Complete list of photographs in the UKGardening gallery.

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Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

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

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Tulip

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

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

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

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

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

Crocus biflorus

Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh poppy)

Primula

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

Cyclamen

Cricket on flowerpot

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

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Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

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

Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

Blackfly on floxglove

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

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Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Spider

Daisy

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

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

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

Penstemon

Bambusa (bamboo)

Lantana camara

Garden design

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Frozen water

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Primula

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Azalea

Curcurbita (Marrow)

Strawberry flowers

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

Wildflower Display

Primula

Making leaf mould (12)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

Cistus (Rock rose)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Hosta

Cistus (Rock rose)

Blue tit on feeding station

Rhododendron

Anemone blanda

Bumble bee on Hyacinth

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

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Cosmos

Iris sibirica

Mahonia japonica

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

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.

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

Fuchsia

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Erica (Heath, Heather)

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Rhododendron

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

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Trees covered in snow

Ants

Rhododendron

Heron

Bumble bee

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Patio planter

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

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Pond waterfall

Woods in late spring

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Primula

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Pinching out tomatoes

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

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Trifolium repens (Clover)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Clematis

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Petunia

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

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

Blossom

Seed propagation

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

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Pond

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Blackfly

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Banana

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

Bumble bee on Hyacinth

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Cistus (Rock rose)

Viburnum

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Leaf miner

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Euphorbia

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Wisteria growing through silver birch

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Lobelia erinus

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

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

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Pond cover

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Making leaf mould

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Rosehips over water

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Making leaf mould

Viburnum carlesii

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Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Gazania

Azalea

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Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Lunipus (Lupin)

Bergenia cordifolia (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

Vine weevil - adult

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Laurus (laurel) in flower

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

Potting on 2

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Vine weevil - juvenile

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

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Rose Perpétué

Sarracenia North American pitcher plant

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

Cyclamen

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Primula

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Roof Garden

Frozen shrub

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Deutzia gracilis

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Primula

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

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

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

Making leaf mould (13)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Heron

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Clematis

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

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Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

Ladybird larvae

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Forsythia x intermedia

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

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

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

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Mushroom

Fencing

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Patio planter with a white theme

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Magnolia

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

Rhododendron

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

Fuchsia

Patio planter

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

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

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Agave

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

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

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

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

Mushroom

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Slug

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

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

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Dahlia

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Gazania

Vine weevil - adult

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Blossom

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

Geranium (Cranesbill)

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

Gunnera manicata

Pinching out tomatoes

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Common newt

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Brachycome angustifolia

Greenfly on lupin

Clematis armandii

Pond cover

Hosta 'Francee'

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

Ladybird

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Ladybird larvae

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

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

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Squirrel

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

Cistus (Rock rose)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Mahonia japonica

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Mushroom

Dianthus

Lupin

Making leaf mould

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Succulent

Lantana camara

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

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

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

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.

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

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Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

Forget-me-not

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Primula

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Lupin

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Geranium

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Chusquea culeou

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

Iris sibirica

Cherry blossom

Azalea

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Aquilegia (Columbine)

Syringa (Lilac)

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

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

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Cosmos

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Making leaf mould (2)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Slug

Frozen shrub

Vine weevil - adult

Potting on 5

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Clematis 'Rebecca'

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

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Iris

Azalea

Syringa (Lilac)

Making leaf mould (16)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Ornamental grass

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Slug

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Caterpiller

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

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Iris sibirica

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

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

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

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

Clematis

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Petunia

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.

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

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

Pinching out tomatoes

Hebe

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

Container display

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

Making leaf mould (5)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Petunia

Iris

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Seedling (Tomato)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

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

Frozen water

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

Gunnera manicata

Petunia

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

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

Ladybird

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

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Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Fuchsia 'Multa'

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Azalea

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

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

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

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Trees covered in snow

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Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Squirrel

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Making leaf mould

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

Fuchsia

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

Blight on tomatoes

Gerbera (African daisy)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Fuchsia

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

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

Blackberry

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

Clematis

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Zantedeschia

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Waterfall

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Rock Garden

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

Viburnum carlesii

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

Lupin seed pod

Malus domestica (Apple)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Hebe

Difference in size of oak leaf

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Tree trunk

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

Water Snail

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Mushroom

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Lantana camara

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Bumble bee

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Moss in the lawn

Viola (Pansy)

Hebe

Fuchsia

Rhododendron

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

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

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

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

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

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

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Garden lighting!!

