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Succulent

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Azalea

Bergenia cordifolia (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Duck

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

Crocus biflorus

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Blossom

Hebe

Greenfly on lupin

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A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

Lemon

Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

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Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Patio planter with a white theme

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Campanula (Bellflower)

Rhododendron

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

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

Chusquea culeou

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Gerbera

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

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Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

Rhododendron

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Making leaf mould

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Viburnum carlesii

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Syringa (Lilac)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Ants

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Pricking out

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

Lupin

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

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

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Rose hips

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Knarled bark of tree

Clematis

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Clematis armandii

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Mahonia japonica

Making leaf mould

Lunipus (Lupin)

Small water feature

Primula

Iris sibirica

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh poppy)

Rhododendron

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Lantana camara

Wier at Cowley Manor

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

Azalea

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Azalea

Magnolia

Coconut palm

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Primula

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Frozen shrub

Banana

Banana

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Ants

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

Orchid

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Lichen on oak branch

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Viburnum carlesii

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

Palm

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Bougainvillea glabra

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Forsythia x intermedia

Azalea

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

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

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Syringa (Lilac)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Cyclamen

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Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Diascia fetcaniensis

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Making leaf mould (10)

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

Lunipus (Lupin)

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Deutzia gracilis

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Iris sibirica

Buddleja

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Laurus (laurel) in flower

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Primula

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Making leaf mould

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Zantedeschia

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Iris

Heron

Slugs

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Helenium autumnale

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

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

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

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

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Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Greenfly on lupin

Hebe

Iris sibirica

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

Petunia

Gerbera (African daisy)

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Petunia

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

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

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Mushroom

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Hebe

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Lemon

Dianthus

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Grass

Hosta

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Mildew on melon plant

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Blight on tomatoes

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Making leaf mould (17)

Rhododendron

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Geranium

Hosta 'Francee'

Rhododendron

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Blight on tomatoes

Cistus (Rock rose)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

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

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

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

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Primula

Clematis

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

Tree trunk

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

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

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

Syringa (Lilac)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Mushroom

Astrantia major

Potting on 5

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Forsythia x intermedia

Potting on 2

Mahonia japonica

Fern

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

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

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

Palm

Making leaf mould (3)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

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

Making leaf mould (9)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Water Snail

Banana

Lantana camara

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Viola (Pansy)

Primula

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

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

Iris

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Alcea (Hollyhock)

Making leaf mould

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

Iris sibirica

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

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

Syringa (Lilac)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

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.

Vine weevil - adult

Lemon

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Frozen water

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Lichen on oak branch

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Malus domestica (Apple)

Bumble bee on Hyacinth

Malus domestica (Apple)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

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

Primula

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Waterfall

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Making leaf mould (2)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Primula

Landscape with bluebells

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Hebe

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Fig

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Venus Fly Trap

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

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Slug

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Clematis

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Blight on tomatoes

Lunipus (Lupin)

Deer

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

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.

Bumble bee

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

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Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

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Viola (Pansy)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Making leaf mould

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Difference in size of oak leaf

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Potting on 3

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

Clematis

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Bumble bee

Duck

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Moss in the lawn

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

Viburnum

Hydrangea

Magnolia

Diascia fetcaniensis

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

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

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

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

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

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Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Lupin

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Slug

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

Viola (Pansy)

Hydrangea

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

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

Cistus (Rock rose)

Buddleja

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

Making leaf mould

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

Azalea

Blossom

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Iris sibirica

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

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

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

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

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Lobelia erinus

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

Summer bedding planter

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Viola (Pansy)

Blackberry

Iris

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

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Fuchsia

Rhododendron

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

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

Viburnum carlesii

Cabbage

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Azalea

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Deutzia gracilis

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Rosa (Rose)

Gazania

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Laurel

Making leaf mould (4)

Tropical Garden

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

Rhododendron

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Iris sibirica

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Spiraea japonica

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Palm

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Petunia

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

Hebe

Vine weevil - adult

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Clematis

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Vine weevil - adult

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Gunnera manicata

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

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

Grass snake

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Gunnera manicata

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Squirrel

Daisy

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Pelargonium (Geranium)

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Lobelia erinus

Cosmos

Malus domestica (Apple)

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

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Cyclamen

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

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

Bambusa (bamboo)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Mahonia japonica

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

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Blight on tomatoes

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Fuchsia

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Hebe

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Spider

Rosehips over water

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Hydrangea

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

Cacti

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

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Strawberry in a hanging basket

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

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

Lunipus (Lupin)

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

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Iris sibirica

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

Ladybird

Garden design

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

Seed propagation

Clematis armandii

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

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

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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.

