well the weekend was the warmest so far this year in the leeds area.i went for a walk round eccup and harewood.a nice sunny stayed with us right throught the day-temps touched the 58-60 mark.with plenty of chiffchaffs and red kites to keep us company on this walk.so far this year it has been very po...

well the weather has been sunny and warm for the last two days on the allotment-its in leeds-so expectations were high.nothing was observed yesterday the 8/4/10 but today-4 red admirals and 2 peacock butterflies were seen.this is the first time this year that any species has been seen.the weather is...

hi denise prune very hard in march.just watch out for frost when doing any pruning.i know some people who prune hard after the flowering season.i'm up here in yorks.it is a very hardy shrub and will take some beating to attract butterflies and all other insects.regards

hello all i am new to this site.i have an allotment-two really-of 600 sq yds.it varies in habitat as much as i dare within the bounds of my tenancy aggrement.which must be cultivated at all times.so i grow a variety of flowers and vegetables that i hope will attract various species of butterfly.i do...

hello all.i am new on this site and i'm pleased to meet you all.i would like to know if any members have an allotment and if so,have they seen any species this year? as for me i have not seen any species this year.its been a difficult year so far no matter where you are.i have tried to create as far...