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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.

Garden roller

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Grass snake

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

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

Mushroom

Primula

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

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

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

Ants

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Pisum sativum (Pea)

Orchid

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Clematis

Palm

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Hydrangea

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

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

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Moss in the lawn

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Vine weevil - adult

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Mixed border

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

Tulip

Iris sibirica

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

Iris graminea (Iris)

Large beefsteak tomato

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Azalea

Lichen on oak branch

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Primula

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

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

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Papaver (Poppy)

Palm

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Bougainvillea glabra

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Rhododendron

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

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Rosa (Rose)

Hosta

Primula

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Lantana camara

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

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

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

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

Pond waterfall

Euphorbia

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Clematis

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Lantana camara

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Slug

Gerbera (African daisy)

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Clematis

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Primula

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

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Blackfly on floxglove

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

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

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

Euphorbia

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lichen on oak branch

Gerbera (African daisy)

Azalea

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Wildflower Display

Acer (Maple)

Primula

Campanula (Bellflower)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Making leaf mould (1)

Syringa (Lilac)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Euryops pectinatus (grey-leaved euryops)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

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

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Viburnum carlesii

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Centipedes in a plant root ball

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound' (Bridal wreath)

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

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

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

Astrantia major

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

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

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Primula

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Hebe

Heron

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Rock Garden

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Strawberry flowers

Fuchsia

Viola (Pansy)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Mushroom

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

Mahonia japonica

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

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

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Woods in late spring

Potting on 4

Iris graminea (Iris)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Making leaf mould (4)

Gazania

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Lupin seed pod

Lunipus (Lupin)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Cosmos

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Deutzia gracilis

Dandelion

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

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

Dianthus

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Gazania

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Iris sibirica

Azalea

Delphinium (early growth)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Dahlia

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Petunia

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

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.

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Erica (Heath, Bell heather)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Rhododendron

Frozen water

Forsythia x intermedia

Slug

Making leaf mould (13)

Iris sibirica

Buff-tailed bumblebees on hyacinth flower

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

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

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

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

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

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Hydrangea

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Palm

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

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Clematis

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Slugs

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Petunia

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Potting on 5

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Cyclamen

Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

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

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Gerbera

Rhododendron

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Hosta 'Francee'

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Cricket on flowerpot

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

Slug

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Difference in size of oak leaf

Water Snail

Geranium

Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium)

Landscape with bluebells

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Lunipus (Lupin)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Making leaf mould

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Rhododendron

Pinching out tomatoes

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

Making leaf mould (11)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Delphinium (early growth)

Iris sibirica

Ants

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Petunia

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

Lunipus (Lupin)

Black Eyed Susan

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

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

Viburnum

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

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.

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Making leaf mould (10)

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

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

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

Waterlily

Rosa (Rose)

Mahonia japonica

Malus domestica (Apple)

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Hydrangea

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

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

Rose hips

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Ladybird larvae

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

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

Caterpiller

Iris sibirica

Making leaf mould (5)

Seed propagation

Caterpiller

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Clematis armandii

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

Lobelia erinus

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

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

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

Forget-me-not

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Clematis

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Dahlia

Mushroom

Viburnum

Ladybird (7 spot)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Azalea

Buddleja

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Azalea

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Greenfly on lupin

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

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

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Lobelia erinus

Fern

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Viola (Pansy)

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

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

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

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

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

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

Forsythia x intermedia

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Deutzia gracilis

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

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

Viola (Pansy)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Almond

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

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

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Clematis armandii

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

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

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Magnolia

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Laurus (laurel) in flower

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Petunia

Common newt

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

Ladybird

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Petunia

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Chrysanthemum

Lobelia erinus

Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo' (Oregon grape)

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Vine weevil - adult

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Heron

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Grass

Iris sibirica

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Daisy

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

Caterpiller

Bumble bee

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Petunia

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Hebe

Rose Perpétué

Heuchera

Lunipus (Lupin)

Primula

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Primula

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Petunia

Cabbage

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Frozen water

Betula pendula (Birch)

Blossom

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Woodlouse

Viola (Pansy)

Clematis

Lemon

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

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

Chrysanthemum

Fencing

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Ladybird larvae

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Banana

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Quercus robur (Common oak)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Making leaf mould (15)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Iris

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Squirrel

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

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.

