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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 22 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.

Fig

Quercus robur (Common oak)

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Clematis

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Blight on tomatoes

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Clematis armandii

Cosmos

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Fuchsia

Lunipus (Lupin)

Making leaf mould (2)

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

Crocus biflorus

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

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

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Bougainvillea glabra

Viburnum

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Making leaf mould (15)

Gazania

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

Forget-me-not

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Hebe

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Grass roof

Syringa (Lilac)

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

Clematis armandii

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

Making leaf mould (7)

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Heuchera

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

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Primula japonica

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Curcurbita (Marrow)

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

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Cricket on flowerpot

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

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

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Deutzia crenata

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Mixed border

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Ladybird (Pine) on philadelphus

Duck

Lupin

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Lathyrus odoratus 'Melody' (Sweet pea)

Petunia

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Roof Garden

Buddleja

Primula

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Syringa (Lilac)

Papaver (Poppy)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Waterlily

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Blackberry

Chrysanthemum

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Slug

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Diascia fetcaniensis

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Garden lighting!!

Bougainvillea glabra

Sisyrinchium bellum (Blue-eyed grass)

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.

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Pantha'

Lichen on oak branch

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Dahlia

Viola (Pansy)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Viburnum carlesii

Making leaf mould (5)

Greenfly on lupin

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Caterpillar eating hollyhock flower

Fuchsia

Bergenia 'Baby Doll' (Elephant's ears)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Kerria japonica var. Japonica with Chenomeles speciosa growing through

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Blackfly on philadelphus

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

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Paeonia delavayi (Tree peony)

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Iris

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Cherry blossom

Lemon

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

Palm

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

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Lantana camara

Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

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

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' AGM

Pond cover

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

Tilia x europaea (Common lime)

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

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

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

Rhododendron

Ladybird (7 spot)

Heuchera

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

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

Helenium autumnale

Bumble bee

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

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

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Tulip

Caterpiller

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

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

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Agapanthus africanus 'Bressingham white' (African lily)

Garden design

Quercus robur (Common oak) with oak apple gall

Rhododendron

Banana

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Slug

Ladybird larvae

Daisy

Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb) leaves

Rhododendron 'Porzellan'

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort)

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

Dianthus

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Lycoperdon perlatum (Common puffball)

Seedling (Tomato)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Lobelia erinus

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Chocolate-tip caterpillar (Clostera curtula)

Rhododendron

Malus domestica (Apple)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ladybird (7 spot) on philadelphus

Buddleia, butterfly bush

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Ladybird

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Clematis

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Antique tractor

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Hydrangea

Agave attenuata

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

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Osmanthus x burkwoodii, syn. x Osmarea burkwoodii

Ornamental grass

Bergenia cordifolia (Heart-leaf bergenia, Elephant ears)

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

Gerbera (African daisy)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Duck

Forsythia x intermedia

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Forget-me-not

Brassica oleracea Acephala Group (Red Curly Kale)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

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

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Blackfly

Trifolium repens (Clover)

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

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

Primula

Hosta

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Orchid

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Cistus (Rock rose)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Hydrangea

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Fuchsia

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)

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

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

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

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

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Ants

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion, Dusty Miller)

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

Seed propagation

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

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

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Primula

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Lobelia erinus

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

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

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

Hebe

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

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

Difference in size of oak leaf

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Mushroom

Slugs

Agave

Lunipus (Lupin)

Vine weevil - adult

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)

Gazania

Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)

Slug

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Almond

Hydrangea quercifolia (Lace cap hydrangea)

Delphinium (early growth)

Gerbera

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple)

Clematis 'Lambton Park'

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Gunnera manicata

Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss Chard)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Clematis armandii

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Cosmos

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus) Galanthus (snowdrop)

Seedling (Tomato)

Laurel

Lathyrus odoratus 'Fragrant skies' (Sweet pea)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Buff-tailed bumblebees on hyacinth flower

Fencing

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Squirrel

Clematis jackmanii

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Hosta 'Pinwheel'

Gerbera

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground elder, Bishop's Weed)