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Orchid

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Viola (Pansy)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

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

Cherry blossom

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

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

Slug

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

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.

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

Papaver (Poppy)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

Rhododendron

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Hydrangea

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Hebe

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Hosta

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

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Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Almond

Blackfly

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

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.

Viburnum

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Seedling (Tomato)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

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

Blackfly on philadelphus

Fern

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

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

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

Antique tractor

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Mixed border

Campanula (Bellflower)

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

Leaf miner

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

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Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Cyclamen

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Daisy

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

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Lantana camara

Lupin seed pod

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

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

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Coconut palm

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

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Buddleia, butterfly bush

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

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Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

Blossom

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Iris sibirica

Mushroom

Hydrangea

Making leaf mould

Primula

Iris

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Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

Potting on 1

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Making leaf mould (14)

Ornamental grass

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Astrantia major

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Black Eyed Susan

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

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

Mushroom

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Daisy

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

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Azalea

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

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

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

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

Making leaf mould

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Lupin

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Wildflower Display

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

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Mushroom

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Log pile

Cricket on flowerpot

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Moss in the lawn

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Primula

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

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.

Rock Garden

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Dahlia

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Heron

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Gazania

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Cosmos

Hebe

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

Ladybird larvae

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Rhododendron

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Cherry blossom

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

Making leaf mould

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

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Anthurium

Clematis

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Black Millet

Lunipus (Lupin)

Viburnum carlesii

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Iris graminea (Iris)

Deutzia gracilis

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

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

Vine weevil - adult

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

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Making leaf mould

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Hydrangea

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Slug

Roof Garden

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

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

Ladybird

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

Regal pelargonium

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

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Forget-me-not

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Hydrangea

Patio planter

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Pisum sativum (Pea)

Azalea

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

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

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

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Dianthus

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

Lobelia erinus

Potting on 4

Making leaf mould (12)

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

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Tulip

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) in flower

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Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Rhododendron

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

Pinching out tomatoes

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Pond cover

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

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

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Bumble bee

Primula

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

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

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Bonsai

Palm

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

Strawberry flowers

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Daisy

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

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Split tomato due to infrequent watering

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

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Primula

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Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Blackfly on floxglove

Clematis armandii

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

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

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

Penstemon

Waterlily

Sweet chestnut tree

Wisteria growing through silver birch

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

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

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Frozen shrub

Saxifraga x arendsii

Orchid

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Woodlouse

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Gerbera (African daisy)

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

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Pinching out tomatoes

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

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Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Gerbera (African daisy)

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

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Petunia

Chrysanthemum

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

Gazania

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Rhododendron

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Delphinium (early growth)

Penstemon

Campanula (Bellflower)

Fencing

Making leaf mould

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Azalea

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

Tulip

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Azalea

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Garden design

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Ladybird (7 spot)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Fuchsia

Leaf mould (finely chopped after running over with lawnmower)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Washingtonia robusta

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Lobelia erinus

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Garden design

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Petunia

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Heuchera

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Making leaf mould

Trees covered in snow

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

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

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Petunia

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

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

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

Container display

Viburnum carlesii

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

Clematis armandii

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Rose moss

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

Cosmos

Making leaf mould (1)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

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

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

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Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

Cistus (Rock rose)

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Banana

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Viola (Pansy)

Anthurium

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

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Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Primula

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

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Landscape with bluebells

Small water feature

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

Making leaf mould

Ladybird (2 spot)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Primula

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Acer (Maple)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Deutzia gracilis

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Curcurbita (Marrow)

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

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

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

Rhododendron

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Forget-me-not

Fencing

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

Rope trellis

Anemone blanda

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Azalea

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Caterpiller

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

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

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

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

Slug

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Grass roof

Fuchsia

Gazania

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Azalea

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

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

Common newt

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

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

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Courgette

Lantana camara

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Rhododendron

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

Fuchsia

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

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Magnolia

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Rhododendron

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

Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

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

Verbena

Pond

Agave attenuata

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

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Garden lighting!!

