Forum: Butterfly/Hummingbird Gardens

Here are some visitors to my butterfly weed in the front bed. It must be yummy.

He was really tiny, just a baby, but he looks BIG here! http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d148/kimco_obx/Flowers/gecko.jpg

Here is a pic of the first butterfly I have seen.

5109This is finally getting some size to it.

Caught a pic of this one being still for a second. http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d148/kimco_obx/Flowers/bflylantana.jpg

Here is a shot of my regular at the feeder.

Our native butterfly weed: a must for the butterfly garden.

Here is a picture of my bird feeding area. It now includes a hummingbird feeder. I am happy to say I now have a pair of them visiting every...

Purple coneflowers and a visitor

Oh, Gee! I have seen hundreds of these in the last few weeks. I stood still watching one while he/she held onto to the tendrils of a passiflora. ...

are definitely here!

Some of you will remember the pictures of the hummingbird that decided to ride out a tropical storm/hurricane in my garage. I know that Hunter and I...

My gardening buddy and I went and enjoyed the beautiful gardens and the butterfly exhibit. Every year through the month of April they have this...

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051216/ap_on_sc/mexico_butterfly_police These pretties float through Kansas each year. They are a true marvel ! Tiny...

Hi All, How exciting to have more forums to read. Hopefully we some contributions! I'll start with what is your favorite butterfly flowers? ...

Of all my butterfly attracting plants, the Lantana seems to get the most attention this time of the year.

Oh those are some lovely butterflies! I too seen lots of butterflies in my gardens, but could hardly get a good pic. :( They love the purple...

Hello all, I am new to the group as I just registered. I was refered by tennessee sue, my friend of many years. We have been in herb groups together...

Any idea if it matters to the butterflies if the milkweed is white or pink ? And, can milkweed really grow under dry conditions ?