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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.

Ladybird (7 spot)

Quercus robur (Common oak)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

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

Rose hips

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Slug

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Ants

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

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

Gazania

Lunipus (Lupin)

Spider

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

Praying matis

Deutzia gracilis

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

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

Waterlily

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Primula

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Petunia

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Lantana camara

Dianthus chinensis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Primula

Petunia

Mushroom

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Making leaf mould (11)

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

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

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

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Primula

Potting on 1

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Daisy

Gazania

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

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Rope trellis

Azalea

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

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

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Making leaf mould (16)

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Frozen shrub

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Buff-tailed bumblebee on Hyacinth

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Blackfly on philadelphus

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

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

Venus Fly Trap

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Blossom

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

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

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

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Slug

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

Water Snail

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Anemone blanda

Moss in the lawn

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Viola (Pansy)

Lantana camara

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Syringa (Lilac)

Rhododendron

Forsythia x intermedia

Bougainvillea glabra

Gerbera (African daisy)

Iris sibirica

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

New Guinea impatiens

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

Large beefsteak tomato

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Viburnum carlesii

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

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

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Petunia

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

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

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Rhododendron

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

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.

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Bumble bee

Seedling (Tomato)

Garden lighting!!

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Forsythia x intermedia

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Making leaf mould (7)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Iris graminea (Iris)

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

Fuchsia

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

Gerbera (African daisy)

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

Rhododendron

Fuchsia

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

Clematis armandii

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

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

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

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Making leaf mould (13)

Pond

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Azalea

Wildflower Display

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Hydrangea

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

Caterpiller

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

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

Frozen shrub

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Common frog

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

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

Clematis

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

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Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

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

Potting on 4

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

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Vine weevil - adult

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

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

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

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

Geranium (Cranesbill)

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.

Knarled bark of tree

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

Slug

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Ants

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Pricking out

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Crocus biflorus

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Iris graminea (Iris)

Iris

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Clematis

Iris

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Mushroom

Gazania

Blossom

Clematis 'Rebecca'

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Stag beetle (Adult)

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

Vine weevil - adult

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Petunia

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Viola (Pansy)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Euryops pectinatus (grey-leaved euryops)

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

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

Mahonia japonica

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

Petunia

Primula

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Primula

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

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

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Seed propagation

Daisy

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

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Palm

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

Strawberry in a hanging basket

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

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

Trees covered in snow

Making leaf mould (15)

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

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Azalea

Cyclamen

Agave

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

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

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

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

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

Hebe

Trees covered in snow

Blackfly on floxglove

Coconut palm

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

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

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Caterpiller

Hosta

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

Euphorbia

Chrysanthemum

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Syringa (Lilac)

Tree trunk

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

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

Fuchsia

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Making leaf mould (3)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Tulip

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Rosehips over water

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Landscape with bluebells

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Azalea

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Viburnum

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Making leaf mould (10)

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

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

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Rosa (Rose)

Making leaf mould (4)

New Guinea impatiens

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Curcurbita (Marrow)

Delphinium (early growth)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Clematis

Pinching out tomatoes

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

Primula

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

Seedling (Tomato)

Orchid

Mahonia japonica

Viola (Pansy)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

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

Diascia fetcaniensis

Clematis armandii

Viburnum carlesii

Mushroom

Seed propagation

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

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

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Gazania

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Vine weevil - juvenile

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

Malus domestica (Apple)

Woodlouse

Primula

Geranium

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

(Green Alkanet)

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Rhododendron

Frozen water

Dandelion

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Petunia

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Sarracenia (North American pitcher plant)

Garden design

Iris sibirica

Clematis

Dianthus

Lobelia erinus

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

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

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Primula

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Difference in size of oak leaf

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Forget-me-not

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Blossom

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

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Campanula (Bellflower)

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

Fuchsia

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Ants

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Astrantia major

Rosa (Rose)

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

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

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

Slug

Squirrel

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Cosmos

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Orchid

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

Lobelia erinus

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Pond waterfall

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Ladybird

Making leaf mould (14)

