Complete list of photographs in the UKGardening gallery.

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Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

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

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

Lobelia erinus

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Daisy

Frozen shrub

Rhododendron

Ladybird

Hosta

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

Cosmos 'Sensation'

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

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Difference in size of oak leaf

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

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Water Snail

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Woods in late spring

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Succulent

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

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Diascia fetcaniensis

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Gazania

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Wildflower Display

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Gerbera

Grass roof

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Cacti

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

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

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Landscape with bluebells

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Hydrangea

Mahonia japonica

Waterlily

Lichen on oak branch

Pinching out tomatoes

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

Gunnera manicata

Gazania

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Astrantia major

Iris sibirica

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

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Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

Lunipus (Lupin)

Blossom

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

Rhododendron

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Spiraea japonica

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Rosa (Rose)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

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

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Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Stag beetle (Adult)

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Blight on tomatoes

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Gazania

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Ants

Daisy

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Lantana camara

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

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

Fuchsia

Malus domestica (Apple)

Petunia

Gerbera (African daisy)

Agave

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Quercus robur (Common oak)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Vine weevil - adult

Grass

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

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

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

Azalea

Blight on tomatoes

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Fuchsia

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

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Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Hebe

Azalea

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

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

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

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

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

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

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Lobelia erinus

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Clematis

Cacti

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Making leaf mould

Garden design

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

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

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Wild garlic

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Heron

Ladybird (7 spot)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Mixed border

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Clematis

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

Azalea

Grass snake

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

Cistus (Rock rose)

Pond waterfall

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Clematis

Iris sibirica

Agave

Banana

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

Saxifraga x arendsii

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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Making leaf mould (15)

Lichen on oak branch

Ladybird (7 spot)

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

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Clematis armandii

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Common frog

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Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

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

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Courgette

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Betula pendula (Birch)

Bougainvillea glabra

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

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

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Rosa (Rose)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

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)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Tree trunk

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Duck

Curcurbita (Marrow)

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Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Mushroom

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Rhododendron

Primula, polyanthus

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

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

Magnolia

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

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Lupin

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Slug

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Viburnum carlesii

Praying matis

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Tropaeolum majus (Nastutium)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

Making leaf mould (16)

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Heuchera

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

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

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Making leaf mould

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

Hydrangea

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Bougainvillea glabra

Papaver (Poppy)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Wildflower Display

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Petunia

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

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

Duck

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

Mahonia japonica

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Potting on 4

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Azalea

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Rhododendron

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

Seed propagation

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

Duck

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.

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

Lantana camara

Clematis

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Syringa (Lilac)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

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Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Forget-me-not

Viola (Pansy)

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

Viola (Pansy)

Slug

Dianthus

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

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

Azalea

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

Azalea

Dianthus

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

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Anthurium

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Primula

Making leaf mould (12)

Roof Garden

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

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

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Vine weevil - adult

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Ladybird larvae

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Bougainvillea glabra

Viola (Pansy)

Ants

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Making leaf mould (2)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Buddleja

Daisy

Bumble bee

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

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

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

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

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Making leaf mould

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

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

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Cistus (Rock rose)

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

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Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Orchid

Wild garlic

Dahlia

Woodlouse

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Making leaf mould

Forsythia x intermedia

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

Duck with chicks

Lunipus (Lupin)

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Bergenia cordifolia (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Black Eyed Susan

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

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

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Bread fruit

Pond cover

Frozen shrub

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Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Making leaf mould (6)

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

Washingtonia robusta

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Lemon

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Lunipus (Lupin)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

Primula

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Gerbera (African daisy)

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Cyclamen

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Deer

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

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Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

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

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

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

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Iris sibirica

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Frozen shrub

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Rosa (Rose)

Fern

Anthurium

Iris

Dandelion

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Blossom

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Chrysanthemum

Azalea

Palm

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

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

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Making leaf mould

Lunipus (Lupin)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Syringa (Lilac)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

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

Pond

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

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

Bumble bee on Hyacinth

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

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

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

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

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

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Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Cosmos

Petunia

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Rose Perpétué

Making leaf mould

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Viola (Pansy)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Mahonia japonica

