Colonial Gardens recently held its annual Butterfly Festival to the delight of local families who attended. Several hundred ...

With a few ingredients you probably already have at home, you can easily make a nutritious butterfly food for these pretty ...

Some tips for a flourishing butterfly-friendly pollinator garden It doesn’t matter how big or small you plan to make your butterfly garden; any size will do. Here are some tips for creating a ...

Major components of a butterfly garden are a food source for both the adult and caterpillar stage, shelter, a water source, a pesticide free zone and healthy plants with right plant right place.

Butterfly gardening not only enhances the beauty of the garden, but it is also a great way to connect with nature. With its help, you can create a peaceful and pleasant environment in your home ...

Linda Schreiber, who is a Johnson County Master Gardener, tells me that on Dec. 21 a webinar on butterfly gardening will be presented by Zoom. You can sign up by going to the Iowa State University ...

BETHEL, Maine — Nestled in the hills of Bethel, the Habitat For All Garden at Valentine Farm is a place where people, birds, ...

1) provide a food source, which requires placing the butterfly house near host or nectar plants. 2) butterflies are drawn to isolated, woody spots with dense foliage that gives them protection.

Hardiness: USDA 6b/7a Height: 4in Spread: 18in Good for: Rock gardens, dry gardens As well as being one of the best plants for a butterfly garden, Aubrieta ‘Cascade Purple’ (available from ...

As with all gardens, installing it is just the beginning, and Judy’s goal is to assure the long-term maintenance with a standing committee or group that oversees the care of the butterfly garden.