Moth Photograph, Hadena Capsularis

The Moth, Hadena Capsularis, is Endangered in the U.S.  Photographed June 11, 2011 in Harrisburg, PA.

Spring Gardening Tips

So its Spring. Hopfully you were a Good Gardener and put at least 6 inches of compost material onto your Vegetable Garden bed at the end of last Fall. If not thats a big Ooops! QUICK...run to your nearest Garden Center and purchase as much as you can! Incorporate it into your soil before planting.

In some parts of the country you've Already planted. But for those of us who live in regions that seem more like the Artic Tundra...its time to plant your cold hardy greens. Yep, thats right...SpINaCH, Kale, Lettuce, Swiss Chard, Collard Greens, Asian Greens, etc... No need to water your seeds during Spring if you planted in the ground. Mother Nature is a better gardener than you are. You can reserve your water usage for Summer.

 

Be sure to check out my previous Blog Post about Butterflies, "Plight of the Butterfly." It contains tips and tricks about how to invite Butterflies into your vegetable garden. 

 

Painting a Day, Cat Art, Butterfly Garden Cat 6

 Cat Art. Painting a Day, Day 18 in my series.

Cat watching a Butterfly flutter by. And the Cat says..."How can I catch it? A Trophy for my Humans? Not much meat on it."

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Painting a Day, Butterfly Garden Cat 5

Painting a Day. Cat Art. Titled, "Butterfly Garden Cat 5." Day 17 of my Painting a Day series.

My New Cat Art Drawing depicts a Cute Little Kitty frolicking about in a Butterfly Garden. I Am the CAAAAAT! Worship Me! A Proud Regal Kitty sitting Tall expecting your obedience. The World is throwing Gifts at his Paws.  Flowers and Butterflies to amuse and favor him. Tail twitches contently as he surveys all that he owns...everything in his gaze. Life in this moment is Good.

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Plight of the Butterfly part 1

Here's something to think about while planning your vegetable or herb garden. Don't forget to invite the Butterflies! So many Butterfly species are endangered or in trouble, due to chemical flower/lawn/garden/crops sprays, as well as loss of habitat. Something you can do to help out the (Blue, Yellow, Black) Swallowtail Butterflies is to plant Carrots, Parsley and Dill. The females lay their eggs on these plants and their caterpillars feed on them, ex. they feed on the carrot tops. Don't worry...they don't eat much :)

These plants help you too in more ways than one! They're a great source of nutrition. You can cook them or eat them raw in salad. Plant them along your garden border to help keep the grass out. So you see its a win win proposition :)

Sorry I don't have a photograph of these Beautiful Butterflies.