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Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Lantana camara

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Magnolia

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Pisum sativum (Pea)

Agave

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Blight on tomatoes

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

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Primula

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Bumble bee

Clematis

Trifolium repens (Clover)

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

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

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

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

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

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Primula

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

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

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

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Diascia fetcaniensis

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

Mushroom

Deutzia crenata

Zantedeschia

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Petunia

Lantana camara

Caterpiller

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

Ladybird (7 spot)

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Campanula (Bellflower)

Making leaf mould (12)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Seedling (Tomato)

Helenium autumnale

Lunipus (Lupin)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

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.

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

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

Duck

Viburnum carlesii

Clematis jackmanii

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Almond

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

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

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

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Tulip

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

Petunia

Tropaeolum majus (Nastutium)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Lobelia erinus

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

Primula

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

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

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Fennel (seedhead)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Anemone blanda

Iris sibirica

Gerbera (African daisy)

Fuchsia 'Multa'

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Rosa (Rose)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Leaf miner

Making leaf mould

Deutzia gracilis

Gazania

Blackberry

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

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Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

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

Making leaf mould (16)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Betula pendula (Birch)

Cacti

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Iris sibirica

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Hydrangea

Blue tit on feeding station

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

Agave

Laurel

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

Hosta

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Cyclamen

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

Blossom

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Banana

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

Papaver (Poppy)

Hebe

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

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Log pile

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

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

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Euphorbia

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

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Bumble bee

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

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

Fuchsia

Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Strawberry in a hanging basket

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

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Potting on 4

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Clematis

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Coconut palm

Gunnera manicata

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

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

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

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

Lichen on oak branch

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Ladybird

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

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

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

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Making leaf mould

Fuchsia

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

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Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Forget-me-not

Viola (Pansy)

Seedling (Tomato)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

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

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

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Cistus (Rock rose)

Primula

Ladybird (7 spot)

Slug

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Frozen water

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

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

Iris sibirica

Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Caterpiller

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Ants

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Frozen water

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

Fig

Blight on tomatoes

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

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

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Small water feature

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

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Summer bedding planter

Pinching out tomatoes

Hebe

Rhododendron

Making leaf mould

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

Bougainvillea glabra

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Azalea

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Duck with ducklings

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Rosehips over water

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

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

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

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

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Water Snail

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Azalea

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) in flower

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Dianthus

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Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Primula japonica

Making leaf mould (1)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Syringa (Lilac)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

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

Clematis

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Iris

Vine weevil - adult

Lemon

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Lobelia erinus

Iris sibirica

Ladybird (2 spot)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Azalea

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

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Lobelia erinus

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

Grass

Cosmos

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Bougainvillea glabra

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Patio planter with a white theme

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Pond waterfall

Lunipus (Lupin)

Mushroom

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Mushroom

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Aster amellus

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Orchid

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Black Eyed Susan

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Primula

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Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Clematis 'Rebecca'

Frozen water

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

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

Clematis armandii

Curcurbita (Marrow)

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

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

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Iris

Garden lighting!!

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Gerbera (African daisy)

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

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Garden design

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

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

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

Azalea

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

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

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

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

Petunia

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

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Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh poppy)

Rock Garden

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

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

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Bambusa (bamboo)

Caterpiller

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

Primula

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

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Rhododendron

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Azalea

Viburnum carlesii

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Dianthus

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Campanula (Bellflower)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Waterlily

Making leaf mould (7)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lupin

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Vine weevil - adult

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

Lupin

Wildflower Display

Viola (Pansy)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Primula

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

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

Slug

Cacti

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Chusquea culeou

Vine weevil - adult

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

Forsythia x intermedia

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Rhododendron

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Syringa (Lilac)

Azalea

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Buddleja

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

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Iris sibirica

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Making leaf mould (17)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Mixed border

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

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

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Wooly aphid on beech leaf

Forget-me-not

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Viola (Pansy)

Deer

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Dahlia

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Lobelia erinus

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Rope trellis

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Tulip

Roof Garden

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Iris sibirica

Gazania

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

Patio planter

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Hebe

Mahonia japonica

Delphinium (early growth)

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.

