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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.

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

Stag beetle (Adult)

Pond cover

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Grass snake

Moss in the lawn

Making leaf mould (11)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

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

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

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

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Iris sibirica

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Black Eyed Susan

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Waterlily

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Vine weevil - adult

Hosta 'Francee'

Deutzia gracilis

Cherry

Viola (Pansy)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Geranium

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Viola (Pansy)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Primula

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

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Lobelia erinus

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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.

Bougainvillea glabra

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Making leaf mould (16)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

New Guinea impatiens

Squirrel

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Making leaf mould (7)

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Bread fruit

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo' (Oregon grape)

Hebe

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Rhododendron

Seed propagation

Forsythia x intermedia

Viburnum carlesii

New Guinea impatiens

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Lunipus (Lupin)

Hebe

Buff-tailed bumblebee on Hyacinth

Chrysanthemum

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Cosmos 'Sensation'

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

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound' (Bridal wreath)

Penstemon

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

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

Patio planter

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

Gerbera

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Caterpiller

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Fuchsia

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Hebe

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Rope trellis

Primula

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

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Primula japonica

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

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

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

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

Strawberry flowers

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

Azalea

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Syringa (Lilac)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

Deer

Hebe

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

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

Gerbera (African daisy)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Slugs

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Lemon

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Wildflower Display

Clematis armandii

Patio planter

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Roof Garden

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

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

Rosa (Rose)

Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

Orchid

Clematis armandii

Making leaf mould

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Viola (Pansy)

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

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Making leaf mould (13)

Viburnum carlesii

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Seedling (Tomato)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) in flower

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Ladybird

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Summer bedding planter

Potting on 3

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Lichen on oak branch

Blossom

Rhododendron

Ladybird larvae

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Petunia

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

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

Lupin

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

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Ladybird (7 spot)

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

Water Snail

Fern

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

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

Papaver (Poppy)

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Dianthus

Forget-me-not

Lantana camara

Daisy

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Garden roller

Cherry blossom

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Tropical Garden

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

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

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

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

Pricking out

Agave

Crocus biflorus

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Frozen shrub

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Forsythia x intermedia

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

Iris sibirica

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

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

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

Saxifraga x arendsii

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

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Papaver (Poppy)

Rose moss

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Euphorbia

Cacti

Frozen shrub

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Making leaf mould (5)

Hebe

Astrantia major

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Heuchera

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

Clematis armandii

Blight on tomatoes

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Dahlia

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Chusquea culeou

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

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

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Spider

Forsythia x intermedia

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Making leaf mould (15)

Pond cover

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

Almond

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

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

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Iris sibirica

Small water feature

Spiraea japonica

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Making leaf mould (10)

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Fencing

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Rhododendron

Rose Perpétué

Clematis

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Azalea

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Dianthus chinensis

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

Forget-me-not

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Vine weevil - adult

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Courgette

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

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

Geranium (Cranesbill)

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

Malus domestica (Apple)

Gerbera

Syringa (Lilac)

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Fuchsia 'Multa'

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

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

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Ladybird (7 spot)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Penstemon

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

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

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Woods in late spring

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

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

Blossom

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

Ladybird (7 spot)

Viola (Pansy)

Euphorbia

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

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Blight on tomatoes

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

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

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

Aster amellus

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

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

Wild garlic

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Clematis

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

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

Daisy

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

Primula

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

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

Rose hips

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Slug

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Rhododendron

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Mahonia japonica

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

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

Deutzia gracilis

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

Cyclamen

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium)

Greenfly on lupin

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

Forsythia x intermedia

Gazania

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

Banana

Fritillaria imperialis (Crown Imperial)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Gunnera manicata

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

Viburnum carlesii

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

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Syringa (Lilac)

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

Azalea

Ladybird

Potting on 4

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Pinching out tomatoes

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Dandelion

Woodlouse

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

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

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Primula

Petunia

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

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

Making leaf mould (14)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

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

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

Viola (Pansy)

Fuchsia

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

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Ornamental grass

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

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

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Waterlily

Rhododendron

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Patio planter with a white theme

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

Hebe

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Primula

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Common newt

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

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

Difference in size of oak leaf

Brachyscome angustifolia

Diascia fetcaniensis

Primula

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

Azalea

Lobelia erinus

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

Hydrangea

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Praying matis

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Lemon

Slug

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Washingtonia robusta

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

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Laurel

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Petunia

Clematis 'Rebecca'

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Primula

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

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

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

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

Iris sibirica

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

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

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

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

Astrantia major

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

Mexican bush sage, Mexican salvia (Salvia leucantha)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Palm

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Knarled bark of tree

Crocus biflorus

Viburnum carlesii

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Primula

Making leaf mould (3)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Iris sibirica

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Cosmos

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

Hydrangea

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

Lantana camara

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Male mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Cacti

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Fig

Zantedeschia

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Euphorbia

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

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

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Landscape with bluebells

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Heron trying to catch fish

Potting on 1

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

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

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

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

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Lunipus (Lupin)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Landscape with bluebells

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Gunnera manicata

Caterpiller

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

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

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

Ants

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Common frog

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

Buddleja

Azalea

Slug

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

Helenium autumnale

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Iris sibirica

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Vine weevil - juvenile

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Rhododendron

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

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

Making leaf mould (12)

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

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Lupin

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

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

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

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

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Bumble bee

Trees covered in snow

Petunia

Large beefsteak tomato

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

Forget-me-not

Hebe

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Quercus robur (Common oak)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Iris graminea (Iris)

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

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Fuchsia

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Clematis

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Wildflower Display

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Gerbera (African daisy)

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

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Iris sibirica

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Making leaf mould (4)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Hebe

Anemone blanda

Fern

Making leaf mould (2)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

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

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Wier at Cowley Manor

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

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

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Rhododendron

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Bumble bee

Geranium

Venus Fly Trap

Mushroom

Laurus (laurel) in flower

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Agave

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Verbena bonariensis

Heuchera

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Wild garlic

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Potting on 2

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Clematis

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

Hebe

Daisy

Azalea

Rosa (Rose)

Slug

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

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

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

Seedling (Tomato)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Iris sibirica

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Lunipus (Lupin)

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

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Pinching out tomatoes

Mahonia japonica

Lunipus (Lupin)

Making leaf mould (6)

Fuchsia

Campanula (Bellflower)

Rosa (Rose)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

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.

