"Malcolm" wrote in message
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/ear...7897/The-UKs-b
iggest-ever-survey-to-find-the-most-common-butterfly-in-British-gardens.

We've seen lots here and the only brassicas we grow at present are the
plants we have for sale. They're all looking quite well so I wonder what
the butterflies are using for food.

pedant mode
The butterflies aren't using anything for food, except a bit of nectar!
Their caterpillars on the other hand..........
/pedant

Lots of cabbage whites in the garden today. I was toying with the idea of a
butterfly net in an attempt to resolve the problem.
Careful examination of the broccoli heads reveal the eggs. They do rinse off
with a bit of effort but it's a slow process and my previous love of
broccoli is waning.

mark