....One of the best ways of introducing children to nature is to plant a swan plant…..monarch butterflies sense them from 2kms away 
…children can literally watch nature evolve before their eyes, from tiny white eggs to beautiful butterflies within days... These beautiful creatures don’t need special attention, except the fast growing caterpillars will quickly eat themselves out of house and home,
so keep an eye on them and be prepared to provide additional food sources for them. More information can be found on
www.monarch.org.nz
Butterflies are a great indicator of health in your garden…..in general, populations are decreasing because of pesticide use and removal of their habitats…....by having a few swan plants in your garden will help to maintain habitats as well as providing a valuable learning experience for all. I must be honest,
I could watch them for hours, especially the emerging butterfly from the chrysalis….nature at it’s best!!
Most plant stores stock swan plants and other butterfly friendly plants.
Thankyou to the Monarch Butterfly Trust for the photos.
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