Each year, we leave areas in our garden untamed. Other wild areas border the woodland behind us, providing a corridor for the wildlife. Inviting mini-beasts in. We spot more in the wild patch than we knew existed. Cardinal beetle The grass grows tall. Perfect for flying insects to land on. […]
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Believe
If there is one expression I have used more than most this week, it’s this one about believing. If there is one role as a parent that I’ve played this week, it is support.
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Bee-wise, I may need to rethink
(bumble bee on scorpion weed or tansy) I think I’ve finally clicked why bee suits tend not to come in the colour purple, or other bright, vibrant colours. I assumed they were white to reflect the heat. Having worn one of the hottest day of the year once, I can […]
Read moreViolet the Slug Slayer
Meet Violet. She eats slugs for a living. Not just any old beetle. To top it all, she has the most amazing colourful sheen that only reveals itself if you look closely. She is a Violet Ground beetle. Fortunately, Violet is not an uncommon beetle in the UK. Some of […]
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