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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 27 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.

Container display

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Clematis armandii

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

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

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Primula

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Heron trying to catch fish

Primula

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

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

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Mahonia japonica

Bumble bee

Grass

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

Ants

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Iris sibirica

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Landscape with bluebells

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Mexican bush sage, Mexican salvia (Salvia leucantha)

Making leaf mould

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Pinching out tomatoes

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Clematis

Iris sibirica

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

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

Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Fencing

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Dandelion

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

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

Iris graminea (Iris)

Slugs

Malus domestica (Apple)

Iris sibirica

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Primula

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

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

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Garden design

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Cosmos

Ipomoea

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

Forsythia x intermedia

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Wildflower Display

Cabbage

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

Praying matis

Azalea

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Azalea

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

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

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

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

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Iris sibirica

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Ladybird larvae

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Daisy

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Viola (Pansy)

Primula

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

Moss in the lawn

Blossom

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

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

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

Hebe

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Iris

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

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Palm

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Palm

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

Acer (Maple)

Almond

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Patio planter

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

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

Azalea

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Rope trellis

Lantana camara

Making leaf mould (15)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Waterlily

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

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

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Making leaf mould (10)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Primula japonica

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

Primula

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Garden design

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Magnolia

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

Lobelia erinus

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Phlomis russeliana (Turkish Sage)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Primula

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo' (Oregon grape)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Lantana camara

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

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

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

Courgette

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Spiraea japonica

Trees covered in snow

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Log pile

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

Petunia

Iris

Azalea

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Clematis

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Slug

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

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

Hydrangea

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Primula

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Petunia

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

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

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Gerbera

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Petunia

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Hebe

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Primula

Delphinium (early growth)

Mushroom

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

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

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Orchid

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Black Eyed Susan

Lunipus (Lupin)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Deutzia gracilis

Rhododendron

Almond

Viburnum carlesii

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Washingtonia robusta

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

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

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Hebe

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

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

Small water feature

Palm

Deutzia gracilis

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Deutzia crenata

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Mahonia japonica

Helenium autumnale

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Potting on 1

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

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.

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Quercus robur (Common oak)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

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.

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Ornamental grass

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Rosa (Rose)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Daisy

Squirrel

Euryops pectinatus (grey-leaved euryops)

Heron

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

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Blight on tomatoes

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Potting on 3

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Cherry blossom

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Slug

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Anemone blanda

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Lunipus (Lupin)

Centipedes in a plant root ball

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

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

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

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

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

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

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

Trees covered in snow

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

Syringa (Lilac)

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

Ladybird (7 spot)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Primula

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Cherry

Lemon

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Lichen on oak branch

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Lobelia erinus

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Hebe

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Rhododendron

Roof Garden

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Cherry blossom

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

Succulent

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

Clematis jackmanii

Mushroom

Rhododendron

Papaver cambricum (Welsh poppy)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

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

Iris sibirica

Male mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Rhododendron

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

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

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Fuchsia

Rhododendron

Potting on 5

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

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.

Fuchsia

Ladybird

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Venus Fly Trap

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Mixed border

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Patio planter

Ants

New Guinea impatiens

Euphorbia

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

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

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

Squirrel

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

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

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Greenfly on lupin

Malus domestica (Apple)

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

Clematis

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Wildflower Display

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

Iris sibirica

Diascia fetcaniensis

Rosa (Rose)

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

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

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

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

Cyclamen

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

Vine weevil - adult

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Garden lighting!!

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Ants

Potting on 2

Grass roof

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

Primula

Slug

Hydrangea

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

Fuchsia

Astrantia major

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Sarracenia (North American pitcher plant)

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

Fencing

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Azalea

Bougainvillea glabra

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Primula

Black Millet

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Seed propagation

Seedling (Tomato)

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.

