I caught this beauty of a butterfly flitting around my verbena Monday afternoon. (It’s an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail . . . with, unfortunately, some pretty serious damage to its wings. But that didn’t stop it from gracefully taking in the nectar in my garden.)
Today I’m not really here to talk about butterflies, though. Instead, I’m just stopping in to tell you about a gardening opportunity you might be interested in. One of my very favorite garden experts, Margaret Roach, is hosting a FREE webinar with her frequent sidekick, Ken Druse, on Thursday, August 10 at 6:00 pm (EDT). Their topic? Meet Your Next Favorite Plant. Margaret and Ken will be showcasing some of their favorite standout plants for the garden, highlighting those that combine both form and function — sometimes in surprising ways. You can read more about their webinar – and register – if you click on the link, above.
Any time I have an opportunity to sit in on one of Margaret and Ken’s webinars, I jump at the chance! They are completely accessible garden experts — informative without being “stuffy,” always well-prepared, engaging, and inspiring. Their presentations feature relevant information, great photos and slides, and lots of good stories. I always, always come away with ideas for my own garden.
Anyway. I thought I’d pass this info along.
Maybe you’re looking for inspiration for your own garden!
And now . . . more butterflies!
Kym, Did you take this gorgeous photo with your phone or do you walk around with a camera around your neck? Most people would still be hunting for theirs after the butterfly had already flown away. I love flowers but even container gardening is impractical these days so I am not likely to attend but will Google Margaret and Ken to see what advice I can glean from them to pass on to my SIL who is an avid gardener.
Lovely, lovely butterfly!! Thanks for the heads up on the garden advice!
This does sound interesting and I’m going to try to attend. My plants at home are looking forlorn and tired because of heat, humidity, and fungus, so I’ll welcome some new information. Thanks!
Oh, that sounds like fun! I’m going to need some inspiration to help recover from the aftermath of road construction.
That does sound like fun! I’m not sure I will attend, but I will google them for sure. I was just mentioning to someone (Mary I think in a comment??) that we pretty much ignore our front beds. We never use the front door, so don’t pay attention to them. But just the other day I told Fletch that I want everything pulled/torn out – it is so full of weeds and junk. I’m hoping to plant some bulbs there in the Fall!
Beautiful butterfly photos! We have Pergola Thursdays so I won’t be able to attend but I wish I could.
Those photos! I haven’t seen many butterflies this year – thank you!
It always makes me smile to see a butterfly — especially these days, when there are fewer of them! Thanks for the tip about the webinar!
What beautiful photos of the butterfly. It’s always wonderful to see one.