Iris sibirica

Cistus (Rock rose)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Bonsai

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

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

Viburnum carlesii

Cabbage

Leucophyta brownii (Cushion bush)

Blossom

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Duck with ducklings

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Ranunculus repens (Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Common frog

Gazania

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

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium)

Knarled bark of tree

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Petunia

Landscape with bluebells

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Azalea

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

Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral butterfly

Hebe

Diascia fetcaniensis

Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Iris

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Venus Fly Trap

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Buff-tailed bumblebee on Hyacinth

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Durban'

Fuchsia

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Vine weevil - adult

Ladybird larvae

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy - ripe seed pod)

Elephant statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Rhododendron

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yoshinogawa' (Peony)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Mixed border

Iris

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob tree)

Bougainvillea 'Purple-Robe'

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

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Making leaf mould (6)

Phymatocera aterrima (Solomon's seal sawfly) larvae

Petunia

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

New Guinea impatiens

Lobelia erinus

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Primula

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Mahonia japonica

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Viola (Pansy)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Dilophus fibrilis (Fever Fly)

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

Delphinium (early growth)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Blossom

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

Fallopia japonica syn. Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (2)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard'

Viburnum carlesii

Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' (Rose)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Gerbera (African daisy)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Aster amellus 'King George' [AGM]

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Hydrangea

Brassica rapa (Turnip)

Dahlia

Sarracenia North American pitcher plant

Forsythia x intermedia

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

Making leaf mould (14)

Thumus vulgaris (Thyme)

Succulent

Hieracium pilosella (Hawkweed)

Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine)

Bougainvillea glabra

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Hawthorn shield bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

Camellia japonica with frost damage

Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Making leaf mould (3)

Deer

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

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

Rosa 'Ballerina' (Polyantha rose)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snow Ball Bush)

Belted hoverfly Volucella zonaria

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Pricking out

Waterlily

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth)

A conceptual garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

Narcissus (Daffodil) bulb planting

Ladybird (2 spot)

Nicotiana sylvestris (Tobacco plant)

Viburnum and cherry blossom

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

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Blight on tomatoes

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Quercus robur (Oak, English oak, Common oak)

Azalea

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

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.

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Hosta 'Crested Surf'

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Ladybird (7 spot)

Wisteria growing through silver birch

Large rose sawfly (Arge pagana) larva

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Orchid

Chaenomeles (Quince)

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.

Making leaf mould (16)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Buddleja

Lupin

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Petunia

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Rosa (Rose)

Fencing

Saxifraga x arendsii

Potting on 1

Seedling (Tomato)

Palm

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

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

Prunus domestica 'Victoria' (Victoria plum)

Kniphofia (Red hot poker, torch lily)

Slug

Making leaf mould

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

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

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

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

Large beefsteak tomato cut in two

Mushroom

Rudbeckia hitra 'Rustic Dwarf'

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Lantana camara

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Hydrangea

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Petunia

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Garden roller

Pinching out tomatoes

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

Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald moth

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Frozen water

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

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

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Hebe

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' AGM (Firethorn)

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

Daisy

Clianthus punieus 'Albus'

Prunus laurocerasus (Laurel)

Rope trellis

Caltha palustris (Kingcup, Marsh marigold)

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

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Coconut palm

Penstemon

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

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

Lunipus (Lupin)

Pinching out tomatoes

Hebe

Speckled bush cricket (juvenile) Leptophyes punctatissima

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' (AGM)

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Regal pelargonium

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Ladybird larvae

Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Clematis montana Anemone clematis

Lobelia erinus

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Camellia japonica 'Contessa Lavinia Maggi'

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm) - covered in snow

Slug

Mushroom

Heron

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Hypochoeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Vine weevil - juvenile

Cyclamen

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

Potting on 3

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Clematis

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

Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) berries

Mahonia japonica

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

Wildflower Display

Making leaf mould (4)

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

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Washingtonia robusta

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Cedrus deodara - Deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Betula pendula (Birch)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Grass

Rosa canina (Dog rose)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Bells'

