A group from my work went to check out the Texas Discovery Gardens Butterfly House as part of a Day of Service. We will be cleaning and replanting our butterfly sanctuary at my place of employment.
We watched a butterfly release and heard all about them from the wonderful staff. Here are some friends I made at the Butterfly House.
I am also hoping to follow with a plan in my backyard similiar to this
I have not figured the plants yes, but it will have both nectar and host plants with a shallow dish in one of the ovals as a water souce for butterfly puddling.
Here is a butterfly pattern to celebrate - make some paper butterflies!
we were at a butterfly house too, it was awesome! we took a bunch of beautiful pictures http://fun.kyti.me/index.php/2011/02/papillon-en-fete/
Oh, thanks for mentioning my muffin bags!
have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: Sibylle | February 26, 2011 at 10:22 AM
Beautiful butterflies!
EWian
Posted by: EWian | March 04, 2011 at 08:57 AM
We're glad you enjoyed your visit to the Gardens and butterfly house! Plant a diversity of native flowers (including large and small flowers) so that you'll attract more species of butterflies. you'll also want to plant plenty of each host plant. A caterpillar can eat a plant down quickly! Good luck with your garden!
Posted by: Sarah Gardner | March 07, 2011 at 01:23 PM