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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.

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Wildflower Display

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

Orchid

Making leaf mould (12)

Rosa (Rose)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Slug

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Iris

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

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

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Woodlouse

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Clematis

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

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Squirrel

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Primula

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

Iris sibirica

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Bumble bee

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Making leaf mould (9)

Ladybird (2 spot)

Delphinium (early growth)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Primula

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Fuchsia

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

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

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

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Tropical Garden

Lunipus (Lupin)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

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.

Primula

Container display

Garden design

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Lantana camara

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo' (Oregon grape)

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

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

Making leaf mould (7)

Garden lighting!!

Azalea

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Mushroom

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Magnolia

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Common newt

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Wild garlic

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Lantana camara

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Black Eyed Susan

Hebe

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Greenfly on lupin

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Deutzia gracilis

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Leaf miner

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Primula

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

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Malus domestica (Apple)

Syringa (Lilac)

Hydrangea

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

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Making leaf mould (6)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Slug

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

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

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

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

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Water Snail

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Landscape with bluebells

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Aster amellus

Hydrangea

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

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Grass snake

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

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

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

Primula

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Petunia

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Blackfly on philadelphus

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Diascia fetcaniensis

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

Vine weevil - adult

Fern

Rhododendron

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Viburnum carlesii

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Rosa (Rose)

Rose hips

Blackberry

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

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

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Syringa (Lilac)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

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

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

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

Mahonia japonica

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Clematis 'Arabella'

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Vine weevil - adult

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

Buddleia, butterfly bush

Magnolia

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Praying matis

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Rhododendron

Zantedeschia

Lupin

Lunipus (Lupin)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Seedling (Tomato)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Making leaf mould (2)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Caterpiller

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

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

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

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Azalea

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Potting on 1

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Making leaf mould (3)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Rhododendron

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Landscape with bluebells

Lunipus (Lupin)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Summer bedding planter

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

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

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

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

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Lemon

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Spider

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Daisy

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Iris graminea (Iris)

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Dianthus

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Pisum sativum (Pea)

Rope trellis

Garden design

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

Iris sibirica

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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.

Viburnum carlesii

Rhododendron

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Orchid

Clematis

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Wildflower Display

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Antique tractor

Fuchsia

Magnolia

Blight on tomatoes

Fuchsia

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

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

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Dahlia

Tree trunk

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

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

Clematis

Buddleja

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

Azalea

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

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

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

Hosta

Common frog

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

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

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

Slug

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

Cyclamen

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Frozen water

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

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

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Tulip

Cosmos 'Sensation'

Coconut palm

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Clematis

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Palm

Vine weevil - adult

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Lantana camara

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Pinching out tomatoes

Frozen water

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Primula

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

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

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Geranium

Phlomis fruticosa (Jerusalem sage)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Garden design

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

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

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Caterpiller

Lupin seed pod

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Ornamental grass

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Buddleja

Primula

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

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

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

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

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Trees covered in snow

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

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

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.

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Penstemon

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Lemon

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

Iris

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Primula

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

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

Rose moss

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Sarracenia (North American pitcher plant)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Ants

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Making leaf mould (14)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Euryops pectinatus (grey-leaved euryops)

Making leaf mould

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Grass roof

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

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Garden roller

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.

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Blossom

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

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

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

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Seed propagation

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Heron trying to catch fish

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Viola (Pansy)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

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

Petunia

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

New Guinea impatiens

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Syringa (Lilac)

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.

