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Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Making leaf mould

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Cosmos

Making leaf mould

Making leaf mould

Making leaf mould

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

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

Making leaf mould

Frozen water

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

Making leaf mould (17)

Mushroom

Bougainvillea glabra

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Fuchsia 'Multa'

Viola (Pansy)

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Making leaf mould

Coconut palm

Lichen on oak branch

Duck

Patio planter with a white theme

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

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

Tulip

Making leaf mould (16)

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

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

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

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

Viola (Pansy)

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

New Guinea impatiens

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

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Magnolia

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Slug

Ants

Cyclamen

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Clematis

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Mahonia japonica

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Primula

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

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Alcea (Hollyhock)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

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Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Ladybird

Making leaf mould

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Viburnum carlesii

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Rhododendron

Making leaf mould

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Magnolia

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Forget-me-not

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Iris sibirica

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

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Quercus robur (Common oak)

Vine weevil - adult

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

Campanula (Bellflower)

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Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

Cacti

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Seedling (Tomato)

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Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Rosa (Rose)

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

Clematis

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

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Waterfall

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Pond

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Lobelia erinus

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Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

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

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

Cistus (Rock rose)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Woodlouse

Viola (Pansy)

Making leaf mould

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

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

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.

Primula

Pinching out tomatoes

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

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

Forsythia x intermedia

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

Helleborus orientalis [AGM] (Christmas rose, Lantern rose, Hellebore)

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

Crocus biflorus

Lupin seed pod

Ladybird

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

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

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

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Azalea

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Viburnum carlesii

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

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

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

Rosa (Rose)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Small water feature

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

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

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

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

Fencing

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

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

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Anemone blanda

Azalea

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Lunipus (Lupin)

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

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Hebe

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Primula

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Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Small water feature

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Making leaf mould

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Blackberry

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Petunia

Petunia

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Ipomoea

Hebe

Hebe

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Lunipus (Lupin)

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

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Coconut palm

Caterpiller

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

Bumble bee

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lantana camara

Lobelia erinus

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Primula

Primula

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Orchid

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Stag beetle (Adult)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Petunia

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

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

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

Penstemon

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

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Making leaf mould (6)

Rope trellis

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

Large beefsteak tomato

Hydrangea

Slug

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Regal pelargonium

Making leaf mould (1)

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Helleborus orientalis [AGM] (Christmas rose, Lantern rose, Hellebore)

Blossom

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

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

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lantern rose, Hellebore)

Azalea

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Clematis

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Fern

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Daisy

Wild garlic

Geranium

Papaver (Poppy)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Landscape with bluebells

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Azalea

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

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Duck

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Helleborus orientalis [AGM] (Christmas rose, Lantern rose, Hellebore)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

Helleborus orientalis [AGM] (Christmas rose, Lantern rose, Hellebore)

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Dianthus

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Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

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

Making leaf mould

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Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

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Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

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

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Mildew on melon plant

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Viburnum carlesii

Fuchsia

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Lupin

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

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

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Euphorbia

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Hebe

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Lobelia erinus

Bambusa (bamboo)

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Viola (Pansy)

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Leaf miner

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Primula

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Tulip

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

Trees covered in snow

Hebe

Primula

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Iris graminea (Iris)

Mushroom

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

Rhododendron

Iris sibirica

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

Cistus (Rock rose)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

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

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

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

Hydrangea

Seedling (Tomato)

Deutzia gracilis

Primula

Deutzia gracilis

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

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Lunipus (Lupin)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Making leaf mould

Duck

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

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

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

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

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

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Venus Fly Trap

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Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

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Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Azalea

Fencing

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Bumble bee on Hyacinth

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Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

Succulent

Lunipus (Lupin)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Pisum sativum (Pea)

Making leaf mould (2)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Mixed border

Heron trying to catch fish

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

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Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lantern rose, Hellebore)

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

Primula

Ladybird (7 spot)

Fuchsia

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Slug

Making leaf mould (11)

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

Azalea

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Alcea (Hollyhock)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

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

Daisy

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Gazania

Primula

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

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Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Duck with chicks

Squirrel

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.

Euphorbia

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Petunia

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Heron

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Hosta 'Yellow River'

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.

