The butterflies and I have made the news. Susan Smith-Durisek, who writes a weekly garden column for our local newspaper, recently asked for information about raising butterflies. Her well-written article was published this past weekend along with photos by Charles Bertram.
Photo by Charles Bertram
I appreciate Susan’s article and I hope it encourages more people to explore and learn about butterflies and native plants.
Betty– I read this article when it came out and had been meaning to comment. Yes, it was very well done, and CB’s photos are great, but I wish they had published at least one of YOUR wonderful photos, too!
I liked your recent picture of the trumpet honeysuckle.
I have one in my yard, too; sometimes in May I see the Common Yellowthroat warbler there–eating aphids for lunch, I think … ~Patsy
Patsy, hadn’t thought of the birds looking for aphids but that’s a good possibility.
Super neat! I forwarded the article to some others who either have young ones who might be interested in
trying to raise or those who might want to try planting
that which would attract a variety of butterfles.
Thanks, Beth. I appreciate you helping to spread the word.
Wonderful article!!! Thank you for giving me a heads up on that. I still say you are an amazing lady.
My 2 Spicebush caterpillars have done well. I was surprised to see one turned bright yellow before making it’s chrysalisis. The 2nd. one is now a dull yellow, has stuck itself to the container and stayed that way for 2 days; humm..??
I have MANY MANY hummingbirds the past 3 days…probably the babies? Needing to keep that food fresh and clear! I love it!
Patty,glad to hear of your hummingbirds. Sounds like a real treat.
Betty, just read the article today. Very well done. So you are a celebrity!
Thanks, David. Celebrity? I think that’s stretching it. If the article encourages folks to be more aware of butterflies then I’m pleased.