Coconut palm

Lupin

Centaurea nigra (Common knapweed, Hardheads)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Lobelia erinus

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Sweet chestnut tree

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Stag beetle (Adult)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Magnolia

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Campanula (Bellflower)

Chaenomeles japonica (Quince)

Tulip

Summer chafer (Amphimallon solstitialis)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

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

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Making leaf mould (9)

Primula

Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort, Addersmeat)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Cistus (Rock rose)

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

Azalea

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Blue tits feeding in winter snow

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Dianthus chinensis

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Dandelion

Rosa (Rose)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Cosmos

Oxalis articulata (Shamrock)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Ants

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Trifolium repens (Clover)

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

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

Hosta 'Francee'

Deutzia gracilis

Gunnera manicata

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Rhododendron

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

Allium sphaerocephalon (Round-headed leek)

Waterfall

Viola (Pansy)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Bread fruit

Fuchsia

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

Hebe

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) caterpillar

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Rose moss

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) - growing in the greenhouse

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

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Pinching out tomatoes

Duck

Lupin

Frozen shrub

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Frozen shrub

Clematis 'Cezanne'

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Lunipus (Lupin)

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

Clematis

Geranium

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Euphorbia

Malus domestica (Apple)

Clematis 'Rebecca'

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily) - Bulb

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

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

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder)

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Astrantia major

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

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Iris ensata (Japanese clematis flowered iris, Japanese iris)

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Blossom

Primula

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Rosehips over water

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy with open seed pod)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

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

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Making leaf mould (17)

Blackfly on floxglove

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

Cyclamen

Container display

Ipomoea

Wier at Cowley Manor

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding-heart vine)

Mildew on melon plant

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with Bee

Hydrangea

Primula 'Candelabra' (Candelabra primula)

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

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

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on foxglove

Lemon

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

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Papaver orientale (Ornamental poppy)

Almond

Anthurium

Iris sibirica

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

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes'

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort, Fighting cocks)

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

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Rhododendron

Chaenomeles speciosa (Ornamental quince, japonica, Japanese quince)

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

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

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Fuchsia

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Vine weevil - adult

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' AGM (cherry, blossom)

Clematis 'Florida Sieboldii'

Campanula (Bellflower)

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) 'clock'

Blight on tomatoes

Azalea

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

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

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Black Millet

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Duck

Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Iris graminea (Iris)

Bumble bee

Viburnum

Wild garlic

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Strawberry - ripening fruit

Fagus sylvatica purperea (Purple beech)

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Small water feature

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Pelargonium Ivy-leaved hybrid (Geranium) - plant plugs

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii (Tree peony)

Landscape with bluebells

Mixed border at Hampton Court Palace

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Viola (Pansy) - yellow with blotch

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Primula

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Hosta

Banana

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

Compost bin (modular recycled plastic bins)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Geranium

Cyclamen

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

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.

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (3)

Black Eyed Susan

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

Garden design

Rock Garden

Daisy

Primula

Small water feature

Ladybird (7 spot)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Cotoneaster simonsii (Himalyan cotoneaster)

Garden design

Making leaf mould (11)

Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush)

Rhododendron

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

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Viola (Pansy)

Prunus serrulata (cherry, blossom)

Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Coronne des Epines)

Rosa (Rose)

Moss in the lawn

Campanula (Bellflower)

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

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

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Cherry

Ulex europaeus (Common gorse)

Frozen shrub

Trees covered in snow

Duck with ducklings

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

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

Clematis

Rosa (Rose)

Patio planter

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with hoverfly

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

Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse)

Deutzia gracilis

Petunia

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Fuchsia 'Multa'

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Quercus robur (Common oak) - covered in snow

Azalea

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

Bambusa (bamboo)

Water Snail

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

Praying matis

Forsythia x intermedia

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

Viola (Pansy)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

Landscape with bluebells

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Mushroom

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Iris graminea (Iris)

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

Viburnum carlesii

Lantana camara

Acer (Maple)

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

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Banana

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Pure White (Pansy)

