Blog — birds
Plant a Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary
Posted by N. Astrid Hoffman on
Monarch butterflies, known for their distinctive orange and black wings, rely on milkweed plants as their sole larval food source. By planting milkweed and other nectar-rich flowers, you can provide essential habitat and resources for monarchs at all stages of their life cycle. In this blog post, we'll explore the importance of monarch nursery gardens and how you can create your own haven for these magnificent butterflies.
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Planting a Garden for Birds, Bees & Butterflies
Posted by N. Astrid Hoffman on
Creating a garden that welcomes and sustains a diverse array of wildlife is not only a joy for the senses but also a meaningful contribution to biodiversity conservation. Birds, bees, and butterflies play crucial roles in pollination and maintaining the delicate balance of ecosystems.
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How To Invite Pollinators to Your Garden
Posted by N. Astrid Hoffman on
Inviting pollinators to your garden is not as hard as it may seem. You don’t need a large piece of land or a large garden. Flowers in pots, containers, and even windowsills can offer forage, food, and fodder for many of our migrating and permanent pollinators. There are many flowers to be planted now, see list below, that will continue to flourish and flower well into the fall.
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