Banana

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Pond cover

Pond cover

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

The Katherine Parr garden, designed by Yvonne Mathews, it was awarded a Silver medal. As part of the Six Wives of Henry VIII show gardens at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. It was a 'Mary' garden, a garden where each plant has a connection to the Virgin Mary.

The Katherine Parr garden, designed by Yvonne Mathews, it was awarded a Silver medal. As part of the Six Wives of Henry VIII show gardens at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. It was a 'Mary' garden, a garden where each plant has a connection to the Virgin Mary.

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Lobelia erinus

Lobelia erinus

Lantana camara

Lantana camara

Succulent

Succulent

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Gerbera (African daisy)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Forsythia x intermedia

Forsythia x intermedia

Euphorbia

Euphorbia

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Azalea

Azalea

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Forsythia x intermedia

Forsythia x intermedia

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Syringa (Lilac)

Syringa (Lilac)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

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

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Hosta 'Francee'

Hosta 'Francee'

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Viburnum carlesii

Viburnum carlesii

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Blackfly on philadelphus

Blackfly on philadelphus

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Clematis

Clematis

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Pinching out tomatoes

Pinching out tomatoes

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

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

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

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

Hydrangea

Hydrangea

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Viola (Pansy)

Viola (Pansy)

Clematis

Clematis

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

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

Tulip

Tulip

Hebe

Hebe

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

Rope trellis

Rope trellis

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

Waterlily

Waterlily

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Wier at Cowley Manor

Wier at Cowley Manor

Garden roller

Garden roller

Potting on 5

Potting on 5

Primula

Primula

Curcurbita (Marrow)

Curcurbita (Marrow)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

Tree trunk

Tree trunk

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

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

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

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

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

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Crocus biflorus

Crocus biflorus

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Garden design

Garden design

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Primula

Primula

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

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

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

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Buddleja

Buddleja

Lupin

Lupin

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

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

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Making leaf mould (9)

Making leaf mould (9)

The Katherine Parr garden, designed by Yvonne Mathews, it was awarded a Silver medal. As part of the Six Wives of Henry VIII show gardens at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. It was a 'Mary' garden, a garden where each plant has a connection to the Virgin Mary.

The Katherine Parr garden, designed by Yvonne Mathews, it was awarded a Silver medal. As part of the Six Wives of Henry VIII show gardens at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. It was a 'Mary' garden, a garden where each plant has a connection to the Virgin Mary.

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Hebe

Hebe

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

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

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

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

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

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

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium)

Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Strawberry - ripening fruit

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

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

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Viola (Pansy)

Viola (Pansy)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Roof Garden

Roof Garden

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Making leaf mould (6)

Making leaf mould (6)

Osteospermum 'Glistening White' syn. Dimorphotheca pluvialis (Cape marigold, Cape daisy, Rain daisy, African daisy)

Osteospermum 'Glistening White' syn. Dimorphotheca pluvialis (Cape marigold, Cape daisy, Rain daisy, African daisy)

Dianthus

Dianthus

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Dianthus

Dianthus

Clematis 'Arabella'

Clematis 'Arabella'

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

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

Ladybird larvae

Ladybird larvae

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Primula

Primula

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Pinching out tomatoes

Pinching out tomatoes

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Bougainvillea glabra

Bougainvillea glabra

Landscape with bluebells

Landscape with bluebells

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Potting on 1

Potting on 1

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Clematis

Clematis

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

Viola (Pansy)

Viola (Pansy)

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

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

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

Waterlily

Waterlily

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

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

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Heliconia rostrata (Hanging lobster claw, False bird of paradise)

Heliconia rostrata (Hanging lobster claw, False bird of paradise)

Hebe

Hebe

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

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Seedling (Tomato)

Seedling (Tomato)

Palm

Palm

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

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

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Deutzia gracilis

Deutzia gracilis

Gerbera (African daisy)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Forget-me-not

Forget-me-not

Azalea

Azalea

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Rosa (Rose)

