Complete list of photographs in the UKGardening gallery.

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Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

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

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Rose Perpétué

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Blossom

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Daisy

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

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

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

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Trees covered in snow

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

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Mahonia japonica

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Gazania

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Viburnum carlesii

Daisy

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Landscape with bluebells

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

Fuchsia

Vine weevil - adult

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

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

Hosta

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Sarracenia North American pitcher plant

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

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

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

Papaver (Poppy)

Petunia

Making leaf mould (5)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Pricking out

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Iris sibirica

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Hydrangea

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lobelia erinus

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Pond cover

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Aster amellus

Praying matis

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Palm

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

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

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Lunipus (Lupin)

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Making leaf mould (15)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Making leaf mould

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

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Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Petunia

Lobelia erinus

Hosta

Deutzia gracilis

Making leaf mould (9)

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Moss in the lawn

Iris sibirica

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

Primula

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Spider

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Wild garlic

Chusquea culeou

Mixed border

Seedling (Tomato)

Blight on tomatoes

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Bougainvillea glabra

Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

Making leaf mould (7)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

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

Rhododendron

Primula

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.

Lunipus (Lupin)

Almond

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Lantana camara

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.

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Tropical Garden

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Iris sibirica

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

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Blackberry

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

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

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Petunia

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

Rock Garden

Fuchsia

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Strawberry in a hanging basket

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Gunnera manicata

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Viola (Pansy)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

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

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.

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

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

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Iris

The Katherine Parr garden, designed by Yvonne Mathews, it was awarded a Silver medal. As part of the Six Wives of Henry VIII show gardens at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. It was a 'Mary' garden, a garden where each plant has a connection to the Virgin Mary.

Cistus (Rock rose)

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

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Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Grass

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

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

Fern

Small water feature

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Euphorbia

Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

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Rose moss

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

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Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Rhododendron

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

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

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Gunnera manicata

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Hebe

Woods in late spring

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Potting on 3

Bumble bee

Caterpiller

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

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

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

Pelargonium (Geranium)

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

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Mushroom

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Lemon

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Lantana camara

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

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

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Making leaf mould (17)

Making leaf mould

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Making leaf mould

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Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

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

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Wildflower Display

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Wier at Cowley Manor

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Mushroom

Making leaf mould (2)

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Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

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

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

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

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

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

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hebe

Making leaf mould (1)

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

Pinching out tomatoes

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

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

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Fencing

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Agave attenuata

Primula japonica

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Brachycome angustifolia

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Euphorbia

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

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Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Petunia

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Iris

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Venus Fly Trap

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Garden design

Vine weevil - adult

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

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Primula

Blight on tomatoes

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Hydrangea

Syringa (Lilac)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Rhododendron

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Log pile

Bambusa (bamboo)

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

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

Primula

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

Petunia

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Lupin

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

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Iris sibirica

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Pond waterfall

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Palm

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

Iris sibirica

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Geranium

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

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

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

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

Cistus (Rock rose)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

Hebe

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Blight on tomatoes

Primula

Diascia fetcaniensis

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Fennel (seedhead)

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

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

New Guinea impatiens

Slug

Fuchsia

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Iris

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Making leaf mould (6)

Bonsai

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Making leaf mould

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Patio planter

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Gazania

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

Malus domestica (Apple)

Laurus (laurel) in flower

Landscape with bluebells

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Viola (Pansy)

Trees covered in snow

Agave

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

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

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Rhododendron

Lunipus (Lupin)

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Waterlily

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lantana camara

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

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

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

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Rhododendron

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Papaver (Poppy)

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Azalea

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

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

Dahlia

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

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Buddleja

Pond

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Cherry blossom

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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Hydrangea

Heuchera

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Landscape with bluebells

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Rose hips

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Greenfly on lupin

Waterlily

Stag beetle (Adult)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

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

Making leaf mould (3)

Hydrangea

Lunipus (Lupin)

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Clematis armandii

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Lantana camara

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

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

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Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Anthurium

Malus domestica (Apple)

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

Hebe

Lunipus (Lupin)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Clematis

Delphinium (early growth)

Clematis

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Lupin seed pod

Iris sibirica

Gerbera (African daisy)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Geranium

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

Cherry

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Greenfly on lupin

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

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

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Azalea

Bumble bee

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Bumble bee on Hyacinth

Magnolia

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Tropaeolum majus (Nastutium)

