Frank Booth Snr writes
Martin wrote:

On Sat, 26 May 2007 00:27:59 +0100, Frank Booth Snr
wrote:

Wally wrote:

Hi, I'm a newbie to this growing lark, I've recently
taken a allotment and having a go for the first time this
year.
Been burying seeds and stuff and most seems to be growing,
however, looking at my broad beans today, they are
covered in black fly.

I wonder if you're new to this 'growing lark 'how you knew they were
blackfly?
Something to do with them being black and their ability to fly?


Erm, there are plenty of insects that are black and fly. And have you
ever seen blackfly flying around a plant they have already settled on?

I knew what blackfly were long before I grew broad beans. Such knowledge
is not exclusive to gardeners. What point are you trying to make?
--
Kay