Plant list of photographs in the UKGardening gallery.

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Viburnum carlesii

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Making leaf mould (10)

Lantana camara

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Making leaf mould

Dianthus chinensis

<em>Trametes versicolor</em> (Turkeytail)

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Campanula (Bellflower)

<em>Convallaria majalis</em> (Lily-of-the-valley)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

<em>Bergenia cordifolia</em> syn. <em>Megasea</em> (Saxifragaceae)

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

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

Blossom

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Mahonia japonica

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Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Clematis 'Rebecca'

<em>Anemone coronaria</em> 'The Bride' syn. 'Die Braut'

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

Ladybird (7 spot)

Euphorbia

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

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

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

<em>Sedum spectabile</em> syn. <em>Hylotelephium spectabile</em> (ice plant, stonecrop)

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

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

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Making leaf mould (12)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Red admiral on <em>Sedum spectabile</em> syn. <em>Hylotelephium spectabile</em> (ice plant, stonecrop)

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

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

<em>Lavandula angustifolia</em> (Common or English lavender)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

Rhododendron

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

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Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

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

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Blossom

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Common lizard (<em>Zootoca vivipara</em>)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Ornamental grass

New Guinea impatiens

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

Anthurium

Potting on 1

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Primula

Syringa (Lilac)

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

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

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

<em>Narcissus</em> 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Almond

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

Lunipus (Lupin)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Garden design

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Syringa (Lilac)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Clematis armandii

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Belted hoverfly <em>Volucella zonaria</em>

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Frozen water

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Making leaf mould (15)

Crab spider (<em>Misumena vatia</em>) on foxglove

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Tropical Garden

Forsythia x intermedia

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

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

Pinching out tomatoes

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Ladybird

Geranium

<em>Cyclamen purpurascens</em> syn. <em>C. europaeum</em>, <em>C. fatrense</em>

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Washingtonia robusta

Bambusa (bamboo)

<em>Chrysolina americana</em> (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Heron trying to catch fish

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Viola (Pansy)

Bumble bee

Making leaf mould

Quercus robur (Common oak)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

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

Frozen water

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Spider

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

<em>Lunaria annua</em> syn. <em>L. biennis</em> (Honesty)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Gerbera

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Azalea

<em>Salix caprea</em> Goat willow, pussy willow, great sallow (male catkins)

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

Lunipus (Lupin)

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Seedling (Tomato)

Sweet chestnut tree

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Agave

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Hydrangea

<em>Phymatocera aterrima</em> (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

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Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Dianthus

Laurel

Alcea (Hollyhock)

<em>Pulmonaria officinalis</em> - Common lungwort, spotted dog, soldiers and sailors, Jerusalem cowslip

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

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Cosmos 'Sensation'

Frozen water

Roof Garden

Deutzia gracilis

Vine weevil - adult

<em>Cotoneaster simonsii</em> (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Potting on 2

Rosa (Rose)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

<em>Lilioceris lilii</em> (lily beetle, scarlet lily beetle, red lily beetle) including damage to the lily leaves.

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

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

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

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

Clematis

Gunnera manicata

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

<em>Crocus tommasinianus</em> Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Rosa (Rose)

<em>Primula denticulata</em> (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Zantedeschia

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

Iris sibirica

<em>Cedrus deodara</em> - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Rose moss

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

<em>Prunus serrulata</em> (cherry, blossom)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

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Papaver (Poppy)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

<em>Lavandula angustifolia</em> (Common or English lavender) with Large Skipper butterfly

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

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Fern

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

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

<em>Malus sylvestris</em> (Crab apple) blossom

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

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.

