This garden demonstrates the use of both host and nectar plants to attract and sustain butterflies.
Photo by Kim Frey, Lancaster County Master Gardener
Visitors will get see how annuals, perennials, shrubs, and vines support adult butterflies, skippers, and moths and their larvae. July through September are the best times to visit to see these members of the Lepidoptera family in action.
Pollinators need our help. Both native bees and domestic bee populations are declining, affected by habitat loss, disease and contact with pesticides. Penn State Extension Master Gardeners are taking action to protect pollinators by planting pollinator friendly gardens and providing education for the gardening public. You can join this effort by providing food and habitat for native insects/animals. Pollinators will, in turn, provide the pollination needed to protect our plant diversity and food sources. Certifying your property as “Pollinator Friendly” will help support a healthy ecosystem for our community and our future.
