Complete list of photographs in the UKGardening gallery.

Search the UKGardening photo database:

Search term:
I've been taking photographs of plants in and around my garden since I bought my first digital camera in 2001 (three years after I has started this website). So whilst wondering where to keep the pictures in the days before Flickr and cloud storage, I thought I'd create a little database of them on my UK Gardening website, and I've been taking photos and adding them to my site ever since.

Below is a very small, random selection of photographs I have taken over the last 27 years. To see a larger version of a photograph, click the image. You'll then be able to scroll left and right through the current selection.

Making leaf mould (15)

Making leaf mould (15)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Gunnera manicata

Gunnera manicata

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

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

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

Ladybird

Ladybird

Blackfly on philadelphus

Blackfly on philadelphus

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

Bougainvillea glabra

Bougainvillea glabra

Frozen water

Frozen water

Mahonia japonica

Mahonia japonica

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Deutzia gracilis

Deutzia gracilis

Seed propagation

Seed propagation

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

Cultivar of Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)

Cultivar of Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Blossom

Blossom

Potting on 5

Potting on 5

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

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

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

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

Fuchsia

Fuchsia

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

Zantedeschia

Zantedeschia

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Black Millet

Black Millet

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Hosta

Hosta

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Patio planter

Patio planter

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

Lantana camara

Lantana camara

Garden lighting!!

Garden lighting!!

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Spiraea japonica

Spiraea japonica

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

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

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

Difference in size of oak leaf

Difference in size of oak leaf

Clematis

Clematis

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

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.

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.

Clematis jackmanii

Clematis jackmanii

Vine weevil - adult

Vine weevil - adult

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

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

Palm

Palm

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Dahlia

Dahlia

Primula, polyanthus

Primula, polyanthus

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

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

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

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Aster amellus

Aster amellus

Agave

Agave

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Viburnum

Viburnum

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound' (Bridal wreath)

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound' (Bridal wreath)

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

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

Hebe

Hebe

Astrantia major

Astrantia major

Azalea

Azalea

Garden design

Garden design

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Making leaf mould (16)

Making leaf mould (16)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Gunnera manicata

Gunnera manicata

Petunia

Petunia

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Rope trellis

Rope trellis

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

New Guinea impatiens

New Guinea impatiens

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

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

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

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Blossom

Blossom

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

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

Making leaf mould (9)

Making leaf mould (9)

Making leaf mould

Making leaf mould

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Azalea

Azalea

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Log pile

Log pile

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Greenfly on lupin

Greenfly on lupin

Azalea

Azalea

Viola (Pansy)

Viola (Pansy)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Leaf miner

Leaf miner

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Blossom

Blossom

Cosmos

Cosmos

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

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.

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.

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Petunia

Petunia

Forsythia x intermedia

Forsythia x intermedia

Bread fruit

Bread fruit

Bambusa (bamboo)

Bambusa (bamboo)

Making leaf mould (1)

Making leaf mould (1)

Fencing

Fencing

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Ipomoea

Ipomoea

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

Grass

Grass

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Banana

Banana

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Clematis

Clematis

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Iris

Iris

Trees covered in snow

Trees covered in snow

Gerbera (African daisy)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Slug

Slug

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Primula

Primula

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Summer bedding planter

Summer bedding planter

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Viola (Pansy)

Viola (Pansy)

Woodlouse

Woodlouse

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

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

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

Clematis

Clematis

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

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

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

Buff-tailed bumblebees on hyacinth flower

Buff-tailed bumblebees on hyacinth flower

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Wier at Cowley Manor

Wier at Cowley Manor

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

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

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

Viburnum carlesii

Viburnum carlesii

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Primula

Primula

Cherry blossom

Cherry blossom

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

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

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

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

Lemon

Lemon

Grass roof

Grass roof

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

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

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

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Petunia

Petunia

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

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

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

Papaver (Poppy)

Papaver (Poppy)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Small water feature

Small water feature

Curcurbita (Marrow)

Curcurbita (Marrow)

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

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

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

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Dianthus

Dianthus

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

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

Laurus (laurel) in flower

Laurus (laurel) in flower

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Making leaf mould (12)

Making leaf mould (12)

Deutzia crenata

Deutzia crenata

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

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

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

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

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

Vine weevil - adult

Vine weevil - adult

Hydrangea

Hydrangea

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Astrantia major

Astrantia major

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Fencing

Fencing

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Waterfall

Waterfall

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

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

Clematis armandii

Clematis armandii

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Seedling (Tomato)