Rose Perpétué

Cistus (Rock rose)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

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

Delphinium (early growth)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

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

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

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

Deutzia gracilis

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

Crocus biflorus

Ladybird (7 spot)

Bougainvillea glabra

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

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Making leaf mould

Duck with ducklings

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

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Pinching out tomatoes

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

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Primula

Forsythia x intermedia

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Primula

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Heron trying to catch fish

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Bougainvillea glabra

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Primula

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Deutzia crenata

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

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

Brachycome angustifolia

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Clematis

Vine weevil - adult

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

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

Clematis

Magnolia

Petunia

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

Landscape with bluebells

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Making leaf mould (6)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hebe

New Guinea impatiens

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Pond waterfall

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

Seedling (Tomato)

Lemon

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

Clematis 'Rebecca'

Verbena bonariensis

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Euphorbia

Dianthus

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Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

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Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

Fuchsia

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

Fennel (seedhead)

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

Betula pendula (Birch)

Making leaf mould

Caterpiller

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

Fuchsia 'Multa'

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

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Agave

Dahlia

Tropaeolum majus (Nastutium)

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Lunipus (Lupin)

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

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Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Dandelion

Campanula (Bellflower)

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

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

Gerbera

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

Hebe

Euphorbia

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Almond

Blue tit on feeding station

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

Lunipus (Lupin)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Slug

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Waterlily

Seedling (Tomato)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

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

Wild garlic

Deutzia gracilis

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

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Iris sibirica

Duck with chicks

Iris sibirica

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Garden roller

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Dianthus chinensis

Slug

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

Mushroom

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Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

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.

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

Gerbera (African daisy)

Syringa (Lilac)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Frozen water

Making leaf mould (13)

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

Coconut palm

Mixed border

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

Primula, polyanthus

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

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

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

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

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

Petunia

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Papaver (Poppy)

Trees covered in snow

Iris sibirica

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Mahonia japonica

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

Rosa (Rose)

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

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

Duck

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Caterpiller

Wildflower Display

Clematis jackmanii

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Cacti

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Duck

Vine weevil - juvenile

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Praying matis

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Fuchsia

Tulip

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Ipomoea

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

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

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Rosa (Rose)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

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

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Making leaf mould (15)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Making leaf mould

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Ladybird larvae

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

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

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Bumble bee on Hyacinth

Lobelia erinus

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

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.

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

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Slug

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Large beefsteak tomato

Pond cover

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

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

Cherry

Viburnum carlesii

Lantana camara

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Quercus robur (Common oak)

Ladybird larvae

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Garden design

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Patio planter

Forget-me-not

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

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

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Viola (Pansy)

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

Lobelia erinus

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.

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Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

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

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

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Geranium (Cranesbill)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Agave

Making leaf mould

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Wildflower Display

Lupin

Mahonia japonica

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Forsythia x intermedia

Wildflower Display

Blossom

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Hydrangea

Gunnera manicata

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

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

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

Frozen water

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

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

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Primula japonica

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Geranium

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

Making leaf mould (5)

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Seed propagation

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Clematis armandii

Wild garlic

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Primula

Dahlia

Frozen shrub

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Common frog

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Garden design

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Fuchsia

Sarracenia North American pitcher plant

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Duck

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Heuchera

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

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Primula

Petunia

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

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

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

Ants

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Making leaf mould (16)

Rhododendron

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Squirrel

Cosmos 'Sensation'

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

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Blossom

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Petunia

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

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

Rosa (Rose)

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Viola (Pansy)

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Making leaf mould

Stag beetle (Adult)

Clematis 'Arabella'

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Aster amellus

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Iris sibirica

Rosa (Rose)

Primula

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

Making leaf mould (7)

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

Making leaf mould (11)

Rosa (Rose)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Euphorbia

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Daisy

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Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

New Guinea impatiens

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

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

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Mahonia japonica

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Bread fruit

Waterlily

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

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Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

Woods in late spring

Petunia

Viburnum carlesii

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