If chipmunks are digging up your bulbs and eating your flowers, you’re probably wondering what you can plant that they won’t eat. I have a chipmunk infestation. I have counted no fewer than 12 individuals at one time within view of my back step, and my entire yard is only .4 acres! There are plenty […]
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The Best Insect Field Guides (North America)
Once I got into butterfly gardening, I quickly became enthralled by the many other fascinating insects that I saw in my garden. This fascination lead to an insect photography hobby. Once you start noticing insects, you’ll want to identify them and learn more about their lives and habits. To do this, you need a great […]
The Best Annuals For Butterflies, Bees & Other Pollinators
While native perennial flowers are the foundation of my pollinator garden, annuals add pizzazz and lots more pollen and nectar sources to draw more butterflies, bees, and other pollinators to your garden. These are the top-performing annuals in my zone 5 pollinator garden in Upstate New York. 1 – Cosmos Cosmos rank #1 in my […]
The Best Perennials For Butterflies, Bees & Other Pollinators
Native perennial plants form the foundation to my pollinator garden. They provide ample nectar and pollen for a wide variety of butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Many of them also act as food plants for caterpillars and other insects. Here are some of the best perennial plants to use in your pollinator garden: 1 – […]