Seedling (Tomato)

Hydrangea

Hydrangea

Primula

Primula

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

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

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

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

Lobelia erinus

Lobelia erinus

Fern

Fern

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Wildflower Display

Wildflower Display

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

Lupin seed pod

Lupin seed pod

Viola (Pansy)

Viola (Pansy)

Daisy

Daisy

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

Large beefsteak tomato

Large beefsteak tomato

Hebe

Hebe

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

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

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

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

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

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

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

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

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

Anemone blanda

Anemone blanda

Petunia

Petunia

Campanula (Bellflower)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Pond cover

Pond cover

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

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

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

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

Landscape with bluebells

Landscape with bluebells

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Heuchera

Heuchera

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

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

Fern

Fern

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

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

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

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

Petunia

Petunia

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

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

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Landscape with bluebells

Landscape with bluebells

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Blackfly on floxglove

Blackfly on floxglove

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Hebe

Hebe

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

Pond

Pond

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

Delphinium (early growth)

Delphinium (early growth)

Betula pendula (Birch)

Betula pendula (Birch)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

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

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

Succulent

Succulent

Heuchera

Heuchera

Potting on 1

Potting on 1

Tropical Garden

Tropical Garden

IMG_0950-blossom-01

IMG_0950-blossom-01

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

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

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

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

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

Pinching out tomatoes

Pinching out tomatoes

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

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

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

Primula

Primula

Rosa (Rose)

Rosa (Rose)

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

Ladybird

Ladybird

Mushroom

Mushroom

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Phlomis fruticosa (Jerusalem sage)

Phlomis fruticosa (Jerusalem sage)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Rose Perpétué

Rose Perpétué

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Bumble bee

Bumble bee

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Rosa (Rose)

Rosa (Rose)

Euphorbia

Euphorbia

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

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

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

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Rock Garden

Rock Garden

Magnolia

Magnolia

Caterpiller

Caterpiller

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

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

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

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Hebe

Hebe

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Stag beetle (Adult)

Stag beetle (Adult)

Slug

Slug

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

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

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Cosmos

Cosmos

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

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

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

Hebe

Hebe

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Laurel

Laurel

Hydrangea

Hydrangea

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Tree trunk

Tree trunk

New Guinea impatiens

New Guinea impatiens

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

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

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

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

Heron

Heron

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Geranium

Geranium

Wildflower Display

Wildflower Display

Patio planter

Patio planter

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Bumble bee

Bumble bee

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Dianthus

Dianthus

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Clematis armandii

Clematis armandii

Caterpiller

Caterpiller

Dianthus chinensis

Dianthus chinensis

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Cherry blossom

Cherry blossom

Campanula (Bellflower)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

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

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

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

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

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

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium)

Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium)

Clematis

Clematis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Viburnum carlesii

Viburnum carlesii

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Syringa (Lilac)

Syringa (Lilac)

Euryops pectinatus (grey-leaved euryops)

Euryops pectinatus (grey-leaved euryops)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus

Diascia fetcaniensis

Diascia fetcaniensis

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Courgette

Courgette

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Banana

Banana

Forsythia x intermedia

Forsythia x intermedia

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Lemon

Lemon

Making leaf mould (17)

Making leaf mould (17)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

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

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

Mahonia japonica

Mahonia japonica

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

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

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

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

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

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

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

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

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

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

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

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

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

IMG_9966.jpg

IMG_9966.jpg

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

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

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

Verbena

Verbena

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.

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.

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

Clematis 'Rebecca'

Clematis 'Rebecca'

Making leaf mould (10)

Making leaf mould (10)

Daisy

Daisy

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Waterlily

Waterlily

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

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

Iris

Iris

Ladybird

Ladybird

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Blossom

Blossom

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

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

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Fuchsia

Fuchsia

Vine weevil - adult

Vine weevil - adult

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Regal pelargonium

Regal pelargonium

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

Greenfly on lupin

Greenfly on lupin

Primula

Primula

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Garden roller

Garden roller

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

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

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

Mahonia japonica

Mahonia japonica

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

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

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Dahlia

Dahlia

Garden design

Garden design

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Making leaf mould (7)

Making leaf mould (7)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

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

Palm

Palm

Lobelia erinus

Lobelia erinus

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

Malus domestica (Apple)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Lupin

Lupin

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Hosta 'Tardiana group'  (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Buddleia, butterfly bush

Buddleia, butterfly bush

Lupin

Lupin

Making leaf mould (2)

