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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 26 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.

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Slugs

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Wildflower Display

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Viola (Pansy)

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

Diascia fetcaniensis

Lantana camara

Daisy

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Primula

Iris sibirica

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

Lupin

Viburnum carlesii

Rope trellis

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

Clematis

Lunipus (Lupin)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Petunia

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Making leaf mould (11)

Buff-tailed bumblebees on hyacinth flower

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Heron

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

Palm

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

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Wild garlic

Petunia

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Mahonia japonica

Log pile

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

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

Coconut palm

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Daisy

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

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

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Dahlia

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Verbena

Aquilegia (Columbine)

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

Bougainvillea glabra

Cabbage

Washingtonia robusta

Petunia

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Magnolia

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Strawberry flowers

Magnolia

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

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

Fuchsia

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Viburnum

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Making leaf mould (15)

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Quercus robur (Common oak)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Hebe

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

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.

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

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

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

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

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

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

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

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

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

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

Saxifraga x arendsii

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

Buddleia, butterfly bush

Rhododendron

Lemon

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Wisteria growing through silver birch

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Iris sibirica

Ladybird larvae

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

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Deer

Ants

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

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Rhododendron

Rosa (Rose)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Stag beetle (Adult)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Gunnera manicata

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Fencing

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

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Astrantia major

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Pinching out tomatoes

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Papaver (Poppy)

Deutzia gracilis

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

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Iris graminea (Iris)

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

Palm

Mahonia japonica

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Helenium autumnale

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

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

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.

Viburnum carlesii

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Geranium

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Garden design

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

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

Blight on tomatoes

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Lobelia erinus

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lupin

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Bergenia cordifolia (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

Almond

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

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

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Orchid

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

Agave attenuata

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Clematis armandii

Greenfly on lupin

Geranium (Cranesbill)

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

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

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

Campanula (Bellflower)

Verbena bonariensis

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

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

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Mushroom

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

Primula

Heuchera

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Azalea

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Blackfly on philadelphus

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

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

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Waterlily

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Rhododendron

Orchid

Vine weevil - adult

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Dianthus chinensis

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Iris

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Potting on 3

Cherry blossom

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Euphorbia

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Iris sibirica

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Vine weevil - adult

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

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

Bonsai

Malus domestica (Apple)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Tulip

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Malus domestica (Apple)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Hebe

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

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

Garden design

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

Fern

Rhododendron

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Clematis

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Hosta 'Francee'

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Brachyscome angustifolia

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Viola (Pansy)

Courgette

Deutzia gracilis

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

Hosta

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Blossom

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Primula

Slug

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Moss in the lawn

Buddleja

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

Iris sibirica

Mushroom

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Grass

Rosa (Rose)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lobelia erinus

Bumble bee

Lunipus (Lupin)

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Pond waterfall

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.

Azalea

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

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Cosmos

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Clematis

Hydrangea

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Palm

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

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

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Daisy

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

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

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Malus domestica (Apple)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Petunia

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

Mushroom

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

Iris sibirica

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

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Slug

Ladybird (7 spot)

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

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

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Ladybird larvae

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Mahonia japonica

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

Gazania

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Heron trying to catch fish

Squirrel

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Deutzia gracilis

Seedling (Tomato)

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Rock Garden

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

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Fritillaria imperialis (Crown Imperial)

Hebe

Forsythia x intermedia

Patio planter

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

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

Vine weevil - adult

Petunia

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Azalea

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus

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

Forsythia x intermedia

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

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

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

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

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Cyclamen

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Garden design

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Iris

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

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

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

Hosta

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Lunipus (Lupin)

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

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Syringa (Lilac)

Blight on tomatoes

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Chrysanthemum

Tulip

Primula

Viburnum carlesii

Forget-me-not

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

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

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

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

Forget-me-not

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Viola (Pansy)

Lemon

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

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.

