Plant list of photographs in the UKGardening gallery.
Below you'll find a complete list of all the plants in the UKGardening database. Clicking one of the images will show a larger version.
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Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)
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Nymphaea (Water lily)

Wisteria growing through silver birch

Forsythia x intermedia

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)
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Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist) seed pod

Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' (Christmas Berry, Fraser Photinia)
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Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)
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Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird', syn. H.s. 'Oiseau Blue' (Tree Hollyhock)
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Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus 'Pheasant's Eye' AGM (Pheasant's eye daffodil, poet's narcissus, a group 13 daffodil)

Lobelia erinus

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

Orchid
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Sedum spectabile syn. Hylotelephium spectabile (ice plant, stonecrop)
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Trifolium repens (Clover)

Salix caprea Goat willow, pussy willow, great sallow (female catkins)
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Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)
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Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Mixed border
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Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Frozen water

Blight on tomatoes
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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.
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Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'
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Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)
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Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

Tree trunk
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Nymphaea (Water lily)

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

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

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

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.
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Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Rope trellis

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)
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Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)
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Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling
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Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)
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Cistus (Rock rose)

Clematis
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Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Woodlouse

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.

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Wildflower Display

Campanula (Bellflower)

Cherry

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

Deer

Geranium (Cranesbill)
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Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)
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Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)
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Malus domestica (Apple)
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Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins
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Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Large Skipper butterfly

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Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

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Moss in the lawn

Garden design

Bougainvillea glabra

Pinching out tomatoes

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Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)
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Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Azalea
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Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Making leaf mould

Gunnera manicata

Dahlia

Azalea

Delphinium (early growth)

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Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

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Hosta

Vine weevil - adult
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Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse
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Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Orchid
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Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

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

Iris

Common newt
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Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)
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Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Buddleja
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Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'
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Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Wild garlic

Hosta 'Francee'
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Crocosmia (Montbretia)
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Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Forsythia x intermedia

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied
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Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

Gunnera manicata
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Pelargonium (Geranium)

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Roof Garden

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Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

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

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

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

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

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

Anthurium

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Petunia
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Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)
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Laurel

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

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

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Bambusa (bamboo)

Ladybird (7 spot)
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Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Large Skipper butterfly

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Viburnum carlesii
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Alcea (Hollyhock)

Common frog

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Landscape with bluebells

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

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Dianthus
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Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)
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Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Banana

Gerbera (African daisy)
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Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Primula

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Small water feature

Heuchera

Lemon

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Viola (Pansy)
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Alcea (Hollyhock)

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

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Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Lantana camara

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

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Dianthus

Rhododendron

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Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

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Leaf miner

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)
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Betula pendula (Birch)

Deutzia gracilis
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Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Petunia
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Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

Heron

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.

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

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Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'
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Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)
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Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Gunnera manicata

Slug
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Rosa (Rose)

Forsythia x intermedia
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Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)
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Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Viburnum
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Narcissus (Daffodil)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Caterpiller

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Pond

Primula japonica
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Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)
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Alcea (Hollyhock)

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

Primula

Landscape with bluebells

Viburnum carlesii

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa
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Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

Heron
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Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Seedling (Tomato)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)
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Narcissus 'Tête-à -tête' (Daffodil)

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

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

Azalea
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Lunipus (Lupin)

Magnolia

Aquilegia (Columbine)
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Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod
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Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Making leaf mould

Wildflower Display
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Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Making leaf mould

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Rhododendron

Dandelion

Rhododendron

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'
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Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Cabbage

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Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' AGM (silver-margined holly, variegated holly)
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Taxus baccata (Yew)
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Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Making leaf mould

Viburnum carlesii

Geranium

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)
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Narcissus 'Tête-à -tête' (Daffodil)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

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

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

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

Azalea

Log pile

Campanula (Bellflower)
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Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Frozen water

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima
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Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Making leaf mould (1)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Rhododendron

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)
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Narcissus 'Tête-à -tête' (Daffodil)
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Chaenomeles (Quince)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Slug

Lantana camara

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)
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Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Hebe
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Chaenomeles (Quince)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Landscape with bluebells