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Azalea

Heuchera

Palm

Petunia

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Buff-tailed bumblebees on hyacinth flower

Bougainvillea glabra

Forsythia x intermedia

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Petunia

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Azalea

Blossom

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

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

Petunia

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Cosmos

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Rosa (Rose)

Spiraea japonica

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Orchid

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Azalea

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Greenfly on lupin

Wier at Cowley Manor

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

Fennel (seedhead)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Papaver cambricum (Welsh poppy)

Slug

Cacti

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Lobelia erinus

Ladybird

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Petunia

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Male mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

Verbena bonariensis

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Frozen shrub

Lobelia erinus

Potting on 3

Papaver (Poppy)

Stag beetle (Adult)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Bumble bee

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Azalea

Papaver (Poppy)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Hebe

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Rhododendron

Dahlia

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Coconut palm

Garden design

Chusquea culeou

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Campanula (Bellflower)

Hosta 'Francee'

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Vine weevil - adult

Lobelia erinus

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Hebe

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Crocus biflorus

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Dianthus

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Patio planter with a white theme

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Making leaf mould (4)

Blossom

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Rosa (Rose)

Regal pelargonium

Primula

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Azalea

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

Euphorbia

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Caterpiller

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Viola (Pansy)

Primula

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Phlomis russeliana (Turkish Sage)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Succulent

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Hydrangea

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

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

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Ladybird larvae

Primula

Almond

Washingtonia robusta

Petunia

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

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

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

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Azalea

Cultivar of Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Tulip

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Potting on 5

Landscape with bluebells

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

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

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

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

Viola (Pansy)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

Hebe

Gazania

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

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

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Grass

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

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

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

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Clematis

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Fuchsia

Strawberry in a hanging basket

Forsythia x intermedia

Patio planter

Gunnera manicata

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

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

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

Making leaf mould (5)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Clematis armandii

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Rhododendron

Blackfly

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Agave

Pricking out

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Petunia

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Hydrangea

Hebe

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

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Malus domestica (Apple)

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Mildew on melon plant

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

Delphinium (early growth)

Large beefsteak tomato

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Frozen shrub

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Blossom

Lupin

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

Knarled bark of tree

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Primula, polyanthus

Pinching out tomatoes

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Primula

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

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

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Curcurbita (Marrow)

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

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Centipedes in a plant root ball

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Banana

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Slugs

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

Lupin

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Gazania

Deer

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound' (Bridal wreath)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Mahonia japonica

Hydrangea

Pond cover

Blight on tomatoes

Clematis armandii

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) in flower

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Potting on 2

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

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

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

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

Iris sibirica

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

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

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

Pond

Fig

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Clematis jackmanii

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

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

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Azalea

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

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

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

Gazania

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Ants

Helenium autumnale

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Fuchsia

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Rhododendron

Frozen water

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Palm

Daisy

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Daisy

Rhododendron

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Mushroom

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

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

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Deutzia gracilis

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

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

Forget-me-not

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Making leaf mould (1)

Hebe

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Waterlily

Viburnum carlesii

Cherry blossom

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

Anemone blanda

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

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

Gerbera

Log pile

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Rhododendron

Diascia fetcaniensis

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Clematis

Mahonia japonica

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Making leaf mould (15)

Wisteria growing through silver birch

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Syringa (Lilac)

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

Deutzia gracilis

Iris sibirica

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Strawberry flowers

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Bambusa (bamboo)

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

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

Difference in size of oak leaf

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

Viola (Pansy)

Viburnum carlesii

Hebe

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

Hebe

Malus domestica (Apple)

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

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

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Slug

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Clematis armandii

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

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

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

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

Agave attenuata

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

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

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

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

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Patio planter

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Iris sibirica

Venus Fly Trap

Bougainvillea glabra

Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

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

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Primula

Quercus robur (Common oak)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Petunia

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Petunia

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

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

Rose Perpétué

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

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Pelargonium (Geranium)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Small water feature

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Fern

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Mahonia japonica

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

Rosehips over water

Lunipus (Lupin)

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

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

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Seedling (Tomato)

Moss in the lawn

Mahonia japonica

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

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

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Hydrangea

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

Petunia

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Cricket on flowerpot

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.