Hydrangea

Rosa (Rose)

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

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

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

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Mushroom

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

Blossom

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

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Lupin

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Pilosella aurantiaca - Orange hawkweed

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Viburnum carlesii

Hydrangea

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Azalea

Frozen shrub

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Rhododendron

Seed propagation

Cherry blossom

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Azalea

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Euryops pectinatus (grey-leaved euryops)

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Rhododendron

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Papaver (Poppy)

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

Caterpiller

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Bumble bee

Seedling (Tomato)

Frozen shrub

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Gazania

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Fencing

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

Iris sibirica

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

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

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

Azalea

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

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

Chusquea culeou

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

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

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Hebe

Waterfall

Black Eyed Susan

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

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

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Squirrel

Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

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

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Landscape with bluebells

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Viburnum carlesii

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Primula

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Syringa (Lilac)

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Petunia

Syringa (Lilac)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Knarled bark of tree

Wier at Cowley Manor

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Caterpiller

Mushroom

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

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

Making leaf mould (7)

Primula

Lantana camara

Small water feature

Vine weevil - adult

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

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Spider

Rhododendron

Astrantia major

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Iris sibirica

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Primula

Viola (Pansy)

Primula

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Iris sibirica

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

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

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Moss in the lawn

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Viburnum

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Lobelia erinus

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Primula

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Black Millet

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Iris sibirica

Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo' (Oregon grape)

Foxtail lily Eremurus stenophyllus

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

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

Primula

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Making leaf mould (10)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Making leaf mould (6)

Bougainvillea glabra

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

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

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Blackfly on floxglove

Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)

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

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

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

Roof Garden

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

Primula

Water Snail

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Slug

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Fuchsia

Blight on tomatoes

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Pricking out

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

Geranium

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Seed propagation

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Frozen shrub

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

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

Viburnum and cherry blossom

Cyclamen

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

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

Cosmos 'Sensation'

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

Lobelia erinus

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Slug

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Anemone blanda

Garden design

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

Forsythia x intermedia

Clematis

Wild garlic

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

Wildflower Display

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Wildflower Display

Forget-me-not

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut)

Greenfly on lupin

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Regal pelargonium

Azalea

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

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

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

Lunipus (Lupin)

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

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Acer (Maple)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

Clematis armandii

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Container display

Hebe

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

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Potting on 5

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Petunia

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Pond

Wildflower Display

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Gunnera manicata

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Making leaf mould (17)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

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

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

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

Cultivar of Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Making leaf mould (4)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Lunipus (Lupin)

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

Coconut palm

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Strawberry - ripening fruit

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

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Dahlia

Grass roof

Azalea

Making leaf mould (16)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Difference in size of oak leaf

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

Rhododendron

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Cricket on flowerpot

Azalea

Rose moss

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with spangle gall

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

Iris sibirica

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Blossom

Iris graminea (Iris)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

Primula

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

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.

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Strawberry in a hanging basket

Large beefsteak tomato

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Rhododendron

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

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

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)

Tulip

Lobelia erinus

Magnolia

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Papaver cambricum (Welsh poppy)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

Ornamental grass

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Hebe

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Bambusa (bamboo)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Making leaf mould

Male mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Agave

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

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

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

Gerbera

Gerbera (African daisy)

Clematis 'Arabella'

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Magnolia

Ladybird larvae

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Blue tit on feeding station

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Lantana camara

Landscape with bluebells

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

Pisum sativum (Pea)

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

Iris

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Summer bedding planter

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Fennel (seedhead)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Antique tractor

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Petunia

Euphorbia

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

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

Waterlily

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

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Gunnera manicata

Slug

Deutzia gracilis

Fuchsia

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Lobelia erinus

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

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

Zantedeschia

Making leaf mould (5)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Hebe

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Penstemon

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

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Vine weevil - juvenile

Iris

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

New Guinea impatiens

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Compost bin (traditional heap)

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

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

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

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Buff-tailed bumblebee on Hyacinth

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

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

Penstemon

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Primula

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Making leaf mould (2)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Sweet chestnut tree

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

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

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

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Malus domestica (Apple)

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Garden roller

Agave

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

Hebe

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

Clematis

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Fuchsia 'Multa'

