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Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

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

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

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

Mushroom

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

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

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Wisteria growing through silver birch

Blight on tomatoes

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

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Heron

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

Lunipus (Lupin)

Rosa (Rose)

Primula

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Dahlia

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Hydrangea

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

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

Magnolia

Tulip

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

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

Bonsai

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Cherry blossom

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

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

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

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

Rhododendron

Cherry

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Petunia

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Potting on 1

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Forget-me-not

Clematis

Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium)

Primula

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

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

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

Viburnum carlesii

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Petunia

Hebe

Primula

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Vine weevil - adult

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Petunia

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Daisy

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

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

Cosmos 'Sensation'

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Mildew on melon plant

Slug

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Primula

Lunipus (Lupin)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Iris

Clematis

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Dahlia

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Cyclamen

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

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

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

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Deer

Fuchsia

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Azalea

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Spider

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

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

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Blossom

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Viola (Pansy)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Cosmos

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

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

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Hydrangea

Papaver (Poppy)

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

Hebe

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Iris sibirica

Rhododendron

Slug

Dianthus chinensis

Lupin

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

Regal pelargonium

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Knarled bark of tree

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Ladybird larvae

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Washingtonia robusta

Deutzia gracilis

Clematis 'Rebecca'

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

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

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Vine weevil - adult

Stag beetle (Adult)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Clematis

Viola (Pansy)

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Agave

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Lichen on oak branch

Bougainvillea glabra

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

Clematis armandii

Iris sibirica

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

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Lupin seed pod

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Praying matis

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

Slug

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

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

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Making leaf mould (5)

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Summer bedding planter

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.

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Lemon

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Pricking out

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Tropical Garden

Fuchsia

Slug

Lunipus (Lupin)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

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

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Lantana camara

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Patio planter with a white theme

Chrysanthemum

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Centipedes in a plant root ball

Mixed border

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

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Cyclamen

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Clematis armandii

Leaf miner

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Clematis

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

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

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Palm

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound' (Bridal wreath)

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

Palm

Lobelia erinus

Lantana camara

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Ladybird (7 spot)

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

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

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

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Lunipus (Lupin)

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

Making leaf mould (15)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Azalea

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Euphorbia

Crocus biflorus

Ants

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Petunia

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Hydrangea

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

Campanula (Bellflower)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Ladybird

Tulip

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Viburnum carlesii

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.

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

Lunipus (Lupin)

Gerbera

Rock Garden

Sarracenia (North American pitcher plant)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

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

Primula

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

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

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

Mixed border

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Fuchsia

Lunipus (Lupin)

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Potting on 3

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Hebe

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Potting on 5

Rosa (Rose)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

Rhododendron

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

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

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

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Wild garlic

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Laurus (laurel) in flower

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Viola (Pansy)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

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

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Mushroom

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

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

Viola (Pansy)

Black Eyed Susan

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

Almond

Primula

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Viburnum

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Strawberry flowers

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Moss in the lawn

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

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.

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Ladybird (7 spot)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Lemon

Syringa (Lilac)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

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

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.

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Azalea

Viola (Pansy)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Iris sibirica

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Seedling (Tomato)

Forsythia x intermedia

Hebe

Primula

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

Cricket on flowerpot

Viola (Pansy)

Blossom

Primula, polyanthus

Azalea

Clematis armandii

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Daisy

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Diascia fetcaniensis

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Almond

Mahonia japonica

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

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

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

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Wild garlic

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

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

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Patio planter

Squirrel

Frozen water

Helenium autumnale

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Azalea

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Fuchsia

Iris sibirica

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Wildflower Display

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Rope trellis

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

Iris

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Heron

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

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Making leaf mould (3)

Buddleja

Delphinium (early growth)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Mahonia japonica

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Making leaf mould

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

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

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

Clematis

Slug

Rhododendron

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Making leaf mould (2)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Landscape with bluebells

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Gerbera (African daisy)

