Our pollinator garden attracts dozens of eastern tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) butterflies each year. They find water, nectar, and a great place to rest among the Mexican sunflowers, zinnias, lantana, and other flowers. In the summer and fall, they seem to prefer feeding on the Mexican sunflowers in my garden. I often see multiple swallowtails […]
What is Puddling?
Have you ever seen a group of butterflies gathering around a patch of mud on the ground? This is called puddling. Puddling is a behavior when butterflies gather around damp areas, such as a patch of mud, carrion, dung, or other places to get nutrients. Why do butterflies puddle? Through puddling, butterflies can get nutrients […]
Plants to Attract Monarch Butterflies
Monarch butterfly populations have been declining for years. By adding plants in your garden that feed the monarch caterpillars and butterflies, you can help boost the population. You will also enjoy watching the life cycle of this bright orange butterfly.
My Favorite Butterfly Conservatory in Key West
I recently visited the Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservancy. It is the best butterfly garden I have visited – and I’ve been to quite a few. The butterfly house was stocked full of flowering plants, a large variety of butterfly species (around 50 or 60), and even some really cool tropical birds.
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