Florida Roses and Butterfly Gardening

I'm still here! I'm so sorry for the lack of posts - I have been busily working on an upcoming lecture for the Orlando Area Historical Rose Society entitled "Florida Roses and Butterfly Gardening." I will be providing general butterfly gardening information as well as discussing butterfly plants that make good companion plants for roses. I also plan to bring my caterpillar condo and butterfly gardening handouts. You will find information about the lecture here and below. I would love to see you there!

Orlando Area Historical Rose Society

April 3, 2011 2:30pm (doors open at 2pm)

Harry P. Leu Gardens

(407) 647-1219

Places: Butterfly Garden at Disney's Ft. Wilderness

Hello! Just back from the annual Girl Scout camping trip at Disney's Ft. Wilderness. We had a great time  swimming, making smores, trading SWAPS, and spending time with the other Girl Scouts and their families.

At the  Ft. Wilderness'  Reception Outpost, there is a colorful butterfly garden that I enjoy visiting each year...

Ft. Wilderness Reception Outpost

The garden is filled with Snapdragons, Dianthus, Milkweed, Pansies, Nicotiana, and Passionflower.

The Black-Eyed Susans are particularly vibrant.

The Black-Eyed Susans look lovely en masse.

Tiger Swallowtail on Dianthus

Look at the amazing variety of nectar plants.