Rosa (Rose)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Coconut palm

Coconut palm

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Hebe

Hebe

Buddleia, butterfly bush

Buddleia, butterfly bush

Clematis armandii

Clematis armandii

Hydrangea

Hydrangea

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Making leaf mould

Making leaf mould

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Slug

Slug

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

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

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

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Petunia

Petunia

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

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

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

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo' (Oregon grape)

Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo' (Oregon grape)

Regal pelargonium

Regal pelargonium

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

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

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Waterfall

Waterfall

Lobelia erinus

Lobelia erinus

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Dahlia

Dahlia

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Mexican bush sage, Mexican salvia (Salvia leucantha)

Mexican bush sage, Mexican salvia (Salvia leucantha)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Male mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Male mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Bambusa (bamboo)

Bambusa (bamboo)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

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

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

This water feature was installed in the I Promise garden, designed by Year 6 of the St. John the Divine Primary School, at Hampton Court Flower Show 2009, where it was awarded a Silver-Gilt

This water feature was installed in the I Promise garden, designed by Year 6 of the St. John the Divine Primary School, at Hampton Court Flower Show 2009, where it was awarded a Silver-Gilt

Primula

Primula

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Primula

Primula

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Stag beetle (Adult)

Stag beetle (Adult)

Garden design

Garden design

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Diascia fetcaniensis

Diascia fetcaniensis

Papaver (Poppy)

Papaver (Poppy)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Gazania

Gazania

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Petunia

Petunia

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Cherry blossom

Cherry blossom

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Fencing

Fencing

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Vine weevil - adult

Vine weevil - adult

Verbena bonariensis

Verbena bonariensis

Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Clematis jackmanii

Clematis jackmanii

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Cyclamen

Cyclamen

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Woodlouse

Woodlouse

Pisum sativum (Pea)

Pisum sativum (Pea)

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Vine weevil - adult

Vine weevil - adult

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Cherry blossom

Cherry blossom

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Bumble bee

Bumble bee

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

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

Hebe

Hebe

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

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

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

Viola (Pansy)

Viola (Pansy)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

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

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

Hebe

Hebe

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) in flower

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) in flower

Primula

Primula

Mildew on melon plant

Mildew on melon plant

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Crocus biflorus

Crocus biflorus

Pond cover

Pond cover

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Spiraea japonica

Spiraea japonica

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Primula

Primula

Sweet chestnut tree

Sweet chestnut tree

Viola (Pansy)

Viola (Pansy)

Azalea

Azalea

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Lemon

Lemon

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

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

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Lobelia erinus

Lobelia erinus

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Eupeodes corollae syn. Metasyrphus corollae (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.

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Astrantia major

Astrantia major

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Gunnera manicata

Gunnera manicata

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Hydrangea

Hydrangea

Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus '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)

Wildflower Display

Wildflower Display

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Praying matis

Praying matis

Blight on tomatoes

Blight on tomatoes

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

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

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

Magnolia

Magnolia

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

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

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

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white'  (African lily)

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

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

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Clematis armandii

Clematis armandii

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Summer bedding planter

Summer bedding planter

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

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

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Lantana camara

Lantana camara

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Rose hips

Rose hips

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

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

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

Fern

Fern

Making leaf mould (2)

Making leaf mould (2)

Arum maculatum (cuckoo pint, cuckoo-pint, jack-in-the-pulpit, lords and ladies). The berries are produced in summer, turning orangey-red in late-summer, early autumn.

Arum maculatum (cuckoo pint, cuckoo-pint, jack-in-the-pulpit, lords and ladies). The berries are produced in summer, turning orangey-red in late-summer, early autumn.

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

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

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

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Ladybird (2 spot)

Ladybird (2 spot)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Fuchsia

Fuchsia

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

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

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Slug

Slug

Black Eyed Susan

Black Eyed Susan

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Hydrangea

Hydrangea

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

Papaver (Poppy)

Papaver (Poppy)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Magnolia

Magnolia

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

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

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

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

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

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Delphinium (early growth)

Delphinium (early growth)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Pinching out tomatoes

Pinching out tomatoes

Fuchsia

Fuchsia

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

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

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

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Clematis armandii

Clematis armandii

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lantana camara

Lantana camara

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Syringa (Lilac)

Syringa (Lilac)

