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Butterflies
Species identification, host plants, Monarch waystation help, raising caterpillars, and migration sightings.
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1,889 replies
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Birds
Feeder setups, identification, migration watches, nesting boxes, hummingbirds, and backyard birding tips.
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4,788 replies
Latest: “Hello Mudit Test” — 2 months ago
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Blooms
Native plants, pollinator gardens, plant identification, garden design, and wildflower questions.
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279 replies
Latest: “color of hydrangeas” — 5 days, 22 hours ago
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Bushel Basket
Canning, vegetable gardening, composting, yard projects, beekeeping, and garden recipes.
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182 replies
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Ask Anything
General questions that don't fit neatly into one section. Our most active forum — 94% of questions get answered.
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Blooms
Calla Lilies
How much sun do the calla lilies need?
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Tulips
My tulips have stopped blooming. Do I need to dig up the bulbs so that I can get good flowers next year?
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Daffodils
My daffodils are green and healthy but hardly any flowers. Have I buried them too deep?
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Butterflies
Butterflies at weddings
Why do people release butterflies at weddings? Does it bring good luck or is it just to include a good deed in your wedding?
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Broken wing
I found a butterfly with a broken wing. It is still alive. Is there something I can do help this poor thing?
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Life span
How long do butterflies live?
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Male and female
I am just curious, how do you find out if a butterfly is male or female?
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Butterflies in my neighborhood
How do I identify the species of butterflies in my neighborhood?
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Butterflies eggs
I see some white powdery substance on some of the leaves in my garden? Could this be butterfly eggs? How do I identify butterfly eggs?
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Aster
Are butterflies attracted to Aster? I am thinking of planting some Aster in my garden, so wanted to check if they are attractive for butterflies.
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✓ Answered butterflies 18 years ago

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