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

Below is a very small, random selection of photographs I have taken over the last 25 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.

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

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

Ladybird

Ladybird

Hydrangea

Hydrangea

Ladybird

Ladybird

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Garden design

Garden design

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

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

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

Palm

Palm

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

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

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

Making leaf mould (4)

Making leaf mould (4)

Hebe

Hebe

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Tropical Garden

Tropical Garden

Fuchsia

Fuchsia

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

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

Leaf miner

Leaf miner

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Daisy

Daisy

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

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

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

Verbena

Verbena

Vine weevil - adult

Vine weevil - adult

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Lichen on oak branch

Lichen on oak branch

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

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

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

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Lantana camara

Lantana camara

Lemon

Lemon

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

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

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Blackfly on floxglove

Blackfly on floxglove

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Vine weevil - juvenile

Vine weevil - juvenile

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Viola (Pansy)

Viola (Pansy)

Primula japonica

Primula japonica

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Frozen water

Frozen water

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

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.

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Buddleja

Buddleja

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Wier at Cowley Manor

Wier at Cowley Manor

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

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Delphinium (early growth)

Delphinium (early growth)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

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

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

Squirrel

Squirrel

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Deutzia gracilis

Deutzia gracilis

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Verbena bonariensis

Verbena bonariensis

Euphorbia

Euphorbia

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

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

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

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

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

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Spider

Spider

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

Fencing

Fencing

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Pinching out tomatoes

Pinching out tomatoes

Patio planter with a white theme

Patio planter with a white theme

Petunia

Petunia

Primula

Primula

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Pond cover

Pond cover

Deutzia gracilis

Deutzia gracilis

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Gunnera manicata

Gunnera manicata

Rose moss

Rose moss

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Bougainvillea glabra

Bougainvillea glabra

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

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

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

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Lupin

Lupin

Vine weevil - adult

Vine weevil - adult

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Dianthus

Dianthus

Pinching out tomatoes

Pinching out tomatoes

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

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

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Daisy

Daisy

Waterlily

Waterlily

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

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

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

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Viburnum carlesii

Viburnum carlesii

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Mushroom

Mushroom

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Fuchsia

Fuchsia

Forget-me-not

Forget-me-not

Azalea

Azalea

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

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

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Crocus biflorus

Crocus biflorus

Primula

Primula

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

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

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Blackfly

Blackfly

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

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

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Agave

Agave

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

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.

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Gerbera

Gerbera

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

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

Slug

Slug

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Ladybird (2 spot)

Ladybird (2 spot)

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

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

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Acer (Maple)

Acer (Maple)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Rose hips

Rose hips

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Ipomoea

Ipomoea

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

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

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

Rosa (Rose)

Rosa (Rose)

Hebe

Hebe

Astrantia major

Astrantia major

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Rosa (Rose)

Rosa (Rose)

Forget-me-not

Forget-me-not

Ladybird (7 spot)

Ladybird (7 spot)

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

Dahlia

Dahlia

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Erica (Heath, Bell heather)

Erica (Heath, Bell heather)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Tree trunk

Tree trunk

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Chusquea culeou

Chusquea culeou

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Slug

Slug

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

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

Clematis 'Arabella'

Clematis 'Arabella'

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Fern

Fern

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

Azalea

Azalea

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Making leaf mould (13)

Making leaf mould (13)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Greenfly on lupin

Greenfly on lupin

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

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

Gazania

Gazania

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Dianthus

Dianthus

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

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

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

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Petunia

Petunia

Water Snail

Water Snail

Geranium

Geranium

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Hosta 'Francee'

Hosta 'Francee'

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Waterfall

Waterfall

Hebe

Hebe

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

Ants

Ants

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IMG_9966.jpg

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Blossom

Blossom

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hebe

Hebe

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

Petunia

Petunia

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Hosta 'Tardiana group'  (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Tulip

Tulip

Hebe

Hebe

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Blight on tomatoes

Blight on tomatoes

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Banana

Banana

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Trees covered in snow

Trees covered in snow

Bread fruit

Bread fruit

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

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

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

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

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

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Magnolia

Magnolia

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Brachyscome angustifolia

Brachyscome angustifolia

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Wildflower Display

Wildflower Display

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Pinching out tomatoes

Pinching out tomatoes

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Azalea

Azalea

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Forsythia x intermedia

Forsythia x intermedia

Garden lighting!!

