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Articles related to "Blues Butterflies"
Karner Blue Butterflies: An Endangered Species! Today, the Blues butterflies include endangered species in both North and South America. Among the first placed on the U.S. Endangered Species List in 1975 (receiving final approval in 1992) was the much-loved Karner Blue. Read about what can be done to help prevent the impending extinction of one of the world's most beautiful and rare species of butterflies. karner blues • butterfly • butterflies • endangered species • pine bush
El Segundo Blue Butterfly Recovers Once found only on isolated reserves, restoration of native dune buckwheat grasses has allowed this endangered butterfly to recolonize Los Angeles area beach bluffs. el segundo blue butterfly • removal of invasive plants • local native plants • restored dune habitat • endangered species act
Nabokov and His Beloved Blues Butterflies Renown lepidopterist Vladimir Nabokov left the world an invaluable environmental legacy because of his passion and love for Blues butterflies. Striking Nabokov illustrations, photos of several South American Blues and their habitats, and a famous photo of Nabokov accompany this article. Lepidopterists today fear more Nabokov Blues in South America may face extinction or extirpation because of disappearing habitats. Visit all of the outstanding <b>Co-Featured Links</b> in this article to learn more about Nabokov Blues. Watch for the second article of this two-part series on February 1, 2000! vladimir nabokov • blues butterflies • habitats • lepidopterist • environmentalist
True Blue Floridians can incorporate this exceptional color in their gardens with the addition of a subtropical vine and a Mexican salvia. blue butterfly pea • clitoria ternatea • vines • florida gardening • salvia sinaloensis
A Threatened Lupine and an Endangered Butterfly ...okay, this lupine, Kincaid's Lupine (<I>Lupinus sulphureus</i> ssp. <I>kincaidii</i>), isn't endangered, but "only" threatened, but to up the ante, Kincaid's Lupine is the primary host plant to a butterfly which <I>is</i> endangered: Fender's Blue butterfly (<I>Icaricia icarioides fenderi</i>). a threatened lupine and an endangered butterfly • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Butterflies and Vehicles Don't Mix Two species of endangered butterfly, at opposite ends of the earth, get respite from vehicles. One is protected during its migration, the other needs year round relief. endangered milkweed and sand mountain butterflies • off road vehicles • migration path protection • habitat loss and degradation • orv trails
Flowers As Seen Through the Eyes of A Butterfly Read a charming fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen about a single butterfly who wished for a bride and searched for her amongst the flowers. This short story precedes a vital introduction to my next two articles that will depict the critical need to retain and/or restore the rapidly disappearing habitats of both <b>Karner Blue</b> and <b>Nabokov Blue</b> butterflies. butterfly • flowers • habitat • daisies • chrysanthemums
Treasure of the Sierra Nevada Other than escaped cultivars and hybrids that grow along roadsides, the Eastern U.S. has little more to offer in the way of lupine than Wild Lupine (L. perennis). California, I have discovered, has over 80 species of this lovely wildflower. There are over 200 species of lupine worldwide. North American species include Sky or Douglas Lupine (L. nanus) with deep blue flowers, Texas Bluebonnets (L. subcarnosus), which is the state flower of Texas, Dove Lupine (L. bicolor) with its blue and white flowers, and Desert or Coulter’s Lupine (L. sparsiflorus), which has blue to lilac flowers. Lupines are members of the Pea Family (Fabacea), an enormous family of trees, shrubs, herbs and vines that includes peas, beans, soybeans, peanuts and lentils. lupine • lupinus • wild lupine • l. perennis • brewer’s lupine
Peas You Might Not Notice A couple of June-blooming peas you might not notice are Birdsfoot Trefoil and Alfalfa. peas you might not notice • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Wildflowers and Butterflies, a Bit of Nature's Delicate Balance Butterflies and the wildflowers they depend upon for survival provide us a snapshot of nature’s delicate balance. wildflowers • butterflies • native plants • larvae • caterpillars
Potpourri to Attract Pretty Butterflies! Butterflies are already migrating north from their southern overwintering habitats. A brand new generation will soon be seeking nectar for energy and host plants on which to lay their fragile eggs. Plant a potpourri of nectar and host plants early to attract them to your garden. butterfly • butterflies • nectar • attractants • migrating butterflies
Her-sterectomy is history The author takes her first post-surgery hike and rediscovers the joys of a (relatively) pain-free hike. backpacking • hiking • hysterectomy • white mountains • new hampshire
Animal Gardens Animal theme gardens are a great way to involve children in gardening. Linda Mazar shares how how children can plant and play with the lions and tigers and bears or plants named after farm animals. © <a href="/profile.cfm/Linda">Linda Mazar</a> animal • theme • gardens • involve children • gardening
England's New White Horse Trail Wiltshire's gentle hills are lumpy with Bronze Age burial mounds and mysterious henges. Now, a new path loops among the eight nearly new horse carvings. travel england • tourism england • hiking england • walks in england • wiltshire
Helping Wildlife in Summer Ideas you can do to help wildlife in your own backyard. wildlife • summer
Jackson-Frazier Wetland Park Area Located in Corvallis, the Jackson-Frazier Wetland is home to 70 bird species and over 300 flowering plants, a jewel located in an urban area of the Willamette Valley. jackson-frazier wetland boardwalk • oregon native species • urban wetland • wildlife habitat oregon • willamette valley bird watching