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Banana

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Lemon

Rose hips

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Coconut palm

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Clematis

Ladybird

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Vine weevil - adult

Rhododendron

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

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Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Dahlia

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Palm

Woods in late spring

Blight on tomatoes

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Crocus biflorus

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Mixed border

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Mahonia japonica

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

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

Ladybird (7 spot)

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

Mexican bush sage, Mexican salvia (Salvia leucantha)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Lunaria annua (honesty, silver dollar plant)

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

Cosmos

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Petunia

Ladybird

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Laurel

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Making leaf mould (3)

Deutzia gracilis

Hebe

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Heron

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Tropical Garden

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Fig

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Mildew on melon plant

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Viola (Pansy)

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Venus Fly Trap

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

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

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

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

Lunipus (Lupin)

Seedling (Tomato)

Common newt

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Blossom

Syringa (Lilac)

Clematis

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Landscape with bluebells

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Spiraea japonica

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Azalea

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

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

Hebe

Malus domestica (Apple)

Petunia

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Erica (Heath, Bell heather)

Bougainvillea glabra

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.

Ants

Ladybird (2 spot)

Iris sibirica

Woodlouse

Laurus (laurel) in flower

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Hebe

Trees covered in snow

Frozen water

Primula japonica

Cosmos

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

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

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Making leaf mould (9)

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

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Centipedes in a plant root ball

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

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

Erica (Heath, Bell heather)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Rhododendron

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Heuchera

Patio planter with a white theme

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Viburnum carlesii

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

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Deutzia crenata

Frozen water

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

Aster amellus

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Mixed border

Lichen on oak branch

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Rosa (Rose)

Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

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

Diascia fetcaniensis

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

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Slug

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Lichen on oak branch

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound' (Bridal wreath)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

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

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Caterpiller

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

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

Garden lighting!!

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Making leaf mould (12)

Azalea

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Hydrangea

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

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

Fuchsia

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Primula

Lupin seed pod

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

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Blossom

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

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

Hydrangea

Garden design

Patio planter

Rhododendron

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

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

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

Pelargonium (Geranium)

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

Viola (Pansy)

Blackberry

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

Lantana camara

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

New Guinea impatiens

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

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

Delphinium (early growth)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Slug

Hydrangea

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

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

Petunia

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

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

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Common frog

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

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

Lemon

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Potting on 4

Daisy

Viola (Pansy)

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Gazania

Lupin

Trees covered in snow

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Curcurbita (Marrow)

Euphorbia

Cacti

Gerbera

Fuchsia

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Viburnum carlesii

Pond cover

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Succulent

Making leaf mould (1)

Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

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Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Tree trunk

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Fuchsia

Viola (Pansy)

Chrysanthemum

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Primula

Delphinium (early growth)

Lantana camara

Ants

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Ipomoea

Primula

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Bumble bee

Primula

Making leaf mould (13)

Potting on 1

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Fuchsia

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Lunipus (Lupin)

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

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Pinching out tomatoes

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

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

Hydrangea

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Rhododendron

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Narcissus (Daffodil)

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

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

Mahonia japonica

Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Clematis armandii

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

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

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

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

Potting on 2

Clematis armandii

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) with ducklings

Primula

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Ladybird

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

Female mallard duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

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

Sarracenia (North American pitcher plant)

Making leaf mould

Dianthus

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Dandelion

Forsythia x intermedia

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Almond

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Pinching out tomatoes

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

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

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Rosa (Rose)

Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink' (Rock rose)

Clematis

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Clematis 'Rebecca'

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Praying matis

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

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.

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

Rosa (Rose)

Buddleja

Azalea

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Gazania

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) in flower

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Grass snake

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Rose Perpétué

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

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

Making leaf mould (14)

Banana

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Iris sibirica

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Betula pendula (Birch)

Mushroom

Mahonia japonica

Bread fruit

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

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Clematis armandii

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

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

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

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Dianthus

Anthurium andreanum (Flamingo flower)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Dianthus

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Crocus biflorus

Slug

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

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