81. Butterfly Gardening butterfly gardening. The required food for both life stages should be planted orcultivated in order to develop a successful and abundant butterfly garden. http://www.hcfnps.org/butterflies/butterflygardening.htm

Butterfly Gardening in Central Florida by Sharon LaPlante Attracting butterflies to your backyard is not only rewarding, it is also easier than you may think. This is because the plants that are an integral part of a butterfly's life cycle are all around us in nature as well as in our landscape. Taking advantage of this natural occurrence saves the butterfly gardener time, money, and labor. Native wildflowers such as Spanish needle and lyre leaf sage are invaluable nectar sources for feeding adult butterflies. Other wildflowers - mistakenly considered useless weeds by many; everlasting and toadflax, are regular volunteers in tended flowerbeds and will provide larval food without any work on the part of the gardener. By simply making room for the plants they require, the butterfly gardener is rewarded with an abundance of these beautiful creatures to study, photograph, or just enjoy. Butterflies require two entirely different types of plants in order to complete their life cycle. An adult butterfly is equipped with a proboscis, or tubular tongue, that it uses for drawing nectar, whereas, immature butterflies, known as larvae or caterpillars, have chewing mouth parts and feed on plant parts.

82. Florida Butterfly Gardening Florida butterfly gardening. Q Hi, I Actually, butterfly gardening hasbecome extremely popular, so you re in good company. I have my http://www.ecofloridamag.com/askeditor_florida_butterfly_gardening.htm

Florida Butterfly Gardening Q: Hi, I am interested in finding a place that sells or gives butterfly larvae and/or caterpillars for my daughter's butterfly garden. I now have to order them from California and am not sure if this is nature-ly correct. Thanks, Tracy I live in Miami and I want fill my yard with plants that will attract butterflies. Please advise. Thanks, Rosalie A: Hey, Tracy and Rosalie, maybe you should get together! Actually, butterfly gardening has become extremely popular, so you're in good company. I have my own butterfly gardens and am rewarded with the sight of these winged insects every day. Unless you live in an extremely urban area, Tracy, you probably don't need to buy larvae; if you have the right plants, the butterflies and caterpillers will come to you ! As far as buying them from California, you may or may not be displacing butterflies whose natural food source isn't available in Florida; it depends on the species you are buying. But the trip from California could throw them off their migration path, again depending on the species. (That is why some people are against butterfly releases at events like weddings because the area the butterflies are released into may not have the specific food plants the butterflies need, and then they die. This practice also brings up issues of possible butterfly poaching on the seller's part, ensuing migration problems for the butterflies and the manner in which butterflies are shipped that cloud the situation.) There are lots of places for you to begin learning how to attract butterflies to your yard. I started with a couple of books on the subject:

83. Organic Style Create A Butterfly Garden more North American Butterfly Association 4 Delaware Road Morristown, NJ 07960 973285-0907Free butterfly gardening brochures can be downloaded from www.naba http://www.organicstyle.com/feature/0,,s1-37-30-35-680,00.html

customer service newsletter advertise write to us Favorite release? yoga tai chi walk Moving Toward Balance Home This Issue Archives Garden June 2004 Create A Butterfly Garden Butterflies play a vital role in our natural ecosystem by pollinating plants. Here's how to keep your garden alive with these delicate creatures all summer long. 1. Pick your spot To turn your garden into desirable real estate for these lovely creatures, you'll need to provide their favorite features: Full sun for at least half the day Butterflies are cold-blooded, so they need to bask in the sun to generate enough heat to fly. Add some flat rocks where they can perch. Protection from the wind A thicket of bushes and tall plants keeps butterflies safe from wind, bad weather, and predators. Moisture Butterflies will often gather in large numbers at the edge of sand or mud puddles to drink and absorb mineral salts. 2. Select nectar plants To attract butterflies to your garden, add nectar plants for them to feed on. Single plants won't do; you'll need big clumps of them. Some of our favorites are asters, butterfly bush, butterfly weed, marigolds, purple coneflowers, and zinnias. Include early- and late-blooming varieties, so the butterflies will have a supply of food throughout the growing season. 3. Add host plants

84. Forest Preserve District Of Cook County butterfly gardening in Cook County. Approximately 100 species of butterfliesoccur in Cook County. Good Luck in your ventures into butterfly gardening. http://www.fpdcc.com/tier3.php?content_id=39

