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Forum: Hummingbird and Butterfly GardeningReplies: 11, Views: 78
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ShadowJack
Westville, IL
(Zone 5b)

April 6, 2008
9:48 PM

Post #4768661

Greetings

Even though I am 3 years into this project, It is still a hodgepodge of Perennials and a few Annuals. But little to tie them together.
I started this Butterfly Garden for my mother who is disabled and can not walk on un even ground, the idea being a nice winding brick path through a scenic Butterfly garden.
Given the size of area I am playing with, purchasing new plants has gotten expensive, but I am not proficient at growing from seeds yet, does anyone have advice for me?
The Milkweeds ( Asclepias and others ) has eluded me these past 3 years...none of locals carry them.
I have at present many different nectar plants, but always have room to add more, and plan on putting in more herb host plants this year as well. Is there a lot of benefit to putting in Host trees such as Cherry or wild cherry...I have room for maybe one or 2 trees.
Any help will be appreciated...

Tim

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