Viburnum

Viburnum

Primula

Primula

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

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

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

Buff-tailed bumblebee on Hyacinth

Buff-tailed bumblebee on Hyacinth

Rosa (Rose)

Rosa (Rose)

Making leaf mould (14)

Making leaf mould (14)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

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

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

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

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

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

Deutzia gracilis

Deutzia gracilis

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Patio planter

Patio planter

Enallagma cyathigerum  (Common blue damselfly)

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

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

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

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

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

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

Wild garlic

Wild garlic

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Making leaf mould (17)

Making leaf mould (17)

Strawberry flowers

Strawberry flowers

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Petunia

Petunia

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

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

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

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

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

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

Making leaf mould (13)

Making leaf mould (13)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Iris graminea (Iris)

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

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

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

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

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Seed propagation

Seed propagation

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Viburnum

Viburnum

Cosmos 'Sensation'

Cosmos 'Sensation'

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

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

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

Mahonia japonica

Mahonia japonica

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

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

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

Primula

Primula

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

These stained glass windows are from the Katherine Parr garden, designed by Yvonne Mathews. As part of the Six Wives of Henry VIII show gardens at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. The three stained glass windows, include the crest of Katherine Parr, on the right, the virgin Mary in the middle and the crest of Henry VIII on the left

These stained glass windows are from the Katherine Parr garden, designed by Yvonne Mathews. As part of the Six Wives of Henry VIII show gardens at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. The three stained glass windows, include the crest of Katherine Parr, on the right, the virgin Mary in the middle and the crest of Henry VIII on the left

Landscape with bluebells

Landscape with bluebells

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

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

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

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Thyme bed, part of the Katherine Howard garden, designed by Philippa O'Brien which was awarded a Silver-Gilt. It was part of the Six Wives of Henry VIII show gardens at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.

Thyme bed, part of the Katherine Howard garden, designed by Philippa O'Brien which was awarded a Silver-Gilt. It was part of the Six Wives of Henry VIII show gardens at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Slugs

Slugs

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Spider

Spider

Hebe

Hebe

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Gerbera

Gerbera

Ladybird

Ladybird

Saxifraga x arendsii

Saxifraga x arendsii

Landscape with bluebells

Landscape with bluebells

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

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

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

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

Bougainvillea glabra

Bougainvillea glabra

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

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

Moss in the lawn

Moss in the lawn

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

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

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

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

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

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

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Moss in the lawn

Moss in the lawn

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Tulip

Tulip

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Laurus (laurel) in flower

Laurus (laurel) in flower

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

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

Venus Fly Trap

Venus Fly Trap

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

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

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

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

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

Palm

Palm

Vine weevil - juvenile

Vine weevil - juvenile

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

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

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

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Forget-me-not

Forget-me-not

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

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

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Viburnum carlesii

Viburnum carlesii

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

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

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

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Mushroom

Mushroom

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Blossom

Blossom

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

Making leaf mould (7)

Making leaf mould (7)

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

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

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Slug

Slug

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Petunia

Petunia

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

Primula

Primula

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Primula

Primula

Making leaf mould (1)

Making leaf mould (1)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Heliconia rostrata (Hanging lobster claw, False bird of paradise)

Heliconia rostrata (Hanging lobster claw, False bird of paradise)

Coconut palm

Coconut palm

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Fuchsia 'Multa'

Fuchsia 'Multa'

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Wisteria growing through silver birch

Wisteria growing through silver birch

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

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

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Euphorbia

Euphorbia

Garden design

Garden design

Wild garlic

Wild garlic

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Ants

Ants

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Bonsai

Bonsai

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Lobelia erinus

Lobelia erinus

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Common frog

Common frog

Syringa (Lilac)

Syringa (Lilac)

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

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

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Patio planter

Patio planter

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

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

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

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Cultivar of Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)

Cultivar of Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)

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IMG_9966.jpg

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Cricket on flowerpot

Cricket on flowerpot

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Primula

Primula

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

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

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

Pricking out

Pricking out

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Cosmos

Cosmos

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Ladybird larvae

Ladybird larvae

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

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

Hosta 'Tardiana group'  (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Petunia

