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Aquilegia (Columbine)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

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

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

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

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

Syringa (Lilac)

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Lantana camara

Daisy

Viola (Pansy)

Making leaf mould (10)

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Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Syringa (Lilac)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Rosa (Rose)

Bumble bee

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Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Cistus (Rock rose)

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

Fennel (seedhead)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

Cherry

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.

Frozen water

Mahonia japonica

Coconut palm

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Iris

Cacti

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

Cyclamen

Chrysanthemum

Gunnera manicata

Bougainvillea glabra

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Iris sibirica

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Frozen shrub

Deutzia gracilis

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Azalea

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Fuchsia

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

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.

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

Azalea

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

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Viola (Pansy)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

Spider

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Potting on 2

Delphinium (early growth)

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

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

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Mushroom

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Lobelia erinus

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Tropaeolum majus (Nastutium)

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

Euphorbia

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Waterlily

Hydrangea

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Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

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Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

Wild garlic

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

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Hydrangea

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

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

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Deutzia gracilis

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

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Lilium oriental 'Robina'

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Rosa (Rose)

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Fern

Malus domestica (Apple)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Duck

Penstemon

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Deutzia gracilis

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Cosmos

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

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

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

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

Rhododendron

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Rosa (Rose)

Squirrel

Potting on 1

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Viola (Pansy)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Penstemon

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Dianthus

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Making leaf mould

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Slug

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Duck with ducklings

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Wier at Cowley Manor

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Iris

Clematis

Vine weevil - juvenile

Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

Blackfly on floxglove

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Lobelia erinus

Primula

Mahonia japonica

Bougainvillea glabra

Bambusa (bamboo)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

Forsythia x intermedia

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

Buddleja

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

Syringa (Lilac)

Blossom

Seedling (Tomato)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

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Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Lemon

Forget-me-not

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Iris sibirica

Slug

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Blackfly

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

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

Making leaf mould (9)

Lemon

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Primula

Making leaf mould

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Cistus (Rock rose)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

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

Summer bedding planter

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Coconut palm

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Viburnum carlesii

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Small water feature

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Saxifraga x arendsii

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Tulip

Delphinium (early growth)

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

Lobelia erinus

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

Mushroom

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

Palm

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

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Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

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

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

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Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

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Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Viburnum carlesii

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

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

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

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Magnolia

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

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

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Malus domestica (Apple)

Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

Waterlily

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

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Lupin

Lupin seed pod

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Iris sibirica

Seed propagation

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Slug

Making leaf mould (12)

Forget-me-not

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Ladybird

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Making leaf mould

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Duck

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Ladybird (7 spot)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Water Snail

Difference in size of oak leaf

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Rose Perpétué

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Azalea

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Anthurium

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

Rosa (Rose)

Primula

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Spiraea japonica

Agave

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Clematis armandii

Common frog

Making leaf mould

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Deutzia crenata

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Frozen water

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Primula

Making leaf mould (4)

Cosmos 'Sensation'

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Hydrangea

Mushroom

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

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

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Coconut palm

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Leaf mould (finely chopped after running over with lawnmower)

Clematis armandii

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Vine weevil - adult

Lunipus (Lupin)

Forsythia x intermedia

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Petunia

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Gerbera (African daisy)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Duck

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Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Greenfly on lupin

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

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Clematis

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Viburnum carlesii

Malus domestica (Apple)

Azalea

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Heron trying to catch fish

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Blossom

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

Ants

Grass

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Making leaf mould (1)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Brachycome angustifolia

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

Blackfly on philadelphus

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

Lupin

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

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Rope trellis

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Rhododendron

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Lemon

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Iris sibirica

Making leaf mould (14)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Wild garlic

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Hebe

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

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

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Venus Fly Trap

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Making leaf mould (5)

Blight on tomatoes

Fuchsia

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Viburnum carlesii

Making leaf mould (2)

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

Lunipus (Lupin)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Lobelia erinus

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

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Mushroom

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Anemone blanda

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Making leaf mould

Deer

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Fuchsia

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Wildflower Display

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Iris sibirica

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

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

Mushroom

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Gazania

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Clematis jackmanii

Geranium (Cranesbill)

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

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

Gunnera manicata

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

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

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Slug

Grass roof

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Garden design

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

Bougainvillea glabra

Papaver (Poppy)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Pond waterfall

