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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 23 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.

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

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

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

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

Woodlouse

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Coconut palm

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Iris

Ladybird

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

Forsythia x intermedia

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

Wildflower Display

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

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

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Log pile

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Clematis 'Arabella'

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

Campanula (Bellflower)

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

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

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

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

Tulip

Landscape with bluebells

Pelargonium (Geranium)

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

Anemone blanda

Chusquea culeou

Rhododendron

Waterlily

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

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

Petunia

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Regal pelargonium

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Vine weevil - adult

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Primula

Campanula (Bellflower)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

Hebe

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

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

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

Rose hips

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Clematis jackmanii

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

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Buddleja

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Heron

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Primula

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Patio planter with a white theme

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

The Katherine Parr garden, designed by Yvonne Mathews, it was awarded a Silver medal. As part of the Six Wives of Henry VIII show gardens at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. It was a 'Mary' garden, a garden where each plant has a connection to the Virgin Mary.

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Pond

Palm

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

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

Magnolia

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Dianthus

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Garden lighting!!

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Fern

Tulip

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Viola (Pansy)

Centipedes in a plant root ball

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Viburnum carlesii

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

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

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Blue tit on feeding station

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

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

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

Garden design

Rhododendron

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Banana

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Slug

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

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

Hydrangea

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

Sweet chestnut tree

Magnolia

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Azalea

Pisum sativum (Pea)

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

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Cacti

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Coconut palm

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Heuchera

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

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

Iris graminea (Iris)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Crocus biflorus

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Daisy

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

Gazania

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'

Lunipus (Lupin)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Caterpiller

Cyclamen

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Bougainvillea glabra

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Mushroom

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Clematis armandii

Tulip

Slug

Malus domestica (Apple)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

Verbena

Petunia

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Slug

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Cherry

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Primula

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Making leaf mould (11)

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Forget-me-not

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Blight on tomatoes

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

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

Fencing

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Clematis

Trees covered in snow

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Fuchsia

Dianthus chinensis

Petunia

Mixed border

Cosmos

Deer

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

Acer (Maple)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Grass snake

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

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Hebe

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Roof Garden

Spider

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

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

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Crocus biflorus

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Astrantia major

Frozen shrub

Azalea

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Mushroom

Vine weevil - juvenile

Ladybird (2 spot)

Making leaf mould (16)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Heuchera

Fuchsia

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

Pricking out

Iris sibirica

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Iris sibirica

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

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Rhododendron

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Blossom

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

Iris sibirica

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Making leaf mould (9)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Cyclamen

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Blight on tomatoes

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

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

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Mahonia japonica

Caterpiller

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Making leaf mould (7)

Hosta

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Azalea

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Buddleja

Daisy

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Primula

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Magnolia

Rosa (Rose)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Pinching out tomatoes

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

Clematis

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

Potting on 3

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

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

Water Snail

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Viola (Pansy)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Grass roof

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Euphorbia

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Lunipus (Lupin)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Hydrangea

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Lemon

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

Lantana camara

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Viola (Pansy)

Anthurium

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Azalea

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

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

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Orchid

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Viola (Pansy)

Azalea

Banana

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

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

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Rhododendron

Summer bedding planter

Pinching out tomatoes

Azalea

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Blossom

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Iris sibirica

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

chrysanthemum

Hebe

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

Ladybird (7 spot)

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Potting on 1

Primula

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

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

Bambusa (bamboo)

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Black Millet

Cherry blossom

Gerbera

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Fennel (seedhead)

Seedling (Tomato)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Rosa (Rose)

Succulent

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

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Garden design

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Orchid

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

Petunia

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Making leaf mould (3)

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

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

Daisy

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

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Erica (Heath, Heather)

Squirrel

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

Aster amellus

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

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

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

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

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

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

Fuchsia

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

Slug

Wild garlic

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

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

Petunia

Leaf miner

Waterlily

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

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

Lobelia erinus

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

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

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Banana

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Viola (Pansy)

Rhododendron

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Lupin seed pod

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Azalea

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Grass

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

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

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Ladybird

Clematis

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Bougainvillea glabra

Primula

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

Rosa (Rose)

