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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 25 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.

Chrysanthemum

Frozen water

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Crocus biflorus

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Mushroom

Syringa (Lilac)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Waterlily

Lemon

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Waterfall

Deutzia gracilis

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Mushroom

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Blossom

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Primula

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

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

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Trees covered in snow

Stag beetle (Adult)

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Rhododendron

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.

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Regal pelargonium

Cherry blossom

Fuchsia 'Multa'

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

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Viola (Pansy)

Making leaf mould (9)

Saxifraga x arendsii

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

Cosmos

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Gunnera manicata

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Clematis

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

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

Landscape with bluebells

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

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

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Deutzia gracilis

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Buff-tailed bumblebees on hyacinth flower

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Landscape with bluebells

Ladybird (7 spot)

Hosta 'Francee'

Azalea

Clematis armandii

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Roof Garden

Gerbera (African daisy)

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

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Aster amellus

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Fig

Small water feature

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Viburnum

Primula

Agave attenuata

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Delphinium (early growth)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Azalea

Iris

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Hebe

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

Iris sibirica

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Primula

Fern

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

Clematis armandii

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Hydrangea

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

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Bambusa (bamboo)

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

Erica (Heath, Bell heather)

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

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Caterpiller

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

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

Washingtonia robusta

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

Petunia

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

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

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

Mahonia japonica

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Summer bedding planter

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

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

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Palm

Garden design

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Dandelion

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Pricking out

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Making leaf mould (3)

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

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Vine weevil - adult

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Erica (Heath, Bell heather)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Almond

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

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Making leaf mould (13)

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Pond cover

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

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

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

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

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

Vine weevil - adult

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Rhododendron

Gunnera manicata

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Euryops pectinatus (grey-leaved euryops)

Clematis 'Rebecca'

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Mahonia japonica

Forsythia x intermedia

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

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

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Clematis armandii

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Blossom

Viburnum carlesii

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.

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Hebe

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Rhododendron

Agave

Clematis

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Sweet chestnut tree

Viola (Pansy)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Cultivar of Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

Magnolia

Anemone blanda

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

Crocus biflorus

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Common frog

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

Bumble bee

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Primula

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

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

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Rosa (Rose)

Iris

Rhododendron

Hosta

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Viola (Pansy)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Agave

Dahlia

Making leaf mould (5)

Azalea

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Palm

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Mahonia japonica

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Making leaf mould (15)

Blossom

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

Deutzia gracilis

Making leaf mould (16)

Geranium

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

Magnolia

Coconut palm

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Log pile

Clematis

Almond

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Pinching out tomatoes

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

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

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

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

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

Praying matis

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Penstemon

Slug

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

Orchid

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

Frozen shrub

Iris graminea (Iris)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Rosa (Rose)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Gazania

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Making leaf mould (7)

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

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

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Rosa (Rose)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Petunia

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Ladybird

Delphinium (early growth)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Rhododendron

Making leaf mould (12)

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

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Large beefsteak tomato

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

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

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Forget-me-not

Trees covered in snow

Slug

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.

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Curcurbita (Marrow)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Gerbera

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

Clematis armandii

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Lantana camara

Clematis

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Azalea

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Forsythia x intermedia

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Lobelia erinus

Viola (Pansy)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Rose hips

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

Gerbera (African daisy)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Blight on tomatoes

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Woodlouse

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Cyclamen

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

Iris

Dianthus

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Waterlily

Viburnum carlesii

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Greenfly on lupin

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Caterpiller

Lemon

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Laurel

Cacti

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

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

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

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Rhododendron

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

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

Bread fruit

Grass snake

Succulent

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

Diascia fetcaniensis

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Strawberry in a hanging basket

Viburnum carlesii

Astrantia major

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

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

Garden design

Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Frozen shrub

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Fern

Patio planter

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Caterpiller

Garden design

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

Rhododendron

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Leaf miner

Malus domestica (Apple)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

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

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

Slug

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Iris sibirica

Lobelia erinus

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Ladybird (7 spot)

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

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Magnolia

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

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

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

Lemon

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

Iris sibirica

Dianthus

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Dahlia

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Buddleia, butterfly bush

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Primula

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

Seedling (Tomato)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

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

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Pond cover

Making leaf mould (11)

Clematis

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Mushroom

Orchid

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Primula

Quercus robur (Common oak)

Lantana camara

Malus domestica (Apple)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Making leaf mould (6)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

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

Iris sibirica

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Pinching out tomatoes

Petunia

Campanula (Bellflower)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Primula

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

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

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Arum maculatum (cuckoo pint, cuckoo-pint, jack-in-the-pulpit, lords and ladies). The berries are produced in summer, turning orangey-red in late-summer, early autumn.