Garden lighting!!

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Rock Garden

Rock Garden

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

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

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Cosmos

Cosmos

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Lemon

Lemon

Fuchsia

Fuchsia

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

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

Slug

Slug

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

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

Orchid

Orchid

Petunia

Petunia

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Mixed border

Mixed border

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

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

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

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Slug

Slug

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Large beefsteak tomato

Large beefsteak tomato

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

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

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Mushroom

Mushroom

Wildflower Display

Wildflower Display

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

Petunia

Petunia

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

Palm

Palm

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

Forsythia x intermedia

Forsythia x intermedia

Clematis

Clematis

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

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

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

Forsythia x intermedia

Forsythia x intermedia

Gerbera (African daisy)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Patio planter

Patio planter

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Viburnum carlesii

Viburnum carlesii

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Deutzia gracilis

Deutzia gracilis

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Coconut palm

Coconut palm

Lobelia erinus

Lobelia erinus

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Lobelia erinus

Lobelia erinus

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Dianthus

Dianthus

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

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.

Small water feature

Small water feature

Viola (Pansy)

Viola (Pansy)

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

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

Rosa (Rose)

Rosa (Rose)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Knarled bark of tree

Knarled bark of tree

Lupin

Lupin

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.

Agave attenuata

Agave attenuata

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Hebe

Hebe

Making leaf mould (16)

Making leaf mould (16)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Fuchsia

Fuchsia

Delphinium (early growth)

Delphinium (early growth)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Diascia fetcaniensis

Diascia fetcaniensis

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Petunia

Petunia

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Garden roller

Garden roller

Coconut palm

Coconut palm

Azalea

Azalea

Viburnum

Viburnum

Small water feature

Small water feature

Primula

Primula

Seed propagation

Seed propagation

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

Potting on 4

Potting on 4

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Clematis

Clematis

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

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

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

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Mahonia japonica

Mahonia japonica

Wild garlic

Wild garlic

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Strawberry in a hanging basket

Strawberry in a hanging basket

Petunia

Petunia

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

Viburnum carlesii

Viburnum carlesii

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Vine weevil - adult

Vine weevil - adult

Waterlily

Waterlily

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Clematis

Clematis

Gunnera manicata

Gunnera manicata

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

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

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

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Bergenia cordifolia (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

Bergenia cordifolia (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

Laurel

Laurel

Zantedeschia

Zantedeschia

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

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

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

Vine weevil - adult

Vine weevil - adult

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Lobelia erinus

Lobelia erinus

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Sarracenia (North American pitcher plant)

Sarracenia (North American pitcher plant)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Cyclamen

Cyclamen

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

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

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Wild garlic

Wild garlic

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo' (Oregon grape)

Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo' (Oregon grape)

Clematis 'Rebecca'

Clematis 'Rebecca'

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Primula

Primula

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Caterpiller

Caterpiller

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Frozen water

Frozen water

Viburnum

Viburnum

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.

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'

Iris graminea (Iris)

Iris graminea (Iris)

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

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Heron trying to catch fish

Heron trying to catch fish

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

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

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

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Orchid

Orchid

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Cricket on flowerpot

Cricket on flowerpot

Deer

Deer

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

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

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

Potting on 2

Potting on 2

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

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

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

Dahlia

Dahlia

Spiraea japonica

Spiraea japonica

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

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.

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Pond

Pond

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Blossom

Blossom

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Buff-tailed bumblebees on hyacinth flower

Buff-tailed bumblebees on hyacinth flower

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

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

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

Viburnum carlesii

Viburnum carlesii

Rosehips over water

Rosehips over water

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

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

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête'  (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

Rose Perpétué

Rose Perpétué

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

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

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

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Deutzia gracilis

Deutzia gracilis

Blight on tomatoes

Blight on tomatoes

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Bumble bee

Bumble bee

Primula, polyanthus

Primula, polyanthus

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Regal pelargonium

Regal pelargonium

Iris graminea (Iris)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Clematis

Clematis

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Clematis

Clematis

Lupin

Lupin

Viola (Pansy)

Viola (Pansy)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

Potting on 5

Potting on 5

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

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

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

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

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

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Making leaf mould (9)