Dianthus

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Rose Perpétué

Ceanothus (Californian Lilac)

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Maple, Japanese maple)

Verbena

Fern

Deutzia gracilis

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Dahlia 'Arabian Knight'

Lobelia erinus

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)

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

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Viola (Pansy)

Potting on 5

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Lichen on oak branch

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Ants

Making leaf mould (1)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Iris sibirica

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Ribes sanguineum v. Glutinosum (Pink flowering currant)

Heron trying to catch fish

Flesh fly Sarcophaga nodosa

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic mustard)

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Dianthus

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Cacti

Azalea

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Papaver (Poppy)

Cistus (Rock rose)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Lemon

Rosa (Rose)

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Strawberry in a hanging basket

Daisy

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Chaenomeles (Quince)

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Gunnera manicata

Petunia

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Maybug, cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seedlings

Compost bin (finish compost ready to be used)

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Cosmos 'Sensation'

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Helleborus orientalis (Christmas rose, Lentern rose, Hellebore)

Crocus tommasinianus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Allium 'Globemaster' AGM (ornamental onion)

Woods in late spring

Pelargonium (Geranium)

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

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Fairy statue from 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Tanacetum argenteum syn. Achillea argentea

Rosa (Rose)

Crab spider (Misumena vatia - female)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Ladybird (2 spot) on sweet pea

Crocus biflorus

Aster amellus

Lychnis coronaria alba (White rose Campion)

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

Ladybird

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial)

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

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

Trifolium repens (Clover)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Azalea

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender) with bee

Anemone blanda

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'

Alcea (Hollyhock) seedling

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

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

Iris graminea (Iris)

Rhus typhina (Stag's Horn Sumach)

Gazania

Pond

Lunipus (Lupin)

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant)

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

Grass snake

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM (Lilyturf)

Lilium 'Orange Pixie' (Asiatic Lily)

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

Rhododendron 'Snow Hill'

Ajuga reptans (Bugle)

Alcea (Hollyhock) seed pod

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Lupin seed pod

Malus domestica (Apple)

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

Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Verbena 'Waterfall Mixed'

Viburnum carlesii

Viola odorata (Sweet violet , pansy)

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

Rhododendron

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Magnolia

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

Camellia japonica 'Gloire de Nantes' - seed pod

Slug

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Crocus vernus Crocus, Dutch crocus, giant crocus

Papaver somniferum (Poppy)

Alcea (Hollyhock) with bumble bee

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

Coconut palm

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Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Summer bedding planter

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil)

Campanula (Bellflower)

Nymphaea (Water lily)

Lemon

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Azalea

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

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Garden design

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Ribes sanguineum (Pink flowering currant)

Fennel (seedhead)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

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

Eryngium giganteum (Miss Wilmott's ghost)

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

Trifolium repens (Clover)

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

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

Patio planter

Formal garden in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Dahlia 'Geerlings Cupido'

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla (Beech)

Blossom

Vinca minor (Common periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle)

Myosotis scorpioides (Water forget-me-not)

Pinching out side shoots from cordon tomatoes (1)

Greenfly on lupin

Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling' (Apple)

Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

Laurus (laurel) in flower

Hottonia palustris (Water violet , Featherfoil)

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Rhododendron

Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus)

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

Iris sibirica

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Gerbera (African daisy)

Primula

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

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

Patio planter with a lilac theme

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker) - Dragonfly

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) fading flower head

Compost bin (square pre-fabricated)

Primula

Wildflower Display

Clematis

Lamium album (White Dead Nettle)

Quercus rubra (Red oak)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

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

Ladybird (7 spot)

Primula

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Isotoma 'Avantgarde Blue'

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Split tomato due to infrequent watering

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Hydrangea

Philadelphus 'Sybille' (Mock orange)

Mahonia japonica

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

Orchid

Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)

Caterpiller

Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)

Tropical Garden

Fuchsia

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.

