If, like me, you spend a lot of time outdoors you will notice certain creatures without really thinking about them.
This year certain species are noticeable by their absence.
To date I have not seen a single ladybird, the usual colonies of ants that busy themselves in warm spots like the underside of the slabs in the […]
The charity, Garden Organic, Organisers of National Welly Week, are no doubt hoping for a wet week to help with their campaign! The serious reason for National Welly Week is to raise awareness of organic gardening.
It is hoped that individuals, families, friends, schools and business will join the campaign by organising fun events to help […]
The humble ladybird (Coccinellidae family) has delighted children over the centuries. It is often the first insect to be discovered by intrepid toddlers as they make their first stumbling steps in the family garden, unaware of the brightly coloured, spotted creature’s potential benefits to the garden they are exploring.
Britain lays claim to 46 varieties […]
The Harlequin ladybird made sensational news headlines on 19th September, 2004 when the first sighting of this particular species was recorded at The White Lion pub garden in Sible Hedingham, Essex. Four years later the ‘deadly invader’ is listed by the Royal Horticultural Society as the second biggest garden pest in Britain, behind slugs and […]