Common newt

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Lupin

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

Agave

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

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

Mildew on melon plant

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Agave attenuata

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lobelia erinus

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Making leaf mould (10)

Ornamental grass

Primula

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Vine weevil - adult

Hosta 'Francee'

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

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

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

Clematis 'Rebecca'

Gunnera manicata

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

Malus domestica (Apple)

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

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

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

Forget-me-not

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

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

Dianthus

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Hebe

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Blossom

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Lupin

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

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

Blackfly

Clematis

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

Primula

Deutzia gracilis

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

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

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Difference in size of oak leaf

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

Buddleia, butterfly bush

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

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Mushroom

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'

Viburnum carlesii

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Viola (Pansy)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Wildflower Display

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Praying matis

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Cyclamen

Diascia fetcaniensis

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Iris sibirica

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Blossom

Lunipus (Lupin)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Clematis armandii

Dahlia

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Delphinium (early growth)

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

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Rhododendron

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Common frog

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

Cosmos 'Sensation'

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

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

Making leaf mould (17)

Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh poppy)

Container display

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

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

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

Mushroom

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Patio planter

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Almond

Seed propagation

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Bumble bee

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Primula

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Making leaf mould (14)

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

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

Viburnum carlesii

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Lemon

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

Gerbera

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Coconut palm

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

Lobelia erinus

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

Iris sibirica

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

Papaver (Poppy)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Rhododendron

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Moss in the lawn

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Male mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Astrantia major

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Frozen shrub

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Gerbera (African daisy)

Mahonia japonica

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Lupin

Dianthus

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Frozen water

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Forsythia x intermedia

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Iris

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

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

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Tree trunk

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

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

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

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.

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

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

Zantedeschia

Deutzia crenata

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Greenfly on lupin

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Malus domestica (Apple)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Lupin

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

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Laurel

Mahonia japonica

Making leaf mould (15)

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Deutzia gracilis

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Forsythia x intermedia

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Viburnum carlesii

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Blackfly on floxglove

Iris sibirica

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Blight on tomatoes

Cabbage

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Antique tractor

Mahonia japonica

Blackberry

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Banana

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Rhododendron

Clematis

Making leaf mould (2)

Lantana camara

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Making leaf mould (5)

Petunia

Seed propagation

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Hydrangea

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Dahlia

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Vine weevil - adult

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

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

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

Deutzia gracilis

Lobelia erinus

Strawberry flowers

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Primula

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Syringa (Lilac)

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

Azalea

Slugs

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

Slug

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Potting on 5

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hebe

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Rhododendron

Lunipus (Lupin)

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Knarled bark of tree

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Clematis armandii

Agave

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Daisy

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

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

Hosta

Clematis armandii

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

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

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Washingtonia robusta

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Geranium

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Garden design

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Blossom

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

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

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

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Ladybird larvae

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

Lemon

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Rhododendron

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Rock Garden

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Viburnum

Mixed border

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Lemon

Blight on tomatoes

Magnolia

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

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

Malus domestica (Apple)

Hebe

Azalea

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Greenfly on lupin

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Woods in late spring

Malus domestica (Apple)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Bougainvillea glabra

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Hydrangea

Lichen on oak branch

Bonsai

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Laurus (laurel) in flower

Viburnum carlesii

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Petunia

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Quercus robur (Common oak)

Pinching out tomatoes

Slug

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Lantana camara

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

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Primula

Viburnum

Papaver (Poppy)

Deutzia gracilis

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Heron

Vine weevil - adult

Seedling (Tomato)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

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

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Heron trying to catch fish

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Lantana camara

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

New Guinea impatiens

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

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Fig

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

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

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Frozen water

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Lantana camara

Iris sibirica

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Cosmos

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Primula

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

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.