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

Mahonia japonica

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

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

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

Iris sibirica

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

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Iris sibirica

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

Fennel (seedhead)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Mushroom

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

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

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Heuchera

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Gunnera manicata

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Forget-me-not

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

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

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Blossom

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Cosmos

Syringa (Lilac)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Roof Garden

Frozen shrub

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

Laurel

Astrantia major

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Making leaf mould (14)

Euryops pectinatus (grey-leaved euryops)

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Seed propagation

Syringa (Lilac)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Magnolia

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Common frog

Delphinium (early growth)

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

Nymphaea (Water lily)

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

Frozen shrub

Vine weevil - adult

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Lupin

Bambusa (bamboo)

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Campanula (Bellflower)

Making leaf mould (11)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

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

Mexican bush sage, Mexican salvia (Salvia leucantha)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Ladybird larvae

Caterpiller

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

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

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Hebe

Betula pendula (Birch)

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Clematis jackmanii

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

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

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

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

Garden design

Deutzia crenata

Caterpiller

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Palm

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Agave attenuata

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

Rosa (Rose)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Ants

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

Curcurbita (Marrow)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Grass roof

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Rhododendron

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Hebe

Fencing

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Pond cover

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

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Moss in the lawn

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Small water feature

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

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

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Viburnum carlesii

Ants

Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Geranium

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Deutzia gracilis

Greenfly on lupin

Courgette

Quercus robur (Common oak)

Mushroom

Bumble bee

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

New Guinea impatiens

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

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

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Pond waterfall

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Large beefsteak tomato

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Iris sibirica

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Grass

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Deutzia gracilis

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

Gazania

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

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

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Making leaf mould (1)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Forsythia x intermedia

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

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

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

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

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

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

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

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Primula

Fern

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Pinching out tomatoes

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Daisy

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Bougainvillea glabra

Hydrangea

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

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

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Cacti

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Viburnum carlesii

Petunia

Making leaf mould (9)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Iris sibirica

Mushroom

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

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Orchid

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

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

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

Black Millet

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Lupin

Ladybird

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Rosa (Rose)

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

Malus domestica (Apple)

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

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

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

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

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Zantedeschia

Ipomoea

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

Strawberry in a hanging basket

Waterlily

Hydrangea

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Frozen water

Hebe

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Caterpiller

Fig

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Garden design

Petunia

Lantana camara

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Lemon

Buff-tailed bumblebee on Hyacinth

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Trees covered in snow

Crocus biflorus

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

Bumble bee

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Rhododendron

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

Primula

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

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

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

Waterfall

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

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

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

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Geranium

Primula

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Mahonia japonica

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

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

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

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

New Guinea impatiens

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Frozen water

Ladybird (2 spot)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Pisum sativum (Pea)

Slug

Fuchsia

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Slug

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Landscape with bluebells

Wildflower Display

Verbena

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

Astrantia major

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Syringa (Lilac)

Hebe

Squirrel

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

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

Viburnum carlesii

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

Clematis armandii

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

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

Succulent

Waterlily

Tree trunk

Dianthus

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Petunia

Lobelia erinus

Rose moss

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Primula

Cyclamen

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Ornamental grass

Rhododendron

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

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

Ladybird larvae

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

Hydrangea

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

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

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

Coconut palm

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Making leaf mould (4)

Penstemon

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

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

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

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

Tulip

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Slugs

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo' (Oregon grape)

Deutzia gracilis

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Iris graminea (Iris)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Rosa (Rose)

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Rhododendron

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Small water feature

Woodlouse

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

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

Gunnera manicata

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Heuchera

Coconut palm

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Wildflower Display

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

Pinching out tomatoes

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Rhododendron

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Clematis

Deutzia gracilis

Rosehips over water

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

Vine weevil - adult

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Hebe

Rhododendron

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Clematis 'Arabella'

Rhododendron

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Saxifraga x arendsii

Hebe

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Antique tractor

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Seedling (Tomato)

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.