Mahonia japonica

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

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

Juvenile european garden spiders (<em>Araneus diadematus</em>)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Cricket on flowerpot

Making leaf mould

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Mushroom

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

Banana

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

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Wildflower Display

Erica (Heath, Heather)

<em>Lavandula angustifolia</em> (Common or English lavender) with bee

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Hebe

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Grass snake

Palm

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Rhododendron

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

<em>Aster amellus</em> 'King George' [AGM]

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

Gazania

Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

Large white, cabbage white (<em>Pieris brassicae</em>) caterpillar

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Viburnum carlesii

Cyclamen

Clematis

Azalea

Blossom

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Log pile

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Leaf miner

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Gazania

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Duck

Malus domestica (Apple)

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Primula

Petunia

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

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Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Blossom

<em>Primula vulgaris</em> (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Rhododendron

Bumble bee

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Verbena

Large beefsteak tomato

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Fennel (seedhead)

Potting on 5

Euphorbia

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

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

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

<em>Fritillaria meleagris</em> (Snake's head fritillary)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Slug

Primula

Azalea

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Rhododendron

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

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

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Almond

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

Pinching out tomatoes

Wisteria growing through silver birch

Aquilegia (Columbine)

<em>Crocus vernus</em> Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

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Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Cistus (Rock rose)

Iris sibirica

<em>Camellia japonica</em> 'Gloire de Nantes'

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

<em>Pentatoma rufipes</em> (forest bug, stink bug, shield bug) on a lavender flower stem

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

Anemone blanda

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Primula

Fern

Anthurium

Hawthorn shield/stink bug <em>(Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale</em>)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Fuchsia

<em>Helianthemum nummularium</em> 'Wisley primrose' (cistus, rock rose)

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

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

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

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Cosmos

Cyclamen

Primula

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

<em>Vanessa atalanta</em> Red Admiral butterfly

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

Duck with chicks

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Cosmos

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

Caterpiller

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Petunia

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Making leaf mould (2)

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Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

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

Making leaf mould (16)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Iris sibirica

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

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

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Vine weevil - adult

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Caterpiller

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Cyclamen

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Garden design

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

<em>Rudbeckia hirta</em> (Rudbeckia, coneflower, black-eyed susan)

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

Syringa (Lilac)

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Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

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

Hydrangea

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

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

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

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Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Duck

Common frog

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

Venus Fly Trap

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Daisy

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Praying matis

Blackfly

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Ladybird (2 spot)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Azalea

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

New Guinea impatiens

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

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

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

Clematis

Common newt

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Blackfly on floxglove

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Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

Iris sibirica

<em>Clematis alpina</em> 'Columbine' (Old man's beard, Travellers' joy)

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

Clematis armandii

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Ladybird larvae

<em>Berberis thunbergii</em> f. <em>atropurpurea</em> 'Harlequin' (Berberis, Purple berberis, Barberry, Purple Japanese barberry)

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

Spiraea japonica

Black Eyed Susan

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

Wier at Cowley Manor

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Daisy

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

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Saxifraga x arendsii

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Magnolia

Primula

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Primula

<em>Leucanthemum x superbum</em> 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Astrantia major

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

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

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Potting on 3

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Lunipus (Lupin)

<em>Camellia japonica</em> 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Lupin

Fuchsia

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Making leaf mould

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (<em>Clostera curtula</em>)

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

<em>Osteospermum</em> 'Summertime Pink Charm' (Cape marigold, Cape daisy, Rain daisy, African daisy)

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

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

<em>Malus floribunda</em> (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Brachycome angustifolia

<em>Dahlia</em> 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

<em>Camellia japonica</em> 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

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Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Primula

Delphinium (early growth)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Potting on 4

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

David Goode goblin statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. <a href='http://www.david-goode.com' target='new'>David Goode's website</a>

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

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

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.

