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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 27 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.

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

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

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

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

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

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Viola (Pansy)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

Viola (Pansy)

Iris sibirica

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Patio planter

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

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

Tulip

Campanula (Bellflower)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Rhododendron

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Wildflower Display

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Lantana camara

Rosehips over water

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

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

Acer (Maple)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Fuchsia

Agave attenuata

Deutzia gracilis

Gerbera (African daisy)

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

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

Venus Fly Trap

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

New Guinea impatiens

Rosa (Rose)

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

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

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Viola (Pansy)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Viola (Pansy)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Iris

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

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Making leaf mould (7)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Petunia

Patio planter

Lobelia erinus

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Pricking out

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

Agave

Mushroom

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Bougainvillea glabra

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

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Blight on tomatoes

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Lemon

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

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

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

Primula

Osteospermum 'Glistening White' syn. Dimorphotheca pluvialis (Cape marigold, Cape daisy, Rain daisy, African daisy)

Mushroom

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Clematis armandii

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Viola (Pansy)

Cherry blossom

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Euryops pectinatus (grey-leaved euryops)

Iris

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Frozen shrub

Coconut palm

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

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.

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Summer bedding planter

Coconut palm

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

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Fern

Lichen on oak branch

Seedling (Tomato)

Deutzia gracilis

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Bumble bee

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

Large beefsteak tomato

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight' - fruit splitting

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Primula

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

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

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Lemon

Petunia

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Gazania

Euphorbia

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Ladybird

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

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Hebe

Waterlily

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Grass snake

Tulip

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Palm

Verbena

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Cultivar of Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Frozen water

Primula

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Heron

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

Primula

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Iris sibirica

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Knarled bark of tree

Viola (Pansy)

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

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Daisy

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.

Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Aster amellus

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

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

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

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Male mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Azalea

Lobelia erinus

Quercus robur (Common oak)

Viola (Pansy)

Dianthus

Geranium (Cranesbill)

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

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

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

Potting on 4

Rock Garden

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Frozen water

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Primula

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Ants

Hosta

Tropical Garden

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

Squirrel

Mushroom

Curcurbita (Marrow)

Clematis 'Rebecca'

Orchid

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Zantedeschia

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Grass

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Tree trunk

Wier at Cowley Manor

Moss in the lawn

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Bougainvillea glabra

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Clematis armandii

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

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

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

Potting on 5

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Small water feature

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

Gerbera (African daisy)

Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Banana

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

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

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

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

Clematis armandii

Primula

Potting on 2

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Crocus biflorus

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

Malus domestica (Apple)

Lantana camara

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Mahonia japonica

Dahlia

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Petunia

Forsythia x intermedia

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

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

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Gazania

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Common frog

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Blackberry

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Almond

Deutzia gracilis

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Blue tit on feeding station

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

Blight on tomatoes

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Cosmos

Primula

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Hebe

Clematis

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Clematis

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

Ipomoea

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

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Garden design

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Making leaf mould (10)

Iris

Ladybird (2 spot)

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

Hebe

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Forget-me-not

Lupin

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

Hydrangea

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Pond cover

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

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Praying matis

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Blossom

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Making leaf mould (4)

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

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

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

Lupin seed pod

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Palm

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Primula

Black Eyed Susan

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Primula japonica

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

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

Antique tractor

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Hydrangea

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Fig

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Heuchera

Bougainvillea glabra

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

Log pile

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

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

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Buddleja

Lunipus (Lupin)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Clematis

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

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

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Forget-me-not

Spider

Pinching out tomatoes

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

Rosa (Rose)

Blossom

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Potting on 1

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

Making leaf mould (13)

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

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Azalea

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Dahlia

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Sweet chestnut tree

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Rosa (Rose)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Agave

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

Roof Garden

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Ladybird larvae

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Geranium

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Wildflower Display

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Seed propagation

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

Vine weevil - adult

Lupin

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Astrantia major

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

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Iris sibirica

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

Greenfly on lupin

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Lupin

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Frozen water

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

Woodlouse

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

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

Lunipus (Lupin)

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

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Buff-tailed bumblebees on hyacinth flower

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

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

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

Daisy

Frozen shrub

Petunia

Blackfly on philadelphus

Slug

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

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Coconut palm

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

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Slug

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

Primula, polyanthus

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Potting on 3

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

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

Blackfly on floxglove

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Landscape with bluebells

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Bumble bee

Delphinium (early growth)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Azalea

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

Gunnera manicata

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Garden roller

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

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

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Cosmos

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

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

Lunipus (Lupin)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Syringa (Lilac)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

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.