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Hydrangea

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Waterlily

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Viola (Pansy)

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

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

Lupin

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

Gazania

Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

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

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

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

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

Rosa (Rose)

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Zantedeschia

Laurus (laurel) in flower

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Rosehips over water

Heron

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Black Millet

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Clematis

Making leaf mould (17)

Primula

Small water feature

Primula japonica

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

Petunia

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

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Fuchsia

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Buddleja

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

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Potting on 1

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

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

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

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.

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Wild garlic

Venus Fly Trap

Palm

Knarled bark of tree

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Hebe

Dianthus

Deutzia gracilis

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Wisteria growing through silver birch

Bumble bee

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

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

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

Euphorbia

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Rosa (Rose)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Gerbera

Slug

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Ants

Rope trellis

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

Syringa (Lilac)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

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

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Geranium

Lantana camara

Ladybird (2 spot)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

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

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Deutzia gracilis

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Cherry blossom

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Cabbage

Fuchsia

Making leaf mould (1)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

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

Azalea

Clematis

Moss in the lawn

Gerbera (African daisy)

Lobelia erinus

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Wild garlic

Blackfly on philadelphus

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Blue tit on feeding station

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Iris sibirica

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

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

Slug

Papaver (Poppy)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Mexican bush sage, Mexican salvia (Salvia leucantha)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Forsythia x intermedia

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

Patio planter

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

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

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

Primula

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

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

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

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

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.

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Lupin

Making leaf mould (10)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Clematis

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Clematis 'Arabella'

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound' (Bridal wreath)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Squirrel

Hydrangea

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Greenfly on lupin

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

Verbena

Ladybird

Iris graminea (Iris)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Making leaf mould (4)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) in flower

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

Primula

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

Azalea

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Iris sibirica

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

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

Azalea

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Heron

Seed propagation

Iris sibirica

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Cacti

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Gazania

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

Lunipus (Lupin)

Blackberry

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Petunia

Wildflower Display

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Making leaf mould

Viola (Pansy)

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Orchid

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Hosta

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Petunia

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

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Fencing

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Geranium (Cranesbill)

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

Lichen on oak branch

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Lunipus (Lupin)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Making leaf mould

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Cosmos 'Sensation'

Hebe

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Syringa (Lilac)

Vine weevil - adult

Lichen on oak branch

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

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

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Azalea

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

Tulip

Blight on tomatoes

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

Lupin

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Squirrel

Hydrangea

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Seed propagation

Lantana camara

Chrysanthemum

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Diascia fetcaniensis

Mahonia japonica

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Grass

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Iris sibirica

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Landscape with bluebells

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Petunia

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Rock Garden

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

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

New Guinea impatiens

Euphorbia

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Penstemon

Rhododendron

Brachyscome angustifolia

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Lobelia erinus

Lunipus (Lupin)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Tree trunk

Primula, polyanthus

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Strawberry flowers

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

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh poppy)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

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

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Heron trying to catch fish

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Hebe

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

Garden design

Lunipus (Lupin)

Azalea

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

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

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

Lantana camara

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Vine weevil - adult

Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Buff-tailed bumblebee on Hyacinth

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Betula pendula (Birch)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Rose Perpétué

Potting on 2

Seedling (Tomato)

Daisy

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Iris sibirica

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

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

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

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

Ladybird (7 spot)

Lobelia erinus

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Courgette

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

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

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

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

Ribes rubrum (Redcurrant) included in The Growing Tastes Allotment Garden, from Wincester Growers the were awarded a Gold medal and Best in Show for their garden.

