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Like Adam Pasco, I’ve just returned from the Gardeners’ World Magazine 20th Anniversary cruise. Adam wrote about the gardens we visited in his blog, earlier this week, including Mount user, Bodnant, The Castle of Mey and The Beth Chatto Gardens in Essex. All of the gardens were wonderful, but I found Beth Chatto’s garden particularly invigorating and inspiring. It was wonderful to be greeted by Beth, who is a delightful lady.
After all the excitement of the trip, it was back to my own garden in Hampshire. Everything was looking somewhat overgrown, after my 10 days away. It was amazing how many weeds had emerged.
There are several things to understand about butterfly garden designs. The first of course is that you’re trying to attract butterflies but these are the adult form of caterpillars. So in order to get the butterflies you have to encourage caterpillars. This leads to a series of guidelines.
You need to allow the caterpillars to grow and eat freely so they’ll develop enough strength to turn into butterflies. Whacking the garden with chemicals is not particularly friendly so avoid them.
There’s a reason we’re going to be planting a ton of yellow and red flowers in the butterfly garden. This insect loves the hot stuff so don’t skimp on heat. Full Post…
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Be still my heart! Can you see why Lynn Morgan Design is quickly becoming one of my all-time favorites?? I mean her entire portfolio is filled with gems like this Darien, CT home. The medley of blues is so pleasing to the eye, I can’t get enough. The fantastic fabric selections and comfy furniture just top it all off! Full Post…
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