AKG071 - Ladybirds

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Ladybird larva

The latest episode of the Alternative Kitchen Garden is on ladybirds – or ladybeetles – which are a real force for good in the garden. I’ve been finding out about our native ladybird species, but also about an invasive alien species that I’ve spotted in the garden. If you want to know what Harlequin ladybirds look like, or report a siting, then visit the website of the Harlequin Ladybird Survey.

You’ve been sending me emails on using tansy to repel whitefly, composting food waste in a food digester (check out Lisa’s Bokashi website) and courgettes.

There’s still a few days left if you want to listen to my appearance on Radio 4’s Go4It show, and if you haven’t already seen it then you might want to check out my article on useful weeds that appeared in the Guardian newspaper: No Hoe Zone.

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Posted 16 July 2008, 23:39.  

2 Comments for AKG071 - Ladybirds

  1. Greetings from across the pond. Thanks so much for the shout in your podcast. It’s very exciting to hear ones name like that! I am just getting started with my quest to be the Queen of Garbage here in Sacramento. Berkeley and the Bay Area have a whole model program for recycling food waste but nothing here in the Big Tomato. I want to say how much I enjoy listening to your show, it is very inspirational and informative. I appreciate your candor. The go4it show is great! Lots of fun. I was the chief tomato worm picker-offer and black berry picker when I was younger. Good times! ;) Thanks again – Lisa C.

    Lisa Christensen · Jul 23, 12:19 AM

  2. Very informative podcast, and thank you for mentioning the invasive ladybugs. We also have them in my neighborhood (different variety), and they are both helpful and harmful.

    I’ve posted a review on my blog. I’m so happy to have found your podcast (so I’ll spread the word with all 5 of my regular readers).

    Danielle · Jul 24, 08:54 AM

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