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

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

Chrysanthemum

Lantana camara

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

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

Blossom

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

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Grass snake

Making leaf mould

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

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Making leaf mould (4)

Azalea

Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

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

Lemon

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

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

Rosa (Rose)

Tulip

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

Tulip

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Lantana camara

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Rhododendron

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Wild garlic

Lemon

Deutzia gracilis

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Agave attenuata

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Iris sibirica

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Lantana camara

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Deutzia gracilis

Bergenia cordifolia 'Purpurea' (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

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

Penstemon

Rosa (Rose)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

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

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Cacti

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Cacti

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Blue tit on feeding station

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Moss in the lawn

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Rhododendron

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Cultivar of Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

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

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Rhododendron

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

Lunipus (Lupin)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Delphinium (early growth)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Diascia fetcaniensis

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Frozen shrub

Bougainvillea glabra

Pond waterfall

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

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

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Making leaf mould (11)

Lobelia erinus

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Hydrangea

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Petunia

Mahonia japonica

Waterfall

Making leaf mould (9)

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

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

Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

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

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Viburnum carlesii

Vine weevil - adult

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Pinching out tomatoes

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

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Viola (Pansy)

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

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Iris sibirica

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Clematis armandii

Slug

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

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

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

Viburnum

Pond cover

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Hosta

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Hydrangea

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Waterlily

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Viola (Pansy)

Gerbera (African daisy)

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Small water feature

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

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

Wildflower Display

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

Gunnera manicata

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Regal pelargonium

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.

Caterpiller

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

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

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Petunia

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Primula

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Primula

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

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

Coconut palm

Hydrangea

Vine weevil - adult

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

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Orchid

Fern

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Hebe

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

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

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound' (Bridal wreath)

Caterpiller

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

Dianthus

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

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

Brachyscome angustifolia

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Chusquea culeou

Leaf miner

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

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

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Slug

Euphorbia

Bonsai

Dahlia

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Pond cover

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Difference in size of oak leaf

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Heuchera

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Rose Perpétué

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Slug

Agave

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

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

Daisy

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

Primula

Chrysanthemum

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Tropical Garden

Azalea

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Frozen water

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

Blossom

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Hosta

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Woodlouse

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

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Curcurbita (Marrow)

Blackberry

Azalea

Malus domestica (Apple)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Strawberry flowers

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Water Snail

Daisy

Gazania

Hebe

Gerbera

Hydrangea

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

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

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

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Azalea

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

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.

Forsythia x intermedia

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Clematis

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

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

Campanula (Bellflower)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

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

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

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

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Laurel

Rosa (Rose)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

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

Greenfly on lupin

Hydrangea

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Heuchera

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Petunia

Woods in late spring

Clematis armandii

Making leaf mould (6)

Ladybird

Primula

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Petunia

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

Gazania

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Lichen on oak branch

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

Rhododendron

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

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) in flower

Ladybird larvae

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

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

Syringa (Lilac)

Wier at Cowley Manor

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Viola (Pansy)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Clematis

Gazania

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Making leaf mould (12)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Clematis 'Rebecca'

Common frog

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Landscape with bluebells

Syringa (Lilac)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Lupin

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

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

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

Frozen water

Pricking out

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

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

Blight on tomatoes

Magnolia

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Forsythia x intermedia

Lunipus (Lupin)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Petunia

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

Mushroom

Lupin

Blossom

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Clematis

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

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Petunia

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Hebe

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Rose hips

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Blossom

Lupin seed pod

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Forget-me-not

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

Fuchsia 'Multa'

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

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Making leaf mould (7)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Garden design

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

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

Gunnera manicata

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

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

Rhododendron

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

Penstemon

Rock Garden

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Aster amellus

Euphorbia

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Garden roller

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Bread fruit

Making leaf mould (3)

Making leaf mould (14)

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Banana

Syringa (Lilac)

Magnolia

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

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

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

Gazania

Buddleja

Phlomis fruticosa (Jerusalem sage)

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

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Gunnera manicata

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Pinching out tomatoes

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

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

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Frozen shrub

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Blight on tomatoes

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

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Daisy

Mushroom

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

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

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Rose moss

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

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

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Lobelia erinus

Rosehips over water

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Making leaf mould (16)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

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

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Zantedeschia

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

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

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

Cosmos 'Sensation'