Daisy

<em>Piptoporus betulinus</em> (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Wildflower Display

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

Lobelia erinus

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Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Seedling (Tomato)

<em>Solanum nigrum</em> (Black nightshade)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Petunia

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Wild garlic

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Dianthus

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Lantana camara

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

<em>Lavandula stoechas</em> (French lavender)

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Rosa (Rose)

Primula japonica

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Viola (Pansy)

Iris sibirica

Slug

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Coconut palm

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Heuchera

Making leaf mould

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Viola (Pansy)

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Papaver (Poppy)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Rhododendron

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Cistus (Rock rose)

Daisy

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

<em>Galanthus</em> 'S. Arnott' AGM (Snowdrop 'S. Arnott') syn. <em>Galanthus nivalis</em> 'S Arnott', <em>Galanthus</em> 'Sam Arnott'

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

Strawberry flowers

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Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Making leaf mould

Deutzia gracilis

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Viola (Pansy)

Primula

Hebe

Bright-line Brown-eye moth (<em>Lacanobia oleracea</em>) caterpillars eating tomato leaves

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

Mushroom

Iris graminea (Iris)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

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Mahonia japonica

Hebe

Rhododendron

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

Lunipus (Lupin)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Palm

Dahlia

Betula pendula (Birch)

Making leaf mould (14)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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Mahonia japonica

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Rosa (Rose)

Azalea

Clematis jackmanii

Fuchsia

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

<em>Dicentra spectabilis</em> (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Wild garlic

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

<em>Canna</em> (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

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

Tulip

<em>Ilex aquifolium</em> 'Argentea Marginata' AGM (silver-margined holly, variegated holly)

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

<em>Canna</em> (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Lantana camara

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Syringa (Lilac)

Seedling (Tomato)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Ladybird larvae

Pricking out

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

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

Small water feature

<em>Salix caprea</em> Goat willow, pussy willow, great sallow (female catkins)

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

Mahonia japonica

Iris sibirica

Campanula (Bellflower)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Mahonia japonica

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Bumble bee on Hyacinth

Rhododendron

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Pond cover

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Gunnera manicata

Buddleja

Making leaf mould

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Delphinium (early growth)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Primula

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Lobelia erinus

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

<em>Prunus serrulata</em> 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

<em>Clerodendrum thomsoniae</em> (Bleeding-heart vine)

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Angle Shades caterpillar (<em>Phlogophora meticulosa</em>)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Fuchsia

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

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Patio planter

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

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

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

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

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

Making leaf mould

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

<em>Clematis montana</em> Anemone clematis

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Blight on tomatoes

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Forget-me-not

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Hydrangea

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

Pisum sativum (Pea)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Garden design

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

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Making leaf mould (11)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Fencing

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Cabbage

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

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

<em>Lunaria annua</em> (Honesty, English honesty)

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

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Greenfly on lupin

Primula

Slug

Tulip

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Aquilegia (Columbine)

<em>Aglais io</em> Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Viburnum carlesii

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

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Wildflower Display

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Lunipus (Lupin)

Dandelion

Coconut palm

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

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

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

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

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Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Fuchsia 'Multa'

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Vine weevil - adult

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Diascia fetcaniensis

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Agave attenuata

<em>Aster novi-belgii</em> 'Marie Ballard'

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

Tropaeolum majus (Nastutium)

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Rhododendron

Fig

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

<em>Geometra papilionaria</em> Large Emerald moth

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Primula

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Hydrangea

Clematis

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Hydrangea

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Fencing

Clematis

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

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Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Making leaf mould (1)

Chrysanthemum

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

Small water feature

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

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Mildew on melon plant

Pale tussock (<em>Calliteara pudibunda</em>) caterpillar

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Dahlia

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Primula

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Blight on tomatoes

Container display

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Primula

Lunipus (Lupin)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

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

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

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

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

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

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Euphorbia

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Seed propagation

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

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

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

Petunia

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Making leaf mould

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

<em>Lycoperdon perlatum</em> (Common puffball)

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

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Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Woods in late spring

Fuchsia

Primula, polyanthus

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

Syringa (Lilac)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Verbena bonariensis

Aster amellus

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Buddleia, butterfly bush

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Clematis

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

Strawberry - ripening fruit

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

<em>Agapanthus africanus</em> (African lily) dried seed heads, about to drop their seeds

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

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Laurus (laurel) in flower

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Cherry

Campanula (Bellflower)

Palm

Waterlily

Making leaf mould (4)