Dianthus

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

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

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Lemon

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

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

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Lantana camara

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

Fencing

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Iris

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Clematis

Buff-tailed bumblebees on hyacinth flower

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

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

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

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

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

Phlomis russeliana (Turkish Sage)

Diascia fetcaniensis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Bread fruit

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Iris sibirica

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Forsythia x intermedia

Making leaf mould

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Banana

Orchid

Petunia

Primula

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Potting on 4

Primula

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Primula

Clematis

Rose hips

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

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

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

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

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.

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Forsythia x intermedia

Lunipus (Lupin)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

Lupin

Dianthus

Cacti

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

Primula

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Landscape with bluebells

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Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Hydrangea

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Daisy

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Sweet chestnut tree

Cherry blossom

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Lichen on oak branch

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Container display

Dandelion

Papaver (Poppy)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Grass snake

Venus Fly Trap

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

Buddleja

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

Vine weevil - adult

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

Viola (Pansy)

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

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Male mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Garden lighting!!

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

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

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Azalea

Aster amellus

Blight on tomatoes

Garden design

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

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

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

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

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.

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Orchid

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Iris

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

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

Making leaf mould (17)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

Greenfly on lupin

Viburnum

Potting on 2

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Penstemon

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

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

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Frozen shrub

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Hosta 'Francee'

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Euphorbia

Brachyscome angustifolia

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Rose Perpétué

Blight on tomatoes

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

Magnolia

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Petunia

Forget-me-not

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Palm

Rhododendron

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

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Dahlia

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

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Heron trying to catch fish

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Garden roller

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Making leaf mould (7)

Blackfly on floxglove

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

Azalea

Seed propagation

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

Anemone blanda

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

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

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Azalea

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Cabbage

Gazania

Viburnum carlesii

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Deutzia gracilis

Waterlily

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Chusquea culeou

Syringa (Lilac)

Mahonia japonica

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Iris sibirica

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

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

Buddleia, butterfly bush

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Iris graminea (Iris)

Petunia

Malus domestica (Apple)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Agave

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Pond cover

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Common newt

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Phlomis fruticosa (Jerusalem sage)

Rosa (Rose)

Fern

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

Gerbera

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

Lunipus (Lupin)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Blue tit on feeding station

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

Ladybird

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Making leaf mould (6)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

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

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Iris sibirica

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

Patio planter

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Rhododendron

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) in flower

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Iris sibirica

Gunnera manicata

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Euphorbia

Hebe

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Making leaf mould (16)

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Mushroom

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

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

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Making leaf mould (13)

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Primula

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Wier at Cowley Manor

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

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

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

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

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

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Fuchsia

Blight on tomatoes

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Clematis armandii

Azalea

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Rhododendron

Azalea

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Primula

Coconut palm

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

Primula

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Lobelia erinus

Campanula (Bellflower)

Rhododendron

Bougainvillea glabra

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

Daisy

Chrysanthemum

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Lantana camara

Papaver cambricum (Welsh poppy)

Difference in size of oak leaf

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Lobelia erinus

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Gazania

Viola (Pansy)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Blossom

Wildflower Display

Blackfly

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

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Slug

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Hosta

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Banana

Magnolia

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Log pile

Pinching out tomatoes

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Garden design

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

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Blackfly on philadelphus

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

Blackberry

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Verbena bonariensis

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Water Snail

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

Gazania

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Hosta

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

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Primula

Vine weevil - juvenile

Cultivar of Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Bumble bee

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Ladybird (7 spot)

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Pond

Blossom

Making leaf mould (10)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

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

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lobelia erinus

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

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Viburnum carlesii

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Acer (Maple)

Trees covered in snow

Woods in late spring

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

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.

Azalea

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

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Fuchsia 'Multa'

Seedling (Tomato)

Lobelia erinus

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Garden design

Trifolium repens (Clover)

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

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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.

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Petunia

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

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Hydrangea

Cosmos

Mahonia japonica

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Azalea

Fuchsia

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

Fuchsia

Primula japonica

Spiraea japonica

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

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

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

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

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

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

Gerbera (African daisy)

Making leaf mould (12)