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

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Acer (Maple)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Tropical Garden

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

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Mahonia japonica

Frozen water

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Bonsai

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Deer

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

Magnolia

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Hebe

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

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

Primula

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo' (Oregon grape)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

Dianthus chinensis

Slug

Vine weevil - adult

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

Mixed border

Frozen water

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Grass roof

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Petunia

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Ladybird larvae

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

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Primula

Making leaf mould (2)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Deutzia gracilis

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Cyclamen

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Fuchsia

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Hebe

Azalea

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

Primula

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Cyclamen

Garden design

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

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Rhododendron

Dahlia

Lemon

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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Rose moss

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Primula

Woods in late spring

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Male mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Ipomoea

Hebe

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

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

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

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

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Rhododendron

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Primula

Azalea

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

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

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Potting on 3

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Blossom

Wildflower Display

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Ants

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

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

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Rosa (Rose)

Viburnum carlesii

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Lunipus (Lupin)

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

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

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Bergenia cordifolia (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

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

Wildflower Display

Lunipus (Lupin)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Common newt

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Tulip

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

Pelargonium (Geranium)

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

Lupin seed pod

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

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

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

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Fennel (seedhead)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Blackfly

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Papaver (Poppy)

Iris sibirica

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

Spider

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

Mixed border

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Cosmos

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Iris

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Banana

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Buddleja

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

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

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

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

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Mushroom

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

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

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Hebe

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

Black Eyed Susan

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

Blight on tomatoes

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Primula

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Cosmos

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Bougainvillea glabra

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Viburnum carlesii

Coconut palm

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

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

Hydrangea

Syringa (Lilac)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Wier at Cowley Manor

Daisy

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

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

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

Patio planter with a lilac theme

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

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

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Daisy

Viburnum carlesii

Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

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

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

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

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

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

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Forget-me-not

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

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

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

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Ladybird

Astrantia major

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

Hydrangea

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

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Rhododendron

Banana

Water Snail

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Container display

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Fuchsia

Vine weevil - juvenile

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

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

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Rhododendron

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Hydrangea

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

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

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Rhododendron

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Viola (Pansy)

Petunia

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

Sarracenia (North American pitcher plant)

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

Lupin

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

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

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Gunnera manicata

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

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

Erica (Heath , Heather)

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

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

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

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

Hydrangea

Viburnum

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

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

Ornamental grass

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Mildew on melon plant

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

Fuchsia

Primula

Helenium autumnale

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

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Viburnum carlesii

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

Fencing

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

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Syringa (Lilac)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Cherry

Pinching out tomatoes

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Seedling (Tomato)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Patio planter with a white theme

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Slugs

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

Making leaf mould (14)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Fuchsia

Mushroom

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Ants

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Viola (Pansy)

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Rhododendron

Fuchsia

Bougainvillea glabra

Centipedes in a plant root ball

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Pond

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Daisy

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

Malus domestica (Apple)

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

Forget-me-not

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Hebe

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Cricket on flowerpot

Clematis jackmanii

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Potting on 5

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Blight on tomatoes

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Euphorbia

New Guinea impatiens

Daisy

Coconut palm

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Antique tractor

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

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Lunipus (Lupin)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Hebe

Bougainvillea glabra

Iris sibirica

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

Moss in the lawn

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Pisum sativum (Pea)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Mahonia japonica

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

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

Iris sibirica

Garden roller

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Gazania

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

Wildflower Display

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Potting on 4

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Spiraea japonica

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

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

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Pond waterfall

Ladybird larvae

Fuchsia

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Primula

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Blackfly on floxglove

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Slug

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Bumble bee

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

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Slug

Deutzia crenata

Campanula (Bellflower)

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

Petunia

Chusquea culeou

Clematis armandii

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

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

Rhododendron

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

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

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Azalea

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

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

Heuchera

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Primula

Frozen shrub

Forsythia x intermedia

Verbena bonariensis

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Mushroom

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Difference in size of oak leaf

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

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

Lunipus (Lupin)

Tulip

Heuchera

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

Garden lighting!!

Blossom

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Palm

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Ladybird larvae

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

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