New Guinea impatiens

Garden design

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Wildflower Display

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ladybird larvae

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Hydrangea

Container display

Log pile

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

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

Wier at Cowley Manor

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Hydrangea

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Bumble bee on Hyacinth

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Heuchera

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Hydrangea

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

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Potting on 1

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

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

Dianthus

Primula

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Rosa (Rose)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Grass snake

Ladybird (7 spot)

Cyclamen

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Clematis jackmanii

Clematis

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Vine weevil - adult

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Frozen shrub

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Iris sibirica

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

Making leaf mould

Rosa (Rose)

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

Antique tractor

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

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Buddleja

Iris sibirica

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

Mahonia japonica

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Duck

Dahlia

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Azalea

Syringa (Lilac)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Viburnum carlesii

Vine weevil - adult

Clematis

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Cosmos 'Sensation'

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Mixed border

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Mahonia japonica

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

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

Malus domestica (Apple)

Agave

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Gazania

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Lemon

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Frozen water

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Gerbera

Ladybird (7 spot)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Courgette

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Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Petunia

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

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

Petunia

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

Landscape with bluebells

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

Common frog

Making leaf mould (15)

Euphorbia

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Chusquea culeou

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Coconut palm

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Potting on 4

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Bumble bee

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

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

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

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Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Washingtonia robusta

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Astrantia major

Lobelia erinus

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Strawberry flowers

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

Garden lighting!!

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

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Palm

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

Laurel

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

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.

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Diascia fetcaniensis

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

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Clematis armandii

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Duck with ducklings

Caterpiller

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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.

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Patio planter

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Campanula (Bellflower)

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

Gazania

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

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

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Lupin

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

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

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

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

Viola (Pansy)

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

Viola (Pansy)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

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Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

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

Caterpiller

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Gazania

Rhododendron

Delphinium (early growth)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Mushroom

Wildflower Display

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Cosmos

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Blossom

Syringa (Lilac)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Deutzia gracilis

Hebe

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

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Hebe

Rhododendron

Bread fruit

Rhododendron

Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh poppy)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

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

Lichen on oak branch

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Praying matis

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Syringa (Lilac)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Petunia

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

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

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

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

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

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

Moss in the lawn

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Daisy

Pinching out tomatoes

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Gerbera

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

Squirrel

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

Hebe

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Sweet chestnut tree

Iris graminea (Iris)

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

Black Millet

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

Iris sibirica

Blight on tomatoes

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Sarracenia North American pitcher plant

Primula

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Rosehips over water

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

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Cabbage

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Hebe

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Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

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.

Cistus (Rock rose)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Blackfly on floxglove

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Rhododendron

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

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

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Hosta

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

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Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

Rose hips

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lantern rose, Hellebore)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Making leaf mould

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Blackfly on philadelphus

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Primula

Chrysanthemum

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

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

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Deutzia gracilis

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Making leaf mould (10)

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

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

Petunia

Rhododendron

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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.

Erica (Heath, Heather)

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

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Lantana camara

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Daisy

Wisteria growing through silver birch

Blossom

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

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

Slugs

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Bumble bee

Blossom

Banana

Petunia

Moss in the lawn

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

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

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

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

Lobelia erinus

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Agave attenuata

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

Fuchsia

Lunipus (Lupin)

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

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

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Dianthus chinensis

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Magnolia

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lantern rose, Hellebore)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Viburnum

Magnolia

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Iris sibirica

Ladybird larvae

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

Zantedeschia

Diascia fetcaniensis

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

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

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Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

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

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Strawberry in a hanging basket

Aster amellus

Rosa (Rose)

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

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Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Saxifraga x arendsii

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Frozen shrub

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Woods in late spring

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

Lupin

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Anthurium

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

Acer (Maple)

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Iris sibirica

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Clematis armandii

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

Cherry blossom

Garden design

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

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Patio planter with a lilac theme

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

Rock Garden

Gunnera manicata

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

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

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

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Greenfly on lupin

Azalea

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Potting on 3

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Difference in size of oak leaf

Clematis armandii

Water Snail

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

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.

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

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

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Cherry blossom

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lantern rose, Hellebore)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

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

Making leaf mould (14)

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Garden design

Spiraea japonica

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

Greenfly on lupin

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Garden design

Astrantia major

Iris sibirica

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

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

Palm

Viburnum carlesii

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Buddleia, butterfly bush

Primula

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Pricking out

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Viburnum

Ants

Making leaf mould (5)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lupin

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Cherry

Rhododendron

Pond cover

Banana

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Almond

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Bougainvillea glabra

Clematis

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Iris sibirica

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Mushroom

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Pond cover

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Viola (Pansy)

Banana

Rhododendron

Malus domestica (Apple)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Forget-me-not

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

Hosta

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Potting on 2

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Clematis armandii

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Making leaf mould

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Frozen shrub

Lunipus (Lupin)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

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

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

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

Syringa (Lilac)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Iris sibirica

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Wildflower Display

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

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lemon

Summer bedding planter

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Rosa (Rose)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Rhododendron

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Garden roller

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Azalea

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

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Knarled bark of tree

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Making leaf mould

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Penstemon

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Gunnera manicata

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Anthurium

Malus domestica (Apple)

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

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

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

Trees covered in snow

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

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

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Lantana camara

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Bergenia cordifolia (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Common newt

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

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Fuchsia

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Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Waterlily

Making leaf mould

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Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) in flower

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.

