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Butterfly gardening

Beyond its aesthetic appeal, butterfly gardening serves as an educational platform for children and holds ecological significance. Butterflies in your garden signify the link to the local ecosystem, and establishing a butterfly garden can attract insectivorous birds, creating a natural corridor that bridges forests with urban spaces, and thereby fostering biodiversity.

Contrary to assumptions, such gardens are low-maintenance, embodying the elegance of simplicity and aligning with nature’s self-sustaining rhythm. My idea is to perceive gardens as more than ornamental spaces, emphasising the importance of indigenous plants for a harmonious and diverse ecosystem.

The importance of some plants for butterflies

The intricate relationship between

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