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Making leaf mould (11)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Rosa (Rose)

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

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

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Lobelia erinus

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

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

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Rope trellis

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

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

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Deutzia gracilis

Venus Fly Trap

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Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

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Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Praying matis

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Frozen shrub

Cherry

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Hydrangea

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Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Sweet chestnut tree

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Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

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

Lichen on oak branch

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

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

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

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Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

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

Primula

Petunia

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

Waterlily

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Heron trying to catch fish

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

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Iris sibirica

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Primula, polyanthus

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Rhododendron

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

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Washingtonia robusta

Dandelion

Cacti

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

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

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Ladybird (7 spot)

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

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

Making leaf mould

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Azalea

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

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

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

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Patio planter with a lilac theme

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Gerbera (African daisy)

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

Quercus robur (Common oak)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

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

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

Azalea

Ants

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

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

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Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Palm

Seedling (Tomato)

Primula

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Ladybird

Clematis armandii

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

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

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

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

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

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Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Almond

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Lemon

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

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

Primula

Fern

Coconut palm

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

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

Rosa (Rose)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

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

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Tulip

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Cabbage

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Viburnum carlesii

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

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

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Campanula (Bellflower)

Duck

Hosta 'Yellow River'

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

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Making leaf mould (1)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Euphorbia

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Making leaf mould (17)

Gerbera

Viola (Pansy)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Malus domestica (Apple)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

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

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

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Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Forsythia x intermedia

Clematis

Wild garlic

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Petunia

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

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

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Azalea

Blossom

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Agave

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

Wildflower Display

Verbena bonariensis

Lobelia erinus

Bumble bee

Buddleia, butterfly bush

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Rhododendron

Mahonia japonica

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Gazania

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

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Making leaf mould

Daisy

Bougainvillea glabra

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Laurel

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Hebe

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

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

Caterpiller

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Papaver (Poppy)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

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

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Large beefsteak tomato

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Wildflower Display

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

Iris sibirica

Azalea

Iris sibirica

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

Garden design

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Blackfly on philadelphus

Clematis armandii

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Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Helenium autumnale

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

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.

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Making leaf mould

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Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Rhododendron

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Slug

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Forget-me-not

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

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

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

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

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Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

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

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Daisy

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Forsythia x intermedia

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

Mixed border

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Betula pendula (Birch)

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

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

Lunipus (Lupin)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Making leaf mould (4)

Lantana camara

Rosa (Rose)

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Seed propagation

Courgette

Small water feature

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

Tropical Garden

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Making leaf mould

Rose moss

Orchid

Making leaf mould

Petunia

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

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Garden design

Azalea

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Bread fruit

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Ladybird larvae

Dahlia

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) in flower

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

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Black Millet

Lobelia erinus

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

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Making leaf mould

Leaf mould (finely chopped after running over with lawnmower)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Mushroom

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

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Primula

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

Iris sibirica

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Spiraea japonica

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Vine weevil - adult

Making leaf mould (14)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Forget-me-not

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.

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Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Dahlia

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Clematis

Making leaf mould (15)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Anthurium

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Making leaf mould

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Fuchsia

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

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Anthurium

Coconut palm

Viola (Pansy)

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

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

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Ants

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Deer

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Iris sibirica

Fuchsia

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Primula

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Potting on 1

Rhododendron

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Wier at Cowley Manor

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

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

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Banana

Daisy

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Mushroom

Hebe

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

Chrysanthemum

Lobelia erinus

Mahonia japonica

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Acer (Maple)

Palm

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Hydrangea

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

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Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Log pile

Duck

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

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New Guinea impatiens

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

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Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Making leaf mould

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

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Delphinium (early growth)

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Garden design

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Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Dianthus chinensis

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Hosta

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Blossom

Iris

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Coconut palm

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Gazania

Slugs

Erica (Heath, Heather)

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Ipomoea

Viola (Pansy)

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Making leaf mould

Woodlouse

Grass snake

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

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Slug

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Pricking out

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

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

Primula

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Deutzia crenata

Slug

Magnolia

Making leaf mould

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Rosa (Rose)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Lichen on oak branch

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Lemon

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

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

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

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Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

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

Stag beetle (Adult)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Black Eyed Susan

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Fern

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lupin

Summer bedding planter

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.