Daisy

Penstemon

Viburnum
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Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

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Helenium autumnale
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Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

Iris sibirica

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

Spiraea japonica
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Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Dianthus

Making leaf mould

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Cyclamen
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Laurus (laurel) in flower
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Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem
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Narcissus 'Tête-à -tête' (Daffodil)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Primula

Palm

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis
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Sedum spectabile syn. Hylotelephium spectabile (ice plant, stonecrop)

Clematis

Banana

Patio planter

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Making leaf mould
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Narcissus 'Tête-à -tête' (Daffodil)

Pinching out tomatoes

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

Vine weevil - adult

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

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

Euphorbia

Cosmos

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Cosmos 'Sensation'

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Primula
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Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)
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Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)
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Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

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

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

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Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Slugs

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

Rhododendron

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

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'
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Lupin seed pod
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Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)
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Lupin

Iris graminea (Iris)

Lobelia erinus

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Viburnum carlesii
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Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Fennel (seedhead)

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Lantana camara

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)
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Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Malus domestica (Apple)

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

Daisy

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Common green shield/stink bug nymphs and egg cases Palomena prasina
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Malus domestica (Apple)
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Alcea (Hollyhock)
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Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee
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Lunipus (Lupin)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Deutzia gracilis

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting
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Narcissus 'Tête-à -tête' (Daffodil)

Frozen shrub

Pyracantha (Firethorn)
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Erica (Heath, Heather)
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Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Primula
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Narcissus (Daffodil)

Anemone coronaria 'The Bride' syn. 'Die Braut'
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Trifolium repens (Clover)

Caterpiller

Bumble bee on Hyacinth

Mushroom

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar
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Pelargonium (Geranium)
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Hyacinthoides hispanica, syn. Endymion hispanicus, Scilla campanulata, S.hispanica (Spanish bluebell)
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Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Slug
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Alcea (Hollyhock)

Crocus biflorus
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Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Blossom

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)
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Stag beetle (Adult)

Lobelia erinus

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Mildew on melon plant

Euphorbia
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Lunipus (Lupin)
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Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

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Erigeron glaucus (Fleabane, Mexican fleaband, Seaside daisy, Australian daisy)
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Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Mahonia japonica

Iris sibirica

Magnolia

Wild garlic

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Strawberry in a hanging basket

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)
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Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Cyclamen

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Lobelia erinus

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Mahonia japonica

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Duck

Pinching out tomatoes

Fencing

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Mahonia japonica
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Alcea (Hollyhock)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

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Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

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

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)
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Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

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

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens
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Lupin
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Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly
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Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

Rose moss
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Sedum spectabile syn. Hylotelephium spectabile (ice plant, stonecrop)
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Alcea (Hollyhock)

Chrysanthemum

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Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)
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Nigella damascena 'Miss Jekyll' (Love-in-a-mist)
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Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

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

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'
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Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' (Christmas Berry, Fraser Photinia)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Coconut palm

Garden design
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Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)
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Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Duck with chicks

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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Hebe
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Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Almond

Iris
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Rosa (Rose)
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Tropaeolum majus (Nastutium)

Primula
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Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

Lobelia erinus

Making leaf mould (4)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)
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Hyacinthoides non-scripta syn. Scilla non-scripta (English bluebell)
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Erica (Heath , Heather)

Azalea

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'
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Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

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

Mixed border

Hydrangea

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Fuchsia

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

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

Viola (Pansy)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)
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Lunipus (Lupin)

Making leaf mould

Primula

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Bumble bee

Greenfly on lupin

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)
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Lunipus (Lupin)
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Erica (Heath, Heather)

Primula

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea
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Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Washingtonia robusta

Caterpiller

Deutzia crenata

Bread fruit

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

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

Silene uniflora 'Robin Whitebreast' (Sea Campion 'Robin Whitebreast')
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Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)
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Quercus robur (Oak) tree

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

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Seedling (Tomato)

Fencing
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Narcissus (Daffodil)

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
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Narcissus (Daffodil)

