Butterfly Gardens
Butterfly gardens are fun, easy, and a great way to encourage your kids to learn about nature. Simply creating a butterfly-friendly habitat will bring numerous visitors and a variety of colors to your home throughou the year for you to enjoy.
Many websites have detailed instructions for creating a butterfly garden. Usually these include suggestions for specific plants that will attract different butterfly species, as well as additional things you can do to encourage these gentle creatures to keep coming back.
The size of your garden does not matter, because even a small patio can house a few potted plants. You’ll want to make sure you pick blooms with lots of color to attract the butterflies, as well as plants that are choice caterpillar food. Some individuals have even opted to put up butterfly houses–similar to bird houses–where butterflies can take shelter in inclimate weather.
As you enjoy these visitors, take the time to observe their behaviors, their life cycle, and perhaps even practice photographing them. It can be an educational experience that your whole family will enjoy.
For more information on creating your own butterfly garden, try these websites:
