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Duck

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

Astrantia major

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Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Petunia

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

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Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

Lobelia erinus

Rose hips

Deutzia gracilis

Lantana camara

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

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

Rock Garden

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Fuchsia

Gazania

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Dahlia

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Magnolia

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Iris sibirica

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

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Making leaf mould (13)

Mahonia japonica

Mushroom

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Acer (Maple)

Tropical Garden

Chrysanthemum

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

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

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Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Deutzia gracilis

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Lobelia erinus

Azalea

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Potting on 5

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Iris sibirica

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Daisy

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Magnolia

Primula

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.

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Container display

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

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

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Fern

Ladybird

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Ants

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

Hydrangea

Making leaf mould (5)

Laurel

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

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

Garden design

Brachycome angustifolia

Pisum sativum (Pea)

Viburnum carlesii

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Hosta

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Lunipus (Lupin)

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

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Rose Perpétué

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

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

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

Making leaf mould (9)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Cricket on flowerpot

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

Rhododendron

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

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

Fuchsia

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

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

Rhododendron

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Mixed border

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

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

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Cistus (Rock rose)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Slug

Tree trunk

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

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Cyclamen

Gerbera (African daisy)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Fuchsia

Buddleia, butterfly bush

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Slug

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Lemon

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Making leaf mould

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Waterfall

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Making leaf mould (17)

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

Cabbage

Iris sibirica

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

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

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Bougainvillea glabra

Anemone blanda

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.

Lemon

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

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

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.

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

Making leaf mould

Rhododendron

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

Ladybird (2 spot)

Moss in the lawn

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

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

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Rhododendron

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

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Petunia

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Primula japonica

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Helenium autumnale

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

Petunia

Log pile

Verbena bonariensis

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Papaver (Poppy)

Aster amellus

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Slug

Nymphaea (Water lily)

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

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Deutzia crenata

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Fuchsia 'Multa'

Pond cover

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Making leaf mould

Rosa (Rose)

Tulip

Wildflower Display

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Cosmos

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Pinching out tomatoes

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Gunnera manicata

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Duck

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Iris

Waterlily

Wildflower Display

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

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

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

Cistus (Rock rose)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Mahonia japonica

Ladybird larvae

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Hebe

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Hebe

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Duck

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

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Verbena

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

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.

Difference in size of oak leaf

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Daisy

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

Crocus biflorus

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

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Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

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Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Making leaf mould

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Lunipus (Lupin)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Frozen water

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Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Potting on 1

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Palm

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

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

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Magnolia

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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Ants

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

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

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Lantana camara

Rhododendron

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Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Blackfly on floxglove

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

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

Slug

Primula

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

Rhododendron

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Anthurium

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Caterpiller

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Greenfly on lupin

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

Cosmos 'Sensation'

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

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

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Making leaf mould (3)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

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

Azalea

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Blight on tomatoes

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Clematis

Hosta

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Cherry blossom

Rhododendron

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

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

Vine weevil - juvenile

Heron

Leaf miner

Palm

Bambusa (bamboo)

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

Praying matis

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Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Clematis jackmanii

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

Ants

Quercus robur (Common oak)

Bergenia cordifolia (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

Wild garlic

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

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Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Cistus (Rock rose)

Lantana camara

Duck

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

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Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Making leaf mould

Clematis armandii

Petunia

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

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Viburnum carlesii

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

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

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Gazania

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Strawberry flowers

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

Hebe

Primula

Lantana camara

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Viburnum carlesii

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

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

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Leaf mould (finely chopped after running over with lawnmower)

Azalea

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Fuchsia

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Bumble bee

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Coconut palm

Fern

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Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Blight on tomatoes

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Syringa (Lilac)

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'

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Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Dianthus chinensis

Slug

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

Primula

Heuchera

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

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

Primula

Pinching out tomatoes

Seedling (Tomato)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Banana

Malus domestica (Apple)

Forsythia x intermedia

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Hebe

Vine weevil - adult

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Cyclamen

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Azalea

Making leaf mould (14)

Spider

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

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Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Trees covered in snow

Malus domestica (Apple)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Bumble bee on Hyacinth

Lunipus (Lupin)

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Syringa (Lilac)

