Although there are more than 2,600 different types of caterpillars, only a handful of them are classified as pests. Therefore, it’s vitally important to be sure you have a pest before intervening. Several wildlife organisations, such as Wildlifesight, have charts to help you identify caterpillars online. What are caterpillars A caterpillar is defined [...]

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This pest feeds on the roots of brassicas in your garden. Find out how to identify and treat Cabbage Root Fly. Cabbage root fly maggots feed on the roots of vegetable brassicas. Examples include cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprout, swede, turnip, radish and Asian greens. What is Cabbage Root Fly Adult cabbage root flies [...]

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Brilliant Brussels sprouts are the golden ticket to warming roast dinners and nutritious Christmas dining this month! Cultivated during the 13th century near Brussels, Belgium, this is where they derived their name. Disliked by Brits for a long time, this fantastic crop has been vindicated as it's dethroned as the UK's most disliked [...]

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Cooking Christmas dinner can feel like a huge responsibility, especially when you’ve got lots of people to cater for. But there’s no need to feel stressed on the big day, as long as you’re well prepared and don’t give yourself too much to do, you’ll be fine. Christmas dinner is already a huge [...]

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