Making leaf mould (2)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Azalea

Azalea

Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

Primula

Primula

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Blight on tomatoes

Blight on tomatoes

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Palm

Palm

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Deutzia gracilis

Deutzia gracilis

Lupin

Lupin

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

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

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Garden design

Garden design

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Fig

Fig

Frozen shrub

Frozen shrub

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Bougainvillea glabra

Bougainvillea glabra

Orchid

Orchid

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Azalea

Azalea

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Slugs

Slugs

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

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

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

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Penstemon

Penstemon

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

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

Deer

Deer

Fennel (seedhead)

Fennel (seedhead)

Agave

Agave

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Slug

Slug

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête'  (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

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

Viburnum carlesii

Viburnum carlesii

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

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

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Cyclamen

Cyclamen

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

Mahonia japonica

Mahonia japonica

Container display

Container display

Lantana camara

Lantana camara

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

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

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Orchid

Orchid

Fuchsia

Fuchsia

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Petunia

Petunia

Making leaf mould (13)

Making leaf mould (13)

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

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

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Bumble bee

Bumble bee

Clematis

Clematis

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

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

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

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Blossom

Blossom

Lichen on oak branch

Lichen on oak branch

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Moss in the lawn

Moss in the lawn

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white'  (African lily)

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

Making leaf mould (11)

Making leaf mould (11)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

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

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

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Viburnum carlesii

Viburnum carlesii

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

Forget-me-not

Forget-me-not

Pond cover

Pond cover

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

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

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

Hebe

Hebe

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Wisteria growing through silver birch

Wisteria growing through silver birch

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

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

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Strawberry in a hanging basket

Strawberry in a hanging basket

Pond waterfall

Pond waterfall

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

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

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Mildew on melon plant

Mildew on melon plant

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

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

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

Malus domestica (Apple)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Common newt

Common newt

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Almond

Almond

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Lantana camara

Lantana camara

Primula

Primula

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Primula

Primula

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Hydrangea

Hydrangea

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Blight on tomatoes

Blight on tomatoes

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Primula

Primula

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

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Bougainvillea glabra

Bougainvillea glabra

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

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

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Seedling (Tomato)

Seedling (Tomato)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Coconut palm

Coconut palm

Heron trying to catch fish

Heron trying to catch fish

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Mexican bush sage, Mexican salvia (Salvia leucantha)

Mexican bush sage, Mexican salvia (Salvia leucantha)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

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

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

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Making leaf mould (5)

Making leaf mould (5)

Cyclamen

Cyclamen

Making leaf mould

Making leaf mould

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Orchid

Orchid

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Wild garlic

Wild garlic

Coconut palm

Coconut palm

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Cyclamen

Cyclamen

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

Slug

Slug

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

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

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

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Viburnum carlesii

Viburnum carlesii

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria. One of the largest flies of Britain. It mimics a hornet or wasp, but is harmless to humans. The adults are great polinators and their larvae are believed to eat wasp grubs.

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.

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Lemon

Lemon

Buddleja

Buddleja

Syringa (Lilac)

Syringa (Lilac)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Woods in late spring

Woods in late spring

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

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

Penstemon

Penstemon

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Tulip

Tulip

Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

Mixed border

Mixed border

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Lobelia erinus

Lobelia erinus

Azalea

Azalea

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Squirrel

Squirrel

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Small water feature

Small water feature

Gerbera (African daisy)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Lantana camara

Lantana camara

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Ladybird (7 spot)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Slug

Slug

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

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

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

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.

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.

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Clematis armandii

Clematis armandii

Azalea

Azalea

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Making leaf mould (3)

Making leaf mould (3)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Primula

Primula

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Cherry

Cherry

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Primula

Primula

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

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

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

Venus Fly Trap

Venus Fly Trap

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

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

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

Primula

Primula

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

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

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Clematis

Clematis

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Petunia

Petunia

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

Frozen shrub

Frozen shrub

Almond

Almond

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Making leaf mould (6)

Making leaf mould (6)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Helenium autumnale

Helenium autumnale

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

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

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Geranium

Geranium

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

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

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

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

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

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Garden design

Garden design

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

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

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

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

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

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

Knarled bark of tree

Knarled bark of tree

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

Iris

Iris

Azalea

Azalea

Primula

Primula

Hebe

Hebe

Lichen on oak branch

Lichen on oak branch

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

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

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

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)

Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Vine weevil - juvenile

Vine weevil - juvenile

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Campanula (Bellflower)