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

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

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

Penstemon

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

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

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Cosmos

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Dahlia

Making leaf mould (10)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

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

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

Pisum sativum (Pea)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

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Narcissus (Daffodil)

Primula

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Syringa (Lilac)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Cabbage

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

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

Wildflower Display

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Blossom

Clematis 'Rebecca'

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

Forget-me-not

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Banana

Azalea

Erica (Heath, Heather)

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Cistus (Rock rose)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Delphinium (early growth)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Dandelion

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

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Cacti

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Seed propagation

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Slug

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

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

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

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

Viola (Pansy)

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Caterpiller

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Daisy

Campanula (Bellflower)

Azalea

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Mushroom

Blossom

Fuchsia

Iris

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

Ladybird (7 spot)

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Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Petunia

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

Clematis

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Duck

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

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

Potting on 5

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

Tulip

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Forsythia x intermedia

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

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

Petunia

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

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

Making leaf mould (12)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Forget-me-not

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

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Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Lantana camara

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Agave

Fuchsia

Petunia

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Making leaf mould

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Antique tractor

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

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

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

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Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

Waterlily

Moss in the lawn

Viola (Pansy)

Ladybird (2 spot)

Blossom

Blackfly on floxglove

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Small water feature

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Bergenia cordifolia (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

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Deutzia gracilis

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Duck

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Wildflower Display

Viburnum

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Cistus (Rock rose)

Hebe

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Sweet chestnut tree

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Euphorbia

Lunipus (Lupin)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Garden lighting!!

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

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Frozen water

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Lemon

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Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Clematis armandii

Slug

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Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Garden design

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

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

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Summer bedding planter

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Coconut palm

Almond

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

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Mahonia japonica

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Ipomoea

Deer

Slug

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Rosa (Rose)

Primula

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Dianthus

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Wildflower Display

Ants

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

Dianthus chinensis

Making leaf mould (11)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

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

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

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

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Seedling (Tomato)

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.

Ladybird (7 spot)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Cricket on flowerpot

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Cyclamen

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Garden design

Making leaf mould

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Gunnera manicata

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Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight' - fruit splitting

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

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Azalea

Duck

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

Making leaf mould

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Orchid

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Hebe

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Crocus biflorus

Heron trying to catch fish

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Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Vine weevil - juvenile

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

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Aquilegia (Columbine)

Making leaf mould

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Anemone blanda

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

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

Iris sibirica

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Fuchsia

Anthurium

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Viburnum carlesii

Lunipus (Lupin)

Laurel

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Primula

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Viburnum carlesii

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

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

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

Seed propagation

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Palm

Viola (Pansy)

Making leaf mould

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

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.

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Palm

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

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Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

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

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Orchid

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Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

Banana

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Making leaf mould (14)

Mahonia japonica

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Patio planter with a lilac theme

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

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

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.

Azalea

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

Ladybird larvae

Making leaf mould (13)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Woodlouse

Making leaf mould

Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

Deutzia gracilis

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Caterpiller

Mahonia japonica

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Daisy

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Primula

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

Chrysanthemum

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Osteospermum (Cape marigold, Cape daisy, Rain daisy, African daisy)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Azalea

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Ladybird

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

Primula

Magnolia

Hydrangea

Gerbera

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

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Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Forsythia x intermedia

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

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

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Diascia fetcaniensis

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Banana

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

Malus domestica (Apple)

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Seedling (Tomato)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Tree trunk

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Cacti

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

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Rosehips over water

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

Syringa (Lilac)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

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

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Ladybird larvae

Primula, polyanthus

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

Cherry blossom

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Viburnum carlesii

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

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Iris graminea (Iris)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Succulent

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Penstemon

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Hydrangea

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

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

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Betula pendula (Birch)

Heuchera

Slug

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

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Duck with ducklings

Courgette

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

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Common newt

Lichen on oak branch

Cosmos 'Sensation'

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Blackfly

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Buddleia, butterfly bush

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

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

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Cosmos

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

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

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Mahonia japonica

Garden design

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Ladybird

Leaf mould (finely chopped after running over with lawnmower)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) in flower

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lupin

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Making leaf mould (16)

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

Squirrel

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Mushroom

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

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

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Rosa (Rose)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Clematis armandii

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Rhododendron

Mixed border

Clematis jackmanii

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

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

Making leaf mould

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

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

Clematis armandii

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Cosmos

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

Pond cover

Garden design

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

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Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

Forget-me-not

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

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Viburnum

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Syringa (Lilac)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

