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I've been taking photographs of plants in and around my garden since I bought my first digital camera in 2001 (three years after I has started this website). So whilst wondering where to keep the pictures in the days before Flickr and cloud storage, I thought I'd create a little database of them on my UK Gardening website, and I've been taking photos and adding them to my site ever since.

Below is a very small, random selection of photographs I have taken over the last 22 years. To see a larger version of a photograph, click the image. You'll then be able to scroll left and right through the current selection.

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Anthurium

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Deutzia gracilis

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

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

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Forsythia x intermedia

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium)

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

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

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

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

Azalea

Making leaf mould (17)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

Greenfly on lupin

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.

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Wildflower Display

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

Lupin

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Rhododendron

Dahlia

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

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Hydrangea

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

Strawberry in a hanging basket

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Vine weevil - adult

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Tulip

Lobelia erinus

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

Primula

Stag beetle (Adult)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Verbena

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

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

Seed propagation

Pond cover

Cosmos

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

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

Waterlily

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Euryops pectinatus (grey-leaved euryops)

Ants

Clematis

Landscape with bluebells

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Chrysanthemum

Primula

Deutzia gracilis

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Primula

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Primula

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Hydrangea

Euphorbia

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Rhododendron

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Petunia

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

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

Lunipus (Lupin)

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

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

Clematis armandii

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Rhododendron

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

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

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Orchid

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

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Blossom

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

Acer (Maple)

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Palm

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

Hebe

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Water Snail

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

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

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Hebe

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

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

Primula

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

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

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Petunia

Iris graminea (Iris)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Pond cover

Dahlia

Campanula (Bellflower)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Ladybird larvae

Crocus biflorus

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Syringa (Lilac)

Primula

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Clematis

Making leaf mould (11)

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Centipedes in a plant root ball

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Mushroom

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

Hebe

Campanula (Bellflower)

New Guinea impatiens

Primula

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

Making leaf mould (7)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Lemon

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

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

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

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

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

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Palm

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Vine weevil - adult

Clematis 'Arabella'

Daisy

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Azalea

Heuchera

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Anthurium

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Astrantia major

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Cyclamen

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

Viola (Pansy)

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

Erica (Heath, Heather)

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

Clematis armandii

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Iris sibirica

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Agave

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Viola (Pansy)

Primula

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

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Making leaf mould (3)

Fuchsia

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Small water feature

Papaver (Poppy)

Euphorbia

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Rhododendron

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Iris sibirica

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Iris sibirica

Common newt

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

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

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

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

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Hebe

Bumble bee

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Making leaf mould (5)

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

Squirrel

Frozen water

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

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

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Palm

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

Agave

Blackberry

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

Rhododendron

Daisy

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

Regal pelargonium

Greenfly on lupin

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Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Female Mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Waterlily

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

Grass roof

Lunipus (Lupin)

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

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Making leaf mould (15)

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

Petunia

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

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

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Deutzia gracilis

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Forsythia x intermedia

Fern

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Gerbera (African daisy)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Forsythia x intermedia

Orchid

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Lobelia erinus

Mahonia japonica

Making leaf mould (13)

Wildflower Display

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Clematis

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Vine weevil - adult

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

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

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Blossom

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Syringa (Lilac)

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Blight on tomatoes

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Mahonia japonica

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Cricket on flowerpot

Viburnum

Iris sibirica

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

Lantana camara

Making leaf mould

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

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Magnolia

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Viola (Pansy)

Viburnum carlesii

Saxifraga x arendsii

Clematis armandii

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Lemon

Aquilegia vulgaris ;Winky Double Rose' (columbine, grannies bonnet)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Mexican bush sage, Mexican salvia (Salvia leucantha)

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Heuchera

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Viola (Pansy)

Sarracenia North American pitcher plant

Azalea

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

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

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Log pile

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Viburnum carlesii

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

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

Slug

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Dianthus

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

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

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Waterlily

Blossom

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Diascia fetcaniensis

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

Moss in the lawn

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Seedling (Tomato)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

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

Rose moss

Primula

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

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

Iris sibirica

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

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.