Diascia fetcaniensis

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Primula, polyanthus

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Curcurbita (Marrow)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Primula

Lantana camara

Deutzia gracilis

Washingtonia robusta

Anemone blanda

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Agave

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

Ladybird

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Syringa (Lilac)

Leaf miner

Ladybird

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Making leaf mould (12)

Garden lighting!!

Rhododendron

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Almond

Blossom

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Viburnum carlesii

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Azalea

Stag beetle (Adult)

Garden design

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Pinching out tomatoes

Making leaf mould (16)

Azalea

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Strawberry - ripening fruit

Petunia

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

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

Cacti

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

Mixed border

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

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

Frozen water

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

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.

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

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

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Rosehips over water

Clematis 'Arabella'

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Orchid

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

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

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

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

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Viola (Pansy)

Small water feature

Diascia fetcaniensis

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Fuchsia

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Antique tractor

Lantana camara

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Forsythia x intermedia

Wild garlic

Hebe

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

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.

Iris sibirica

Viola (Pansy)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Daisy

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

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

Gerbera (African daisy)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

Heuchera

Buff-tailed bumblebee on Hyacinth

Iris

Clematis

Gunnera manicata

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Tropical Garden

Gazania

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Mahonia japonica

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

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

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

Rose moss

Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

Rosa (Rose)

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

Iris

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Syringa (Lilac)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Small water feature

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Pond cover

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Grass roof

Seed propagation

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Azalea

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Penstemon

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

Blight on tomatoes

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Rhododendron

Euphorbia

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lemon

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

Azalea

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Patio planter with a lilac theme

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

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus

Ladybird (2 spot)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

Crocus biflorus

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

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

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

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

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

Petunia

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Patio planter

Pelargonium (Geranium)

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

Fuchsia

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Cacti

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Hebe

Primula

Cultivar of Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Trees covered in snow

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

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

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

Lupin

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

Frozen shrub

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Hebe

Clematis

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

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

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

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

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

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

Making leaf mould (3)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

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

Deutzia gracilis

Banana

Ladybird (7 spot)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Primula

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

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

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

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

Verbena

Wild garlic

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

New Guinea impatiens

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Seedling (Tomato)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

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.

Bumble bee

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

Magnolia

Fencing

Viburnum carlesii

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Succulent

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Patio planter

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Pricking out

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

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

Clematis jackmanii

Mahonia japonica

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Waterlily

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Dianthus chinensis

Hebe

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

New Guinea impatiens

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Vine weevil - adult

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

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

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

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

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Slug

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Agave

Log pile

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Fuchsia

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

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

Praying matis

Vine weevil - adult

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

Deutzia crenata

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Frozen shrub

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Slug

Hebe

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

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

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

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Waterlily

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

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

Lobelia erinus

Lemon

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Petunia

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Fuchsia 'Multa'

Landscape with bluebells

Viola (Pansy)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

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

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Viola (Pansy)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Dahlia

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Bougainvillea glabra

Blossom

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

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Primula

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

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

Magnolia

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

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

Making leaf mould

Squirrel

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

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

Strawberry in a hanging basket

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

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

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Courgette

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Dianthus

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Cosmos

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

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Pond cover

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Landscape with bluebells

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Brachyscome angustifolia

Saxifraga x arendsii

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Erica (Heath, Heather)

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

Cherry blossom

Lunipus (Lupin)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

Bumble bee

Gerbera (African daisy)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Campanula (Bellflower)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

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

Petunia

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Potting on 3

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Making leaf mould (9)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Buddleja

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Rhododendron

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Heron trying to catch fish

Roof Garden

Wildflower Display

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Viburnum carlesii

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Fuchsia

Bergenia cordifolia (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

Viburnum carlesii

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Crocus biflorus

Bread fruit

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

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

Wisteria growing through silver birch

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Rhododendron

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Cosmos 'Sensation'

