Cute Butterfly Container

I recently parked my car in this special spot at Palmer's Nursery. How cute it that?

New Butterfly Gardening Friends

I'd like to thank my new gardening friends, Nadine and her family, at Bouler Design Group for the shout-out on her blog,  Bouler Architecture today. We met Nadine and her family while on vacation last week in Costa Rica. You might recognize her artist/author daughter, Olivia, of Olivia's Birds . My daughter certainly did as Olivia was featured on the Disney Channel's Friends for Change. Thanks so much Nadine! Happy Butterfly Gardening to you and your family!

Before & After

Our Milkweed patch has rebounded and I would like to show you how quickly this occurs!

Before (July 15th)

After (August 4th) - Just 3 weeks later!

AND we already have caterpillars again...

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The Circle Continues

We found several chrysalis in the garden since the caterpillars dispersed from the Milkweed patch. We were about to go on vacation (a little over a week ago) so I was worried that we might not see any of them "hatch." Well, these two butterflies emerged the day before we left!

Under my children's picnic table

The butterflies hang for several hours while their wings dry. It is important not to touch them so they are not damaged.