Khao Lak Peace on the Andaman Still recovering from the devastating 2004 tsunami Khoa Lak is one of the most beautiful villages on Thailand's Andaman coast. khao lak • andaman sea • andaman coast • thailand • beach holidays
Monarch Butterfly Migration Both Mexico and the United States are contributing to the potential extinction of the monarch butterfly despite the creation of a biosphere reserve to protect them. monarch butterfly migration • biosphere reserve • genetically modified crops • gm corn • pesticide and herbicide exposure
Ohio’s Rarest Plant, the Lakeside Daisy There are more than 200 plants currently listed as endangered in Ohio. The rarest of these is probably the Lakeside Daisy. ohio’s rarest plant • the lakeside daisy • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany
Plant Families: And Still More Peas My last two <I>Plant Families</I> articles have been about the Pea Family (<I>Fabaceae</I>). I could go on and on; this is one of my favorite plant families. But I won't. I'll wrap it up this week... plant families: and still more peas • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Teach French Colors Teach children colors and culture with "poèmes" and "chansons" from France. couleurs francaises • learn french colors • french color songs • french color poems • french color books
A Garden Center The Watson Garden Center, a rainbow of color, captured under glass, watson garden center • spring • seedlings • greenhouse gardening
Beating a Dead Horse to Hamburger Gardening is a grand and glorious adventure, and I can’t think of a better way to learn about the environment. Filling the yard with ornamentals is like Van Gogh splashing bold brushstrokes of color across a canvas, and many of these non-native beauties <I>do</I> provide a nectar source for butterflies – back in Ohio you could always find several potted Lantanas scattered about, providing color and nectar. But focusing on native species contributes to the health of your local environment, and encourages wildlife to visit your yard. beating a dead horse to hamburger • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Early Spring on the High Plateau: Golden Banner Golden Banner, so similar to lupine, was at the top of my list of wildflowers to see in Colorado... early spring on the high plateau: golden banner • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Endangered species: Why Bother Part 2 Part Two of the why bother series, explaining three more reasons to care about Endangered Species. endangered species • beauty • social • responsibility • ecology
The Vining Life Vines are an essential element in Florida gardens. Find out which ones you should grow and why. vines • florida gardening • subtropical • climbers
Zoo Treasure Hunt If you plan to take your students to the zoo -- plan ahead and make the most of the trip. A trip to the zoo can be a educational field to be harvested! zoo treasure hunt • animal studies • zoo trips • before trip project • zoo charts
'chilly finger'd spring' Spring is a busy time for all gardeners. Staking, weeding and much else besides. Make your bit of 'paradise' in the city and don't forget to sit down and enjoy it! english gardening • english gardens • springtime
A Trip to the Burren Gardening in a wet and mild climate in the west of Ireland ireland • burren • flora • plants • wildflowers
Colourful Blooms! How to create great flower combinations with suggestions. combination • color • flower • annuals • perennials
Friends and Acquaintances I have many long time friends and many other acquaintances amongst my garden plants and their attendant wildlife. In what has been a rather wet and dismal summer, I look at a few seasonal highlights. Highlights that make gardening such a joy even on the dullest day. gardens • gardening • town gardening • town gardens • city gardens
Splendid Early Performers Spring has sprung and with it some sunny spring weather. I look at some excellent early performers and explain why small gardens are so much fun. I meet old loves and some suprisingly friendly plants. gardening • gardens • spring shrubs • spring flowers • clematis
Sublime Chaos Early summer is here and with long cool drinks in the evening, but also pruning, cats and a few surprises. baskets • summer • gardening • garden • acanthus
Garden Appraisals
As we come to the end of summer, we look back on our triumphs and failures. This is a good time to take stock and see what changes we can make. Urban gardeners have to cope with many problems, such as bad light and poor soil. See what improvements you can make for next season. gardening • english gardening • garden makeover • town gardening • city gardening
Leave Some Fall Garden Litter for Butterflies! Where do some of your familiar garden butterflies go at summer's end? Not all escape to warmer climes as the Monarchs do. To learn a bit about some butterflies that have secret "hidey" places right in your own back yard, this article will give you some answers. butterflies • garden butterflies • diapause • migrate • butterflies
Relax with late summer colour With August now upon us it is time to finally relax and ease back on all the work. Late summer colour is often sparse, but with a little forward planning, your containers and border need not be bare. White and blue are colours that look good in the evening light and are not that common at this time of year. These cooler colours will add a refreshing touch to jaded borders, just the ticket for relaxing in the garden. gardening • gardens • english gardening • english gardens • late summer gardening
Winter Reflections Winter has arrived with a vengeance, bringing snow and ice. Whilst looking at the wonderful landscape, I wonder how to protect my pots, containers and tender plants. All this hard weather makes life difficult for wildlife too and I set up a feeding station for the birds. gardening • gardens • winter gardening • plant protection • snow |
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