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Cacti

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Lantana camara

Azalea

Geranium (Cranesbill)

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

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Viola (Pansy)

Iris

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

Cherry blossom

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Strawberry flowers

Ants

Viburnum and cherry blossom

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

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

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

New Guinea impatiens

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

Mushroom

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

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

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

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Lemon

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

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Deutzia gracilis

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Agave

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

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

Diascia fetcaniensis

Slug

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Deutzia gracilis

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

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

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Praying matis

Stag beetle (Adult)

Blight on tomatoes

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

Daisy

Viburnum carlesii

Astrantia major

Mexican bush sage, Mexican salvia (Salvia leucantha)

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.

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Lupin

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

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

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

Making leaf mould (5)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

Rhododendron

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

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

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

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

Making leaf mould (12)

Rhododendron

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Slug

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Azalea

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Garden design

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Small water feature

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

Banana

Blossom

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

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

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

Slug

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Gazania

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Iris

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Chusquea culeou

Hosta

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

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

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Malus domestica (Apple)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Large beefsteak tomato

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Clematis armandii

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Rosa (Rose)

Lemon

Vine weevil - adult

Patio planter

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Ladybird (7 spot)

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

Ladybird larvae

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Azalea

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Clematis

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

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

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Rosa (Rose)

Blue tit on feeding station

Vine weevil - adult

Primula

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Fritillaria imperialis (Crown Imperial)

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

Primula

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Clematis

Pricking out

Hydrangea

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Moss in the lawn

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

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.

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

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Astrantia major

Rhododendron

Bergenia cordifolia (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

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

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Agave attenuata

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Primula

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Orchid

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Moss in the lawn

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Primula

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound' (Bridal wreath)

Pond waterfall

Deutzia gracilis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Fern

Clematis jackmanii

Common frog

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

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

Iris graminea (Iris)

Azalea

Erica (Heath, Bell heather)

Petunia

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Lunipus (Lupin)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Log pile

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Magnolia

Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo' (Oregon grape)

Making leaf mould (11)

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

Ladybird

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

New Guinea impatiens

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

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

Dahlia

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

Blackfly

Petunia

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Petunia

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Rhododendron

Primula

Forsythia x intermedia

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

Making leaf mould (3)

Difference in size of oak leaf

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Hebe

Lupin

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

Clematis

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

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

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

Lobelia erinus

Fennel (seedhead)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Saxifraga x arendsii

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

Common newt

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.

Wier at Cowley Manor

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Aster amellus

Primula

Clematis armandii

Viburnum carlesii

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Rosehips over water

Ants

Rhododendron

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Tree trunk

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Lantana camara

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Viola (Pansy)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

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

Lunipus (Lupin)

Dianthus

Fern

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Almond

Coconut palm

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

Coconut palm

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

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

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Hebe

Dianthus chinensis

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Dianthus

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

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

Quercus robur (Common oak)

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

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

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

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Fencing

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

Garden roller

Iris sibirica

Vine weevil - adult

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

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

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

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

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Forget-me-not

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Viburnum carlesii

Tulip

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

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

Making leaf mould (10)

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Rhododendron

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

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

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Bambusa (bamboo)

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

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

Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Clematis

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Making leaf mould (14)

Regal pelargonium

Wildflower Display

Primula

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Primula

Laurus (laurel) in flower

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Cyclamen

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

Coconut palm

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

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

Rose hips

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Diascia fetcaniensis

Euryops pectinatus (grey-leaved euryops)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Caterpiller

Fuchsia

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

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

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

Mahonia japonica

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

Clematis 'Arabella'

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Tulip

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

Hosta 'Francee'

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Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

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

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Buddleja

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

Fuchsia

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Campanula (Bellflower)

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

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Bread fruit

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Almond

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Malus domestica (Apple)

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

Hebe

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Garden lighting!!