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Garden design

Astrantia major

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Spiraea japonica

Lupin

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Viburnum carlesii

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Aster amellus

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

Azalea

Primula

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Rhododendron

Magnolia

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Fritillaria imperialis (Crown Imperial)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Primula

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) in flower

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Tulip

Potting on 1

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Hydrangea

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

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

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Rhododendron

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Gunnera manicata

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Lantana camara

Fern

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

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Seedling (Tomato)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

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

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

Laurel

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Vine weevil - juvenile

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

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

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

Rhododendron

Wier at Cowley Manor

Forget-me-not

Rope trellis

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Mahonia japonica

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Gunnera manicata

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Primula japonica

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Iris

Malus domestica (Apple)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Deutzia gracilis

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Rhododendron

Deutzia gracilis

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Coconut palm

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

Frozen shrub

Zantedeschia

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Lobelia erinus

Fuchsia

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Tree trunk

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

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

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Fuchsia

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

Making leaf mould (6)

Clematis armandii

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Blue tit on feeding station

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

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

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Hebe

Primula

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Blackberry

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

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

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Mushroom

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

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

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

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

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Making leaf mould (2)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

Lemon

Helenium autumnale

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Geranium (Cranesbill)

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.

Daisy

Iris graminea (Iris)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Making leaf mould (14)

Blackfly

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

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

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Mushroom

Bambusa (bamboo)

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

Garden design

Coconut palm

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Cherry

Knarled bark of tree

Mahonia japonica

Black Millet

Hydrangea

Tulip

Daisy

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Forget-me-not

Common frog

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Palm

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Gerbera

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

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

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

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Rosa (Rose)

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

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

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

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

Clematis armandii

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

Making leaf mould (17)

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

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Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

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

Chusquea culeou

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

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Wildflower Display

Iris sibirica

Wildflower Display

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Fennel (seedhead)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Cyclamen

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

Garden design

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

Potting on 2

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Coconut palm

Moss in the lawn

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Gazania

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Blight on tomatoes

Seedling (Tomato)

Penstemon

Sweet chestnut tree

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Syringa (Lilac)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

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

Cherry blossom

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Waterfall

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

Lupin

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

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

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Blackfly on philadelphus

Ipomoea

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

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Pinching out tomatoes

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Hydrangea

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Cosmos

Iris sibirica

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Bougainvillea glabra

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Slug

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Container display

Patio planter with a white theme

Primula

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Pond

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

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Mildew on melon plant

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

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

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Blight on tomatoes

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

Syringa (Lilac)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

Verbena bonariensis

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

Venus Fly Trap

Azalea

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Cyclamen

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Daisy

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Hebe

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Trees covered in snow

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Clematis 'Rebecca'

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Hosta

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Orchid

Rosa (Rose)

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Blight on tomatoes

Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

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

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

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

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

Ornamental grass

Spider

Male mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Sarracenia (North American pitcher plant)

Hebe

Rhododendron

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

Malus domestica (Apple)

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

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Rhododendron

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

Blossom

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

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

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Dianthus

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

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

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

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Vine weevil - adult

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Erica (Heath, Bell heather)

Iris sibirica

Primula

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Bonsai

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

Garden design

Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Iris sibirica

Campanula (Bellflower)

Geranium

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

Hebe

Malus domestica (Apple)

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

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

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Ants

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Fig

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Deer

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

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

Fuchsia

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Mushroom

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Clematis armandii

Buddleia, butterfly bush

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

Making leaf mould (7)

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

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Viburnum carlesii

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Rhododendron

Papaver cambricum (Welsh poppy)

Slug

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Blossom

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

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

Regal pelargonium

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Primula

Slug

Agave attenuata

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Hydrangea

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Rosa (Rose)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Greenfly on lupin

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

Lupin

Forsythia x intermedia

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Papaver (Poppy)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Lobelia erinus

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Mexican bush sage, Mexican salvia (Salvia leucantha)

Summer bedding planter

Hydrangea

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

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

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Ladybird larvae

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

Azalea

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Iris sibirica

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

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