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| I'm not much of a gardener and I tend to stay out of the sun due to allergic reactions. So I really surprised myself when I got the incentive to plant a particular type of bush in a small area of lawn just outside my kitchen window. The particular bush I was interested in is called a Butterfly Bush. A friend told me about it since she knew how much I like butterflies. My graphics collection includes lots of these gorgeous creatures. And I hoped my Butterfly Bush would provide me with opportunities to view some butterflies up close and personal. | 
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Happily, I came across a small bush at our local KMart. It was just the right size
and easy to plant. It didn't require much of a green thumb on my part either--
just three things:
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| For my small effort, I was rewarded with loads of dainty, bright lavender blossoms which have attracted a few lovely butterflies. |  |
I've tried to capture these beauties with my digital camera, but either they're camera shy or I'm just not fast enough! | |
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Even bumblebees have come to visit. My husband remarked that he hadn't seen any real bumblebees around in years--so this was a first. We live in New York and mostly see carpenter bees, which appear to be common in our area. | ||
| Butterfly Bushes are supposed to bloom through September so I'll have a few more weeks to enjoy the delicate splendor of the plant and its visitors. And since it's a perennial, I'll be treated to more of the same prettiness next summer. | |||
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| In fact, I've enjoyed it so much that I'm planning to at least double or triple the pleasure by planting a few more bushes. Who knows? Maybe I'll start a new trend. No more lawns and mowing! Just a yard full of | |||
| Butterfly Bushes! | |||