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Bergenia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's-ear)

Petunia

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' (Cabbage palm)

Compost bin (traditional heap) - just emptied

Euphorbia

Lilium (Asiatic Lily)

Pond waterfall

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

Wildflower Display

Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

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

Primula

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Crocosmia x latifolia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)

Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet)

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

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

Pelargonium (Geranium) - mass planting

Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)

Chrysolina americana (rosemary beetle) on lavender flower stem

Dahlia 'Golden Emblem'

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

Slowworm (Anguis fragilis)

Potting on 2

Heron

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Bergenia cordifolia syn. Megasea (Saxifragaceae)

Ladybird

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Petunia

Hottonia palustris (Water Violet, Featherfoil)

Clematis

Water spouts in the grounds of Cowley Manor

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

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

Solanum nigrum (Black nightshade)

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Pieris formosa var. Forrestii 'Wakehurst'

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

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

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Lantana camara

Potting on 4

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Fern

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

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Frozen water

Quercus robur (Oak) tree

Lonicera pileata (Privet honeysuckle)

Lunipus (Lupin)

Mahonia japonica

Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)

Juvenile european garden spiders (Araneus diadematus)

Wooly aphid on beech leaf

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

Deutzia gracilis

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Chusquea culeou

Common newt

Ocimum basilicum (Basil, Sweet basil)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Zantedeschia

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

Pyracantha rogersiana 'Flava'

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

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

Compost bin (tumbler bin)

Astrantia major

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Spiraea japonica

Making leaf mould (13)

Hosta 'Yellow River'

Frozen water

Waterlily

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (Daffodil)

Strawberry flowers

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

Duck

Aubrieta 'Royal Velvet'

Lysichiton americanus (Skunk cabbage)

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

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

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Azalea

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Viola x wittrockiana F1 Rose (Pansy)

Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Narcissus 'Camelot' (Daffodil)

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Brachycome angustifolia

Primula

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.

Primula

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

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Redbud)

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

Phaseolus vulgaris (Runner bean)

Moss in the lawn

Lunipus (Lupin)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Ismene x fetalis (Peruvian daffodil, spider lily)

Rhododendron

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' (Mexican orange blossom)

Formal arch in Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Trees covered in snow

Hydrangea

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Stag beetle (Larva,grub)

Blue tit on feeding station

Azalea

Hedera helix 'Goldheart' (Common english ivy)

Polypodium vulgare (Fern) spores

Washingtonia robusta (Fan palm)

Rhododendron 'Hugh Koster'

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Penstemon

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Hebe

Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnut catkins

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Russelia equisetiformis (Coral plant)

Primula denticulata (bog primula, drumstick primrose)

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Magnolia

Deutzia gracilis

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge cutting

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy)

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage)

Rhododendron

Primula

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Rhododendron

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm)

Fatsia japonica (Castor oil plant)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Bumble bee

Hosta 'Tardiana group' (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Cistus x purpureus (Rock rose, Sun rose)

Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold, marigold)

Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain ash, Rowan)

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

Spider

Gladiolus communis (Gladioli)

Chaenomeles 'In Variety' (Quince)

Dahlia 'Topmix Red'

Lunaria annua (Honesty, English honesty)

Mushroom

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

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Viburnum carlesii

Euphorbia

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Petunia

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart, Dutchman's trousers)

Tulip

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

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

Clematis

Syringa (Lilac)

Petunia

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) in flower

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

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

Erythronium kondo (Dog's-tooth violet)

Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-valley)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Solanum dulcamara (Woody nightshade)

Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh poppy)

Canna (Canna lily) poss. 'Bengal tiger'

Echinops ritro (Thistle, Globe Thistle)

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

Azalea

Iris laevigata 'Colchester' (Japanese iris, iris)

Viola (Pansy)

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary)

Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal)

Courgette

Iris sibirica

Zantedeschia albomaculata (Calla Lily, Arum Lily)

Vinca major subsp hirsuta (Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle)

Plumbago auriculata syn. P. capensis (Cape leadwort)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Iris sibirica

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Cranesbill)

Cacti

Bumble bee on Thymus vulagris (Thyme)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Leaf miner

Palm

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Pond cover

Yucca aloifolia (Spanish bayonet)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Taxus baccata (Yew)