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Seedling (Tomato)

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Petunia

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Crocus biflorus

Cosmos 'Sensation'

Patio planter with a lilac theme

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

Clematis

Ladybird (7 spot)

Blight on tomatoes

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

Making leaf mould (6)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Astrantia major

Moss in the lawn

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

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

Duck with ducklings

Potting on 4

Landscape with bluebells

Diascia fetcaniensis

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

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.

Magnolia

Papaver (Poppy)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

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

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Penstemon

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

Lobelia erinus

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

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

Primula

Making leaf mould (9)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

Syringa (Lilac)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Hebe

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

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Iris

Orchid

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Making leaf mould (7)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Cherry blossom

Campanula (Bellflower)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Orchid

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Hebe

Banana

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

Bonsai

Pisum sativum (Pea)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Hebe

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

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Grass

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

New Guinea impatiens

Ladybird (2 spot)

Rose hips

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

Forsythia x intermedia

Hydrangea

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Primula

Hydrangea

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

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Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

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

Vine weevil - adult

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Making leaf mould

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

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

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

Rhododendron

Making leaf mould

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Clematis jackmanii

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Astrantia major

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Landscape with bluebells

Rhododendron

Agave attenuata

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

Cacti

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Rhododendron

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Viburnum carlesii

Aster amellus

Fuchsia

Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

Duck

Caterpiller

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Primula

Gunnera manicata

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Alcea (Hollyhock)

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Blight on tomatoes

Waterlily

Magnolia

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

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

Landscape with bluebells

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Clematis armandii

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

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

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

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

Iris sibirica

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Viburnum

Campanula (Bellflower)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

Slug

Garden roller

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

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Rosa (Rose)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Rosa (Rose)

Making leaf mould

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

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Dianthus

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Cosmos

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Garden design

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Wild garlic

Primula

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Bougainvillea glabra

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

Antique tractor

Blossom

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Slug

Hebe

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Fig

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

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Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

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

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Clematis armandii

Petunia

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

Gerbera (African daisy)

Almond

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Viola (Pansy)

Lemon

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Duck

Making leaf mould (3)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

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

Daisy

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

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

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Viola (Pansy)

Euphorbia

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Mahonia japonica

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Iris sibirica

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

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Buddleja

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

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Strawberry in a hanging basket

Lantana camara

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Azalea

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Iris sibirica

Deutzia gracilis

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

Hydrangea

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Lupin

Deutzia gracilis

Compost bin (traditional heap)

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

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Lemon

Saxifraga x arendsii

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Deutzia gracilis

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Waterlily

Gerbera

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

Primula japonica

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Rhododendron

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Mildew on melon plant

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Viola (Pansy)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Verbena

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

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

Viola (Pansy)

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Palm

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

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

Viburnum carlesii

Cyclamen

Grass roof

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

Making leaf mould (10)

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Hydrangea

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

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

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Regal pelargonium

Duck

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Syringa (Lilac)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Geranium

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Mahonia japonica

Rhododendron

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Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Rhododendron

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Banana

Blight on tomatoes

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

Viburnum carlesii

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Fencing

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

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

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Azalea

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

Hydrangea

Heuchera

Knarled bark of tree

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Potting on 3

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

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

Duck with ducklings

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Tropaeolum majus (Nastutium)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Bougainvillea glabra

Viburnum carlesii

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Buddleja

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Clematis

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

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

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Fennel (seedhead)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Hebe

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

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

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Primula

Petunia

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

Diascia fetcaniensis

Lunipus (Lupin)

Tulip

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Clematis 'Arabella'

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Frozen water

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Palm

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

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

Wildflower Display

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Syringa (Lilac)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Delphinium (early growth)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Greenfly on lupin

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

Making leaf mould

Common frog

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Iris sibirica

Hydrangea

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Deutzia gracilis

Lunipus (Lupin)

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

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'

Primula

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Small water feature

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

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

Heuchera

Dianthus

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

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