Category: Butterfly & Pollinator Gardening
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Bronze Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare ‘Purpureum’) is a vital host plant for swallowtail caterpillars and attracts various butterflies with its nectar. It features dark purplish foliage…
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To support the entire life cycle of butterflies, it’s essential to plant specific host plants that caterpillars require for nourishment. While adult butterflies are attracted…
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To help butterflies and other pollinators survive winter, planting native fall-blooming flowers is essential. As butterflies like monarchs prepare for migration, providing nectar sources is…
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To support butterflies and bees in the winter, simple actions can create safe habitats in our yards. First, recognize the presence of beneficial pollinators that…
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The guide outlines an effective method for growing milkweed plants by replicating the natural cold stratification process necessary for seed germination. It advises using a…
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Fall is the optimal time to plant native perennials in Texas Zone 8, when cooler temperatures and rainfall aid root establishment. Five recommended plants include…
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The piece describes harvesting Milkweed seeds from the Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa), a native plant essential for Monarch butterfly caterpillars. It provides step-by-step instructions: first,…
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