Iris sibirica

Ladybird (7 spot)

Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo' (Oregon grape)

Saxifraga x arendsii

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

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

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

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

Squirrel

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

Iris sibirica

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

Pond cover

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

Small water feature

Pond waterfall

Making leaf mould (12)

Primula

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

Betula pendula (Birch)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

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

Gazania

Lobelia erinus

Wildflower Display

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Fern

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Viola (Pansy)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Penstemon

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Geranium

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

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

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

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Rosehips over water

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

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

Rhododendron

Trees covered in snow

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

Hebe

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Petunia

Hebe

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Chrysanthemum

Viburnum carlesii

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

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.

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

Ants

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Azalea

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

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

Iris

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Mahonia japonica

Petunia

Rhododendron

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

Waterfall

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Ladybird larvae

Ipomoea

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.

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

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

Wild garlic

Dandelion

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Hydrangea

Euphorbia

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Deutzia gracilis

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Lunipus (Lupin)

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

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Moss in the lawn

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Primula

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Almond

Deutzia gracilis

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Dahlia

Seedling (Tomato)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

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

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Hebe

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Palm

Lobelia erinus

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Patio planter

Primula

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Bergenia cordifolia (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

Fuchsia

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Rhododendron

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Primula

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Gunnera manicata

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.

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Hebe

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Caterpiller

Bread fruit

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Potting on 2

Fuchsia

Bumble bee

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

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

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Black Eyed Susan

Making leaf mould (1)

Ladybird larvae

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Sarracenia North American pitcher plant

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

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

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Fuchsia

Gazania

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

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

Spiraea japonica

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

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

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Diascia fetcaniensis

Ladybird (7 spot)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Small water feature

Brachycome angustifolia

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

Garden roller

Daisy

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

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

Gazania

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Frozen shrub

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Hydrangea

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

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

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Making leaf mould

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Bumble bee

Ladybird (7 spot)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Slug

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

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

Palm

Slug

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Palm

Ladybird

Syringa (Lilac)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Primula japonica

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Buff-tailed bumblebees on hyacinth flower

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

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

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Ants

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Hydrangea

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Vine weevil - adult

Fencing

Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Cacti

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

Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Primula, polyanthus

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

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Large beefsteak tomato

Viburnum carlesii

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

Iris graminea (Iris)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

Penstemon

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Stag beetle (Adult)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Rose moss

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

Cosmos

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Pond cover

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Viola (Pansy)

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

Syringa (Lilac)

Mushroom

Cricket on flowerpot

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

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

Euphorbia

Pelargonium (Geranium)

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

Venus Fly Trap

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

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

Mahonia japonica

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

Primula

Landscape with bluebells

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Garden design

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Euryops pectinatus (grey-leaved euryops)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Blackfly on philadelphus

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Anthurium

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

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

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Landscape with bluebells

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Rosa (Rose)

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

Making leaf mould (4)

Tropical Garden

Mushroom

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Curcurbita (Marrow)

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Rosa (Rose)

Clematis

Helenium autumnale

Making leaf mould (13)

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.

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Lichen on oak branch

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

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

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

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Iris sibirica

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Frozen water

Rose Perpétué

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Forget-me-not

New Guinea impatiens

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

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

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Azalea

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

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

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

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

Forsythia x intermedia

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

Rosa (Rose)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Fuchsia

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

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

Azalea

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

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Delphinium (early growth)

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

Strawberry in a hanging basket

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Verbena bonariensis

Syringa (Lilac)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

Gerbera (African daisy)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

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

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Iris

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Hebe

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Rhododendron

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

Wisteria growing through silver birch

Clematis

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

Making leaf mould

Wildflower Display

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

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

Petunia

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

Making leaf mould (6)

Rhododendron

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

Mexican bush sage, Mexican salvia (Salvia leucantha)

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

Orchid

Petunia

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Fuchsia

Potting on 4

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Primula

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

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

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

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Waterlily

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

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

Cherry blossom

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

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

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Garden design

Ants

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

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

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Clematis

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

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Clematis armandii

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Rope trellis

Fuchsia 'Multa'

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

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

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

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Iris sibirica

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Gunnera manicata

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Courgette

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Syringa (Lilac)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) in flower

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

Buff-tailed bumblebee on Hyacinth

Wier at Cowley Manor

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

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