CUTIE? 
It’s time! 
Yes, I’m ready! 
WOW….Beautiful Black Swallowtail Crystalis…… butterfly in next post
Spring was amazing in my Butterfly Garden
This is my second year researching, planning, documenting/photographing and planting my Butterfly Garden. I’ve been soo busy in the garden and taking photos that I haven’t been here. I hope its time to catch up this summer on garden happenings.
RESEARCHING my ideas for garden was intense and so much fun. I visited plant nurseries, searched the internet and books. My Butterfly class seems so basic but I’ve learned details about butterflies that are helpful.
PLANNING my garden takes time and experimenting with planting seeds or buying plants. I discovered a blend of both works well in my garden.
DOCUMENTING/ PHOTOGRAPHING is such a delight! Capturing images of Butterflies, Plants, Caterpillars, Crystalis and Garden itself. This brings me such joy and peace.
PLANTING my garden full of different host, nectar, attractor plants has its ups and downs by trial and error but ultimately decide which butterflies you are trying to attract. Pick a plant and experiment with different ones. A blend of many different types brings more life to your garden.
My second year of Butterfly Gardening has exploded with colors and different species of butterflies daily. From Monarchs to Swallowtails to Sulfurs and Skippers and White Peacocks and more! Its fun and joyful to watch more and more species visit!
Ohh… the amazing caterpillars and crystalis in the photos above are from my backyard butterfly garden. I ended up purchasing a butterfly tent and kept them inside on fennel, parsley and dill plants.
My next post will show off my Black Swallowtail Butterflies. They are simply beautiful and tranquil flyers!!!