Butterflies in the Garden

Butterflies in the Garden

As summer brings warmer temperatures and some sunny afternoons, one of the most enjoyable sights in the garden is a variety of butterflies flitting from plant to plant, seeking nectar and egg-laying opportunities. Look for butterflies congregating in open, sunny spots with some wind protection. To make garden areas more attractive to butterflies, plant some of their favorite nectaring flowers.

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Nostalgia and the Transplanted Gardener

Nostalgia and the Transplanted Gardener

Like many Californians, I am a transplant from another climate zone. The plants in my personal stories - the lilacs, maples, and lawns of New England - were ones I wanted in my California story. But unfortunately, people travel to different climates more easily than plants. To connect with the gardening stories from my family’s past, I have to look deeper than the specific plants.

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