by Kristen Dangelo | Sep 27, 2018 | Butterflies, Butterfly Host Plants, Butterfly Photography, Eggs, Humor
In nature, when it comes to motherhood and eggs, the female butterfly soars with the best of them. Although, she may not have to sit on her wee ones for 12-14 hours a day, as the Robin does, she will devote almost her entire existence to being an expert egg layer....
by Kristen Dangelo | Mar 20, 2011 | Butterflies, Butterfly Host Plants, Butterfly Photography, Caterpillars, Eggs, Stories
I recently visited a grove where the Pipevine Swallowtail’s host plant, the Dutchman’s Pipevine, grew vigorously. Here, in this shaded and otherwise peaceful wood, there was a state of butterfly pandemonium happening. Male butterflies zealously chased...
by Kristen Dangelo | Nov 18, 2010 | Butterfly Gardening, Butterfly Host Plants, Caterpillars, Eggs
Nothing has sparked more life back into my tired (hum, or am I talking about me?) butterfly garden than Haven Brand Manure Tea! This is not tea for drinking, but a blend of natural manure made from pesticide and antibiotic free, grass fed livestock from the Haven...
by Kristen Dangelo | Jul 26, 2010 | Butterflies, Butterfly Gardening, Butterfly Host Plants, Caterpillars, Eggs, Gifts & Whimsey
Painted Lady Butterflies Painted Lady Butterflies are one of the most widely distributed butterflies in the world, they can be found on all continents except Australia and Antarctica. Migration and the wide range of available host plants is what helps make the painted...
by Kristen Dangelo | Dec 2, 2009 | Butterflies, Butterfly Gardening, Butterfly Host Plants, Caterpillars, Eggs
O’ Cassia Tree, O’ Cassia Tree, how lovely are your branches… Where some female Sulphurs are concerned, the verse above should read, how lovely are your blossoms. The brilliant yellow buds found on a blooming Cassia plant, are number one on these...
by Kristen Dangelo | Nov 4, 2009 | Butterflies, Butterfly Photography, Caterpillars, Chrysalis, Eggs, Humor
It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, it is the one that is the most adaptable to change. – Charles Darwin When reflecting on butterflies, visions of warm sunshiny days may fill one’s mind. It is not usual to think...
