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Monarch munching
I was able to catch this monarch caterpillar actively feeding. Their little feet are quite cute.
u/NativeGrowr — 2 days ago
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Insect Friday - A day to post pictures of insects you've found recently
Friday's are insect day! Feel free to post pictures of the different insects you've come across in the garden or yard recently.
u/AutoModerator — 3 days ago
New garden question.
I moved fall of 2024. Started building my butterfly / pollinator garden in 2025. I have cone flowers, garden phlox, bee balm and lavender that I planted last year. This year I am adding milkweed, roses, clematis, butterfly bush, and a section of hollyhocks. Is there any other plant recommendations to add? Also how long does it usually take for the butterflies and hummingbirds to find the garden? I am in north central Ohio zone 6. Also forgot I have added dill weed to my vegetable garden.
u/Distinct-Yogurt2686 — 5 days ago
Phlox, Mandevella, Milkweed & more.
Some days I walk out my front door, it's like walking into a "butterfly house" I found that the Phlox, Golden Rod, Milkweed, Brown Eyed Susan, a kinda tall leggy wetland plant with tiny yellow flowers (I think it's called Lady's Slippers), Joe Pye weed, Asters & I don't know the name of the tall big leafed plant with yellow flowers attract & feed MANY species of butterflies
u/tnk-trade — 7 days ago
Butterfly garden lack of patience!
Please help my patience. My butterfly garden is doing well. But no butterflies or hummers. Just got back from Texas and they are everywhere. So is it still to early here in North East Indiana or will it just take a few years. As far as bees go I have plenty. And tons of backyard birds. Just no hummers or butterflies.
u/SuperTFAB — 9 days ago
Monarch Butterfly Milkweed question.
My question is I want to plant some milkweed in my garden barrels but don't know what kind to plant. There seem to be several different varieties of milkweed plants. Is one better for attracting Monarchs than the others? Or does it matter so long as its milkweed? I live in north central Ohio which is zone 6.
u/Distinct-Yogurt2686 — 8 days ago