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[Newt]

Hi LGCS,

Sorry I wasn't able to answer you before now but I was away for a few days.* Here's several links you should find helpful and interesting.
http://www.lpb.org/programs/butterflies/gardening.html
http://www.thebutterflysite.com/gardening.shtml
http://butterflywebsite.com/
http://www.thebutterflysite.com/

Click on 'Butterfly Gardening', 'Butterfly FAQ', 'USA Butterfly Gardens' and more on the left.* There's even a link for free milkweed seeds for the Monarchs.
http://www.thebutterflyfarm.com/

Speaking of the Monarch, here's some fun sites.
http://www.learner.org/jnorth/unpave/monarch.html
http://www.monarchwatch.org/
http://www.monarchlab.org/InsectFair/MidSch/wcms6.html

This is a map of Louisiana and you can click on each Parrish or look at all the photos.* Some list the larval and adult foods.
http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/m...01&y=179&_fc=1

You might also find this Louisiana site informative and helpful.
http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/

This site is out of Michigan, but has some useful plant lists, including common weeds that feed butterflies and moths.
http://members.aol.com/YESbutrfly/gardmenu.html


Now to the hummers.* :D* I use this first site to know when they are near in the spring. Loads of info at the second site, but you can click on 'Maps' for hummers, butterflies and bird migrations.* The third site is my favorite feeder.* It's the easiest to clean and fill.* I make larger batches of food and freeze it in small baggies.* I have 2 of the mini ones.
http://www.hummingbirds.net/map.html
http://www.learner.org/jnorth/unpave/hummer.html
http://www.aspectsinc.com/
http://www.gardengatemagazine.com/ex...ummingbird.pdf
http://www.rubythroat.org/GardensHummerMain.html
http://www.geocities.com/hummingbirdmania2002/
http://www.hummingbirdworld.com/h/in...-original.html

Now don't stay up all night reading!* :shock:

Newt

[Blooming Idiot]

FUSCHIA, FUSCHIA,FUSCHIA!!!!! They absolutely love them.* We have about 4 bushes in our back yard and there tons.* my nephew actually held one in his hand they know us so well.* Every time we split a bush it just keeps coming back.* I know htis was posted awhile ago , but I would be happy to send you some new shoots.

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Regards~

[TraceyG]

Good to know, thanks for that. I would love more butterflies in my garden too.