Vibrant Color

Every time on my way home from town, I pass by a locally owned nursery, The Perennial Gardener and wonder. Today, I stopped. Oh my gosh, what a lovely nursery with friendly, helpful staff! I had nothing particularly in mind, but I knew something would jump out at me.

After planting over a dozen packs of flower seeds, only two Cosmo plants have made it through our unusual summer. I want color! I was delighted by the vibrant colors of the petunia and the plants were huge.

Immediately when I arrived home, the petunias were planted. A few moments later before I could get the watering can, a butterfly came to enjoy their sweet nectar. What a treat!

Tiger Swallowtail on "Famous" Petunia

The other picks.....

"Jamboree Burgundy" Petunia

"Wave Purple" Petunia

The colors are so vibrant.

I cannot wait to see their colorful faces in the morning!

Butterfly Garden

Have you been to a Butterfly Garden?

It is a treat to have butterflies fluttering around you and be surrounded by colorful flowers. I remember visiting my first Butterfly Garden at Seaside, Oregon. I went searching for it again, but learned that it no longer exists. I will share some of my photos from a bygone era.


Spicebush Swallowtail


Queen


Polydamas Swallowtail


Julia


Buckeye

The next time you have a chance to visit a Butterfly Garden,
DON'T MISS IT!