Making leaf mould (9)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Frozen shrub

Frozen shrub

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Rosa (Rose)

Rosa (Rose)

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum

Viburnum carlesii

Viburnum carlesii

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

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

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Cherry blossom

Cherry blossom

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête'  (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Forsythia x intermedia

Forsythia x intermedia

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird

Ladybird

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Azalea

Azalea

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

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

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

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

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Blight on tomatoes

Blight on tomatoes

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

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

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Blossom

Blossom

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Bumble bee

Bumble bee

Lantana camara

Lantana camara

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Hosta

Hosta

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

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

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

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Squirrel

Squirrel

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Moss in the lawn

Moss in the lawn

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

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)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

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

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

Clematis

Clematis

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

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

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Clematis

Clematis

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Syringa (Lilac)

Syringa (Lilac)

Buff-tailed bumblebee on Hyacinth

Buff-tailed bumblebee on Hyacinth

Ladybird (7 spot)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Caterpiller

Caterpiller

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

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

Fuchsia

Fuchsia

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Gazania

Gazania

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

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

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Hebe

Hebe

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Ornamental grass

Ornamental grass

Making leaf mould

Making leaf mould

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Lupin

Lupin

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Making leaf mould (11)

Making leaf mould (11)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

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

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Landscape with bluebells

Landscape with bluebells

Cosmos

Cosmos

Cultivar of Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)

Cultivar of Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

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

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

Hydrangea

Hydrangea

Iris

Iris

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

Grass

Grass

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Garden design

Garden design

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

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

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound' (Bridal wreath)

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound' (Bridal wreath)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Potting on 1

Potting on 1

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Making leaf mould (7)

Making leaf mould (7)

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

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

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Heuchera

Heuchera

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

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

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

Pond cover

Pond cover

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Viola (Pansy)

Viola (Pansy)

Primula

Primula

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

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

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Making leaf mould (1)

Making leaf mould (1)

Woods in late spring

Woods in late spring

Waterlily

Waterlily

Rope trellis

Rope trellis

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Making leaf mould (17)

Making leaf mould (17)

Hydrangea

Hydrangea

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

Black Millet

Black Millet

Cosmos 'Sensation'

Cosmos 'Sensation'

Clematis

Clematis

Papaver (Poppy)

Papaver (Poppy)

Buddleia, butterfly bush

Buddleia, butterfly bush

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

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

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

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Syringa (Lilac)

Syringa (Lilac)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Syringa (Lilac)

Syringa (Lilac)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

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.

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Coconut palm

Coconut palm

Bambusa (bamboo)

Bambusa (bamboo)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Wildflower Display

Wildflower Display

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Praying matis

Praying matis

Iris graminea (Iris)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

Primula

Primula

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'

Potting on 3

Potting on 3

Malus domestica (Apple)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Hebe

Hebe

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

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

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

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

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

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

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

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

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Seedling (Tomato)

Seedling (Tomato)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

Primula

Primula

Making leaf mould (10)

Making leaf mould (10)

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Viola (Pansy)

Viola (Pansy)

Azalea

Azalea

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

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'

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Bougainvillea glabra

Bougainvillea glabra

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

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

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

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Fennel (seedhead)

Fennel (seedhead)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

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

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

Lobelia erinus

Lobelia erinus

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)

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

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

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

Viola (Pansy)

Viola (Pansy)

Quercus robur (Common oak)

Quercus robur (Common oak)

Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Frozen shrub

Frozen shrub

Frozen shrub

Frozen shrub

Blackfly on philadelphus

Blackfly on philadelphus

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Heuchera

Heuchera

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

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

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

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Strawberry - ripening fruit

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

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

Viola (Pansy)

Viola (Pansy)

Cosmos

Cosmos

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

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

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

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

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

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Seedling (Tomato)

Seedling (Tomato)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

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

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

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Mixed border

Mixed border

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Cacti

Cacti

Euphorbia

Euphorbia

Fuchsia

Fuchsia

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Gazania

Gazania

Common newt

Common newt

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

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

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

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

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

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

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

Garden design

Garden design

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

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

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

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

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Magnolia

Magnolia

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

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

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

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Helenium autumnale

Helenium autumnale

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

Mahonia japonica

Mahonia japonica

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

New Guinea impatiens

New Guinea impatiens

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Cherry blossom

Cherry blossom

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Hydrangea

Hydrangea

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Mahonia japonica

Mahonia japonica

Petunia

Petunia

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff'  AGM

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Making leaf mould (14)