Rhododendron

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Dahlia

Primula

Rhododendron

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

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

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Lemon

Cricket on flowerpot

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Daisy

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Cacti

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Cosmos

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Fuchsia

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Lunipus (Lupin)

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

Primula

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Fern

Iris sibirica

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Primula

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Blight on tomatoes

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Gerbera

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

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

Banana

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Forsythia x intermedia

Hebe

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

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

Gerbera (African daisy)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Rhododendron

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh poppy)

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

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

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

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

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

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

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

Iris sibirica

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Zantedeschia

Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

Small water feature

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Betula pendula (Birch)

Primula

Lemon

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Ladybird

Lichen on oak branch

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Primula, polyanthus

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

Iris sibirica

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

Petunia

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

Petunia

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

Euphorbia

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Cacti

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Leaf miner

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Geranium

Gunnera manicata

Deutzia gracilis

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

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

Lantana camara

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

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

Cosmos

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Forget-me-not

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Hebe

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Azalea

Greenfly on lupin

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

Blight on tomatoes

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Daisy

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Ladybird larvae

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Papaver (Poppy)

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

Ladybird larvae

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Fig

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

Lemon

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

Making leaf mould (12)

Viburnum

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Gunnera manicata

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

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Dahlia

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Greenfly on lupin

Blackfly

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Vine weevil - adult

Bougainvillea glabra

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Primula

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Daisy

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

Ladybird (7 spot)

Hebe

Male mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Making leaf mould

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Cyclamen

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

Deer

Ladybird

Primula

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

Malus domestica (Apple)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Deutzia crenata

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Viola (Pansy)

Mushroom

Garden design

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Forsythia x intermedia

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

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

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

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

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

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

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Garden roller

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

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

Succulent

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

Astrantia major

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Blight on tomatoes

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

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

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Primula japonica

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Clematis

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Viburnum carlesii

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Dianthus

Iris sibirica

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Verbena

Buddleja

Mexican bush sage, Mexican salvia (Salvia leucantha)

Mixed border

Blossom

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

Penstemon

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Deutzia gracilis

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Slugs

Cherry blossom

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

Lupin

Ipomoea

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

Azalea

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

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Garden design

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Laurus (laurel) in flower

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

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Lobelia erinus

Mahonia japonica

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Iris sibirica

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

Bread fruit

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Black Millet

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Viburnum carlesii

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

Rhododendron

Heuchera

Rosa (Rose)

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Bambusa (bamboo)

Fencing

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

Making leaf mould (5)

Rhododendron

Clematis jackmanii

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Syringa (Lilac)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

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

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Pinching out tomatoes

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Waterlily

Azalea

Heuchera

Lupin

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Petunia

Grass roof

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Fuchsia 'Multa'

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

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Viburnum carlesii

Chrysanthemum

Pond cover

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Verbena bonariensis

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Laurel

Syringa (Lilac)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

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

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

Frozen shrub

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

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

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Forget-me-not

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Gunnera manicata

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Penstemon

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Agave attenuata

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Frozen water

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

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

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Buddleja

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

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

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium)

Hebe

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Wildflower Display

Hosta 'Francee'

Fencing

Primula

Coconut palm

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

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

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Vine weevil - adult

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Patio planter

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Mahonia japonica

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

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

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Rock Garden

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

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

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Clematis 'Arabella'

Mixed border

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Heron

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

Mushroom

Potting on 3

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Magnolia

Wild garlic

Primula

Viola (Pansy)

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

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Heron trying to catch fish

Lunipus (Lupin)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

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

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Almond

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Spiraea japonica

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Squirrel

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

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

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

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

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Making leaf mould (2)

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

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

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Lupin seed pod

Caterpiller

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Making leaf mould (17)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Blight on tomatoes