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Pond

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

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

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Azalea

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Hebe

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Azalea

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Rosa (Rose)

Azalea

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Almond

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Fern

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

Fuchsia 'Multa'

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

Forsythia x intermedia

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Azalea

Rhododendron

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Frozen shrub

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

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

Primula

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

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

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Making leaf mould (2)

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Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Gunnera manicata

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Primula

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

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

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) in flower

Syringa (Lilac)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Wildflower Display

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Mahonia japonica

Small water feature

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Azalea

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

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

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Garden design

Rhododendron

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

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Dianthus chinensis

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

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Hosta 'Francee'

Primula

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Petunia

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Banana

Dianthus

Osteospermum 'Glistening White' syn. Dimorphotheca pluvialis (Cape marigold, Cape daisy, Rain daisy, African daisy) with hover fly

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Landscape with bluebells

Vine weevil - adult

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Container display

Slug

Hydrangea

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

Blight on tomatoes

Pond waterfall

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Forsythia x intermedia

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

Trees covered in snow

Azalea

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

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.

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Clematis 'Arabella'

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

Primula

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

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

Caterpiller

Vine weevil - juvenile

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Viburnum carlesii

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Hosta

Mixed border

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Grass roof

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

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

Bambusa (bamboo)

Buddleja

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

Petunia

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

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

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

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

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Slug

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Ladybird larvae

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium)

Making leaf mould (9)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

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

Petunia

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Euphorbia

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

Cosmos

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

Iris sibirica

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Deer

Pinching out tomatoes

Fuchsia

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Washingtonia robusta

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Rhododendron

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Forget-me-not

Hebe

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Dianthus

Fennel (seedhead)

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Rhododendron

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Hydrangea

Clematis

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

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

Betula pendula (Birch)

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

Strawberry in a hanging basket

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Campanula (Bellflower)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

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

Ladybird

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Mixed border

Vine weevil - adult

Hebe

Making leaf mould (5)

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

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

Clematis

Iris sibirica

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Anemone blanda

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Stag beetle (Adult)

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Common newt

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

Azalea

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Forsythia x intermedia

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Greenfly on lupin

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Mushroom

Hebe

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

Primula

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

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

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Succulent

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Papaver cambricum (Welsh poppy)

Papaver (Poppy)

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

Mahonia japonica

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

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Iris sibirica

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Rhododendron

Syringa (Lilac)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

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Mildew on melon plant

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Laurel

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

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

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Lichen on oak branch

Cacti

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Delphinium (early growth)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Rhododendron

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Viburnum carlesii

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Chrysanthemum

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

Malus domestica (Apple)

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Magnolia

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Lupin

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Ants

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Making leaf mould (17)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Palm

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

Rosa (Rose)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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.

Woods in late spring

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Waterfall

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

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

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

Making leaf mould

Cacti

Primula

Clematis

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

Waterlily

Chusquea culeou

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Viburnum carlesii

Black Millet

Wild garlic

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Magnolia

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Wildflower Display

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound' (Bridal wreath)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

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

Viburnum carlesii

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

Lemon

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Slugs

Deutzia gracilis

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Clematis jackmanii

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Seedling (Tomato)

Hydrangea

Chrysanthemum

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Trees covered in snow

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Moss in the lawn

Gerbera

Gerbera (African daisy)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

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

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

Clematis armandii

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

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Leaf miner

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Regal pelargonium

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Pisum sativum (Pea)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Mushroom

