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Beneficial Garden Insects and How to Attract Them to Your Garden

July 11, 2022 by Reese L Leave a Comment

Ladybird

Beneficial insects are essential in keeping our gardens and farms healthy. Some pollinate plants that produce our food. Others eat pests that would otherwise destroy our food crops. They also help break down dead organic material and recycle nutrients back into the soil. We rely on these tiny insects more than we realize, and they are a valuable part of the ecosystem.What … [Read more...] about Beneficial Garden Insects and How to Attract Them to Your Garden

Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland Events in West Cork

July 8, 2015 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland

Saturday Evening Talk at Butlerstown Maria Long of the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI) will be giving a talk in Butlerstown, West Cork this Saturday evening about the BSBI, what it is, what it does, and why it’s important.It will be a great opportunity to learn about plant recording locally and how you can get involved, whether you're a beginner or a … [Read more...] about Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland Events in West Cork

Jinny go up: the story of the thistle

April 25, 2014 by Albert Nolan 2 Comments

Six-spot Burnet moths on a thistle flower

You have to walk through a lot of farmer’s fields today before you find a good patch of thistles.This strange thought occurred to me the other day after several strolls in the countryside around my house. For a plant that the books claim is extremely common I found it very hard to locate. At least the ones in my garden are doing well and despite having a formidable defence … [Read more...] about Jinny go up: the story of the thistle

Book Review: The Wild Plants of Bere, Dursey, Whiddy and other Islands in Bantry Bay

November 22, 2013 by Calvin Jones 1 Comment

Wild Plants of Bantry Bay

The islands of West Cork, a region I feel privileged to call home, have a reputation for being excellent locations for wild plants.My life-changing introduction to West Cork was as a volunteer biologist at Sherkin Island Marine Station way back in 1993. I worked on the rocky shore monitoring project -- but the Marine Station conducts studies covering a multitude of … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Wild Plants of Bere, Dursey, Whiddy and other Islands in Bantry Bay

Book Review: Ireland’s Wild Orchids, A Field Guide

August 23, 2013 by Calvin Jones 1 Comment

Irelands Wild Orchids

Ireland's orchids are a fascinating group of plants, and are among our most  beautiful and evocative wildflowers. There's always a thrill when you spot the flower spike of an orchid thrusting skyward through the grass or pushing through the surface of a bog.Then comes the tricky part. You know it's an orchid... but which orchid is it?That's exactly when you should reach … [Read more...] about Book Review: Ireland’s Wild Orchids, A Field Guide

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