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Sean Ph'lib Rank attained: Ash Tree


Joined: 11 Dec 2008 Posts: 201 Location: Co Kerry
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Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 10:34 pm Post subject: butterfly and bee garden |
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I'm in the process of creating a butterfly and bee garden. It's in full sun, and has several clumps of stinging nettles for the tortoiseshells, red admirals and commas. I've planted several teasels, and a variety of shrubs for nectar. I've surrounded it with a hedge of buddleia and sweet briar. At the very least, it should smell nice! I'm trying to source some alder buckthorn, which is the food plant of the brimstone. If anyone has any suggestions or advice.... |
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Joined: 04 Jun 2006 Posts: 598 Location: Ireland
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Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 11:08 pm Post subject: Re: butterfly and bee garden |
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Sean Ph'lib wrote: | I'm trying to source some alder buckthorn, which is the food plant of the brimstone. If anyone has any suggestions or advice.... |
you may have to wait until the bareroot planting season comes around again to source this Sean Ph'lib. Unless some of the nurseries potted some up. _________________ How to post pics on the forum.
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