Primula

Rock Garden

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

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

Clematis

Rhododendron

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Nursery web spider (<em>Pisaura mirabilis</em>)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

<em>Lilioceris lilii</em> (lily beetle, scarlet lily beetle, red lily beetle)

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

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Buddleja

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Rhododendron

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

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

Making leaf mould

Lantana camara

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

Blackberry

Iris sibirica

Ladybird larvae

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

<em>Leucophyta brownii</em> (Cushion bush)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Large rose sawfly (<em>Arge pagana</em>) larva

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Azalea

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Clematis armandii

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

Mushroom

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

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

Viburnum

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

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

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Azalea

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

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Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

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

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

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

Making leaf mould (9)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

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Iris sibirica

Seed propagation

Rose Perpétué

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

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Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Making leaf mould

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

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Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Viola (Pansy)

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Making leaf mould

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Caterpiller

Tulip

Iris sibirica

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Gazania

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Leaf mould (finely chopped after running over with lawnmower)

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

Magnolia

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

Mixed border

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Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

<em>Crocus tommasinianus</em> (Crocus) <em>Galanthus</em> (snowdrop)

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

Deutzia gracilis

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Bonsai

<em>Fritillaria imperialis</em> 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

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

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Penstemon

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Black Millet

Making leaf mould

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

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

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Vine weevil - adult

Deutzia crenata

Helenium autumnale

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

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Agave

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Curcurbita (Marrow)

Primula

Bougainvillea glabra

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

Geranium (Cranesbill)

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

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

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

Gerbera (African daisy)

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Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Petunia

Forsythia x intermedia

Iris sibirica

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Cosmos

<em>Bergenia cordifolia</em> (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

Bergenia cordifolia (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

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

Hydrangea

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Lemon

Ladybird (7 spot)

Hebe

Lobelia erinus

Making leaf mould (3)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Rhododendron

Mushroom

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

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Azalea

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

Hosta

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Forsythia x intermedia

Vine weevil - adult

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Dianthus

Waterlily

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

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

Squirrel

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Banana

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

Gerbera

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Penstemon

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

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Diascia fetcaniensis

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Hebe

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Regal pelargonium

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

Viburnum carlesii

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

<em>Sedum spathulifolium</em> 'Cape Blanco' syn. <em>Hylotelephium sieboldi</em> 'Variegatum'

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

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Geranium

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Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Making leaf mould (5)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Dahlia

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

<em>Clematis macropetala</em> 'Lagoon' (Old man's beard, Travellers' joy)

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

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

Rhododendron

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Iris

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

Slugs

Rhododendron

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

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Frozen shrub

Wildflower Display

Making leaf mould

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Azalea

Moss in the lawn

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Petunia

<em>Lavandula angustifolia</em> (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Lemon

Forsythia x intermedia

<em>Allium</em> 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

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

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Slug

<em>Osteospermum</em> (Cape marigold, Cape daisy, Rain daisy, African daisy)

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

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Heron

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

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Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

Hydrangea

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Rose hips

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Hebe

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Magnolia

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

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Crocus biflorus

Viburnum carlesii

Lunipus (Lupin)

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Primula

Duck

<em>Osteospermum</em> (Cape marigold, Cape daisy, Rain daisy, African daisy) with hover fly

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

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

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

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

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

Primula

Gerbera (African daisy)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Lupin

Forget-me-not

Pinching out tomatoes

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Blossom

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

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Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Slug

Astrantia major

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Garden roller

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

Chusquea culeou

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

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Strawberry in a hanging basket

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

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

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

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

Clematis 'Arabella'

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Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Lupin

Blight on tomatoes

Orchid

Cherry blossom

Orchid

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Bougainvillea glabra

Slug

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Bougainvillea glabra

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Mushroom

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Stag beetle (Adult)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Making leaf mould (6)

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

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Succulent

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Petunia

Rope trellis

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

Hosta 'Francee'

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Bumble bee on Hyacinth

Banana

Cherry blossom

Gazania

Viola (Pansy)

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Grass

Blight on tomatoes

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Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

Making leaf mould (7)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

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

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

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

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

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Magnolia

Clematis

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

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Heron

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hawthorn shield bug <em>(Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale</em>)

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Banana

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

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.