Blossom
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Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Waterlily
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Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)
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Nigella damascena 'Miss Jekyll' (Love-in-a-mist)

Bumble bee on Hyacinth

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Garden design
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Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Mahonia japonica

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis
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Rosa (Rose)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering
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Rosa (Rose)

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

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Pond cover to protect the fish from the heron, and the pond from the children.
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Alcea (Hollyhock)

Blackfly on philadelphus
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Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Ants

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

Iris sibirica

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

Making leaf mould (10)

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Making leaf mould (16)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

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Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Seedling (Tomato)

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

Seed propagation

Ladybird

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Rhododendron

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Slug
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Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)
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Galanthus 'S. Arnott' AGM (Snowdrop 'S. Arnott') syn. Galanthus nivalis 'S Arnott', Galanthus 'Sam Arnott'

Making leaf mould
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Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'
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Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)
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Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

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

Rhododendron

Hebe

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Making leaf mould (15)

Primula

Osteospermum 'Summertime Pink Charm' (Cape marigold, Cape daisy, Rain daisy, African daisy)
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Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Grass
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Lupin
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Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

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

Diascia fetcaniensis

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Iris sibirica
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Corylus avellana 'Contorta' (Corkscrew hazel, Harry Lauder's walking stick)
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Nymphaea (Water lily)

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

Iris sibirica

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor
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Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

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

Viola (Pansy)

Patio planter with a white theme
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Cistus (Rock rose)

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)
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Taxus baccata (Yew)
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Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Hebe

Patio planter

Making leaf mould (6)

Praying matis

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

Strawberry - ripening fruit
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Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Aster amellus

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Viburnum and cherry blossom
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Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

Agave

Blackfly
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Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)
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Ranunculus (Buttercup)

Bumble bee
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Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Tulip

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

Eupeodes corollae syn. Metasyrphus corollae (Hoverfly). Whilst it may look like a wasp, it is actually a hoverfly.
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Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)
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Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

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Viola (Pansy)
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Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)
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Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

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Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Rose hips
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Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)
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Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)
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Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

Viola (Pansy)

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Making leaf mould (12)

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Making leaf mould (7)
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Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)
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Pelargonium (Geranium)

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

Potting on 4

Bougainvillea glabra

Azalea

Pond cover

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'
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Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)
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Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

Primula

Ladybird

Making leaf mould (9)

Small water feature

Saxifraga x arendsii

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Primula

Quercus rubra (Red oak)
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Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Deutzia gracilis

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

Duck
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Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)
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Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

Aquilegia (Columbine)
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Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Spider

Crocus biflorus
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Pelargonium (Geranium)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)
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Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Zantedeschia

Palm
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Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Primula
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Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Aquilegia (Columbine)
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Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Seed propagation

Viburnum carlesii

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)
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Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Heuchera

Moss in the lawn

Slug

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Viburnum carlesii
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Quercus robur (Common oak)

Blight on tomatoes

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

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

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

Waterfall
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Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)
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Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Azalea

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)
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Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Water Snail

Bonsai
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Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' AGM (silver-margined holly, variegated holly)
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Rosa canina (Dog rose)

Making leaf mould

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

Viburnum carlesii

IMG_9171.jpg

Potting on 2

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Primula

Garden design

Blackfly on floxglove

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Viola (Pansy)

Gerbera (African daisy)
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Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

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

Iris sibirica
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Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Making leaf mould

Rhododendron

Fuchsia

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

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

Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh poppy)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Coconut palm

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)
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Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ants
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Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)
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Cytisus scoparius (Broom)
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Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow
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Erica (Heath , Heather)

Rhododendron

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

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'
![Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. repens [AGM] (Californian Lilac) Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. repens [AGM] (Californian Lilac)](../images/photogallery/small/ceanothus-05-sml.jpg)
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. repens [AGM] (Californian Lilac)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Tropical Garden

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)
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Narcissus 'Tête-à -tête' (Daffodil)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Iris sibirica
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Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)
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Galanthus 'S. Arnott' AGM (Snowdrop 'S. Arnott') syn. Galanthus nivalis 'S Arnott', Galanthus 'Sam Arnott'