Making leaf mould (14)

Mahonia japonica

Mahonia japonica

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)

Primula

Primula

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

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

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

Primula

Primula

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Primula

Primula

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

Mushroom

Mushroom

Hydrangea

Hydrangea

Azalea

Azalea

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Making leaf mould (15)

Making leaf mould (15)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Euphorbia

Euphorbia

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

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

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

Slug

Slug

Seed propagation

Seed propagation

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Petunia

Petunia

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

Caterpiller

Caterpiller

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Ladybird larvae

Ladybird larvae

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

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

Greenfly on lupin

Greenfly on lupin

Palm

Palm

Lemon

Lemon

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Saxifraga x arendsii

Saxifraga x arendsii

Lichen on oak branch

Lichen on oak branch

Malus domestica (Apple)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

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

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

Campanula (Bellflower)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Iris

Iris

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

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

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

Hydrangea

Hydrangea

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

Palm

Palm

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

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

Making leaf mould (6)

Making leaf mould (6)

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Banana

Banana

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Lobelia erinus

Lobelia erinus

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

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

Syringa (Lilac)

Syringa (Lilac)

Mildew on melon plant

Mildew on melon plant

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Clematis armandii

Clematis armandii

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

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

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

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Gazania

Gazania

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Penstemon

Penstemon

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Azalea

Azalea

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Container display

Container display

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Deutzia gracilis

Deutzia gracilis

Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium)

Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium)

Tulip

Tulip

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

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

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Azalea

Azalea

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Viburnum carlesii

Viburnum carlesii

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

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)

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

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

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

Daisy

Daisy

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Fern

Fern

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

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

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Erica (Heath, Bell heather)

Erica (Heath, Bell heather)

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Fencing

Fencing

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

Rosa (Rose)

Rosa (Rose)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Cyclamen

Cyclamen

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Making leaf mould (3)

Making leaf mould (3)

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

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

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Making leaf mould (12)

Making leaf mould (12)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Daisy

Daisy

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

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

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

Mushroom

Mushroom

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Betula pendula (Birch)

Betula pendula (Birch)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Trees covered in snow

Trees covered in snow

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Primula

Primula

Gerbera (African daisy)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Landscape with bluebells

Landscape with bluebells

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

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

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Hydrangea

Hydrangea

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

Blackberry

Blackberry

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Fuchsia

Fuchsia

Garden design

Garden design

Log pile

Log pile

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

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

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Aster amellus

Aster amellus

Daisy

Daisy

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

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'

Lemon

Lemon

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Slugs

Slugs

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

Black Eyed Susan

Black Eyed Susan

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Euryops pectinatus (grey-leaved euryops)

Euryops pectinatus (grey-leaved euryops)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

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

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

Antique tractor

Antique tractor

Garden design

Garden design

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Blue tit on feeding station

Blue tit on feeding station

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Dianthus chinensis

Dianthus chinensis

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus

Agave

Agave

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Landscape with bluebells

Landscape with bluebells

Clematis armandii

Clematis armandii

Vine weevil - adult

Vine weevil - adult

Centipedes in a plant root ball

Centipedes in a plant root ball

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Succulent

Succulent

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

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

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

Primula

Primula

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Petunia

Petunia

Bonsai

Bonsai

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Lobelia erinus

Lobelia erinus

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Fig

Fig

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Roof Garden

Roof Garden

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Azalea

Azalea

Penstemon

Penstemon

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

New Guinea impatiens

New Guinea impatiens

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Curcurbita (Marrow)

Curcurbita (Marrow)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh poppy)

Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh poppy)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Ladybird larvae

Ladybird larvae

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

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

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Anemone blanda

Anemone blanda

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Cyclamen

Cyclamen

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

Iris

Iris

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Clematis armandii

Clematis armandii

Geranium

Geranium

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Deutzia crenata

Deutzia crenata

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

Primula

Primula

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

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)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

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

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

Male mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Male mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Blight on tomatoes

