Butterfly Passion
A Central Florida Home for Butterflies
Butterflies Everywhere!
My interest in butterflies started several years ago. Since retiring and having more time now, I have taken a new interest in butterflies. I learned that the survival rate is only 7 % and had been noticing for the last few years that the butterfly population has been steadily decreasing. So I started doing things trying to help increase the populations of several different kinds of butterflies. It was, and still is, a learn as I go project. Some good must becoming from the effort because I now have a yard full of the beautiful " flying flowers." Among them are Monarchs, Eastern Black Swallowtails, Gulf Fritillaries, Queens, Zebra Longwings and White Peacocks. So far I have released over 500 butterflies.
Butterflies are some of nature's most beautiful and fascinating creatures, but as concrete spreads, their habitat shrinks. I hope that by sharing what I have learned with you, we can save our butterfly populations. Hopefully you will help by making room for them in your yards and in your lives.
Monarch Waystation
Starting sometime in March 2007, I set out just a few plants for a small butterfly garden. Working on it all summer a little at a time as I could only work a short time in the morning before it got too hot. Every time I thought it was done it seemed the garden needed something else. And so it continues. I have come to the conclusion that my butterfly garden will never be finished. It is always changing and growing. I applied for certification as a Monarch Waystation and was thrilled to get the award!
Waystation number 1746!