Mentha aquatica (Water mint)

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

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental onion)

Cyclamen purpurascens syn. C. europaeum, C. fatrense

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Iris

Viola (Pansy)

Compost bin (just starting the composting process)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Making leaf mould (12)

Song thrush sitting on vibunum in the snow

Mahonia japonica

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Woodlouse

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - Hazelnuts

Philadelphus (Mock orange)

Lilium oriental 'Robina'

Compost bin (traditional heap)

Tree trunk

Fuchsia

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

Lavandula angustifolia (Common or English lavender)

Primula

Hebe

Dryopteris lacera (Fern)

Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)

Squirrel

Fagus sylvatica (European beech, Common Beech) hedge

Lunipus (Lupin)

Magnolia

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Colutea arborescens (Common bladder senna)

Lilium 'Red Dwarf' (Lily)

Tropaeolum (Nasturtium)

Allium cernuum (Nodding wild onion)

Large beefsteak tomato

Iris sibirica

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta daisy)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Lavatera (Tree mallow)

Hemeocallis fulva (Daylily)

Spiraea japonica 'Gold Flame'

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

Hawthorn shield/stink bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on clematis

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Primula

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

Lantana camara

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

Sempervivum (Houseleek)

Banana

Primula

Impatiens walleriana (Busy Lizzie)

Primula

Deutzia gracilis

Agave

Blight on tomatoes

Clematis armandii

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Hebe

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

Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion flower)

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

Lunaria annua syn. L. biennis (Honesty)

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

Erica (Heath, Heather)

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Syringa (Lilac)

Seed propagation

Acanthus spinosus (Bears breeches)

Large white, cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) caterpillar

Aglais io Peacock butterfly (European peacock)

Clematis 'Arabella'

Crocosmia (Montbretia)

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

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris)

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Rhododendron

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Malus floribunda (Japanese flowering crab apple)

These stained glass windows are from the Katherine Parr garden, designed by Yvonne Mathews. As part of the Six Wives of Henry VIII show gardens at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. The three stained glass windows, include the crest of Katherine Parr, on the right, the virgin Mary in the middle and the crest of Henry VIII on the left

Garden design

Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

Malus domestica (Apple)

Pelargonium (Geranium)

Hosta (Plantain lily, Funkia)

Corylus avellana (Common Hazel) - catkins

Iris sibirica

Primula vulgaris (primrose, common primrose, English primrose)

Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) 'Gardener's Delight'

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Verbena bonariensis

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Spotted laurel)

Erica (Heath , Heather)

Ranunculus (Buttercup)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Palm

Piptoporus betulinus (Birch polypore, bracket or birch fungus )

Cherry blossom

Making leaf mould

Corylus avellana (Hazel) catkins

Anthurium

Ladybird (Harlequin) - Harmonia axyridis

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

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)

Helleborus foetidus (Stinking hellebore)

Ipomoea hederacea (Morning glory)

Rhododendron 'John Cairns'

Iris sibirica

Daisy

Caterpiller

Mahonia japonica

Log pile

Iris sibirica

Mushroom poss. Boletus luridus

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Blossom

Iris sibirica

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Malus domestica (Apple)

Clematis armandii

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

Fremontodendron californicum 'California Glory' (California Flannel Bush)

Centranthus ruber (valerian, red valerian)

Hebe

Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric)

Malus domestica (Apple) - fan trained

New Guinea impatiens

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

Passiflora caerulea (Passion flower)

Making leaf mould (10)

Geranium (Cranesbill)

Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Hemeocallis (Daylily)

Pisum sativum (Pea)

Cordyline australis (Cabbage palm)

Hydrangea

Slug

Malus sylvestris (Crab apple) blossom

Ladybird (14 spot) on lily

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Lunipus (Lupin)

Rubus (Blackberry, Bramble)

Rhododendron

Dahlia

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

Hibiscus (Tree Hollyhock)

Forsythia x intermedia

Vine weevil - adult

Angle Shades caterpillar (Phlogophora meticulosa)

Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo)

Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

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.