85. The Butterfly Site - The #1 Source Of Butterfly Information On The Internet! gardening, biology, breeding, conservation, fun facts, activities, photos, shopping, and links. http://www.thebutterflysite.com/

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86. Butterfly And Hummingbird Gardening - Suite101.com Information on how butterflies and hummingbirds play a vital roles in keeping our environment healthy through their natural pollination process and why we should garden to keep them healthy. http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/1641

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87. NSiS: Florida Native Plants - Gardening For Wildlife Information on native plant, bird, butterfly and wildlife gardening in Florida. http://www.nsis.org/garden/garden-native-wildlife.html

Wildlife Gardening Gardening for wildlife is simple if you're aware of what wildlife is in your area and what their needs are. You may wish to attract wildlife to feed in your yard or go further and provide a diverse habitat. Wildlife habitat necessities Cover Plants provide wildlife with protection from weather and predators as well as a place to rest, eat, and raise young. Often plants also provide food, and some will collect rain water for drinking, too. Food All wildlife feed on plants or other animals. Ideally, the diversity of plants in the yard will provide year-round food. Water Fresh drinking water is essential for wildlife. Some animals need bodies of water for egg laying and early development and some live partially or entirely in water. Ponds are gaining in popularity, but simply placing a birdbath or large plant saucer filled with fresh water will supply the needs of a wide variety of wildlife. Planning a successful wildlife habitat Wildlife species Determine which bird amphibian reptile , and mammal species visit your yard and live in your area. Learn more about them and their habitat needs.

88. Water Garden And Koi Pond Supplies Water gardeners source for plants, liners, koi, butterfly koi, critters, and anything else for your gardening needs.Michigans most experienced water garden center. http://www.grassrootsnursery.com/

Pond supplies from Grass Roots Nursery. Thank you for choosing Grass Roots Nursery as your water garden supplier. Stop by our online catalog to see what is new and some old faithful products. We will begin shipping plant material in early May. Browse or shop the secure online catalog Aquatic Hibiscus Sweet Melissa What's New? Tropical and Marine Tank Fish and Critters Interested in a good News Letter? A little bit about us: We have been in the nursery business for over 25 years. 18 years of that in the pond construction and aquatic plants. Our experience will make it easy for you. In addition to being the largest water garden supplier in Michigan, we carry one of the largest selections of cold water fish and critters in the mid-west, with over 40 high density tanks, all of which contain over 200 gallons each. Check out the fish tanks and vats here! Whether your needs are a small barrel garden for the patio, or a large water feature, we are confident that we can serve your needs, efficiently and affordably. Remember: We are growers not just handlers and that makes a big difference relative to plant quality and freshness for transplanting into your water garden. Tour our facility There are two ways to visit us at Grass Roots Nursery, for a taste of who we are and what we do. Here at our website, or to get the full effect stop out and see us at the nursery. If your local water garden supplier doesn't have the answers to your questions give us a call, or visit the

89. Ohlone Audubon Society Serves southern Alameda County. Events, newsletters, butterfly and hummingbird gardening, and conservation issues. http://members.aol.com/wnscoggins/oas.html

Ohlone Audubon Society A chapter of the National Audubon Society Serving Southern Alameda County, California Our members work to preserve the natural world through education, conservation, and advocacy. Table of Contents

90. Welcome To The Garden Gate Full service plant store located in Sears at the Pompano Square Mall. Includes map, contact information, and pages on orchids, butterfly, and Florida native plants, along with tips for organic gardening and watering. http://www.gardengate.ws

Home Directions About Us Featured Articles ... Email W elcome to The Garden Gate's website! We are dedicated to bringing you the most exciting plant material in South Florida! Located at Sears, in Pompano Square Mall, we provide a neighborhood garden center with old-fashioned appeal. We strive to carry only healthy plants suited for our unique climate. Our selection is one of the best in town. Whatever your area of interest is, we are almost sure to whet your appetite. You are cordially invited to see what lies beyond The Garden Gate... Be sure to check the featured articles section weekly for informative articles on Garden Life. CONTACT INFORMATION The Garden Gate at Sears OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 10-9 daily 11-6 Sundays 2251 N. Federal Hwy. Pompano Beach, FL 33062 Phone: 954-783-1189 Fax: 954-783-1144 Email: info@gardengate.ws s="na";c="na";j="na";f=""+escape(document.referrer)

91. The Natural Gardener Nursery with display gardens including a butterfly garden, herb garden, vegetable garden, orchards, and a labyrinth. Site includes class and event schedule, natural and organic gardening tips, articles, and photos. http://www.naturalgardeneraustin.com/