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Hebe

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

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Primula

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Iris

Cabbage

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Gerbera

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

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Rose hips

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Ladybird larvae

Syringa (Lilac)

Buddleia, butterfly bush

Blackfly

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Landscape with bluebells

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

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

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

Wisteria growing through silver birch

Rose moss

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Iris sibirica

Astrantia major

Garden design

Helenium autumnale

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

Brachyscome angustifolia

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Mushroom

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

Papaver (Poppy)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Waterlily

Saxifraga x arendsii

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

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

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Tulip

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Blossom

Azalea

Lantana camara

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Fencing

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

Viola (Pansy)

Squirrel

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Petunia

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lantana camara

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

Making leaf mould (11)

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Dandelion

Lunipus (Lupin)

Making leaf mould (1)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Lunipus (Lupin)

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

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

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Iris sibirica

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Making leaf mould (14)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Viburnum

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Blossom

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Penstemon

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Hydrangea

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

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

Primula

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Slug

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Rope trellis

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Viburnum carlesii

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

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

Strawberry flowers

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Orchid

Laurus (laurel) in flower

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

Cricket on flowerpot

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Clematis armandii

Making leaf mould

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Lobelia erinus

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Caterpiller

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

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

Rhododendron

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

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

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Centipedes in a plant root ball

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Ornamental grass

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Rhododendron

Mexican bush sage, Mexican salvia (Salvia leucantha)

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

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

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

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

Cherry blossom

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Hydrangea

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

Spiraea japonica

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Geranium

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Making leaf mould (15)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Making leaf mould (16)

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

Iris sibirica

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

Difference in size of oak leaf

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Lemon

Bread fruit

Lobelia erinus

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Fuchsia

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

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

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

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

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.

Bonsai

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Clematis

Blossom

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Vine weevil - adult

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

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

Geranium (Cranesbill)

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

Rose Perpétué

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

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

Deutzia gracilis

Primula

Pelargonium (Geranium)

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

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

Caterpiller

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

Patio planter with a white theme

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

Wild garlic

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

Cyclamen

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

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

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Petunia

Lobelia erinus

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

Mahonia japonica

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Iris sibirica

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Seedling (Tomato)

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

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Deutzia gracilis

Magnolia

Rhododendron

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

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

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

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

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

Cyclamen

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

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

Fuchsia

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Heliconia rostrata (Hanging lobster claw, False bird of paradise)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Daisy

Azalea

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Primula

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Courgette

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Rosa (Rose)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Bergenia cordifolia 'Purpurea' (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Gazania

Rhododendron

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

Clematis

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

New Guinea impatiens

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Garden design

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Penstemon

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Pinching out tomatoes

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Hebe

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

Lantana camara

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Lobelia erinus

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

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

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Cyclamen

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Blight on tomatoes

Bumble bee

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Making leaf mould (12)

Heron

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

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

Fencing

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Gazania

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Making leaf mould (3)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Viburnum

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Iris sibirica

Syringa (Lilac)

Vine weevil - adult

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Palm

Buff-tailed bumblebee on Hyacinth

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Heuchera

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Hebe

Viburnum carlesii

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

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

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Water Snail

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

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

Ants

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

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

Crocus biflorus

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

Petunia

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Phlomis fruticosa (Jerusalem sage)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Petunia

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

Making leaf mould (6)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Garden lighting!!

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

Gunnera manicata

Fuchsia

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Rhododendron

Fuchsia

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

Orchid

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Magnolia

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Daisy

Viburnum carlesii

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

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

Heron trying to catch fish

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Rhododendron

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Pond cover

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

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

Heliconia rostrata (Hanging lobster claw, False bird of paradise)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Rhododendron

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Mahonia japonica

Cherry

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Slug

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Fuchsia

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Mahonia japonica

Deutzia crenata

Ladybird

Iris graminea (Iris)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Phlomis russeliana (Turkish Sage)

Slug

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

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

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

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

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Slug

Diascia fetcaniensis

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.