Alina Doodnath

I’m only now trying to create a pollinator garden. I must admit when I started trying to design my garden I was fixated on symmetry, texture and solving problems like privacy (mainly privacy, there are about four different houses that have a spectacular view of my garden, it could almost be considered a neighbourhood garden). I did look into flowering plants but I gave no thought to host plants, plants that caterpillars need in order to become butterflies.

Having recently interviewed Friends of Botanic Gardens who have very kindly donated some milkweed plants, I’m ready to start in earnest in creating my pollinator garden. I also did a wee video above, I hope it conveys the peacefulness of the garden. It’s a beautiful place.

I’ve compiled a list of both host plants and flowering plants needed to attract several tropical butterflies, including Monarch butterflies, in this article – take a look: http://bit.ly/44yhgDW

See my full interview with the Friends of the Botanic Gardens here: http://bit.ly/3T9ubWE