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Frozen shrub

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Lantana camara

Banana
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Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Waterlily

Making leaf mould (11)

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

Waterlily

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

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Bumble bee

Tulip

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)
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Hyacinthoides non-scripta syn. Scilla non-scripta (English bluebell)
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Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)
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Narcissus (Daffodil)
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Lunipus (Lupin)
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Hyacinthoides hispanica, syn. Endymion hispanicus, Scilla campanulata, S.hispanica (Spanish bluebell)

Lemon

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Slug
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Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Fuchsia
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Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Clematis armandii

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge
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Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

Rhododendron
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Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

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

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

Rosa 'Birthday Girl' syn. Rosa 'Meilasso' (Floribunda)
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Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)
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Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)
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Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

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

Venus Fly Trap
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Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves
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Hemerocallis (Daylily)
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Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Heron trying to catch fish

Philadelphus (Mock orange)
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Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

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

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Lemon

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

Garden roller

Vine weevil - adult

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Vine weevil - juvenile

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Making leaf mould (3)

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

Hydrangea

Lilioceris lilii (lily beetle, scarlet lily beetle, red lily beetle)
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Quercus robur (Common oak) with Knopper oak gall caused by the wasp Cynips calicis

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

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.

Gazania

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

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Cherry blossom
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Narcissus (Daffodil)

Curcurbita (Marrow)

Mushroom

Iris
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Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

Hydrangea

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

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)
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Narcissus (Daffodil)
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Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

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

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

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Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)
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Brassica rapa (Turnip)
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Syringa (Lilac)

Blossom

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Vine weevil - adult
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Cistus (Rock rose)

New Guinea impatiens

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Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Azalea

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting
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Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Tulip
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Narcissus (Daffodil)
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Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

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

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
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Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Rhododendron
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Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Chaenostoma cordata 'Snowflake' syn. Sutera cordata 'Snowflake' (Bacopa, Bacopa 'Snowflake')
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Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

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

Primula

Rhododendron

Blossom

Difference in size of oak leaf

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria
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Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis
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Alcea (Hollyhock)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Cricket on flowerpot

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

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Euphorbia
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Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)
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Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained
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Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Knarled bark of tree

Philadelphus (Mock orange)
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Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

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

IMG_9204.jpg
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Ajuga reptans (Bugle)
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Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Clematis

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom
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Hyacinthoides hispanica, syn. Endymion hispanicus, Scilla campanulata, S.hispanica (Spanish bluebell)

Rudbeckia hirta (Rudbeckia, coneflower, black-eyed susan)
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Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)
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Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)
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Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)
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Narcissus 'Tête-à -tête' (Daffodil)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Viola (Pansy)
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Pelargonium (Geranium)
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Lunipus (Lupin)
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Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus
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Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)
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Sedum spectabile syn. Hylotelephium spectabile (ice plant, stonecrop)

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed Leek, Round-headed Garlic) syn. Allium sphaerocephalum
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Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)
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Ribes rubrum (Redcurrant) included in The Growing Tastes Allotment Garden, from Wincester Growers the were awarded a Gold medal and Best in Show for their garden.
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Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Succulent

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Banana

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins
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Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak) covered with a blanket of snow
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Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Clematis

Petunia

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Geranium (Cranesbill)
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Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)
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Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)
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Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)
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Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Summer bedding planter

Forsythia x intermedia

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Iris sibirica

Gazania

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Making leaf mould (13)
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Hypericum 'Hidcote' (St. John's Wort, Aaron's beard, Rose of Sharon)
-03-sml.jpg)
Papaver (Poppy)

Daisy
-07-sml.jpg)
Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)
-06-sml.jpg)
Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)
-05-sml.jpg)
Alcea (Hollyhock)
-02-sml.jpg)
Hypericum 'Hidcote' (St. John's Wort, Aaron's beard, Rose of Sharon)
-02-sml.jpg)
Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Duck
-01-sml.jpg)
Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

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

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Potting on 1

Making leaf mould
-17-sml.jpg)
Narcissus 'Tête-à -tête' (Daffodil)