Lobelia erinus

Euphorbia

Bumble bee on Hyacinth

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Duck

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Buddleia, butterfly bush

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Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Hosta

Petunia

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Syringa (Lilac)

Zantedeschia

Rhododendron

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Caterpiller

Lunipus (Lupin)

Viburnum

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Azalea

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

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

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

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

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Clematis

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Mahonia japonica

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

Hebe

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Making leaf mould

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Seedling (Tomato)

Trees covered in snow

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

Patio planter

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Agave

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Geranium

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Deutzia gracilis

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Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

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

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Sarracenia North American pitcher plant

Agave attenuata

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Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Lichen on oak branch

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

Tropical Garden

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Cacti

Rhododendron

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Gerbera

Petunia

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

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

Azalea

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Cosmos

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

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Pinching out tomatoes

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

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

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Moss in the lawn

Courgette

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

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Lichen on oak branch

Blue tit on feeding station

Azalea

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Rosa (Rose)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Blackberry

Rhododendron

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Azalea

Gazania

Primula

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Cherry blossom

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Viola (Pansy)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

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Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

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

Black Millet

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Vine weevil - adult

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Lobelia erinus

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

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Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Waterlily

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

Banana

Garden design

Petunia

Ladybird larvae

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Primula

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Rosa (Rose)

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Trifolium repens (Clover)

Petunia

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Large beefsteak tomato

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Bonsai

Lantana camara

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

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

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

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Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Seedling (Tomato)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

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

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Slug

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

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Lupin

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Dianthus

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

Magnolia

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

New Guinea impatiens

Gerbera

Hydrangea

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

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Making leaf mould

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

Primula japonica

Pond

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Frozen shrub

Roof Garden

Daisy

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Regal pelargonium

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Making leaf mould (16)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

Azalea

Waterfall

Mahonia japonica

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Mahonia japonica

Forsythia x intermedia

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Primula

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) in flower

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

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

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

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

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

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

Making leaf mould (15)

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

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Trifolium repens (Clover)

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

Vine weevil - adult

Cistus (Rock rose)

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Palm

Mahonia japonica

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

Mixed border

Blossom

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Tulip

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

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

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Azalea

Woodlouse

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

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Pricking out

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

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

Knarled bark of tree

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

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

Lupin

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Iris sibirica

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

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

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Frozen water

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.

Ants

Dianthus chinensis

Pisum sativum (Pea)

Petunia

Magnolia

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

Rhododendron

Cosmos

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Leaf miner

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Trifolium repens (Clover)

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.

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

Iris sibirica

Fuchsia

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

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

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Petunia

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Fuchsia

Making leaf mould

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Almond

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Frozen shrub

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Crocus biflorus

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Garden design

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Primula

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

Blossom

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

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

Daisy

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Primula

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

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Taxus baccata (Yew)

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

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

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

Hebe

Slug

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

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Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Patio planter with a white theme

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Cistus (Rock rose)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Ladybird (2 spot)

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Clematis

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Mixed border

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

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Narcissus (Daffodil)

Clematis armandii

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

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

Viburnum carlesii

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

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

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Lantana camara

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Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Iris sibirica

Euphorbia

Betula pendula (Birch)

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

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Heron

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Moss in the lawn

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Daisy

Curcurbita (Marrow)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

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

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Primula

Fuchsia

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

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

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Making leaf mould

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

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

Dahlia

Verbena bonariensis

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Slug

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

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

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Helenium autumnale

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Praying matis

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

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

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Succulent

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

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

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

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

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Primula

Laurel

Banana

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Making leaf mould

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

Caterpiller

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Pond cover

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Hebe

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Primula

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

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Iris sibirica

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Iris

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Primula, polyanthus

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

Grass snake

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

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

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Mildew on melon plant

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

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Making leaf mould (3)

Quercus robur (Common oak)

Rhododendron

Petunia

Forget-me-not

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Mushroom

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

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Rhododendron

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

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

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.

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Petunia

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Hosta 'Francee'

Primula

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

Hydrangea

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Lantana camara

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

Bergenia cordifolia (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

Crocus biflorus

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Vine weevil - adult

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

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

Lunipus (Lupin)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Rhododendron

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Making leaf mould

Making leaf mould (11)

Rhododendron

Geranium

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

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.

