After the success of my sunflower garden last year, I’ve decided to expand my garden. This year, along with sunflowers, I’ve also decided to grow tomatoes, bell peppers, and milkweed (AKA butterfly weed). Tonight, I plotted my tomatoes and bell peppers because they need to grow inside before they’re transplanted outside.
I’m particularly excited about the butterfly weed. Monarch butterflies are very close to being put on the endangered list. I love monarchs and want to do all I can to help them and raise awareness. I’m hoping my butterfly weed is successful in attracting and feeding and nursing them and I encourage others to do the same! They’re not seeds you’ll typically find at your neighborhood grocery store, so I ordered 5000 seeds off of Amazon.
I begin planting these seeds outside within the next few weeks. It’s still a little cool and early in the season.
Happy gardening!
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Save the butterflies!
AMEN!
Oh no! I didn’t realize monarch butterflies are endangered! That is sad!
Good luck with the seeds. Usually one out of 5000 won’t be a dud! *snarl* Drives me mad!
Thanks, April! And they’re not endangered YET, but they’re very close. 😦
You’re a great person, Jackie! I know you’ll help the butterflies!
I like butterflies. I hope they won’t become endangered. It’s good that you are planting the seeds. It’s nice to know that you are taking good care of your garden.
I’m trying to start! 🙂