Cherry

Brachycome angustifolia

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Delphinium (early growth)

Cabbage

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Iris sibirica

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Cyclamen

Viola (Pansy)

Wier at Cowley Manor

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Saxifraga x arendsii

Slug

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

Deutzia gracilis

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Potting on 2

Astrantia major

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Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Seed propagation

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Cherry blossom

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Common frog

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

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

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Lemon

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hydrangea

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

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

Sweet chestnut tree

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Cricket on flowerpot

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

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Hydrangea

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Hebe

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Garden design

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

Wildflower Display

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Geranium

Lemon

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Squirrel

Compost bin (traditional heap)

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Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

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

Fuchsia

Moss in the lawn

Malus domestica (Apple)

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Cosmos

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Viburnum carlesii

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Hydrangea

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

Primula

Rhododendron

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

Making leaf mould (9)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

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Moss in the lawn

Heuchera

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

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

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Mushroom

Banana

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Geranium (Cranesbill)

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

Heuchera

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

Mushroom

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.

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Clematis

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Duck

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

Rose Perpétué

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Daisy

Making leaf mould (2)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Daisy

Clematis 'Arabella'

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Praying matis

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

Ladybird

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

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Fern

Primula

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

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Hebe

Clematis armandii

Ladybird larvae

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Ornamental grass

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Daisy

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Primula

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

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

Cistus (Rock rose)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Pricking out

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Venus Fly Trap

Making leaf mould (3)

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

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

Gerbera

Dandelion

Bergenia cordifolia (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Rhododendron

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Gunnera manicata

Buddleja

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Mahonia japonica

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

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

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

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

Tropical Garden

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

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Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

Primula, polyanthus

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

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Making leaf mould

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

Iris sibirica

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

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

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Crocus biflorus

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Dianthus

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

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Potting on 5

Making leaf mould

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

Gazania

Coconut palm

Bumble bee

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

Wisteria growing through silver birch

Primula

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Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Anthurium

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Tree trunk

Viola (Pansy)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

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Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Making leaf mould (5)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Clematis

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Almond

Ladybird (7 spot)

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

Rosa (Rose)

Rosa (Rose)

Geranium

Clematis armandii

Lunipus (Lupin)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

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

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Verbena

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Dahlia

Regal pelargonium

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

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

Rhododendron

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Lupin

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

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.

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Bumble bee on Hyacinth

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Heron trying to catch fish

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Rhododendron

Large beefsteak tomato

Mushroom

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

Vine weevil - adult

Seedling (Tomato)

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

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Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

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Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

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

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Mixed border

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Hydrangea

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

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

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Potting on 1

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

Clematis armandii

Knarled bark of tree

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

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Strawberry - ripening fruit

Ladybird larvae

Hydrangea

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

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Hebe

Frozen shrub

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Landscape with bluebells

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Potting on 3

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Bonsai

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Iris sibirica

Making leaf mould (6)

Trees covered in snow

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Vine weevil - adult

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

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Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Spiraea japonica

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Making leaf mould

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Lobelia erinus

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Azalea

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

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Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Duck

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Stag beetle (Adult)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Clematis armandii

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Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

Banana

Bumble bee on Hyacinth

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Rhododendron

Greenfly on lupin

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

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

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Cosmos

Malus domestica (Apple)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

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Blight on tomatoes

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Blight on tomatoes

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Small water feature

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Ipomoea

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

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Pond

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

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

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

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Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Ants

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

Common newt

Blossom

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Mahonia japonica

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Mildew on melon plant

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Fern

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

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Deutzia gracilis

Penstemon

Garden roller

Antique tractor

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Banana

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Forsythia x intermedia

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Hosta 'Francee'

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

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

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Astrantia major

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Pond cover

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

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Making leaf mould

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

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

Gerbera

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Greenfly on lupin

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Petunia

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

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Landscape with bluebells

Primula

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Leaf mould (finely chopped after running over with lawnmower)

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Frozen shrub

Lunipus (Lupin)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Difference in size of oak leaf

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Succulent

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

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

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

New Guinea impatiens

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Wildflower Display

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Fuchsia

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

Lemon

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

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Fuchsia

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

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

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Lichen on oak branch

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Making leaf mould (14)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

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

Slug

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Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Making leaf mould

Ladybird

Orchid

Viola (Pansy)

