I love waking up to a sunny spring morning and having fresh
flowers on the table!
I put together a butterfly table to celebrate the monarch's spring migration.
flowers on the table!
I put together a butterfly table to celebrate the monarch's spring migration.
This week the monarchs started migrating through Oklahoma. Wildflowers are blooming along the roadways and providing a steady food source for their journey.
Monarchs are so amazing and I am always happy to see them return to my garden.
Giving them a place to land, eat and reproduce is one of my goals every summer. I not only want to attract them but to help them along their way.
Planting a butterfly bush in the garden guarantees lots of visits and lots of nectar. I also plant many other species of flowers they love to visit like Pentas.
Pentas come in shades of pinks, white purple and red.
Pentas
Several years ago we had hundreds of monarchs clustered in our pecan trees as they stopped for the night and took a break from their long journey down south. They can't fly if it's too cold so we were thrilled they decided to spend a chilly night in our trees.
The next morning when the sun came out and warmed the air we watched as hundreds started to flutter about and
then fly away!
We have recently visited two Monarch sanctuaries in California where thousands migrate for the winter. What an amazing journey they make!
Monarchs are so amazing and I am always happy to see them return to my garden.
Giving them a place to land, eat and reproduce is one of my goals every summer. I not only want to attract them but to help them along their way.
Planting a butterfly bush in the garden guarantees lots of visits and lots of nectar. I also plant many other species of flowers they love to visit like Pentas.
Pentas come in shades of pinks, white purple and red.
Several years ago we had hundreds of monarchs clustered in our pecan trees as they stopped for the night and took a break from their long journey down south. They can't fly if it's too cold so we were thrilled they decided to spend a chilly night in our trees.
The next morning when the sun came out and warmed the air we watched as hundreds started to flutter about and
then fly away!
We have recently visited two Monarch sanctuaries in California where thousands migrate for the winter. What an amazing journey they make!
Pacific Grove and Pismo Beach are along California's
central coast and have abundant eucalyptus groves and pines where the Monarchs love spending their winters.
central coast and have abundant eucalyptus groves and pines where the Monarchs love spending their winters.
I love this garden bench that was in the butterfly sanctuary...wouldn't it look great in a corner of any garden!?
Pismo Beach has the largest colony of monarchs in the western United States!
Monarchs hang in clusters with their wings closed...they look like brown leaves on the trees and are somewhat hard to see.
For a nature lover like me seeing this many butterflies in one place
was a real treat and a reminder of how wonderful God's creation is! So my table this week is a celebration of their arrival to Oklahoma.
tone for the table.
I purchased the napkin rings while in Pacific Grove several years ago at the cutest garden and gift store Trellis . Such a beautiful place to shop, click the link for more pictures.
The tablecloth and napkins were purchased at Stein-Mart this year. I love the bold floral pattern and that the fabric is indoor/outdoor.
My sunflower plates seemed perfect with the butterflies.
I added this candleholder with the monarch motif.
This grocery store flower bouquet is a combination of favorite flowers and spring colors. Fuchsia pink gerbera daisies are so pretty!
I added this candleholder with the monarch motif.
This grocery store flower bouquet is a combination of favorite flowers and spring colors. Fuchsia pink gerbera daisies are so pretty!
The cake stand is one my favorites and is used for a teapot/coffee pot pedestal on many occasions.
The ironstone tea/coffee pot was purchased from Goodwill for $5
and I was so excited to find it!
The cups are Johnson Brothers from England and were also found at a thrift store four for $3. Hard to resist that price!
Place settings
and I was so excited to find it!
The cups are Johnson Brothers from England and were also found at a thrift store four for $3. Hard to resist that price!
Place settings
Tiny bud vase with flowers
from my garden.
When planting your garden this spring remember to add a few butterfly flowers to your border.
Milkweed is one plant that is really needed to help with their life cycle and migration.
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Have a Blessed and Happy Easter!
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Show off your Cottage Monday
Marty's Tabletop Tuesdays
Kathleen's Let Dish
Tea Time Tuesday and
Tablescape Thursdays