Lemon

Hebe

Waterlily

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

Crocus biflorus

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Hydrangea

Woods in late spring

Small water feature

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

Cyclamen

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Tulip

Roof Garden

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Potting on 2

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

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

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

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Lupin

Landscape with bluebells

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

Rosa (Rose)

Vine weevil - adult

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

Slug

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

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

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Dahlia

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Making leaf mould

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Hebe

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

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Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

Clematis

Tropical Garden

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

Bumble bee

Iris sibirica

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

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

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

Almond

Iris sibirica

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Viola (Pansy)

Agave

Container display

Palm

Saxifraga x arendsii

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Fennel (seedhead)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Hydrangea

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Hebe

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Fuchsia

Making leaf mould (9)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

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

Grass

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

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

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Viburnum carlesii

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

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

Buff-tailed bumblebees on hyacinth flower

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Palm

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

Erica (Heath, Bell heather)

Patio planter with a white theme

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Strawberry flowers

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Diascia fetcaniensis

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

(Guelder Rose) berries

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

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.

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Slug

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Palm

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Ornamental grass

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Waterfall

Hydrangea

Magnolia

Syringa (Lilac)

Petunia

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Lobelia erinus

Blue tit on feeding station

Euphorbia

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Lobelia erinus

Cosmos 'Sensation'

Clematis

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Brachycome angustifolia

Frozen water

Bonsai

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Wildflower Display

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Lupin

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

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

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

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Slug

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

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

Ladybird (7 spot)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Viola (Pansy)

Primula

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

Iris

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

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

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

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

Fern

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Wild garlic

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Blackberry

Clematis armandii

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Erica (Heath, Bell heather)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Antique tractor

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Log pile

Azalea

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Hydrangea

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Acer (Maple)

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.

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

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

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

Viburnum carlesii

Buddleia, butterfly bush

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

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

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) in flower

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

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Banana

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Clematis armandii

Iris

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Hydrangea

Iris sibirica

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Cherry

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

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

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

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Hebe

Centipedes in a plant root ball

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

Hydrangea

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

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.

Helenium autumnale

Azalea

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Aster amellus

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Petunia

Mushroom

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Bergenia cordifolia (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

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

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Magnolia

Potting on 5

Ladybird (2 spot)

Rhododendron

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Patio planter

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

Rhododendron

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Pisum sativum (Pea)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Orchid

Malus domestica (Apple)

Hebe

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

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Regal pelargonium

Lantana camara

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

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Azalea

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Fuchsia

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Lunipus (Lupin)

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

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

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Garden design

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

Summer bedding planter

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Wisteria growing through silver birch

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Chusquea culeou

Cabbage

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

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

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Mahonia japonica

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

Primula

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Deutzia gracilis

Primula

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

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

Courgette

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Moss in the lawn

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Grass snake

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Common newt

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

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Iris sibirica

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

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

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

Rhododendron

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

Dianthus

Coconut palm

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Azalea

Pinching out tomatoes

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Deutzia gracilis

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Azalea

Tulip

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Hosta

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Clematis armandii

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

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Bougainvillea glabra

Lunipus (Lupin)

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Blossom

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Sweet chestnut tree

Mildew on melon plant

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo' (Oregon grape)

Delphinium (early growth)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

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

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Rosa (Rose)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

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.

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Pond cover

Making leaf mould (6)

Lunipus (Lupin)

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

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Ladybird larvae

Papaver (Poppy)

Deutzia gracilis

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Landscape with bluebells

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Rhododendron

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

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

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

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.

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Rose moss

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Heron

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Fuchsia

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

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

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Garden design

Magnolia

Making leaf mould (1)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Wier at Cowley Manor

Rose Perpétué

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Gerbera

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Black Eyed Susan

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Wildflower Display

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Washingtonia robusta

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

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

Lantana camara

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Viola (Pansy)

Clematis

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Seedling (Tomato)

Rhododendron

Iris sibirica

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

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Lichen on oak branch

Cherry blossom

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Hydrangea

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Bumble bee

Mahonia japonica

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Lobelia erinus

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

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

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