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Ladybird

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Cacti

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

Lemon

Forsythia x intermedia

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Vine weevil - juvenile

Iris sibirica

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

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

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

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

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

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Crocus biflorus

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Cyclamen

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Primula

Waterlily

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Blackfly on floxglove

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Making leaf mould (13)

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

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Gerbera (African daisy)

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

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Iris sibirica

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

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

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

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Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Cosmos

Laurel

Iris sibirica

Clematis

Blue tit on feeding station

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

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

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Rhododendron

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Penstemon

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

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Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

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

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

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

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

Clematis 'Rebecca'

Viburnum carlesii

Lemon

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Dahlia

Cabbage

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Almond

Ladybird (7 spot)

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

Lobelia erinus

Palm

Campanula (Bellflower)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

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

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Iris sibirica

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Slug

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Primula

Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

Courgette

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Clematis

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

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

Iris sibirica

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Wildflower Display

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

Viola (Pansy)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Viburnum carlesii

Daisy

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Dandelion

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

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

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

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Cherry

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Saxifraga x arendsii

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

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

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Ladybird

Betula pendula (Birch)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Heron

Blossom

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Astrantia major

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Iris

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

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

Astrantia major

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Heron

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

Viburnum carlesii

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Clematis armandii

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

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

Iris

Waterlily

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Euphorbia

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Mushroom

Syringa (Lilac)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

Forsythia x intermedia

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Moss in the lawn

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Making leaf mould (11)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

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

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Primula

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

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

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

Iris sibirica

Gerbera (African daisy)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Viola (Pansy)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Rhododendron

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Primula

Chrysanthemum

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

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

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

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Wild garlic

Acer (Maple)

Blight on tomatoes

Ladybird larvae

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

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

Bougainvillea glabra

Primula

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

Mixed border

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Daisy

Rhododendron

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

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Lantana camara

Rhododendron

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Fuchsia 'Multa'

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium)

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Rhododendron

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

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Geranium

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Wildflower Display

Deutzia gracilis

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Hosta

Fuchsia

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Deutzia gracilis

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

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

Primula japonica

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Viburnum

Mixed border

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Magnolia

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

Pond waterfall

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

Bread fruit

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

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

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

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

Mahonia japonica

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Mushroom

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

Lobelia erinus

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

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

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

Blight on tomatoes

Gunnera manicata

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Fuchsia

Lunipus (Lupin)

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

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Gerbera

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Forget-me-not

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

Waterfall

Making leaf mould (16)

Agave

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

Fencing

Bonsai

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Hebe

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Ladybird larvae

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

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

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Deutzia crenata

Verbena

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Dianthus chinensis

Vine weevil - adult

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

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Trees covered in snow

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.

Rock Garden

Lunipus (Lupin)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lichen on oak branch

Viburnum

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Gazania

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

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

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

Roof Garden

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Primula

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Hebe

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Lobelia erinus

Rosa (Rose)

Coconut palm

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Euphorbia

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Laurus (laurel) in flower

Cherry blossom

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

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

Hydrangea

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Rhododendron

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Chrysanthemum

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Woods in late spring

Pinching out tomatoes

Hydrangea

New Guinea impatiens

Gerbera (African daisy)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Cyclamen

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

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

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

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Gunnera manicata

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Seedling (Tomato)

Lichen on oak branch

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Black Millet

Slug

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

Mushroom

Sweet chestnut tree

Deutzia gracilis

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

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

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Seed propagation

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Rosa (Rose)

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Hebe

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

Bumble bee

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Dianthus

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Making leaf mould

Ipomoea

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Fuchsia

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Ants

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

Frozen shrub

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Small water feature

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Viola (Pansy)

Slug

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Viola (Pansy)

Tulip

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Mexican bush sage, Mexican salvia (Salvia leucantha)

Squirrel

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Mushroom

Clematis armandii

Making leaf mould (10)

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

Buff-tailed bumblebee on Hyacinth

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Fencing

Heuchera

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Azalea

Iris sibirica

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

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

Brachyscome angustifolia

Cosmos

Potting on 4

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

Ladybird (7 spot)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Banana

Lantana camara

Garden design

Azalea

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

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

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Pond cover

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

Forget-me-not

Lupin

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