Potting on 3

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Deutzia gracilis

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

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

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Ladybird

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Making leaf mould

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

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

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Hydrangea

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Dianthus chinensis

Iris sibirica

Gazania

Magnolia

Azalea

Garden design

Frozen water

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Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Mushroom

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Vine weevil - juvenile

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Knarled bark of tree

Duck with ducklings

Lupin seed pod

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Rhododendron

Palm

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

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

Waterlily

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Aster amellus

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Strawberry flowers

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Verbena bonariensis

Hebe

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Iris sibirica

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

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

Bumble bee on Hyacinth

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lunipus (Lupin)

Clematis armandii

Acer (Maple)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Primula

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Patio planter

Mushroom

Viola (Pansy)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

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

Lupin

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Garden lighting!!

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

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Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

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Mushroom

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Petunia

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Orchid

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

Deutzia gracilis

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Iris

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

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

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Iris sibirica

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Bambusa (bamboo)

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Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Bumble bee

Deutzia gracilis

Syringa (Lilac)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

Wisteria growing through silver birch

Cabbage

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

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

Making leaf mould

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Patio planter

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Making leaf mould

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Primula

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

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

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Blossom

Heron

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

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Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

Potting on 2

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

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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.

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Cherry

Malus domestica (Apple)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Rhododendron

Heron trying to catch fish

Making leaf mould

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

Chusquea culeou

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Waterlily

Ladybird (2 spot)

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

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Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

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

Azalea

Rosa (Rose)

Making leaf mould (13)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

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

Viburnum

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Forget-me-not

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Penstemon

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Vine weevil - adult

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

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

Summer bedding planter

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

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

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

Making leaf mould

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Greenfly on lupin

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

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

Tulip

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

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Chaenomeles (Quince)

Making leaf mould (17)

Anemone blanda

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Bonsai

Ladybird larvae

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

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.

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Blossom

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

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

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Dahlia

Viburnum carlesii

Orchid

Clematis 'Rebecca'

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Papaver (Poppy)

Tropical Garden

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Fuchsia

Rosa (Rose)

Mahonia japonica

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Seedling (Tomato)

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

Making leaf mould (10)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Making leaf mould (14)

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) in flower

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Small water feature

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Crocus biflorus

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Heuchera

Malus domestica (Apple)

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

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

Trees covered in snow

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Making leaf mould (3)

Magnolia

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Gunnera manicata

Iris

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

New Guinea impatiens

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

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Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Forsythia x intermedia

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

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

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

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

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

Hydrangea

Euphorbia

Primula

Making leaf mould

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

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

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Container display

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Palm

Petunia

Cyclamen

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Making leaf mould (1)

Leaf mould (finely chopped after running over with lawnmower)

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

Lemon

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

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

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.

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Ladybird

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Making leaf mould (11)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

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

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Hebe

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Viola (Pansy)

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

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

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

Making leaf mould (5)

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Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Buddleia, butterfly bush

Blackfly on philadelphus

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

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Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

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Rhododendron

Primula japonica

Iris sibirica

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Diascia fetcaniensis

Caterpiller

Fuchsia

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Black Millet

Rhododendron

Clematis

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

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

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Compost bin (traditional heap)

Viburnum carlesii

Palm

Rosehips over water

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

Forsythia x intermedia

Deutzia crenata

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

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Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Antique tractor

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Iris sibirica

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Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Pinching out tomatoes

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

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

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Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

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

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Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

Squirrel

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Lantana camara

Rhododendron

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Clematis

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Fig

Landscape with bluebells

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Wildflower Display

Venus Fly Trap

Azalea

Pond cover

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Making leaf mould (9)

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

Primula

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

Rope trellis

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

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Hebe

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

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

Viburnum

Garden design

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

Leaf miner

Greenfly on lupin

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Slug

Hebe

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

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Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Hosta 'Francee'

Camellia japonica with frost damage

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

Fuchsia

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

Duck

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

Zantedeschia

Hebe

Garden design

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Clematis

Slug

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Buddleja

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Rhododendron

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

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Hosta

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Sweet chestnut tree

Deutzia gracilis

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

Potting on 5

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Seedling (Tomato)

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

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Vine weevil - adult

Making leaf mould

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Lunipus (Lupin)

Primula

Daisy

Viola (Pansy)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

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Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Rosa (Rose)

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Making leaf mould (7)

Hydrangea

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

Agave attenuata

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

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.