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

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

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Patio planter with a white theme

Patio planter with a white theme

Primula

Primula

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Potting on 4

Potting on 4

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Fuchsia

Fuchsia

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Strawberry flowers

Strawberry flowers

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum

Mushroom

Mushroom

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

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

Clematis

Clematis

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

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

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

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

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Crocus biflorus

Crocus biflorus

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

Viola (Pansy)

Viola (Pansy)

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

Pinching out tomatoes

Pinching out tomatoes

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

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

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Making leaf mould (4)

Making leaf mould (4)

Pinching out tomatoes

Pinching out tomatoes

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Washingtonia robusta

Washingtonia robusta

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

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

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff'  AGM

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Delphinium (early growth)

Delphinium (early growth)

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

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

Buff-tailed bumblebee on Hyacinth

Buff-tailed bumblebee on Hyacinth

Rosa (Rose)

Rosa (Rose)

Caterpiller

Caterpiller

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Gerbera

Gerbera

Potting on 3

Potting on 3

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Rose moss

Rose moss

Mahonia japonica

Mahonia japonica

Mushroom

Mushroom

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Primula

Primula

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

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

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Making leaf mould (14)

Making leaf mould (14)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Rose hips

Rose hips

Garden design

Garden design

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

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

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

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

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

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

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

Ants

Ants

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Blight on tomatoes

Blight on tomatoes

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

Potting on 2

Potting on 2

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Lobelia erinus

Lobelia erinus

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Viburnum carlesii

Viburnum carlesii

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Frozen shrub

Frozen shrub

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Verbena bonariensis

Verbena bonariensis

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

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

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

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Gerbera (African daisy)

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

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

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Fuchsia

Fuchsia

Primula

Primula

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Praying matis

Praying matis

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Fuchsia

Fuchsia

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Mushroom

Mushroom

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Enallagma cyathigerum  (Common blue damselfly)

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Grass snake

Grass snake

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

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

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

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Syringa (Lilac)

Syringa (Lilac)

Lantana camara

Lantana camara

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Coconut palm

Coconut palm

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Primula japonica

Primula japonica

Papaver (Poppy)

Papaver (Poppy)

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

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

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Ants

Ants

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Wild garlic

Wild garlic

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Ladybird larvae

Ladybird larvae

Malus domestica (Apple)

Malus domestica (Apple)

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

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

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

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

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

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Sarracenia (North American pitcher plant)

Sarracenia (North American pitcher plant)

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

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

Mixed border

Mixed border

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

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

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

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

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

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

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Deutzia gracilis

Deutzia gracilis

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

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.

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.

Blue tit on feeding station

Blue tit on feeding station

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Seedling (Tomato)

Seedling (Tomato)

Hebe

Hebe

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

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

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

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Enallagma cyathigerum  (Common blue damselfly)

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Diascia fetcaniensis

Diascia fetcaniensis

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

Buddleja

Buddleja

Quercus robur (Common oak)

Quercus robur (Common oak)

Slug

Slug

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Moss in the lawn

Moss in the lawn

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Vine weevil - adult

Vine weevil - adult

Gazania

Gazania

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Clematis 'Arabella'

Clematis 'Arabella'

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Viola (Pansy)

Viola (Pansy)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Clematis armandii

Clematis armandii

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

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

Lobelia erinus

Lobelia erinus

Petunia

Petunia

Azalea

Azalea

Gerbera (African daisy)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

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

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

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Wildflower Display

Wildflower Display

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

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

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Azalea

Azalea

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

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

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

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

Magnolia

Magnolia

Petunia

Petunia

Blackfly

Blackfly

Viola (Pansy)

Viola (Pansy)

Cabbage

Cabbage

Ladybird (7 spot)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Ladybird larvae

Ladybird larvae

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Phlomis russeliana (Turkish Sage)

Phlomis russeliana (Turkish Sage)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Landscape with bluebells

Landscape with bluebells

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

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

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

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

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

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Deutzia gracilis

Deutzia gracilis

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Cricket on flowerpot

Cricket on flowerpot

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

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

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

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

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

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

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

Azalea

Azalea

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Forget-me-not

Forget-me-not

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Heron

Heron

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Gerbera

Gerbera

Forsythia x intermedia

Forsythia x intermedia

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Rosa (Rose)

Rosa (Rose)

Seed propagation

Seed propagation

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

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

Ladybird larvae

Ladybird larvae

Chusquea culeou

Chusquea culeou

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Magnolia

Magnolia

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Hosta

Hosta

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

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

Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo' (Oregon grape)

Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo' (Oregon grape)

Mushroom

Mushroom

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Hebe

Hebe

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

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

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

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Cacti

Cacti

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

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

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Common frog

Common frog

Ladybird (2 spot)

Ladybird (2 spot)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Bonsai

Bonsai

Pricking out

Pricking out

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Deutzia gracilis

Deutzia gracilis

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

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

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

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Crocus biflorus

Crocus biflorus

Gazania

Gazania

Rosa (Rose)

Rosa (Rose)

Waterlily

Waterlily

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Hebe

Hebe

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Azalea

Azalea

Daisy

Daisy

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Petunia

Petunia

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

Frozen water

Frozen water

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.

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.

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

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

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

Squirrel

Squirrel

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Acer (Maple)

Acer (Maple)

Wildflower Display

Wildflower Display

Viburnum carlesii

Viburnum carlesii

Mushroom

Mushroom

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Fuchsia

Fuchsia

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

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

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

Gazania

Gazania

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

Hosta 'Francee'

Hosta 'Francee'

Antique tractor

Antique tractor

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

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

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

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

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

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

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

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

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

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

Papaver cambricum (Welsh poppy)

Papaver cambricum (Welsh poppy)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

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.

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.

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Lobelia erinus

Lobelia erinus

Male mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Male mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête'  (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Slug

Slug

Clematis armandii

Clematis armandii

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

Cacti

Cacti

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Primula

Primula

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Centipedes in a plant root ball

Centipedes in a plant root ball

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

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

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

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

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Vine weevil - adult

Vine weevil - adult

Palm

Palm

Bergenia cordifolia 'Purpurea' (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

Bergenia cordifolia 'Purpurea' (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Euphorbia

Euphorbia

Hydrangea

Hydrangea

Lupin

Lupin

Gazania

Gazania

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Frozen water

Frozen water

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Campanula (Bellflower)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

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

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

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

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

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Trees covered in snow

Trees covered in snow

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Hydrangea

Hydrangea

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Agave attenuata

Agave attenuata

Magnolia

Magnolia

Iris graminea (Iris)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Sweet chestnut tree

Sweet chestnut tree

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Tulip

Tulip

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

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

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Gunnera manicata

Gunnera manicata

Dandelion

Dandelion

Euphorbia

Euphorbia

Primula

Primula

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Daisy

Daisy

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Deutzia gracilis

Deutzia gracilis

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

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

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

Ornamental grass

Ornamental grass

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Tulip

Tulip

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Forsythia x intermedia

Forsythia x intermedia

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

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

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Cosmos

Cosmos

Rosehips over water

Rosehips over water

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

Slug

Slug

Blight on tomatoes

Blight on tomatoes

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

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

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

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Clematis

Clematis

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

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

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Waterlily

Waterlily

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

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

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

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Ants

Ants

Cosmos 'Sensation'

Cosmos 'Sensation'

Water Snail

Water Snail

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

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

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

Dahlia

Dahlia

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

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

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

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

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

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

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

Viburnum

Viburnum

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Hebe

Hebe

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

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

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

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

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

Hydrangea

Hydrangea

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Petunia

Petunia

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Blackberry

Blackberry

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Fuchsia 'Multa'

Fuchsia 'Multa'

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Forget-me-not

Forget-me-not

Dianthus

Dianthus

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

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

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

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

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

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

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

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Fuchsia

Fuchsia

Ladybird (7 spot)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

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

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

Daisy

Daisy

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Pisum sativum (Pea)

Pisum sativum (Pea)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Mahonia japonica

Mahonia japonica

Black Eyed Susan

Black Eyed Susan

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

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

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

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

Roof Garden

Roof Garden

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Saxifraga x arendsii

Saxifraga x arendsii

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Iris

Iris

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Viola (Pansy)

Viola (Pansy)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Primula

Primula

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

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

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

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

Syringa (Lilac)

Syringa (Lilac)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) in flower

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) in flower

Spider

Spider

Brachyscome angustifolia

Brachyscome angustifolia

Viola (Pansy)

Viola (Pansy)

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Rosa (Rose)

Rosa (Rose)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

Lemon

Lemon

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Syringa (Lilac)

Syringa (Lilac)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

Hydrangea

Hydrangea

Currently there are 1,620 images in the UKGardening database. If you would like to see a selection of random images, you can reload the page.

Other photo pages:

Protected by Copyscape