Encouraging and Protecting butterflies moths and skippers in our garden
But, we cannot protect every butterfly from every predator.
Butterfly egg on milkweed |
We dig and overwinter tropical milkweed so it is in place as soon as the weather warms enough for Monarch migration in the spring.
Swallowtail caterpillar on Rue Each year we increase the number of Rue plants. They are biennial so you'll lose some each year. Seed starting is an annual event now. |
Onion bag netting on Rue with caterpillar underneath When caterpillars become visible, I top the plant with netting saved from bulb shipments, onion bags, etc. |
Orb spider with Swallowtail caterpillar Sadly we cannot prevent all predation. Even spiders gotta eat. |
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