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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 26 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.

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Spider

Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Rhododendron

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Cosmos

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Rhododendron

Hydrangea

Quercus robur (Common oak)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Making leaf mould (13)

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Making leaf mould (3)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Mahonia japonica

Petunia

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Vine weevil - adult

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

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

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Azalea

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Magnolia

Making leaf mould (2)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Garden design

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

Rhododendron

Campanula (Bellflower)

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Vine weevil - adult

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Landscape with bluebells

Blackfly

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Blossom

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Making leaf mould (1)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Trees covered in snow

Grass

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Forsythia x intermedia

Dianthus

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

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

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.

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Hydrangea

Ipomoea

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

Clematis 'Rebecca'

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

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.

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

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

Hydrangea

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

Patio planter

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

Fencing

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Clematis

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

Frozen shrub

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Banana

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Tulip

Pinching out tomatoes

Magnolia

Petunia

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

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

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

Grass roof

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

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

Large beefsteak tomato

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

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

Moss in the lawn

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Strawberry flowers

Lobelia erinus

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

Blight on tomatoes

Lantana camara

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

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

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

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

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Summer bedding planter

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Heron

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Wildflower Display

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Fritillaria imperialis (Crown Imperial)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Lobelia erinus

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Daisy

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Fuchsia

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Viola (Pansy)

Bumble bee

Clematis

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

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

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

Buff-tailed bumblebees on hyacinth flower

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

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

Petunia

Dianthus

Magnolia

Viburnum carlesii

Hydrangea

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

Making leaf mould (17)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Seedling (Tomato)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Laurel

Deer

Syringa (Lilac)

Viola (Pansy)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Dianthus

Blossom

Fuchsia 'Multa'

Saxifraga x arendsii

Lobelia erinus

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

Ladybird larvae

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Hebe

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Primula

Making leaf mould (6)

Forsythia x intermedia

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

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

Frozen water

Azalea

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Rosa (Rose)

Ladybird

Praying matis

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Chrysanthemum

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Petunia

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

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

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Almond

Tree trunk

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Papaver cambricum (Welsh poppy)

Patio planter

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

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

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

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

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Rosa (Rose)

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Tulip

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

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

Squirrel

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

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

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Curcurbita (Marrow)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Garden lighting!!

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

Wildflower Display

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Clematis armandii

Cacti

Frozen shrub

Landscape with bluebells

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Caterpiller

Black Millet

Zantedeschia

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

Blossom

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Pond

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Orchid

Euphorbia

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Washingtonia robusta

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

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

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Primula japonica

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Hebe

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Seedling (Tomato)

Hydrangea

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Heuchera

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

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

Rhododendron

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

Pelargonium (Geranium)

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

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Making leaf mould (7)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lupin

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Making leaf mould (16)

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

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

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Rhododendron

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

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

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

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Petunia

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Difference in size of oak leaf

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Ants

Viburnum carlesii

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.

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

Ladybird (2 spot)

Waterfall

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

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

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Mahonia japonica

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Roof Garden

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

Campanula (Bellflower)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Lupin seed pod

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

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

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Garden roller

Coconut palm

Hydrangea

Slug

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Primula

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Caterpiller

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

Regal pelargonium

Small water feature

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Bougainvillea glabra

Rhododendron

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

Primula

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

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

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

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Rosehips over water

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Malus domestica (Apple)

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Potting on 4

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Petunia

Erica (Heath, Bell heather)

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

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Rhododendron

Fern

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

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

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

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

Gerbera (African daisy)

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Lobelia erinus

Ladybird (7 spot)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Vine weevil - adult

Primula

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Daisy

Waterlily

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

Hebe

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

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

Cherry blossom

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

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

Wildflower Display

Hosta 'Francee'

Bergenia cordifolia (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

Syringa (Lilac)

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Moss in the lawn

Daisy

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

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

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

Cyclamen

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

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

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Rhododendron

Slug

Fencing

Courgette

Blossom

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Iris sibirica

Iris

Hebe

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

Viburnum

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

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

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Antique tractor

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

Potting on 3

Rosa (Rose)

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

Knarled bark of tree

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Mushroom

Primula

Azalea

Clematis

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Viburnum carlesii

Gazania

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Gazania

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

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

Delphinium (early growth)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Diascia fetcaniensis

Making leaf mould (14)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Log pile

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

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

Azalea

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

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Fuchsia

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Blight on tomatoes

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Grass snake

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

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

Wier at Cowley Manor

Bougainvillea glabra

Seed propagation

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Chusquea culeou

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Viola (Pansy)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Slug

Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

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.

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Malus domestica (Apple)

Gunnera manicata

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

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

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Primula

Azalea

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Ladybird

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Agave

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Lantana camara

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Heron trying to catch fish

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Fuchsia

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

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

Primula

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

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

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Lupin

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Hebe

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Hebe

Common frog

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Viola (Pansy)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Garden design

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

New Guinea impatiens

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

Lupin

Deutzia gracilis

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Euphorbia

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Tulip

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

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

Lobelia erinus

Rose moss

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

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

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Clematis 'Arabella'

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

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

Lantana camara

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Frozen water

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Azalea

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

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

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Vine weevil - adult

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Making leaf mould

Gazania

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Azalea

Orchid

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

Agave

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Iris sibirica

Campanula (Bellflower)

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

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

Petunia

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Primula

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

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

Iris sibirica

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

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

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

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Primula

Lichen on oak branch

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

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

Water Snail

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

Agave attenuata

Gazania

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Petunia

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Petunia

Campanula (Bellflower)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Syringa (Lilac)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

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

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Fig

Vine weevil - adult

Viola (Pansy)