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

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

Daisy

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

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Trees covered in snow

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Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Ladybird

Water Snail

Petunia

Deutzia gracilis

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Hebe

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

Ladybird

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Iris

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) <em>Leptophyes punctatissima</em>

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

Hebe

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

Trees covered in snow

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Lobelia erinus

<em>Iris ensata</em> (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Ipomoea

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

Orchid

Gerbera (African daisy)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Viola (Pansy)

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Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Blue tit on feeding station

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

Knarled bark of tree

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Gerbera (African daisy)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

Frozen shrub

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Lemon

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

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

Bumble bee

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Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Greenfly on lupin

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Grass roof

Viola (Pansy)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

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Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

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

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug <em>(Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale</em>) on clematis

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Lemon

Cistus (Rock rose)

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

Alcea (Hollyhock)

<em>Eryngium giganteum</em> (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

Rosa (Rose)

Fuchsia

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Patio planter with a white theme

Campanula (Bellflower)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Making leaf mould (17)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Difference in size of oak leaf

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Iris

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

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.

<em>Lithodora diffusa</em> 'Heavenly Blue' syn. <em>Lithospermum diffusum</em> 'Heavenly Blue', <em>Lithospermum</em> 'Heavenly Blue'

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

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Rosehips over water

Hydrangea

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Making leaf mould

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

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

Viburnum carlesii

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

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

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

<em>Camellia japonica</em> with frost damage

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Palm

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

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

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

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

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

Ants

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

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

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Pond cover

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Garden design

Slug

Lupin

Moss in the lawn

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Petunia

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

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

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

Clematis armandii

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Woodlouse

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Waterfall

Rosa (Rose)

Squirrel

Frozen shrub

Making leaf mould (13)

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

Iris graminea (Iris)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) in flower

Lichen on oak branch

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Deutzia gracilis

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'

Azalea

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Forget-me-not

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

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

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Lobelia erinus

Crocus biflorus

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

Deer

Summer bedding planter

Lunipus (Lupin)

Ants

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Crab spider (<em>Misumena vatia</em> - female)

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh poppy)

Slug

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

<em>Osteospermum</em> 'Summertime Deep Purple' (Cape marigold, Cape daisy, Rain daisy, African daisy)

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

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

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

Hebe

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Ants

Azalea

Cistus (Rock rose)

Vine weevil - juvenile

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Viburnum carlesii

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Lupin seed pod

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

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

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

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Coconut palm

Rhododendron

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Iris

Narcissus (Daffodil)

<em>Iris pseudacorus</em> (Yellow flag iris)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Duck

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

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.

Fuchsia

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

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

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Hebe

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

Foxtail lily <em>Eremurus stenophyllus</em>

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

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

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Deutzia gracilis

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Azalea

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

Duck

Acer (Maple)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Viburnum

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Hosta

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

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

Heuchera

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

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

<em>Solanum dulcamara</em> (Woody nightshade)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Iris sibirica

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Rhododendron

Making leaf mould

Landscape with bluebells

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Lobelia erinus

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

Garden design

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Waterlily

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Courgette

Clematis armandii

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Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Making leaf mould

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

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

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Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Mushroom

Lantana camara

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

<em>Sarracenia</em> North American pitcher plant

Sarracenia North American pitcher plant

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

Landscape with bluebells

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Garden lighting!!

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

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Pond waterfall

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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Cacti

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Petunia

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

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Making leaf mould

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Primula

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Bread fruit

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Landscape with bluebells

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Lichen on oak branch

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Pond

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Petunia

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

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

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Patio planter

Gunnera manicata

Duck with ducklings

Cacti

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

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

Fuchsia

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Antique tractor

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Tree trunk

Iris sibirica

Blackfly on philadelphus

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Malus domestica (Apple)

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