Re: fennel, dill, parsley, and butterflies, etc

It's been cooler than usual here (mid 80's) but it seems unlikely to affect insect life. Have noticed more doves than usual in the yard. Do doves eat caterpillars and butterflies?
Cathy
On Friday, August 8, 2003, at 06:31 AM, Pamela J. Evans wrote:

Alrighty, then maybe is there some unusual weather pattern this year
that might affect them? Many on our list seem to be having odd and
unusual weather this summer. Or are you hosting more birds than usual,
some of which will make a snack of said caterpillars and butterflies
sometimes. Hmmmm??



---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: cathy carpenter <cathyc@rnet.com>
Reply-To: gardenchat@hort.net
Date:  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 21:39:09 -0500


Rarely if ever spray pesticide. If I do, it is to save a plant
obviously in extremis. And when I do it is specific to the plant in
question. So I doubt that is the reason. Oh were it that simple!
Cathy
On Thursday, August 7, 2003, at 09:28 PM, Pamela J. Evans wrote:


Cathy - are you all organic??  If not, something you are spraying may
be a problem...

---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: cathy carpenter <cathyc@rnet.com>
Reply-To: gardenchat@hort.net
Date:  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 20:49:19 -0500


Speaking of attracting butterflies, I have noted fewer than usual in
my
gardens, and even less larvae, despite my usual plethora of host
plants. Any ideas on what gives?
Cathy

On Thursday, August 7, 2003, at 06:33 AM, Gene Bush wrote:
Hello Fran,
I do not grow bronze fennel, but my wife does in her raised beds.
It is
grown for butterfly larva. They strip it each year in spring. Also
grows
dill for the same purpose. We also grow parsley someone mentioned,
but
we
probably eat it before anything can get on it and stay. I have heard
her
talk about her plants... she warns everyone how both the dill and the
fennel
seed all over the place.
Beyond that, I would have to go ask her for any details. I just
though
others would know a lot more than I on this subject, so no reply.
Gene E. Bush
Munchkin Nursery & Gardens, llc
www.munchkinnursery.com
genebush@munchkinnursery.com
Zone 6/5 Southern Indiana
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