92. Gulf Coast Gardening Specializes in hummingbird/butterfly plants, perennials, bedding plants, trees and shrubs. http://www.pinehills.gulfcoast-gardening.com/

How to Join Member of the South MS Lawn and Landscape Assn FastCounter by bCentral Welcome to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Gardening Directory! We are pleased to offer Gardeners an Internet Resource for Gardening on the Gulf Coast. An Email Newsletter is available, listing current Southern Gardening Events, Gardening Tips, and Sales. I hope you enjoy Gulf Coast Gardening! Suggestions are welcome at homsey@gulfcoast-gardening.com Garlic "2004 Herb of the Year" Highlights - New! Daylilies, U-Pick Blueberries, and Real Estate at Spring Lake Berry Farm. For details visit http://www.blueberry.gulfcoast-gardening.com or call 228-826-4682. http://pinehillsnursery.com Sponsor Community South Mississippi Lawn and Landscape Association Licensed Professionals Serving the Mississippi Gulf Coast! Frost Dates (Average) On-Line Newsletters - (Current Garden, Sales, and Events) Send your email for a personal issue of Gulf Coast Gardening! Receive Current Events, Garden Tips, and more! Garden Topics, Information, etc.

93. Butterfly And Hummingbird Gardening Using Annuals butterfly and hummingbird gardening using annuals. By Karen L. Panter, Colorado State University Cooperative Extension Agent. http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/columngw/grbtrhm.html

You are here: Home Gardening Online Gardening in the Rockies Butterfly and Hummingbird Gardening Using Annuals By Karen L. Panter, Colorado State University Cooperative Extension Agent (Commercial Greenhouse), Adams County April 1997 Here in Colorado we are lucky. Not only do we have many species of butterflies that frequent our area, but we also have several types of hummingbirds that visit the Front Range. Many of these creatures may simply stop in our yards for a break on their way up to the high country. However, if you want to encourage them to stick around for a while, there are a few steps you can take. To set up a butterfly and hummingbird Garden, keep a few simple thoughts in mind. Butterflies First, realize that each life stage of the butterfly has specific needs. The food sources for immature stages (various caterpillars) and adult butterflies can often be very different. Food supply is critical and so is the physical environment they each need. Since the Front Range of Colorado is prone to high winds at certain times of the year, it is helpful to provide shelter from wind for butterflies. Using windbreaks or a sheltered area is a good start. It is also important to know that most butterflies have specific host plants on which they develop. Monarch butterfly caterpillars will only develop on milkweed. Black swallowtails feed only on parsley, dill and related plants.

94. Ark Valley Butterfly Club Home Page Based in Wichita, Kansas. Newsletter, checklist, gardening, and photos. http://members.cox.net/jmason15/ark.htm

Image from the Dover CDROM "Full-Color Decorative Buterfly Illustrations" ARK VALLEY BUTTERFLY CLUB A (former) CHAPTER OF THE NORTH AMERICAN BUTTERFLY ASSOCIATION The Snout Checklist Links Peru ... Butterfly Gardening ...A group of people interested in the natural history and conservation of the "FLYING FLOWERS" of south central Kansas had a butterfly club going for a few years. The club fizzled out in 2003, but the interest still lingers on. The newsletter archives of the club and relevant links may be found in these web pages. If you want to expand your knowledge of butterflies: Take regular field trips to your favorite natural area study its insect inhabitants Help with research on Monarchs and other indigenous species Plant a garden for butterflies Join the NORTH AMERICAN BUTTERFLY ASSOCIATION Bronze Copper Lycaena hyllus Photo by Roy Beckemeyer, Woodson County, KS, 7/94 MEMBERSHIP INFO: If you join the North American Butterfly Association, you will receive: - "American Butterflies" - NABA Magazine

95. Articles - The Butterfly WebSite - Butterfly Photos, Butterfly Clipart, Educatio Lists of articles from various publications about wildlife gardening. http://butterflywebsite.com/Articles/constructlist.cfm?type=humgardening

96. Butterfly Society Of Virginia Includes society information, feature articles, events, kids' section, list of common butterflies and their host plants, and gardening tips. http://www.geocities.com/butterflysocietyofva/

