Monarch butterflies are beautiful insects that make the thousand mile odyssey to their winter homes in Mexico each fall. The population has declined in the last decade due to habitat loss in both their breeding and winter habitats and climate change. Monarchs are an important pollinator, and can be found on a wide range of […]
The Sage: All of Us are a Part of the Cycle of Life
Though we are only just past summer’s mid-point, revitalizing gusts of cool air are returning to the lush landscape of the Edible Garden. Chilly mornings and moderate temperatures are a welcome relief for staff and visitors alike. During the summer months, it is generally preferable to accomplish tasks quickly during the coolest parts of the […]
Bernheim Pollinators: Butterflies as Pollinators
Did you know that butterflies taste with their feet? When a butterfly lands on a flower, it will tap the flower and leaves of the plant to make sure it is either a nectar or host plant. This will cause the tongue, or proboscis, to uncoil and extend into the flower. Tapping the host plant […]