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)
-03-sml.jpg)
x Halimiocistus 'Ingwersenii' (Sea rock rose, Cistus, Rock rose)
-08-sml.jpg)
Lunipus (Lupin)

Antique tractor

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)
-02-sml.jpg)
Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)
-07-sml.jpg)
Hyacinthoides hispanica, syn. Endymion hispanicus, Scilla campanulata, S.hispanica (Spanish bluebell)

Astrantia major

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Syringa (Lilac)
-02-sml.jpg)
Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Wildflower Display

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Ladybird (2 spot)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch
-02-sml.jpg)
Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Azalea

Geranium (Cranesbill)
-13-sml.jpg)
Alcea (Hollyhock)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Lichen on oak branch

P1010331-sml.jpg
-03-sml.jpg)
Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Forget-me-not

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

Ladybird larvae

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Verbena

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Lantana camara
-01-sml.jpg)
Amaranthus caudatus (Love-lies-bleeding, Tassel Flower)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis
-01-sml.jpg)
Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Hosta

Azalea

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Making leaf mould

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'
-01-sml.jpg)
Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Vine weevil - adult

Cosmos

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)
-03-sml.jpg)
Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)
-16-sml.jpg)
Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)
-01-sml.jpg)
Trifolium repens (Clover)
-04-sml.jpg)
Cytisus scoparius (Broom)
-03-sml.jpg)
Bergenia cordifolia (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)
-08-sml.jpg)
Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Large beefsteak tomato

Deutzia gracilis

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily
-03-sml.jpg)
Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Squirrel

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Petunia

Making leaf mould (17)

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

Fern
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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.

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Verbena bonariensis
-06-sml.jpg)
Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)
-02-sml.jpg)
Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'
-09-sml.jpg)
Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Cherry blossom

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'
-17-sml.jpg)
Alcea (Hollyhock)
-10-sml.jpg)
Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Hebe

Viola (Pansy)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)
-06-sml.jpg)
Lunipus (Lupin)

Hydrangea
-07-sml.jpg)
Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)
-02-sml.jpg)
Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)
-03-sml.jpg)
Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)
-01-sml.jpg)
Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)
-11-sml.jpg)
Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Brachycome angustifolia

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

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Hydrangea
-07-sml.jpg)
Rosa (Rose)

New Guinea impatiens
-08-sml.jpg)
Alcea (Hollyhock)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)
-02-sml.jpg)
Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Wier at Cowley Manor

Container display

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

Iris graminea (Iris)
-01-sml.jpg)
Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Clematis jackmanii
-01-sml.jpg)
Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Osteospermum 'Summertime Pink Charm' (Cape marigold, Cape daisy, Rain daisy, African daisy)
-05-sml.jpg)
Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Petunia

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Ants
-07-sml.jpg)
Trifolium repens (Clover)

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

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

IMG_1079.jpg

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom
-01-sml.jpg)
Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Fuchsia

Buddleia, butterfly bush

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'
-04-sml.jpg)
Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Blackberry

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Clematis armandii

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Mahonia japonica

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Dianthus chinensis

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)
-01-sml.jpg)
Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Pulmonaria officinalis - Common lungwort, spotted dog, soldiers and sailors, Jerusalem cowslip
-06-sml.jpg)
Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)
-02-sml.jpg)
Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Mushroom

Primula

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting
-05-sml.jpg)
Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Petunia

Mahonia japonica
-09-sml.jpg)
Hemeocallis (Daylily)
-12-sml.jpg)
Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)
-04-sml.jpg)
Hyacinthoides hispanica, syn. Endymion hispanicus, Scilla campanulata, S.hispanica (Spanish bluebell)

Muscari armeniacum 'Misty Skies' (Grape hyacinth, Armenian grape hyacinth)
-05-sml.jpg)
Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Daisy

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'
-01-sml.jpg)
Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)
-04-sml.jpg)
Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

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Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

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

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)
-12-sml.jpg)
Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Primula

Agave

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)
-04-sml.jpg)
Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid 'Eastbourne Beauty' (Geranium)

