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garden, and, in particular, on the stinging nettle patch
which I allowed to grow. Whilst I cannot recommend
growing nettles to all gardeners, especially those
with children, I can report that I once counted nearly
twenty ladybirds, including six different species.
When I see a Harlequin ladybird, I will act to stifle
the danger it poses. But I am also ‘growing’ as many
native species as possible. Why? Because I feel
the same as many other people probably do, even
if some of them have stifled their feelings over the
years. Ladybirds are just as
beautiful now as they always
have been and have a loving
place in the wildlife garden.
Andy Mydellton, author and journalist, leads the South
Buckinghamshire registered charity, the Foundation for
Endangered Species. Being based in South Bucks, they are
in a position to advise people in this area about wildlife.
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