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Butterfly gardening; with the right plants and conditions, you can make your garden inviting to butterflies.

From: Sunset  |  Date: 6/1/1991

Butterfly gardening Artists study the intricacies of their form; scientists marvel at the intricacies of their development. And gardeners welcome these colorful, fluttery visitors any time, just for their beauty.

It's surprisingly easy to garden for butterflies. You can attract them to a tiny plot with only a few nectar flowers, or plan a larger garden with both nectar plants for adult butterflies and food plants to nourish caterpillars.

Start by supplying just a few of the ...

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