These little fellows are a week old! It will only be a few days before some of them start making their chrysalis. Their appetites are really something! Some of our plants are not lasting for even a full day, because these guys are so hungry! Two days ago, the giant swallowtails began to hatch. Watch …
The monarchs have been busy laying eggs. See if you can find the tiny white eggs on the butterfly weed on your next visit. By Wednesday, these little fellows had arrived. If you look carefully, you can see white eggs. When the eggs start to turn grey, the caterpillars …
Giant swallowtails are gracefully flying around the Butterfly House. This is one of the most beautiful butterflies in flight.
We are excited to once again be hosting Moonflowers & Mojitos on Thursday, June 13th from 5:30 to 8:00 at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. Events such as this are only possible with the help of many sponsors. Their support enhances the event itself as well as offering the Garden a chance to show …
Butterflies are beginning to populate the Butterfly House at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. We have monarchs, a fritillary, white cabbage butterflies as well as giant swallowtails! The monarchs and fritillaries are already laying eggs, so soon we will be all aflutter.