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 | 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 | 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 | 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...