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

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Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Laurus (laurel) in flower

Hydrangea

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Alcea (Hollyhock)

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

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.

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Almond

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Garden design

Clematis

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Petunia

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Making leaf mould (7)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

Making leaf mould

Common newt

Rose moss

Squirrel

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Primula

Hebe

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Heron

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

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

Viola (Pansy)

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

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

Palm

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Stag beetle (Adult)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Iris sibirica

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Wildflower Display

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Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

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

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Fern

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

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

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Buddleja

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

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

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Forsythia x intermedia

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Tree trunk

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

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

Black Eyed Susan

Ladybird larvae

Making leaf mould

Azalea

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

Making leaf mould (6)

Ladybird

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

Clematis armandii

Campanula (Bellflower)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Landscape with bluebells

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Cyclamen

Sweet chestnut tree

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Rhododendron

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

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Dianthus

Diascia fetcaniensis

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

Making leaf mould

Acer (Maple)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Aster amellus

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Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'

Dahlia

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Making leaf mould

Lunipus (Lupin)

Hebe

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Garden roller

Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh poppy)

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

Astrantia major

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

Petunia

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

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

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

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

Gazania

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Rock Garden

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Dandelion

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

Deutzia gracilis

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

Banana

Wisteria growing through silver birch

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Potting on 3

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

Making leaf mould

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Astrantia major

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Primula

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Fuchsia

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

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

Gazania

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Pinching out tomatoes

Bumble bee

Bread fruit

Viola (Pansy)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Clematis 'Rebecca'

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Primula

Blight on tomatoes

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Fuchsia 'Multa'

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

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Papaver (Poppy)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

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Anthurium

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

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Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

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Aquilegia (Columbine)

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Aquilegia (Columbine)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

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

Making leaf mould (17)

Washingtonia robusta

Woods in late spring

Hebe

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Pond cover

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Lemon

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Ants

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Banana

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

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Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Tulip

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

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

Fencing

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

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

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Trees covered in snow

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Heuchera

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Primula

Cabbage

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

Primula

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Seed propagation

Orchid

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

Antique tractor

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Pinching out tomatoes

Iris sibirica

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

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

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

Lunipus (Lupin)

Rhododendron

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Vine weevil - adult

Making leaf mould

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

Palm

Blossom

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Caterpiller

Ornamental grass

Small water feature

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

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Hebe

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

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

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Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Rhododendron

Ladybird larvae

Wildflower Display

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

Ladybird (7 spot)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Cricket on flowerpot

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

Syringa (Lilac)

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

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Chaenomeles (Quince)

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

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Rhododendron

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Clematis

Orchid

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Ladybird

Verbena

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

Greenfly on lupin

Fig

Campanula (Bellflower)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

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

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Viola (Pansy)

Strawberry in a hanging basket

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

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

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

Container display

Hosta 'Yellow River'

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Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Chaenomeles (Quince)

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Aquilegia (Columbine)

Wildflower Display

Clematis armandii

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

Duck

Garden lighting!!

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Diascia fetcaniensis

Ipomoea

Hydrangea

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Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

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

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Cyclamen

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Clematis 'Arabella'

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Log pile

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Iris

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

Hebe

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Dahlia

Daisy

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

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

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Rhododendron

Primula

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

Orchid

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Landscape with bluebells

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Duck with chicks

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Hosta

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

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

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Heuchera

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Lantana camara

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

Rosehips over water

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Viburnum

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Campanula (Bellflower)

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Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

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

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.

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

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

Hydrangea

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

Viburnum carlesii

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Blight on tomatoes

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Cherry blossom

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Making leaf mould

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Deutzia gracilis

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

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

Viola (Pansy)

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

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Magnolia

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

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

Chusquea culeou

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Bumble bee

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

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

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

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

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

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

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

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Fencing

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

Garden design

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

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

New Guinea impatiens

Malus domestica (Apple)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Hebe

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Slugs

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Fuchsia

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Making leaf mould (13)

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Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Strawberry flowers

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Azalea

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

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Patio planter

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

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Clematis

Bumble bee on Hyacinth

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Rose hips

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Blight on tomatoes

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Landscape with bluebells

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Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

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

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

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Gunnera manicata

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

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Clematis

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Iris sibirica

Viburnum carlesii

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Slug

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)