The Butterfly Society of Virginia Guess who? Society Merchandise History Membership Volunteers Needed Upc oming Events Butterfly and Related Links For Children of All Ages Purposes: List of Butterflies Seen in VA Education - Study and learn more about butterflies and moths. Raise the general consciousness of the survival problems of butterflies and moths through publicity, programs and activities for both adults and children. Host Plants in VA Conservation - Promote butterfly and moth conservation, including conservation of habitat and host and nectar gardens. Gardening Tips for Tidewater VA Gardening - Encourage the planting of butterfly and moth host and nectar plants in home and public gardens. Reference Books Volunteering - Support the butterfly gardens and programs of the Norfolk Botanical Garden, the Virginia Zoological Park, and other appropriate organizations throughout the State. Request for Speakers Contact the Webmaster Last updated: 18 April 2004

97. Cartersville Garden Club - Butterfly And Hummingbird Gardens Club events, service projects, and a calendar are provided for local members. Other pages include butterfly and hummingbird gardening, composting, wildflowers and the poem ?Daffodils?. http://pages.prodigy.net/jwaits/bfly&hmbdgardens.html

98. Monarch Watch : Dedicated To Education, Conservation And Research Dedicated to education, conservation, and research of the Monarch butterfly, features information about the life cycle, gardening instructions, migration and tagging, and curriculum guides. http://www.monarchwatch.org/

W e l c o m e t o M o n a r c h W a t c h ! What's New: Spring Open House Read the latest Email Update! New Monarch Poster Available "Off to Mexico" BLOG ... Ordering Information Order your Monarch Watch tags, T-shirts, seeds, posters, videos, live critters and a whole lot more! Monarch Biology Monarch life cycle, natural populations, and Monarch enemies. Rearing Monarchs Raise Monarchs at home or in the classroom! Milkweed Photo guide and instructions on growing your own milkweed. Butterfly Gardening Tips on starting your own garden and detailed plant - butterfly lists. Multimedia Gallery Monarch photos, drawings, essays and more! Dplex-L Email List Stay up-to-date on Monarch news! Learn more about the spectacular migration that millions of Monarchs make each year. Conservation Find out about these issues and how you can help. In the Classroom Here you'll find curricula developed by Monarch Watch for K-2, 3-6 and Middle School.

99. LA-NABA Los Angeles Chapter of the North American butterfly Association. Meeting, activities, conservation, photo gallery, gardening, lists, field reports, and hotspots. http://www.naba.org/chapters/nabala/

to the of the Site last updated May 29, 2004 LA-NABA 'S LATE ST Next LA-NABA meeting: pm LA-NABA Butterfly Count: 06/26/04 - Pomona Valley Count - Wanda Dameron - be496@lafn.org LA-NABA Butterfly Count: Mt. Baden-Powell Count - Fred Heath - fred.heath@power-one.com New book: An Introduction to Southern California Butterflies written by Fred Heath with photography by Herb Clarke - "must have" book for our local, common butterflies! Activity page updated 04/02/04 There's Something About NABA NABA is an acronym for the North American Butterfly Association which was established in 1992 with the intent of enlightening and educating the general public concerning the joys of butterfly watching with an emphasis on observation with binoculars and collection via photography. There are over 700 species of butterflies in North America above Mexico, and conservation of these remaining species is a major goal; Southern California having more than it's share of threatened butterflies. "There is only one California, and extinction is forever and ever," says Rudy Mattoni in his publication Butterflies of Greater Los Angeles (see Books and Links page).

100. Butterfly Garden Plant Lists plants are species specific attracting only the butterflies whose caterpillars society,agriculture department, extension service, or master gardening program http://www.milkweedcafe.com/gardenplantlists.htm

To successfully attract butterflies and keep them visiting, you will want to plant a variety of both host and nectar plants. Some plants will serve both purposes. Host plants are species specific - attracting only the butterflies whose caterpillars will eat that type of plant. Planting parsley, for example, will attract female black swallowtails, but will do nothing to attract monarchs or fritillaries. Try to incorporate a variety of plants with a variety of heights and bloom times. The lists below are general suggestions, but for more regional-specific information, you may want to contact your local native plant society, agriculture department, extension service, or master gardening program. Nectar Plants Host Plants bee balm, Monarda spp. black-eyed Susan, Rudbeckia spp. bluebeard, Caryopteris coneflower, Echinacea spp. coreopsis, Coreopsis spp. dogbane, Apocynum spp. goldenrod, Solidage spp. ironweed, Vernonia spp. Joe Pye weed, Eupatorium fistulosum

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