Making leaf mould (13)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Pisum sativum (Pea)

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Cyclamen

Ladybird

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

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Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Making leaf mould (1)

Hydrangea

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Azalea

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Strawberry - ripening fruit

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

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Forget-me-not

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Large beefsteak tomato

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

Lunipus (Lupin)

Lobelia erinus

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Strawberry in a hanging basket

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Viburnum carlesii

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Making leaf mould (5)

Rhododendron

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Bambusa (bamboo)

Laurus (laurel) in flower

Mushroom

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Mahonia japonica

Hebe

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

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

Clematis

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

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

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

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

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Papaver (Poppy)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Lobelia erinus

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

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

Frozen water

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Deutzia gracilis

Geranium

Rhododendron

Viburnum carlesii

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Frozen shrub

Palm

Cosmos

Antique tractor

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Primula, polyanthus

Forget-me-not

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Seedling (Tomato)

Mahonia japonica

Summer bedding planter

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Ladybird (2 spot)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

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

Deer

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

Calluna vulgaris (Heath, Heather, Erica)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Clematis armandii

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Hosta 'Francee'

Dahlia

Viburnum carlesii

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Iris sibirica

Primula

Clematis armandii

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

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

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Viburnum carlesii

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

Garden design

Mahonia japonica

Lunipus (Lupin)

Papaver (Poppy)

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

Astrantia major

Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Seedling (Tomato)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Lupin

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

Verbena bonariensis

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Fuchsia

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

Viburnum carlesii

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Orchid

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Viburnum

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Petunia

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Fuchsia

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Blackfly on floxglove

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

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

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Iris sibirica

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

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

Blight on tomatoes

Geranium

Campanula takesimana (Korean Bellflower, Bellflower)

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.

Forsythia x intermedia

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Cyclamen

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Iris sibirica

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

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

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

Clematis

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Lupin

Potting on 4

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

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

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

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Buddleia, butterfly bush

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Stag beetle (Adult)

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

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

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

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

Rhododendron

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Bumble bee

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Viola (Pansy)

Primula

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

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

Dianthus

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

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

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Hebe

Heron

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Dahlia

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

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

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

Buff-tailed bumblebees on hyacinth flower

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

Common newt

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Viola (Pansy)

Magnolia

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

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Wild garlic

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

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

Slug

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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Iris

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Vine weevil - adult

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Bougainvillea glabra

Fennel (seedhead)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Tulip

Viola (Pansy)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Betula pendula (Birch)

Vine weevil - juvenile

Fuchsia

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Fern

Tree trunk

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

New Guinea impatiens

Iris graminea (Iris)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Azalea

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

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

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Coconut palm

Petunia

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

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

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

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

Banana

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Cosmos

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Primula

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

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

Saxifraga x arendsii

Cricket on flowerpot

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

Blackfly on philadelphus

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

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Blackfly

Bumble bee

Malus domestica (Apple)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

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

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Crocus biflorus

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Mildew on melon plant

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Knarled bark of tree

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

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Making leaf mould (2)

Campanula (Bellflower)

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Sweet chestnut tree

Syringa (Lilac)

Hebe

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

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

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Dianthus

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Iris

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Patio planter with a white theme

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

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

Hebe

Agave

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

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

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Rosa (Rose)

Ladybird larvae

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

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

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Buddleja

Buff-tailed bumblebee on Hyacinth

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Caterpiller

Rhododendron

Wisteria growing through silver birch

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Deutzia gracilis

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

Spider

Making leaf mould (17)

Fig

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Clematis 'Arabella'

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Mushroom

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

Landscape with bluebells

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

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

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

Pond

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

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Verbena

Crocus biflorus

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

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

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Seed propagation

Coconut palm

Fuchsia

Campanula (Bellflower)

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Waterlily

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Garden design

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lemon

Wildflower Display

Viola (Pansy)

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

Primula

Fuchsia

Mixed border

Rhododendron

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

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

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Slug

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

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

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Dianthus chinensis

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Vine weevil - adult

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

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

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Ladybird (7 spot)

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