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Dianthus

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

Succulent

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

Vine weevil - adult

Blackfly on floxglove

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Gerbera

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

Viburnum carlesii

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Petunia

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Cyclamen

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Hosta 'Francee'

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Washingtonia robusta

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

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Waterfall

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

Lupin

Clematis

Rosa (Rose)

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

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Mildew on melon plant

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

Buff-tailed bumblebees on hyacinth flower

Ladybird (7 spot)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

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

Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

Bumble bee

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Clematis 'Rebecca'

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Rhododendron

Caterpiller

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

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Wild garlic

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Syringa (Lilac)

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

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Lantana camara

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo' (Oregon grape)

Viburnum carlesii

Azalea

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

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Gazania

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Diascia fetcaniensis

Tulip

Zantedeschia

Rope trellis

Bonsai

Pricking out

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Primula, polyanthus

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Primula

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

Quercus robur (Common oak)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Lantana camara

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Cosmos 'Sensation'

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Male mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Forsythia x intermedia

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Making leaf mould (14)

Seed propagation

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Making leaf mould (2)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Bumble bee

Large beefsteak tomato

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Syringa (Lilac)

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

Wisteria growing through silver birch

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Trees covered in snow

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Azalea

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Forget-me-not

Female Mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Slug

Azalea

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

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

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

Buddleja

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Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Frozen water

Garden design

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Fuchsia

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Viola (Pansy)

Cacti

Verbena bonariensis

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

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

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

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

Clematis

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Potting on 3

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Bougainvillea glabra

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

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

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Gunnera manicata

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

Rhododendron

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

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

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Hydrangea

Fig

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Fennel (seedhead)

Iris

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Azalea

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Garden roller

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Seedling (Tomato)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Blight on tomatoes

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

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

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Common frog

Ladybird

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Almond

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Clematis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

Frozen shrub

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Squirrel

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Petunia

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Azalea

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

Rhododendron

Trees covered in snow

Iris sibirica

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Malus domestica (Apple)

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

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Gazania

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Buff-tailed bumblebee on Hyacinth

Ladybird

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Primula

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

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.

Agave attenuata

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Difference in size of oak leaf

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Euphorbia

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

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Making leaf mould (9)

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Antique tractor

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Woods in late spring

Lobelia erinus

Campanula (Bellflower)

Azalea

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

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

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Patio planter with a white theme

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Blossom

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Rosa (Rose)

Vine weevil - juvenile

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

Lemon

Tulip

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Rosehips over water

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

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

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Malus domestica (Apple)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Lichen on oak branch

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

Banana

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

Caterpiller

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Potting on 5

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

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

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

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

Lupin

Magnolia

Gerbera (African daisy)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

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

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

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

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

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

Dianthus

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Container display

Forget-me-not

Wildflower Display

Fuchsia

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Ladybird (2 spot)

Iris

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Fuchsia

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

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) in flower

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

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

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Slug

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

Cosmos

Almond

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

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Deutzia gracilis

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Banana

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Gazania

Hydrangea

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Clematis armandii

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Mixed border

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Female Mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

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

Moss in the lawn

Hosta

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

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

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

Nymphaea (Water lily)

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Primula japonica

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

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

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.

Making leaf mould

Hebe

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Dianthus chinensis

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Cabbage

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

Lunipus (Lupin)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Woodlouse

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Making leaf mould (1)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

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

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Courgette

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Garden design

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

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

Cherry blossom

Cacti

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Ladybird larvae

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

Knarled bark of tree

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Lupin

Laurel

Potting on 1

Daisy

Blossom

Betula pendula (Birch)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

Hosta

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Fencing

Hebe

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

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

Rosa (Rose)

Lemon

Magnolia

Petunia

Deutzia gracilis

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Hydrangea

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

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Frozen shrub

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Bougainvillea glabra

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

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

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

Geranium

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Wild garlic

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Cosmos

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

Rose hips

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

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Spiraea japonica

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

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Petunia

Potting on 4

Malus domestica (Apple)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Rhododendron

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

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

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

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

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.