Palm

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Primula

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Duck with chicks

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Lupin

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Iris sibirica

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

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Hosta

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Hebe

Coconut palm

Washingtonia robusta

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Lupin seed pod

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Blossom

Strawberry flowers

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Grass roof

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Patio planter

Tulip

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

Syringa (Lilac)

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

Making leaf mould

Forsythia x intermedia

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

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

Hydrangea

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

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Forget-me-not

Pinching out tomatoes

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

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

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

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Hebe

Slug

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Blossom

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

New Guinea impatiens

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Rhododendron

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

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

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

Bread fruit

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Making leaf mould

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Fencing

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

Rose hips

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

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

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Gazania

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

Rhododendron

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Container display

Wild garlic

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

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.

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

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

Mahonia japonica

Woods in late spring

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

Landscape with bluebells

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Heron

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

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

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

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

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Primula

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Squirrel

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

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Azalea

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

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Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Syringa (Lilac)

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

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

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Narcissus (Daffodil)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Daisy

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Pond cover

Syringa (Lilac)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

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

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Making leaf mould

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Making leaf mould

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Viburnum

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

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Compost bin (traditional heap)

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Waterlily

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Slugs

Making leaf mould (13)

Blossom

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Gunnera manicata

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Frozen shrub

Azalea

Petunia

Ladybird larvae

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

Penstemon

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

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

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

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

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Primula

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

Heron

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Azalea

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

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

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

Dianthus chinensis

Petunia

Grass snake

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

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

Spider

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Rhododendron

Petunia

Forsythia x intermedia

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Garden design

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Rhododendron

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

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

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

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

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

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Lantana camara

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Making leaf mould

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Fuchsia

Viburnum carlesii

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Viburnum carlesii

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Clematis

Fuchsia

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Anthurium

Cistus (Rock rose)

Rosa (Rose)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Viburnum

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Woodlouse

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Making leaf mould (11)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Making leaf mould

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

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

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Lunipus (Lupin)

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

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

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Iris

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Making leaf mould

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Duck

Deutzia gracilis

Mahonia japonica

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Ants

Slug

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Iris sibirica

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Azalea

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

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Geranium (Cranesbill)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Diascia fetcaniensis

Viola (Pansy)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Viola (Pansy)

Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Petunia

Rhododendron

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Courgette

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Making leaf mould

Clematis

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Waterlily

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Black Millet

Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Blackfly on floxglove

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

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Daisy

Blackfly

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

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

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Making leaf mould

Deutzia gracilis

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

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

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Petunia

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Cistus (Rock rose)

Dahlia

Rosa (Rose)

Primula

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

Rose moss

Making leaf mould

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Trees covered in snow

Petunia

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

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

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Agave attenuata

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

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Lantana camara

Hydrangea

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

Waterfall

Primula

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Viburnum carlesii

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

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Magnolia

Rhododendron

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

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

Crocus biflorus

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Campanula (Bellflower)

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

Acer (Maple)

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Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

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

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

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

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

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

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

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

Hebe

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

Verbena bonariensis

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Fuchsia

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Sarracenia North American pitcher plant

Petunia

Azalea

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

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

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

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.

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Wild garlic

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

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

Lunipus (Lupin)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Primula

Laurus (laurel) in flower

Slug

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Orchid

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lantana camara

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

Clematis

Duck

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Pelargonium (Geranium)

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

Quercus robur (Common oak)

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Pinching out tomatoes

Euphorbia

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.

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Iris

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Lobelia erinus

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Bougainvillea glabra

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Magnolia

Magnolia

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

Deutzia gracilis

Cyclamen

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Palm

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Iris sibirica

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Mahonia japonica

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

Hebe

Making leaf mould (4)

Seed propagation

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Blackfly on philadelphus

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Garden design

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Fencing

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

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

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Cosmos 'Sensation'

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Rosa (Rose)

Vine weevil - juvenile

Cherry blossom

Euphorbia

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

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

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Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

Primula

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Buddleia, butterfly bush

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

Wildflower Display

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

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Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

Viburnum carlesii

Slug

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Making leaf mould (10)

Chrysanthemum

Palm

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

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

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

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

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Rhododendron

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Papaver (Poppy)

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Palm

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

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Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

Making leaf mould (15)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)