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Primula

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

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

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Pond cover

Lantana camara

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Pinching out tomatoes

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

Iris

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Cyclamen

Ornamental grass

Container display

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Making leaf mould (10)

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Cosmos 'Sensation'

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

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

Orchid

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Blue tit on feeding station

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

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Primula

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Rhododendron

Slug

Clematis

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound' (Bridal wreath)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Hebe

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Hebe

Trees covered in snow

Vine weevil - juvenile

Blight on tomatoes

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

Iris

Waterlily

Black Eyed Susan

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Euryops pectinatus (grey-leaved euryops)

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

Rosa (Rose)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Iris sibirica

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

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

Rope trellis

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Blight on tomatoes

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Frozen water

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Gerbera

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Petunia

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Hebe

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Bougainvillea glabra

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Small water feature

Rhododendron

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Potting on 1

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

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Brachyscome angustifolia

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

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Heron

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

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

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Heuchera

Fuchsia

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

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

Spiraea japonica

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Tropical Garden

Fuchsia

Azalea

Gerbera (African daisy)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Primula

Cherry

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Leaf miner

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Clematis armandii

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Penstemon

Ladybird (7 spot)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

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

Penstemon

Iris sibirica

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Making leaf mould (12)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Iris

Lunipus (Lupin)

Potting on 2

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Potting on 5

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Azalea

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Ants

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Geranium

Pond cover

Magnolia

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Bread fruit

Cacti

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

Crocus biflorus

Azalea

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Forget-me-not

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Common newt

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

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

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

Clematis jackmanii

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

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

Sweet chestnut tree

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

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

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Coconut palm

Rhododendron

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Astrantia major

Pisum sativum (Pea)

Clematis armandii

Lemon

Squirrel

Deutzia gracilis

Fuchsia

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Succulent

Hydrangea

Buff-tailed bumblebee on Hyacinth

Primula

Making leaf mould (11)

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

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Strawberry in a hanging basket

Slug

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird larvae

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Hebe

Making leaf mould (9)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) in flower

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

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

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Malus domestica (Apple)

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

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

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

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

New Guinea impatiens

Primula

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Bumble bee

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

Lemon

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Patio planter with a white theme

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Rhododendron

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

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

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

Making leaf mould (15)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Iris sibirica

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Clematis

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Hosta

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

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

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

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

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

Deutzia gracilis

Garden design

Aster amellus

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Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Rock Garden

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Deutzia gracilis

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Primula

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

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

Buddleja

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Laurus (laurel) in flower

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

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

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Iris sibirica

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Clematis armandii

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.

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Diascia fetcaniensis

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Iris graminea (Iris)

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Greenfly on lupin

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

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

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

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

Sarracenia (North American pitcher plant)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

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

Syringa (Lilac)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

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

Primula, polyanthus

Pricking out

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

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Rose Perpétué

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Pinching out tomatoes

Crocus biflorus

Banana

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Astrantia major

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

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

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

Blossom

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Forsythia x intermedia

Caterpiller

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

Viburnum carlesii

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

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Rose hips

Waterlily

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Mushroom

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Slugs

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Deutzia gracilis

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

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

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

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

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

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.

Bambusa (bamboo)

Petunia

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Fern

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

Buddleia, butterfly bush

Palm

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Forget-me-not

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

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

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Fuchsia

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

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

Mahonia japonica

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

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

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Wild garlic

Gerbera

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Coconut palm

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Delphinium (early growth)

Viburnum

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

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

Mahonia japonica

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Woodlouse

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Clematis armandii

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Iris sibirica

Garden design

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lobelia erinus

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Almond

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

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

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Cosmos

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Erica (Heath, Bell heather)

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Greenfly on lupin

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Rhododendron

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Viola (Pansy)

Acer (Maple)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Venus Fly Trap

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Lantana camara

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Centipedes in a plant root ball

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Blackberry

Making leaf mould

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

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

Making leaf mould (5)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Verbena bonariensis

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Iris sibirica

Hebe

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

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

Buddleja

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Mahonia japonica

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Pond waterfall

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

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

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

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

Primula

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Slug

Viburnum carlesii

Azalea

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

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

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

Cosmos

Dahlia

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Lichen on oak branch

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Cultivar of Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Seedling (Tomato)

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

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

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Iris sibirica

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

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

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Gunnera manicata

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

Forsythia x intermedia

Lunipus (Lupin)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Frozen shrub

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Ladybird

Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo' (Oregon grape)

Mixed border

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

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

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Forget-me-not

Palm

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Mixed border

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

Dianthus chinensis

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

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

Mushroom

Mildew on melon plant

Rosa (Rose)

Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Bonsai

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

Deutzia gracilis

Rhododendron

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Verbena

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Wisteria growing through silver birch

Lupin

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Stag beetle (Adult)

Blackfly on floxglove

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

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

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Lunipus (Lupin)

Betula pendula (Birch)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Rosa (Rose)

Viola (Pansy)

Dahlia

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Clematis

Slug

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

Woods in late spring

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Viola (Pansy)

Dahlia

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Palm

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

Helenium autumnale

Iris sibirica

Euphorbia

Cricket on flowerpot

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

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

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

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

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Primula

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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.

Mushroom

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Daisy

Lunipus (Lupin)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Cherry blossom

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

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Anemone blanda

Iris sibirica

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Cyclamen

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Wildflower Display

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Mahonia japonica

Clematis

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Seed propagation

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Chrysanthemum

Primula

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Primula

Landscape with bluebells

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Wild garlic

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Blackfly on philadelphus

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Garden design

Lemon

Lunipus (Lupin)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Slug

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

Syringa (Lilac)

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Cabbage

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

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

Fuchsia

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Mushroom

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Lemon

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

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