Petunia

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

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

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

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

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

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Blue tit on feeding station

Blue tit on feeding station

Bread fruit

Bread fruit

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Coconut palm

Coconut palm

Slug

Slug

Making leaf mould (3)

Making leaf mould (3)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

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

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

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Clematis

Clematis

Gunnera manicata

Gunnera manicata

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

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

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Frozen shrub

Frozen shrub

Laurel

Laurel

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Log pile

Log pile

Heron

Heron

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

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

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

Hebe

Hebe

Making leaf mould (5)

Making leaf mould (5)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Mushroom

Mushroom

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Diascia fetcaniensis

Diascia fetcaniensis

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

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

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Fuchsia

Fuchsia

Viola (Pansy)

Viola (Pansy)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Petunia

Petunia

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

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

Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

Mahonia japonica

Mahonia japonica

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Bumble bee

Bumble bee

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Vine weevil - adult

Vine weevil - adult

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Clematis armandii

Clematis armandii

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Blossom

Blossom

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

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IMG_0950-blossom-01

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Rose Perpétué

Rose Perpétué

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Ornamental grass

Ornamental grass

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Primula, polyanthus

Primula, polyanthus

Syringa (Lilac)

Syringa (Lilac)

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

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

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

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

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

Azalea

Azalea

Seed propagation

Seed propagation

Ladybird

Ladybird

Container display

Container display

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Buddleja

Buddleja

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Rosa (Rose)

Rosa (Rose)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Slug

Slug

Azalea

Azalea

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Vine weevil - adult

Vine weevil - adult

Mushroom

Mushroom

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

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Clematis

Clematis

Ipomoea

Ipomoea

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

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

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

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Tulip

Tulip

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Petunia

Petunia

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Azalea

Azalea

Quercus robur (Common oak)

Quercus robur (Common oak)

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

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

Squirrel

Squirrel

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

A rose display to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII's coronation. Taken in the Tudor Rose Festival Marquee at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

A rose display to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII's coronation. Taken in the Tudor Rose Festival Marquee at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Ladybird

Ladybird

Zantedeschia

Zantedeschia

Agave

Agave

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

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

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

Orchid

Orchid

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Deutzia gracilis

Deutzia gracilis

Gerbera

Gerbera

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Potting on 2

Potting on 2

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Making leaf mould (10)

Making leaf mould (10)

Greenfly on lupin

Greenfly on lupin

Aster amellus

Aster amellus

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

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

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Daisy

Daisy

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

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

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

Fuchsia

Fuchsia

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

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

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

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

Primula

Primula

Grass

Grass

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Deer

Deer

Difference in size of oak leaf

Difference in size of oak leaf

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Sarracenia (North American pitcher plant)

Sarracenia (North American pitcher plant)

Clematis

Clematis

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Making leaf mould (12)

Making leaf mould (12)

Blight on tomatoes

Blight on tomatoes

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

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

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

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

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

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

Iris

Iris

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Seedling (Tomato)

Seedling (Tomato)

Palm

Palm

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Blossom

Blossom

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

The Katherine Parr garden, designed by Yvonne Mathews, it was awarded a Silver medal. As part of the Six Wives of Henry VIII show gardens at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. It was a 'Mary' garden, a garden where each plant has a connection to the Virgin Mary.

The Katherine Parr garden, designed by Yvonne Mathews, it was awarded a Silver medal. As part of the Six Wives of Henry VIII show gardens at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. It was a 'Mary' garden, a garden where each plant has a connection to the Virgin Mary.

Making leaf mould

Making leaf mould

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

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

Forsythia x intermedia

Forsythia x intermedia

Acer (Maple)

Acer (Maple)

Agave

Agave

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête'  (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Fuchsia

Fuchsia

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

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

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

Ants

Ants

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

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

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

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Caterpiller

Caterpiller

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Large beefsteak tomato

Large beefsteak tomato

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

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

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

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Garden design

Garden design

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Blackberry

Blackberry

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

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

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

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

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

Hydrangea

Hydrangea

Hebe

Hebe

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Viola (Pansy)

Viola (Pansy)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Clematis

Clematis

Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)

Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)

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