Hummingbird and Butterfly Gardening: "Monarch Waystation" Butterfly Plant Seed Certification Info, 0 by tabasco
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Subject: "Monarch Waystation" Butterfly Plant Seed Certification Info
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tabasco wrote: Hi, everyone-- I was google-ing around today on the "Monarch Watch" site and found info that other BF gardeners might find useful-- Some have asked about how to begin to plant a basic butterfly garden for monarchs and other butterflies. Of course, there are many different approaches to planting a BF garden for monarchs, but here is the "Monarch Watch" list of seeds to get a Monarch butterfly garden started. If you send them $16 they will send the seed kit directly to you. (The "EZ does it" approach.) http://www.monarchwatch.org/ws/seed_kit.html and a pdf brochure with additional details for planting a more elaborate BF garden. http://www.monarchwatch.org/ws/waystation_guide.pdf Another question is 'What steps does a BF gardener take to 'certify' your BF garden with the "Monarch Watch" program?'. The requirements include planting a basic garden according to MW Guidelines, completing the MW application, and sending in $12. You will receive a sign to inform your neighbors that you are providing a butterfly habitat and a listing of your garden "waystation" in a national publication. This link provides the address and other details: [HYPERLINK@shop.monarchwatch.org] Schools and community/condominium/office buildings can all sponsor "Monarch Waystation" gardens. |