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Trivia: What was the original purpose of the Eiffel Tower?
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March 01, 2025
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Would You Be Interested in Creating a Butterfly Garden in Your Backyard? |
Creating a Butterfly Garden Sanctuary in Your Own Backyard
A butterfly garden is a wonderful addition to any backyard, offering beauty, serenity, and an opportunity to help preserve these essential pollinators. By cultivating the right plants and providing a welcoming environment, you can transform your garden into a sanctuary for butterflies. Here's how you can get started.
Choose the Right Plants
The key to attracting butterflies is planting nectar-rich flowers that provide food for adult butterflies. Some favorites include lavender, butterfly bush, coneflowers, marigolds, zinnias, and milkweed. These flowers not only offer sweet nectar but also create a vibrant, colorful garden that will draw butterflies in from far and wide.
Additionally, it's important to include plants that cater to the needs of caterpillars. For example, milkweed is vital for monarch butterflies, and fennel or dill can attract swallowtail butterflies. By providing food for all stages of a butterfly's life cycle, you're ensuring a thriving environment for them.
Create a Butterfly-Friendly Habitat
Butterflies need more than just flowers to thrive; they need a safe place to rest, bask in the sun, and stay hydrated. Adding flat rocks in sunny spots gives butterflies a place to soak up heat and warm their wings. A shallow birdbath or small puddle can provide water for them to drink from, as well as areas for puddling, which is where butterflies gather to drink mineral-rich water.
Avoid Pesticides and Chemicals
One of the most important factors in creating a butterfly sanctuary is eliminating pesticides and harmful chemicals. These can be detrimental not only to butterflies but also to other pollinators, like bees. By opting for natural gardening methods such as composting, using neem oil, or encouraging natural predators, you can create a safe environment for your fluttering friends.
Provide Shelter
To offer shelter, consider adding a small garden shed or some dense shrubs for butterflies to rest and hide from predators. A butterfly house can also be an excellent addition to your garden, providing shelter during cooler months or from inclement weather.
Yesterday’s Poll Results: As we age, keeping blood sugar levels steady is key to maintaining good health. Which of these strategies do you use most often?
Looks like limiting sugar and processed foods is the clear winner, with over a third of you making healthier choices! 🍏🥦 It seems like we're all becoming pros at making better food decisions, but it’s great to see that drinking more water and eating regularly is also a popular pick—keeping those hydration levels up and fueling our bodies right! 💧🥙
“Walking!”
“I'm 69 and have never had a blood sugar issue but I work to make sure I don't develop an issue.”
“I tread mill 4 miles daily and watch what I eat.”
Try to incorporate a brisk walk after you eat!
As always, thanks to everyone who voted and commented!
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Longevity Tip of the Day
Plant a butterfly garden! Creating a sanctuary for butterflies in your garden not only enhances your outdoor space but also promotes a healthy environment. Butterflies are natural pollinators, supporting plant growth and biodiversity. By planting native flowers and shrubs, you help maintain the balance of nature, which can lead to improved air quality and a soothing, stress-reducing environment. Plus, spending time in your garden is a wonderful way to stay active and connected with nature—boosting both physical and mental health! 🌸🦋
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Phrase: Sending me
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In a sentence: That joke is sending me—I can’t stop laughing.
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