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

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

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Cistus (Rock rose)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Lupin

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Laurel

Erica (Heath, Heather)

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

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Ipomoea

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

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Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

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

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

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

Common newt

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

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

Viburnum carlesii

Mahonia japonica

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Primula

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Hebe

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

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Magnolia

Lupin

Clematis

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

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

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Hydrangea

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

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

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

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh poppy)

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Verbena

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Log pile

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Astrantia major

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Banana

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Primula

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Ladybird larvae

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Coconut palm

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Strawberry in a hanging basket

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Waterfall

Tulip

Campanula (Bellflower)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

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

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

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

Primula

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Forsythia x intermedia

Making leaf mould

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

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

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

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Laurus (laurel) in flower

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Landscape with bluebells

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

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

Rhododendron

Malus domestica (Apple)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Deutzia gracilis

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

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

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Primula

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Iris sibirica

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Cherry blossom

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Regal pelargonium

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

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

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

Primula

Hebe

Petunia

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Clematis armandii

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

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

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Pinching out tomatoes

Spider

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

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

Campanula (Bellflower)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

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

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Blackfly

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

Euphorbia

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Trees covered in snow

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Mixed border

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

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

Geranium

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

Geranium

Pricking out

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Seed propagation

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Lobelia erinus

Caterpiller

Penstemon

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Primula

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

Caterpiller

Dianthus

Large beefsteak tomato

Squirrel

Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

Duck

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Almond

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Azalea

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Tulip

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Hebe

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

Hydrangea

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

Wier at Cowley Manor

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Sarracenia North American pitcher plant

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

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

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Hebe

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

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

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Making leaf mould (4)

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

New Guinea impatiens

Iris sibirica

Mushroom

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

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

Cosmos

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

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

Garden roller

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

Rhododendron

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

Rhododendron

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

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

Making leaf mould

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Patio planter with a white theme

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Blue tit on feeding station

Daisy

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

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

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Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Malus domestica (Apple)

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

Lemon

Rhododendron

Lobelia erinus

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Viburnum carlesii

Blight on tomatoes

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Geranium (Cranesbill)

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Moss in the lawn

Hydrangea

Petunia

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Dahlia

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

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

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

Ants

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

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

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

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

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'

Fuchsia

Slugs

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Slug

Petunia

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Blight on tomatoes

Primula

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

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Brachycome angustifolia

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Viburnum carlesii

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

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

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Gerbera

Mushroom

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Frozen water

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Lobelia erinus

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Moss in the lawn

Bumble bee

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

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Blackfly on floxglove

Clematis armandii

Iris graminea (Iris)

Primula

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Lobelia erinus

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Blackberry

Seedling (Tomato)

Gunnera manicata

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Fuchsia 'Multa'

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

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

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

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

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

Making leaf mould

Lemon

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Iris sibirica

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

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

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Mildew on melon plant

Viburnum carlesii

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Frozen water

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

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Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Primula

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Rose hips

Fencing

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Ornamental grass

Syringa (Lilac)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Banana

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Lantana camara

Lunipus (Lupin)

Coconut palm

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Fennel (seedhead)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Delphinium (early growth)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Fern

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Lantana camara

Cistus (Rock rose)

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

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Forget-me-not

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Fuchsia

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Primula

Pisum sativum (Pea)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Banana

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

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

Clematis jackmanii

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

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Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

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Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Rose moss

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

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Ladybird (7 spot)

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

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Wildflower Display

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

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Cosmos

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Rock Garden

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Potting on 1

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Primula

Cherry blossom

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

Blossom

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

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Iris

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Iris sibirica

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Cyclamen

Almond

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Delphinium (early growth)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Clematis armandii

Coconut palm

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Syringa (Lilac)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Fuchsia

Euphorbia

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Rhododendron

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

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Small water feature

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.