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Rose Perpétué

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

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

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

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

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

Grass

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

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

Water Snail

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Fuchsia 'Multa'

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Wisteria growing through silver birch

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

Iris sibirica

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Slug

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 laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Clematis

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

Gunnera manicata

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

Orchid

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

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Seed propagation

Making leaf mould (2)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

Potting on 2

Pinching out tomatoes

Petunia

Dahlia

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Ornamental grass

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

Campanula (Bellflower)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Lupin seed pod

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

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

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Spiraea japonica

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

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

Woodlouse

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Daisy

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Mixed border

Forsythia x intermedia

Hebe

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Cherry

Iris sibirica

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Mahonia japonica

Pinching out tomatoes

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Mushroom

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Rhododendron

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

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Palm

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Orchid

Anemone blanda

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Zantedeschia

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

Fig

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Mushroom

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Petunia

Antique tractor

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Azalea

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Blackberry

Rose moss

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Making leaf mould

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

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

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Penstemon

Mahonia japonica

Ladybird (2 spot)

Frozen water

Mildew on melon plant

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Black Millet

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Gerbera (African daisy)

Sarracenia (North American pitcher plant)

Ipomoea

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Gerbera

Viburnum

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

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

Mahonia japonica

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

Lunipus (Lupin)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Lobelia erinus

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Lantana camara

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

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

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

Viola (Pansy)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Patio planter

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Fencing

Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Cosmos

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

Greenfly on lupin

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

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

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Bougainvillea glabra

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

Lichen on oak branch

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Lobelia erinus

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Venus Fly Trap

Ladybird larvae

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Hebe

Euphorbia

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Rock Garden

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Ladybird

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Pisum sativum (Pea)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Forsythia x intermedia

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Wild garlic

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Euphorbia

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

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

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

Blackfly on floxglove

Iris sibirica

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Making leaf mould (1)

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

Primula, polyanthus

Ants

Fuchsia

Viola (Pansy)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Petunia

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Leaf miner

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

Pond cover

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

Gerbera (African daisy)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Geranium

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

Viola (Pansy)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Primula

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

Deutzia gracilis

Papaver (Poppy)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Rosa (Rose)

Magnolia

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Grass snake

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

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Primula japonica

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Black Eyed Susan

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Bumble bee

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

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Pond cover

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Tropical Garden

Grass roof

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Centipedes in a plant root ball

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

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

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

Petunia

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Clematis armandii

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Thyme bed, part of the Katherine Howard garden, designed by Philippa O'Brien which was awarded a Silver-Gilt. It was part of the Six Wives of Henry VIII show gardens at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Chrysanthemum

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Making leaf mould (15)

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

Clematis armandii

Iris graminea (Iris)

Bougainvillea glabra

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Rosa (Rose)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Buff-tailed bumblebees on hyacinth flower

Gunnera manicata

Iris sibirica

Petunia

Azalea

Frozen shrub

Knarled bark of tree

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Daisy

Primula

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Buddleja

Delphinium (early growth)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

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

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Clematis

Primula

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Daisy

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Hydrangea

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Hydrangea

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Verbena

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

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

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Hydrangea

Spider

Rhododendron

Banana

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

Rhododendron

Cosmos 'Sensation'

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Succulent

Iris sibirica

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Iris

Campanula (Bellflower)

Seedling (Tomato)

Vine weevil - adult

Cosmos

Azalea

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Making leaf mould (6)

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

Laurel

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

Hosta

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Squirrel

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Lunipus (Lupin)

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

Brachyscome angustifolia

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Lobelia erinus

Cyclamen

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Iris

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

Trees covered in snow

Bumble bee

Clematis 'Rebecca'

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Viburnum

Viburnum carlesii

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

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

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Small water feature

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Rosa (Rose)

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

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

Viburnum carlesii

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Magnolia

Cosmos

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Cyclamen

Hydrangea

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Petunia

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Potting on 5

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Cabbage

Campanula (Bellflower)

Papaver cambricum (Welsh poppy)

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Gerbera

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Helenium autumnale

Bumble bee

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

Summer bedding planter

Palm

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Bougainvillea glabra

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Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Lobelia erinus

Curcurbita (Marrow)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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.

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Hebe

Seedling (Tomato)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Hebe

Syringa (Lilac)

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Slug

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

Forsythia x intermedia

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.