Blight on tomatoes

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Astrantia major

Astrantia major

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Dahlia

Dahlia

Gunnera manicata

Gunnera manicata

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Washingtonia robusta

Washingtonia robusta

Syringa (Lilac)

Syringa (Lilac)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

Stag beetle (Adult)

Stag beetle (Adult)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Strawberry flowers

Strawberry flowers

Petunia

Petunia

Fuchsia 'Multa'

Fuchsia 'Multa'

Difference in size of oak leaf

Difference in size of oak leaf

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Primula

Primula

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Cabbage

Cabbage

Ladybird larvae

Ladybird larvae

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Summer bedding planter

Summer bedding planter

Primula

Primula

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white'  (African lily)

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

Papaver (Poppy)

Papaver (Poppy)

Iris

Iris

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

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

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

Buddleja

Buddleja

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Primula

Primula

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

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

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

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

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

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

Magnolia

Magnolia

Patio planter

Patio planter

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

IMG_0950-blossom-01

IMG_0950-blossom-01

Malus domestica (Apple)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

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.

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

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

Making leaf mould (2)

Making leaf mould (2)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Lupin seed pod

Lupin seed pod

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

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

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

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

Forget-me-not

Forget-me-not

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Viola (Pansy)

Viola (Pansy)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Moss in the lawn

Moss in the lawn

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

Hydrangea

Hydrangea

Hebe

Hebe

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Mahonia japonica

Mahonia japonica

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Making leaf mould

Making leaf mould

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Hosta

Hosta

Rosa (Rose)

Rosa (Rose)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

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)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Ants

Ants

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

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

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Courgette

Courgette

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

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

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

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

Cherry

Cherry

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.

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

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

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

Primula

Primula

Venus Fly Trap

Venus Fly Trap

Laurus (laurel) in flower

Laurus (laurel) in flower

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

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.

Primula

Primula

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Almond

Almond

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

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

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

Fuchsia

Fuchsia

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

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

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Gerbera

Gerbera

Blossom

Blossom

Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)

Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Grass snake

Grass snake

Tulip

Tulip

Hebe

Hebe

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Viburnum carlesii

Viburnum carlesii

Bougainvillea glabra

Bougainvillea glabra

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Lantana camara

Lantana camara

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

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

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

Almond

Almond

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

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.

Grass roof

Grass roof

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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).

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Heron

Heron

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

Bumble bee

Bumble bee

Clematis armandii

Clematis armandii

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Magnolia

Magnolia

Cacti

Cacti

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

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

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

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'

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

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Lantana camara

Lantana camara

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

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.

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

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

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

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

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Heron

Heron

Primula

Primula

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Diascia fetcaniensis

Diascia fetcaniensis

Crocus biflorus

Crocus biflorus

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Slug

Slug

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

Campanula (Bellflower)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Orchid

Orchid

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Wisteria growing through silver birch

Wisteria growing through silver birch

Common frog

Common frog

Mushroom

Mushroom

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Making leaf mould (5)

Making leaf mould (5)

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

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)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Slug

Slug

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

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

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Ants

Ants

Blossom

Blossom

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

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

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

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Wildflower Display

Wildflower Display

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

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

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Mushroom

Mushroom

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

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

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

Enallagma cyathigerum  (Common blue damselfly)

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Clematis jackmanii

Clematis jackmanii

Azalea

Azalea

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Enallagma cyathigerum  (Common blue damselfly)

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

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

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

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Seedling (Tomato)

Seedling (Tomato)

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Dandelion

Dandelion

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)

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)

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

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

Malus domestica (Apple)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

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

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

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

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

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

Azalea

Azalea

Pisum sativum (Pea)

Pisum sativum (Pea)

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

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

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

Clematis armandii

Clematis armandii

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) in flower

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) in flower

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Deutzia gracilis

Deutzia gracilis

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Slug

Slug

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Woodlouse

Woodlouse

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

Pond waterfall

Pond waterfall

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica

Sweet chestnut tree

Sweet chestnut tree

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Frozen water

Frozen water

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Lantana camara

Lantana camara

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

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

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Hebe

Hebe

Mahonia japonica

Mahonia japonica

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Mexican bush sage, Mexican salvia (Salvia leucantha)

Mexican bush sage, Mexican salvia (Salvia leucantha)

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

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

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Pricking out

Pricking out

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

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