Zippin along by JeffreyW
“How do you fall in love with hummingbirds?” I asked my teens. We were sitting at the kitchen table eating dinner while two female ruby-throated hummers flitted back and forth outside the window.
My two teens stared blankly back at me. Silence… “I mean it,” I said, “I want to tell people [...]
Female black swallowtail by Lenora Larson
Swallowtails are some of the most spectacular and the simplest of butterflies to attract to your garden.
To get swallowtails, just know their needs then shop anywhere you find plants on sale.
What swallowtails need
I was fortunate to visit with Lenora Larson, butterfly gardener, and nationally recognized writer, last weekend. Lenora [...]
There’s a little corner of my front yard, right by the driveway, which needs some help.
I’ve issued myself a butterfly garden challenge. You too can do a butterfly garden in a weekend.
Plan your garden
I’m sure every garden has a place for at least a few butterfly plants. Whether there’s a non-native plant you’d like to [...]
A butterfly on leaf by Dottie Mae
“ Come, butterfly It’s late- We’ve miles to go together. ” Basho
You want to have beautiful butterflies in your garden.
Have you put off butterfly gardening because of the work involved? You don’t need to. You can start small.
Simple butterfly gardening
A butterfly doesn’t care how beautifully your [...]
Spring is a busy time. Let’s make the most of your time in the garden.
I’ve set up a short, 3 question survey for you share what you need.
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