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Azalea

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

Deutzia crenata

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Waterlily

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Viola (Pansy)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Making leaf mould

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

Cherry blossom

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Rosa (Rose)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Making leaf mould (9)

Mushroom

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

Squirrel

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Wildflower Display

Pinching out tomatoes

Lunipus (Lupin)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

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

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Forget-me-not

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Iris sibirica

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Blossom

Hebe

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hydrangea

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Gazania

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

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

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

Garden design

Azalea

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Making leaf mould (7)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Rhododendron

Hebe

Making leaf mould (17)

Heron

Greenfly on lupin

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Palm

Lichen on oak branch

Iris sibirica

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

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Gazania

Petunia

Acer (Maple)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Potting on 4

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Washingtonia robusta

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Deer

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Hydrangea

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Syringa (Lilac)

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

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

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

Lupin

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) in flower

Heuchera

Gunnera manicata

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

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Viola (Pansy)

Landscape with bluebells

Tulip

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Fuchsia

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Blossom

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Heron

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

Lantana camara

Forget-me-not

Iris sibirica

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Primula

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Azalea

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Primula

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Wildflower Display

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Buddleia, butterfly bush

Dahlia

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

Garden design

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

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

Lemon

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Clematis

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

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Hebe

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

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

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

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Rhododendron

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

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

Heuchera

Pelargonium (Geranium)

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

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Mahonia japonica

Garden design

Landscape with bluebells

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

Container display

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

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

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Roof Garden

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

Geranium

Rhododendron

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Blackfly on philadelphus

Rhododendron

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.

Malus domestica (Apple)

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Syringa (Lilac)

Woods in late spring

Vine weevil - juvenile

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

Gazania

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

Slug

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Frozen shrub

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Male mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Frozen water

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

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Rhododendron

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Palm

Papaver (Poppy)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Wild garlic

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Strawberry in a hanging basket

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Azalea

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

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

Lunipus (Lupin)

Dandelion

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

Bonsai

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Viola (Pansy)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Waterlily

Viburnum carlesii

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Buff-tailed bumblebee on Hyacinth

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

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

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Primula

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

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

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

Primula

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

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

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

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Sweet chestnut tree

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Making leaf mould (16)

Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Fuchsia

Lantana camara

Fuchsia

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Patio planter with a white theme

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

Primula

Slugs

Blossom

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Crocus biflorus

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

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

Clematis

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

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Slug

Betula pendula (Birch)

Magnolia

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

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

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

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

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

Blight on tomatoes

Azalea

Garden design

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

Pond

Lupin

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Primula

Frozen water

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

Seedling (Tomato)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Potting on 3

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Seed propagation

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Mushroom

Making leaf mould (13)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Lemon

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Verbena bonariensis

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Syringa (Lilac)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Iris sibirica

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

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

Landscape with bluebells

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

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

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

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

Deutzia gracilis

Caterpiller

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Rope trellis

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

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

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Penstemon

Blight on tomatoes

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

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

Making leaf mould (4)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

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

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Iris sibirica

Hydrangea

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

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.

Fuchsia

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium)

Clematis 'Cezanne'

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

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Mushroom

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

Delphinium (early growth)

Viburnum carlesii

Potting on 1

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Blossom

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Cricket on flowerpot

Dianthus

Caterpiller

Clematis armandii

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

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

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

Hebe

Daisy

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Cultivar of Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Iris sibirica

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Ladybird larvae

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

Vine weevil - adult

Petunia

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Waterlily

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Chrysanthemum

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Cacti

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Blight on tomatoes

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

Rhododendron

Fuchsia

Lunipus (Lupin)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Waterfall

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

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

Heron trying to catch fish

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

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

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

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Crocus biflorus

Lobelia erinus

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Mixed border

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

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

Wildflower Display

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

Courgette

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Frozen shrub

Primula

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

Syringa (Lilac)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Euphorbia

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Erica (Heath, Bell heather)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Ladybird

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Primula

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

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

Agave

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

Slug

Deutzia gracilis

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

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

Mahonia japonica

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Trees covered in snow

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