Hi, everyone!
Since so many of you loved the tips I shared in January for our 31 Days of Organization project, we wanted to give this kind of thing another go. Since it's already the middle of April, we're not doing 31. Instead, we’re doing 12 straight days of tips on how to refresh and renew your home for spring. And it starts….TODAY!
First thing’s first…the garden. The weather is FINALLY getting nicer here in Eastern PA and I’m SO excited to get outside for some garden therapy. And I can’t WAIT for the butterflies to return to my garden. I love butterflies…they have a special place in my heart because I really believe that old legend...butterflies are our loved ones who are no longer with us, but who come back to say hello. I find they soothe my soul and I work hard to create a butterfly-friendly garden. Here’s what you can do to create your own butterfly haven:
A few more helpful tips. Don’t use insecticides. And, don’t release store-bought butterflies into the wild because they could spread disease and harm wild butterflies. Finally, just as hummingbirds are attracted to feeders, you might try attracting butterflies with pieces of fruit (like watermelon and cantaloupe). Place them around your garden or set out tiny dishes of fruit juice or sugar water.
We have two awesome butterfly bush assortments from Cottage Farms available online…this is the 6-Piece Classic Collection:
And this is the 3-Piece Garden Idols Collection...
If you don’t have butterfly bushes, I HIGHLY recommend them. They’re easy to grow, they’re winter hardy, and they grow quickly, ensuring sooner butterfly visits.
Did you see the pictures I posted of Trevor at the Butterfly Experience at the Philadelphia Flower Show this year?
He STILL talks about how cool that was and I wholeheartedly agree. Be sure to check Facebook and what’s trending…that’s where you’ll find a new Refresh & Renew Tip for the next 11 days. I’ll see you soon.
From my home to yours,
—Jill