One of our most beneficial garden bugs are here at the Garden in increasing numbers. They are being attracted by Aphids and other soft body insects that are on our remaining winter and some early spring plants. I’ve left some Dill plants to seed in a growing bed, which also attracted Aphids, which attracted to […]
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Black Swallowtail Caterpillars!
As you are harvesting or planning to remove your dill and parsley plants, check them for Black Swallowtail butterflies! A gardener brought some dill cuttings home to keep in water for fresh use. After a few days, I noticed a tiny black form on a leaf. Initially, the caterpillars are tiny, appear black with a […]