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Bougainvillea glabra

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Squirrel

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

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

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Blossom

Rhododendron

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Orchid

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Dianthus

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Azalea

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.

Container display

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ladybird

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Lobelia erinus

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Fuchsia

Campanula (Bellflower)

Succulent

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

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

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Lupin seed pod

Greenfly on lupin

Petunia

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

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Rock Garden

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Diascia fetcaniensis

Tulip

Mixed border

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

Viola (Pansy)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Slug

Acer (Maple)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Mahonia japonica

Petunia

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

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Primula

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

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

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Rosa (Rose)

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Coconut palm

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Buddleia, butterfly bush

Hydrangea

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Bumble bee

Ladybird (2 spot)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Hydrangea

Iris

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

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

Trees covered in snow

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

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Pisum sativum (Pea)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lobelia erinus

Tree trunk

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Primula

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Lobelia erinus

Clematis armandii

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Wisteria growing through silver birch

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Iris sibirica

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Azalea

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Hydrangea

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

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Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Curcurbita (Marrow)

Petunia

Rhododendron

Buddleja

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

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

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Mushroom

Palm

Syringa (Lilac)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Rhododendron

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

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

Making leaf mould (17)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

Azalea

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Gazania

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Orchid

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Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

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

Hosta

Grass

Azalea

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Regal pelargonium

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Iris

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Primula

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

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

Hosta

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

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

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Cherry blossom

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

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

Blossom

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Petunia

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

Delphinium (early growth)

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

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

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

Making leaf mould (1)

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

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Ladybird larvae

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

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

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Pond

Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

Heron

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Viburnum carlesii

Petunia

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

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

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

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Making leaf mould (9)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

Magnolia

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Ladybird larvae

Rosehips over water

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

Palm

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

Agave attenuata

Viburnum carlesii

Lemon

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.

Deutzia gracilis

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Cosmos

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

Blue tit on feeding station

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

Tulip

Verbena

Azalea

Cosmos

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

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

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

Log pile

Slug

Ants

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

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

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Hebe

Gunnera manicata

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Euryops pectinatus (grey-leaved euryops)

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

Mildew on melon plant

Cabbage

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

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

Mushroom

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Nymphaea (Water lily)

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

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

Viburnum

Rosa (Rose)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Fennel (seedhead)

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

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

Iris graminea (Iris)

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

Clematis

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Azalea

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Petunia

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

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Viola (Pansy)

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

Blackberry

Gazania

Primula

Moss in the lawn

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Slug

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

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

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Alcea (Hollyhock)

Buff-tailed bumblebees on hyacinth flower

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Cyclamen

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Garden lighting!!

Iris sibirica

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Frozen water

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Palm

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Ipomoea

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Lantana camara

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

Dahlia

Deutzia gracilis

Mahonia japonica

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Bergenia cordifolia (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

Blight on tomatoes

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Antique tractor

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Pinching out tomatoes

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

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

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

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Lupin

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

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

Clematis

Rosa (Rose)

Vine weevil - adult

Primula

Fuchsia

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Iris

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

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

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Centipedes in a plant root ball

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Landscape with bluebells

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

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

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

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

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Magnolia

Rhododendron

Mushroom

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Caterpiller

Cricket on flowerpot

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

Petunia

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Almond

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Small water feature

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Garden design

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Deutzia crenata

Blossom

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Mushroom

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Vine weevil - adult

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

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

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Sarracenia (North American pitcher plant)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Papaver cambricum (Welsh poppy)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Vine weevil - adult

Viola (Pansy)

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

Clematis armandii

Sweet chestnut tree

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Betula pendula (Birch)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Magnolia

Waterfall

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

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

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

Primula

Lantana camara

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

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.

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

Primula

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Primula

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

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

Coconut palm

Dianthus

Campanula (Bellflower)

Mushroom

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

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

Clematis

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Fuchsia

Lobelia erinus

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

Slug

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

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

Primula

Clematis 'Arabella'

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

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

Blackfly on philadelphus

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

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

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

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

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Hydrangea

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Lupin

Blackfly

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

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

Frozen shrub

Malus domestica (Apple)

Pond waterfall

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

Heron

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

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Lunipus (Lupin)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Bougainvillea glabra

Mahonia japonica

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

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Clematis

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Blight on tomatoes

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Frozen water

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lemon

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Deutzia gracilis

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Iris sibirica

Cultivar of Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Black Millet

Frozen water

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Clematis jackmanii

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

Tulip

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Seedling (Tomato)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Viburnum carlesii

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Making leaf mould

Primula, polyanthus

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

Gazania

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Daisy

Lantana camara

Magnolia

Rhododendron

Fencing

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Bambusa (bamboo)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Cyclamen

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

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Bonsai

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Grass roof

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Banana

Garden design

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Iris

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Rhododendron

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Dahlia

Primula

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.

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Rhododendron

Deutzia gracilis

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

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

Syringa (Lilac)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Chrysanthemum

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

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

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

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

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

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

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Rhododendron

Blackfly on floxglove

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.