Making leaf mould

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Clematis 'Rebecca'

Greenfly on lupin

Agave attenuata
-12-sml.jpg)
Narcissus 'Tête-à -tête' (Daffodil)

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

IMG_1515.jpg
-02-sml.jpg)
Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Cyclamen

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Forget-me-not
-05-sml.jpg)
Trifolium repens (Clover)

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Potting on 5

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

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Rose Perpétué

Pond waterfall

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Iris sibirica
-01-sml.jpg)
Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Rosehips over water

Campanula (Bellflower)

Gazania
-01-sml.jpg)
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)
-28-sml.jpg)
Narcissus (Daffodil)

Hydrangea

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

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
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Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

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-02-sml.jpg)
Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Hebe

Black Millet

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Fuchsia
-05-sml.jpg)
Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Regal pelargonium
-03-sml.jpg)
Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Penstemon

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Wildflower Display
-02-sml.jpg)
Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

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

Making leaf mould

Mushroom

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)
-01-sml.jpg)
Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Trees covered in snow

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

Primula, polyanthus

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Ornamental grass

Black Eyed Susan

Blight on tomatoes

Trees covered in snow

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus
-03-sml.jpg)
Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

Deutzia gracilis

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

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)
-02-sml.jpg)
Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )
-14-sml.jpg)
Lupin

Geranium

Fuchsia

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)
-03-sml.jpg)
Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)
-35-sml.jpg)
Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus 'Pheasant's Eye' AGM (Pheasant's eye daffodil, poet's narcissus, a group 13 daffodil)

Frozen shrub

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) in flower

Anemone blanda

Mushroom

Iris sibirica
-02-sml.jpg)
Cytisus scoparius (Broom)
-07-sml.jpg)
Galanthus 'S. Arnott' AGM (Snowdrop 'S. Arnott') syn. Galanthus nivalis 'S Arnott', Galanthus 'Sam Arnott'
-09-sml.jpg)
Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Ladybird larvae

Mushroom

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)
-01-sml.jpg)
Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' AGM (silver-margined holly, variegated holly)

Osteospermum (Cape marigold, Cape daisy, Rain daisy, African daisy)
-06-sml.jpg)
Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)
-04-sml.jpg)
Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Ladybird

Campanula (Bellflower)

Making leaf mould (2)

Azalea

Gerbera
-06-sml.jpg)
Erica (Heath, Heather)

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Bright-line Brown-eye moth (Lacanobia oleracea) caterpillars eating tomato leaves
-22-sml.jpg)
Narcissus (Daffodil)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Chusquea culeou
-10-sml.jpg)
Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)
-02-sml.jpg)
Papaver (Poppy)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Sweet chestnut tree

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Rhododendron
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Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee
-01-sml.jpg)
Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)
-19-sml.jpg)
Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)
-05-sml.jpg)
Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)
-01-sml.jpg)
Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Hebe

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

Bougainvillea glabra

Primula

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'
-15-sml.jpg)
Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee
-04-sml.jpg)
Erica (Heath, Heather)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Petunia

P1010784.jpg
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Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Magnolia

Duck with ducklings
-02-sml.jpg)
Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Anthurium
-04-sml.jpg)
Lunipus (Lupin)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'
-04-sml.jpg)
Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Ipomoea

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Slug

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Making leaf mould (14)

Lemon

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Cacti

Dahlia

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

Garden lighting!!
-02-sml.jpg)
Trifolium repens (Clover)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)
-09-sml.jpg)
Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)
-01-sml.jpg)
Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)
-03-sml.jpg)
Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Making leaf mould (5)

Buddleja

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Delphinium (early growth)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis
-01-sml.jpg)
Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Petunia

Slug

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Ladybird (7 spot)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

IMG_9591.jpg

Fuchsia 'Multa'

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower
-05-sml.jpg)
Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)
-01-sml.jpg)
Pisum sativum (Pea)
-30-sml.jpg)
Narcissus 'Tête-à -tête' (Daffodil)
-03-sml.jpg)
Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Petunia

