I have just seen my first harlequin ladybird here in Nottingham – shiny black body with two red spots – but like you Ros I haven’t seen any of our common British species.I also have few beans although the plants are healthy and rampant. I have watered regularly and was a little concerned about over-watering.
Charles, I hope you’re right and the ladybirds are on their way and meanwhile should I be pinching out the tips of the beanstalks to encourage the production of beans?