Almond

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Viola (Pansy)

Cacti

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Landscape with bluebells

Euphorbia

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Magnolia

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Mahonia japonica

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

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Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

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

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

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

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

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

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Lunipus (Lupin)

Clematis

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Forsythia x intermedia

Iris sibirica

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Slug

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Blossom

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

Deutzia gracilis

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

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

Making leaf mould

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

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

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Wildflower Display

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Gazania

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

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

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Forsythia x intermedia

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Viola (Pansy)

Fuchsia

Zantedeschia

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

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

Bread fruit

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Dianthus

Cosmos

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

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

Lobelia erinus

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

Banana

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

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

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

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Viburnum carlesii

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Azalea

Deutzia gracilis

Pricking out

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

Lemon

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Blossom

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Large beefsteak tomato

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Hebe

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Ladybird larvae

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

Strawberry in a hanging basket

Fennel (seedhead)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Daisy

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Landscape with bluebells

Lemon

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

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Fencing

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Iris

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Rhododendron

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Primula

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

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Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Waterlily

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

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Moss in the lawn

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

New Guinea impatiens

Making leaf mould (10)

Hebe

Common frog

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Vine weevil - adult

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Azalea

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

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Mixed border

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

Deutzia gracilis

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Making leaf mould

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Gerbera

Bumble bee on Hyacinth

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

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Petunia

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Hydrangea

Primula

Hosta 'Francee'

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Almond

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

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.

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

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Woodlouse

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

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

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

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

Mushroom

Geranium

Blackfly on philadelphus

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

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

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Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Seedling (Tomato)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Rosa (Rose)

Sarracenia North American pitcher plant

Vine weevil - adult

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

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

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Frozen shrub

Iris sibirica

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

Caterpiller

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Making leaf mould

Chusquea culeou

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Blue tit on feeding station

Woods in late spring

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

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

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Primula

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Laurus (laurel) in flower

Penstemon

Campanula (Bellflower)

Cyclamen

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Courgette

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Making leaf mould

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

Washingtonia robusta

Potting on 4

Patio planter

Syringa (Lilac)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

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

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

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

Duck with ducklings

Lunipus (Lupin)

Buddleja

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

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

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

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

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

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

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.

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Euphorbia

Rhododendron

Squirrel

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Rosehips over water

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

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

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

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

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

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Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Primula

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Greenfly on lupin

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Wildflower Display

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Wild garlic

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

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

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Slug

Petunia

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Duck with chicks

Venus Fly Trap

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

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Penstemon

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

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

Petunia

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Landscape with bluebells

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

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Narcissus (Daffodil)

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Roof Garden

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

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

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Viola (Pansy)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Making leaf mould (4)

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Clematis armandii

Iris sibirica

Seed propagation

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Mushroom

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

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

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Agave

Viola (Pansy)

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

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

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

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Small water feature

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

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Fuchsia

Black Millet

Hydrangea

Stag beetle (Adult)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

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Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

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

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

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Slugs

Azalea

Grass snake

Seedling (Tomato)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Bougainvillea glabra

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Making leaf mould

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

Buddleja

Clematis 'Rebecca'

Clematis

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Cacti

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Dandelion

Syringa (Lilac)

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

Making leaf mould (12)

Making leaf mould (15)

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

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

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

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Making leaf mould (6)

Iris sibirica

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Primula

Mahonia japonica

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Cherry blossom

Tulip

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Tulip

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

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

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Grass roof

Primula, polyanthus

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Cosmos

Lobelia erinus

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Regal pelargonium

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Diascia fetcaniensis

Making leaf mould

Campanula (Bellflower)

Small water feature

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Geranium

Hebe

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Garden lighting!!