Cacti

Common green shield/stink bug nymphs and egg cases Palomena prasina
-05-sml.jpg)
Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)
-06-sml.jpg)
Erica (Heath, Heather)
-04-sml.jpg)
Hyacinthoides non-scripta syn. Scilla non-scripta (English bluebell)
-01-sml.jpg)
Hypericum 'Hidcote' (St. John's Wort, Aaron's beard, Rose of Sharon)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Blight on tomatoes

Duck

Hebe

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Rock Garden

Clematis armandii

IMG_8967.jpg

Primula

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

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Bright-line Brown-eye moth (Lacanobia oleracea) caterpillars eating tomato leaves
-01-sml.jpg)
Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Palm

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

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

P1010184-sml.jpg

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Blossom

Ladybird larvae

Clematis

Palm
-05-sml.jpg)
Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Lichen on oak branch

Clematis armandii

Azalea
-20-sml.jpg)
Narcissus 'Tête-à -tête' (Daffodil)

Rhododendron

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)
-16-sml.jpg)
Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

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Almond

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

Campanula (Bellflower)

Frozen water
-04-sml.jpg)
Syringa (Lilac)
-05-sml.jpg)
Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

IMG_1514.jpg
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Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores
-06-sml.jpg)
Trifolium repens (Clover)

Deutzia gracilis
-27-sml.jpg)
Narcissus (Daffodil)
-01-sml.jpg)
Rosa (Rose)
-01-sml.jpg)
Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)
-02-sml.jpg)
Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

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

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Making leaf mould

Blue tit on feeding station

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Fig

IMG_1516.jpg

Pricking out

Making leaf mould

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

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)
-04-sml.jpg)
Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Clematis
-26-sml.jpg)
Narcissus (Daffodil)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Fuchsia

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)
-01-sml.jpg)
Betula pendula 'Youngii' (Young's weeping birch)
-01-sml.jpg)
Lunipus (Lupin)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

Geranium (Cranesbill)
-03-sml.jpg)
Alcea (Hollyhock)
-01-sml.jpg)
Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

Woods in late spring
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Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Strawberry flowers

Ladybird (7 spot)

Iris sibirica

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)
-01-sml.jpg)
Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

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

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

IMG_8968.jpg
-01-sml.jpg)
Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' (Christmas Berry, Fraser Photinia)

Sisyrinchium striatum (Satin flower, Mexican satin flower, pale yellow-eyed grass)
-02-sml.jpg)
Malus domestica (Apple)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

Orchid

Clematis 'Arabella'
-05-sml.jpg)
x Halimiocistus 'Ingwersenii' (Sea rock rose, Cistus, Rock rose)

Magnolia

Lilioceris lilii (lily beetle, scarlet lily beetle, red lily beetle)
-08-sml.jpg)
Narcissus (Daffodil)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Forget-me-not

Rhododendron

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Gazania

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting
-12-sml.jpg)
Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Leaf mould (finely chopped after running over with lawnmower)

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Petunia
-21-sml.jpg)
Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Compost bin (traditional heap)

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.

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Coconut palm
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Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis
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Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Duck

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Squirrel

Making leaf mould
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Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

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

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

Sarracenia North American pitcher plant

Clematis

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)
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Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)
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Narcissus (Daffodil)
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Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)
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Alcea (Hollyhock)

Iris

Courgette

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Primula
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Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

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Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

Daisy

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Making leaf mould
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Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

Iris graminea (Iris)
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Lavatera (Tree mallow)
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Narcissus (Daffodil)

Iris sibirica

Potting on 3

Cosmos

Dahlia

Clematis armandii

Diascia fetcaniensis

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

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

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'
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Malus domestica (Apple)
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Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)
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Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

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

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Alcea (Hollyhock)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Grass snake

Pond cover

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Hydrangea

Acer (Maple)

Grass roof

Clematis

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.

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)
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Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus 'Pheasant's Eye' AGM (Pheasant's eye daffodil, poet's narcissus, a group 13 daffodil)

Geranium (Cranesbill)
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Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)
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Cistus (Rock rose)
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