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

Aster amellus

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Coconut palm

Anemone blanda

Clematis jackmanii

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Sweet chestnut tree

Viburnum carlesii

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

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

Roof Garden

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Bambusa (bamboo)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Azalea

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

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Black Eyed Susan

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Black Millet

Gunnera manicata

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Slug

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Mahonia japonica

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

Iris sibirica

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

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

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

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

Gerbera (African daisy)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Ladybird larvae

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Deutzia crenata

Tropical Garden

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

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Mushroom

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Rhododendron

Viola (Pansy)

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Papaver (Poppy)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Primula

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Cherry blossom

Garden lighting!!

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

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

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

Rhododendron

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

Penstemon

Gerbera

Spider

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Hebe

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Viburnum carlesii

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Pond

Fern

Nymphaea (Water lily)

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

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Pinching out tomatoes

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Lantana camara

Clematis

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Magnolia

Heron trying to catch fish

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

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Fuchsia

Gazania

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

Rhododendron

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

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.

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

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Grass snake

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Primula

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

Rosa (Rose)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

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

Brachycome angustifolia

Lunipus (Lupin)

Viola (Pansy)

Small water feature

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

Hebe

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Garden design

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Tree trunk

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Palm

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Gunnera manicata

Iris

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Bread fruit

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Making leaf mould (4)

Making leaf mould (6)

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

Geranium

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Petunia

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Mahonia japonica

Fuchsia

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Buddleja

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

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

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Ants

Clematis armandii

Slug

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Hydrangea

Garden design

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Primula

Lobelia erinus

Rhododendron

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

Hydrangea

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Caterpiller

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

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Iris sibirica

Pinching out tomatoes

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Seedling (Tomato)

Rosa (Rose)

Blue tit on feeding station

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Coconut palm

Pinching out tomatoes

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Primula

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Syringa (Lilac)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Landscape with bluebells

Astrantia major

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Mushroom

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Azalea

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

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

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Hebe

Rhododendron

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Blight on tomatoes

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

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Leaf miner

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

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

Patio planter

Vine weevil - adult

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Heron

Lupin seed pod

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Laurus (laurel) in flower

Pelargonium (Geranium)

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Rock Garden

Viburnum carlesii

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

Orchid

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Deutzia gracilis

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Dahlia

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.

Ladybird (7 spot)

Mushroom

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Fuchsia

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

Trifolium repens (Clover)

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Primula

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

Azalea

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

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

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

Viburnum

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Petunia

Ornamental grass

Buddleia, butterfly bush

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Frozen shrub

Deer

Mushroom

Malus domestica (Apple)

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

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

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Iris sibirica

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

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

Grass

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Malus domestica (Apple)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

chrysanthemum

Dandelion

Blackfly on philadelphus

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

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

Mahonia japonica

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

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

Primula

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

Summer bedding planter

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Ipomoea

Penstemon

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Potting on 2

Fencing

Primula

Iris

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'

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

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Heron

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

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

Fuchsia 'Multa'

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Lantana camara

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Iris sibirica

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Rosa (Rose)

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

Lunipus (Lupin)

Coconut palm

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

Blight on tomatoes

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Making leaf mould (10)

Forget-me-not

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Viola (Pansy)

Lobelia erinus

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Lobelia erinus

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Pond waterfall

Ants

Rose Perpétué

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

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

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Chusquea culeou

Praying matis

Wildflower Display

Cyclamen

Rhododendron

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

Making leaf mould (12)

Landscape with bluebells

Banana

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Slug

Mushroom

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Mahonia japonica

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Iris sibirica

Making leaf mould (16)

Fuchsia

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Mixed border

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

Daisy

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

Slugs

Curcurbita (Marrow)

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Ladybird

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Petunia

Blackfly

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Delphinium (early growth)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Iris sibirica

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

Pisum sativum (Pea)

Crocus biflorus

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

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

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Bougainvillea glabra

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

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

New Guinea impatiens

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Delphinium (early growth)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

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

Hydrangea

Primula

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Wier at Cowley Manor

Hebe

Cherry

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Venus Fly Trap

Bergenia cordifolia (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

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

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Petunia

Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh poppy)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Banana

Lichen on oak branch

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Garden design

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Slug

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

Daisy

Helenium autumnale

Slug

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Patio planter

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Clematis

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

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

Strawberry flowers

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Frozen water

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