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Garden design

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

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Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Viburnum

Rhododendron

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

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

Gerbera (African daisy)

Dianthus

Dahlia

Forget-me-not

Ladybird larvae

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Gunnera manicata

Forget-me-not

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Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) in flower

Clematis

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

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

Grass

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

Forsythia x intermedia

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Blossom

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

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

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

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

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Knarled bark of tree

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Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Orchid

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

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Summer bedding planter

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Sweet chestnut tree

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Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Bonsai

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

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Petunia

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Heron trying to catch fish

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

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

Astrantia major

Diascia fetcaniensis

Blackberry

Delphinium (early growth)

Pond cover

Gunnera manicata

Primula

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

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Pond waterfall

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

Petunia

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Iris

Slug

Waterlily

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Viola (Pansy)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Iris sibirica

Orchid

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Seed propagation

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Petunia

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

Vine weevil - adult

Lunipus (Lupin)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Lupin

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

Fencing

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Viburnum carlesii

Lunipus (Lupin)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

Blackfly

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Palm

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Coconut palm

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

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Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Azalea

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

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Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

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

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Agave attenuata

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Rose moss

Mushroom

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Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Viola (Pansy)

Frozen water

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Making leaf mould

Pond

Gazania

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Cistus (Rock rose)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Making leaf mould

Garden roller

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Trametes versicolor (Turkeytail)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Bougainvillea glabra

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Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Rhododendron

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Trifolium repens (Clover)

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

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

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Clematis

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

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

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Mahonia japonica

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

Erica (Heath, Heather)

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

Making leaf mould

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Making leaf mould (1)

Blight on tomatoes

Azalea

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Azalea

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

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

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Daisy

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Duck

Clematis armandii

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Vine weevil - adult

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

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Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

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

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Azalea

Gerbera

Petunia

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

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

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Frozen water

Iris sibirica

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

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Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Primula

Mushroom

Garden design

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

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Blossom

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Azalea

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Primula

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Lupin

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Hydrangea

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Iris sibirica

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Betula pendula (Birch)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

Hebe

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Delphinium (early growth)

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

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Rosa (Rose)

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Anthurium

Rhododendron

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

Banana

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

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

Lobelia erinus

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

Making leaf mould

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

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

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Garden design

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Lobelia erinus

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

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

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

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

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Rhododendron

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Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Agave

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

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

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Making leaf mould (7)

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

Primula

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Rope trellis

Lunipus (Lupin)

Deer

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Cherry

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Iris sibirica

Pinching out tomatoes

Patio planter with a white theme

Potting on 2

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

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

Orchid

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

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

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

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Clematis 'Arabella'

Ladybird

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Papaver (Poppy)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Hydrangea

Bumble bee

Ladybird (7 spot)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Hebe

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Daisy

Trees covered in snow

Blight on tomatoes

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

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

Banana

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

Clematis armandii

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

Clematis

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

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

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Viburnum carlesii

Rhododendron

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Primula

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Squirrel

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

Palm

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

Heuchera

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Primula

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

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

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

Antique tractor

Syringa (Lilac)

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

Lichen on oak branch

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Rosa (Rose)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Lupin

Coconut palm

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

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Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Frozen shrub

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Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

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

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

New Guinea impatiens

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

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

Heron

Crocus biflorus

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Hydrangea

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.

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Deutzia gracilis

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

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

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

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Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

Making leaf mould (2)

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

Water Snail

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Dahlia

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Wisteria growing through silver birch

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Dianthus

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Taxus baccata (Yew)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Lantana camara

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Caterpiller

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Clematis armandii

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

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

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Ladybird

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Black Eyed Susan

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Clematis

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Primula

Curcurbita (Marrow)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Lupin seed pod

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Ipomoea

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Hydrangea

Mahonia japonica

Tropaeolum majus (Nastutium)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

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

Fig

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Viola (Pansy)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Garden design

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

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

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Patio planter

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Ornamental grass

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

Potting on 3

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Rhododendron

Rosa (Rose)

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

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Frozen shrub

Viburnum carlesii

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

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Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Euphorbia

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

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Forget-me-not

Wier at Cowley Manor

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Blossom

Mushroom

Mildew on melon plant

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Rosa (Rose)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

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

Fuchsia

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

Bumble bee

Viburnum

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

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Viola (Pansy)

Fuchsia

Iris sibirica

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

Lupin

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Primula

Hebe

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

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

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

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

Spiraea japonica

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Making leaf mould (16)

Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh poppy)

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

Common newt

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Primula

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

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

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Making leaf mould (11)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Clematis

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Iris

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Hydrangea

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Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Succulent

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

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Saxifraga x arendsii

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Making leaf mould

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

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

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