by Kristen Dangelo | Feb 21, 2020 | Butterflies, Butterfly Gardening, Butterfly Host Plants, Butterfly Photography, Poetry & Quotes, Stories
California Butterfly Dreamin’ An Article on Butterfly Gardening in Southern California by Kristen D’Angelo Featured in the North American Butterfly Association (NABA) Butterfly Gardener Vol. 13 Issue 1, Spring 2008 Ever dreamed of the land...
by Kristen Dangelo | Apr 19, 2018 | Butterflies, Butterfly Gardening, Butterfly Host Plants, Butterfly Photography
Lotus scoparius, also commonly known as Deerweed, is definitely not just for Deer! In California, Arizona, and parts of Mexico, Deerweed sets the foothills ablaze in color from early spring through summer. This brightly hued perennial is a hot spot for local wildlife,...
by Kristen Dangelo | Feb 9, 2012 | Butterflies, Butterfly Gardening, Butterfly Host Plants
Have you ever been Mallow, have you ever tried? The pertinent question here is have you ever tried using Mallow in your Butterfly Garden? If you have never used Mallow in your Butterfly Garden, then try it and you will be in for a pleasant surprise! Mallows are...
by Kristen Dangelo | Jun 8, 2011 | Butterfly Gardening, Gifts & Whimsey, Stories
Spring brings me a delicate flurry of butterflies and welcomes roses first blooms. When I’m not tending to my butterfly obsession, I tend to my old garden roses which are blooming especially profusely this year. I wanted to make use of my heavenly scented old...
by Kristen Dangelo | Jun 3, 2011 | Butterflies, Butterfly Gardening, Events
Bugs and Butterflies Event Sunday, June 5, 2011 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Join Obsession With Butterflies along with plant, and insect enthusiasts for a day under the oak trees. Learn about butterflies and how to attract them to your garden. Rangers will lead nature walks...
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...