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Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

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

Dianthus

Rhododendron

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Hydrangea

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

Tulip

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

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Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

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

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

Deutzia gracilis

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Tulip

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

Large beefsteak tomato

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Frozen shrub

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Primula

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Viola (Pansy)

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

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

Campanula (Bellflower)

Mahonia japonica

Gerbera (African daisy)

Patio planter with a white theme

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Viburnum carlesii

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Spiraea japonica

Rosa (Rose)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

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

Making leaf mould

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

Campanula (Bellflower)

Patio planter

Pinching out tomatoes

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Forsythia x intermedia

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Gerbera (African daisy)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Fig

Viola (Pansy)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

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Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

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Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

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

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Slug

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

Bumble bee

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

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Rhododendron

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Blue tit on feeding station

Slugs

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

Primula

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

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Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

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

Gazania

Dahlia

Fuchsia 'Multa'

Leaf miner

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

Primula

Blight on tomatoes

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

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

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Grass snake

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Potting on 4

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Waterfall

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Container display

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Vine weevil - adult

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Primula

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Clematis

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

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

Lobelia erinus

Acer (Maple)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Magnolia

Wild garlic

Clematis

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

Potting on 1

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh poppy)

Frozen water

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Fuchsia

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

Vine weevil - adult

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Cyclamen

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Making leaf mould

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

Frozen shrub

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

Helenium autumnale

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Knarled bark of tree

Viburnum carlesii

Blackfly on philadelphus

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Regal pelargonium

Lichen on oak branch

Mushroom

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

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

Iris graminea (Iris)

Blossom

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Ladybird (7 spot)

Rhododendron

Lemon

Hebe

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'

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Hebe

Orchid

Daisy

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

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

Ants

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

Primula

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Iris sibirica

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

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Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Potting on 2

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Iris sibirica

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Pinching out tomatoes

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Magnolia

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Black Eyed Susan

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

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

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

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

Primula

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Lobelia erinus

Strawberry flowers

Garden roller

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

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Iris sibirica

Rhododendron

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

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

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Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Bread fruit

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

Heron

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

Bougainvillea glabra

Bumble bee on Hyacinth

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Ants

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Deutzia crenata

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Primula

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

Clematis

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Mildew on melon plant

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Rosa (Rose)

Frozen water

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Petunia

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Lobelia erinus

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Duck

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

Astrantia major

Water Snail

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Hebe

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

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Lupin

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Leaf mould (1 year old - after storing in plastic sacking)

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Viburnum carlesii

Osteospermum (Cape marigold, Cape daisy, Rain daisy, African daisy) with hover fly

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

Lemon

Dianthus

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Making leaf mould

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Petunia

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

Fencing

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Gazania

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Rosa (Rose)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Ladybird

Washingtonia robusta

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Deutzia gracilis

Rhododendron

Lupin

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

New Guinea impatiens

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Saxifraga x arendsii

Black Millet

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

Rhododendron

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

Duck

Hebe

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

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

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

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

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Coconut palm

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Forsythia x intermedia

Making leaf mould

Roof Garden

Zantedeschia

Hydrangea

Ladybird larvae

Clematis

Primula

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Making leaf mould

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

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Buddleja

Clematis armandii

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Azalea

Slug

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

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

Cyclamen

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

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

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Frozen shrub

Azalea

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Clematis

Curcurbita (Marrow)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Grass roof

Making leaf mould

Crocus biflorus

Rhododendron

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Lunipus (Lupin)

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Banana

Rhododendron

Iris sibirica

Wisteria growing through silver birch

Duck with chicks

Verbena bonariensis

Ornamental grass

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

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

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

Azalea

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

Astrantia major

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Difference in size of oak leaf

Primula

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Mushroom

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Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

Bougainvillea glabra

Making leaf mould

Erica (Heath, Heather)

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

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Malus domestica (Apple)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Clematis 'Arabella'

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Iris sibirica

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Syringa (Lilac)

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Common frog

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Gerbera

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

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

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

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Rhododendron

Fern

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Quercus robur (Common oak)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Hosta 'Francee'

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

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

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

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Rope trellis

Verbena

Vine weevil - adult

Fuchsia

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Azalea

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

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

Making leaf mould (4)

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

Azalea

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

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Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

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

Squirrel

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Coconut palm

Heron

Rosa (Rose)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Deutzia gracilis

Petunia

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Lobelia erinus

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

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