Category: Butterflies
Plant Magnets for Calling All Butterflies!
08/04/2017 Ken DavisBy Ken Lain, the mountain gardener I believe that butterflies, some of the most beautiful, magnificent, and interesting creatures in any garden, are God’s gift to gardeners. Fortunately, butterfly numbers are increasing in our landscapes. The reason so many butterflies…
Read More7 Flowers that Save Monarch Butterflies
06/24/2017 Ken DavisBy Ken Lain, the mountain gardener With its four-inch wingspan and vibrant black and orange pattern, the Monarch butterfly is easy to recognize in the landscape. However, Monarch population numbers have experienced a steady and dramatic decline in the 21st…
Read MoreButterflies Bring Magic to the Garden
05/13/2017 Ken DavisButterflies are some of the most beautiful, interesting creatures in any garden, and considered by many to be God’s most glorious gift to gardeners. Sadly, buildings, roads, parking lots, and strip malls negatively impact the natural habitat of butterflies and…
Read MoreGardening for Wildlife – Butterflies
07/07/2016 Ken DavisAt a recent Garden Class Coya Steele Silverlake updated us on the latest trends in the butterfly world. The good news is that the Monarch population is on the rise. The attached article will explain more and show you how…
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