Waterlily

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Spider

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

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

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

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Roof Garden

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Betula pendula (Birch)

Slug

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Mahonia japonica

Deer

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

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

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Buddleja

Heuchera

Patio planter

Slug

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Hosta 'Francee'

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Vine weevil - adult

Slug

Seedling (Tomato)

Making leaf mould (3)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

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Ants

Primula, polyanthus

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

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

Cacti

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Vine weevil - juvenile

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Dahlia

Muscari armericanum (Grape hyacinth)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Blight on tomatoes

Agave

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

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

Hydrangea

Fuchsia

Lantana camara

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

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

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

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

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Dianthus

Forsythia x intermedia

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

Deutzia crenata

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

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Lunipus (Lupin)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Clematis

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Fern

Forsythia x intermedia

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

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

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Tree trunk

Viburnum carlesii

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

Azalea

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Helleborus orientalis [AGM] (Christmas rose, Lantern rose, Hellebore)

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Rhododendron

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Mahonia japonica

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

Almond

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lantern rose, Hellebore)

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

Fennel (seedhead)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Primula

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Fuchsia

Brachycome angustifolia

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Blossom

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

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Making leaf mould (12)

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Iris

Helleborus orientalis [AGM] (Christmas rose, Lantern rose, Hellebore)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Primula japonica

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Blue tit on feeding station

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Fuchsia

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Fuchsia

Seed propagation

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

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

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Garden design

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Tulip

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Iris

Lobelia erinus

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

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

Deutzia gracilis

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

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

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

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Cricket on flowerpot

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Bougainvillea glabra

Gunnera manicata

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

Iris

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Rhododendron

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

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

Tropical Garden

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

Lemon

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

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Trifolium repens (Clover)

Ladybird (2 spot)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Hydrangea

Clematis

Blight on tomatoes

Rhododendron

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

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

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

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

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Muscari armericanum (Grape hyacinth)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Dandelion

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Hebe

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Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

Verbena bonariensis

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Petunia

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

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Potting on 5

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

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Iris graminea (Iris)

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Blight on tomatoes

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Frozen water

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Making leaf mould

Iris sibirica

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

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Narcissus (Daffodil)

Banana

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Clematis 'Rebecca'

Lantana camara

Tropaeolum majus (Nastutium)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Forget-me-not

Lemon

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Bonsai

Crocus biflorus

Making leaf mould (7)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

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

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

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

Mushroom

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

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

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

Petunia

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

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

Primula

Palm

Blackfly

Azalea

Vine weevil - adult

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

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

Gerbera (African daisy)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Pond waterfall

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

Landscape with bluebells

Cistus (Rock rose)

Curcurbita (Marrow)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

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

Muscari armericanum (Grape hyacinth)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Geranium

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Duck

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Viola (Pansy)

Deutzia gracilis

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

Wildflower Display

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

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

Ornamental grass

Slug

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

Grass roof

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

Primula

Pelargonium (Geranium)

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

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

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Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

Hydrangea

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

Slug

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Syringa (Lilac)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

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Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Clematis armandii

Pinching out tomatoes

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

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

Rose moss

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

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Leaf mould (finely chopped after running over with lawnmower)

Fig

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

Iris sibirica

Daisy

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Delphinium (early growth)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Grass

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Iris

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

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

Ladybird larvae

Primula

Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

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

Waterlily

Viburnum carlesii

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Black Eyed Susan

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Orchid

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Seed propagation

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Making leaf mould (4)

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

Palm

Ladybird

Azalea

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

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

Heron

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Clematis 'Arabella'

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Rose Perpétué

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

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

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

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

Dahlia

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Forsythia x intermedia

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

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

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

Laurus (laurel) in flower

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Helenium autumnale

Cosmos

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

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

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

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Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

Verbena

Orchid

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Mahonia japonica

Cyclamen

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Papaver (Poppy)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lantern rose, Hellebore)

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

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Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

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

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Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Mushroom

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

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Primula

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

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Wild garlic

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Rhododendron