The Butterfly Garden (The Collector Book 1)

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This book is written in third person perspective and the main protagonist is Erin. The benefits of third person perspective with multiple protagonists are that it let's you see the bigger picture of what's going on and you get to know more characters more, what they are thinking and what they are doing. It feels like you get to see the whole picture and not miss out in anything. Kline, Christopher (2015). Butterfly Gardening with Native Plants: How to Attract and Identify Butterflies. New York: Skyhorse Publishing. ISBN 9781632209306. OCLC 904406951 . Retrieved August 3, 2021– via Google Books.

A beautifully written book whose descriptions are vivid and gorgeous and highlights the beauty of Cornwall and Costa Rica perfectly. The synopsis, title and cover work perfectly with the storyline. The one element of this story that did not work for me came at the story’s conclusion. What was for the vast majority of the book such a meticulously-crafted and precisely-plotted story suddenly seemed rushed and overly-dramatic, a taut plot giving way to a frenzied - and messy - finale. To put a positive spin on the book’s over-the-top conclusion, we might call it “cinematic”—but in reality, its drama (though perhaps hypothetically well-suited for the big screen) failed to tie together in a cohesive, believable way. To be clear: the entirety of this book is undeniably dramatic, but there is a difference between drama that is consistent and ties together well and drama that seems hasty and just for effect. The majority of the book fell into the former category; the conclusion fell into the latter. It’s as though the author wanted to sneak in a few last twists before the story’s conclusion—a decision which, unfortunately, did not do justice to the well-constructed and thoroughly entertaining read that preceded it. Monarch Watch provides information on rearing monarchs and their host plants. [34] Efforts to restore falling butterfly populations by establishing butterfly gardens and migrating monarch "waystations" require particular attention to the target species' food preferences and population cycles, as well to the conditions needed to propagate and maintain their food plants. [35] Maggie had been living the life of a recluse while penning mystery novels. Erin is taking a risk heading to the house in the Cornish cliffs, but she takes on the job anyway. The more time Erin spends with Maggie, the more drawn in she becomes. Maggie has one final wish. She wants to see her son Lucas one more time. Lucas left home at the age of eighteen after a tragedy, and has taken on the life a a butteerfly expert deep in the heart of the Costa Rican jungle. Maggie may be dictating words to Erin, even recalling truly tragic experiences from her past, but what she wants most is to talk to Lucas just one more time. Krischik, Vera A.; Minnesota Extension Service (1996). Butterfly Gardening. St. Paul, Minnesota: University of Minnesota: Minnesota Extension Service, University of Minnesota. ISBN 9781888440041. OCLC 762548490 . Retrieved August 3, 2021– via Google Books.Breeding monarchs prefer to lay eggs on swamp milkweed ( A. incarnata). [44] A. incarnata is therefore often planted in butterfly gardens and "Monarch Waystations" to help sustain the butterfly's populations. [45] [46] Includes regional lists of plant species that are time-proven to help sustain butterflies and theircaterpillars As adults, butterflies feed mainly on nectar, but they have also evolved to consume rotting fruit, tree sap, and even carrion. [6] Supporting nectarivorous adult butterflies involves planting nectar plants of different heights, color, and bloom times. Butterfly bait stations can easily be made to provide a food source for species that prefer fruit and sap. In addition to food sources, windbreaks in the form of trees and shrubs shelter butterflies and can provide larval food and overwintering grounds. [7] "Puddling" is a behavior generally done by male butterflies in which they gather to drink nutrients and water and incorporating a puddling ground for butterflies will enhance a butterfly garden. [8] [9] While butterflies are not the only pollinator, creating butterfly habitat also creates habitat for bees, beetles, flies, and other pollinators [7] Reasoning [ edit ] A monarch waystation near the town of Berwyn Heights in Prince George's County, Maryland (June 2017) Please do not try to remove them from your clothing, as they are very delicate and may die in the process. Ask a member of staff if you need assistance. Warashina, Tsutomu; Noro, Tadataka (2010). "8,12;8,20-Diepoxy-8,14-secopregnane Glycosides from the Aerial Parts of Asclepias tuberosa". Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin. 58 (2): 172–179. doi: 10.1248/cpb.58.172. PMID 20118575.

Years ago, Maggie’s only son Lucas ran away to the other side of the world and the searing heat of the Costa Rican jungle. Maggie is desperate to see Lucas again – there is something she needs him to know. Buddleja davidii, which is often called "butterfly-bush", attracts many butterflies. [18] As it originated in China, it is presently planted in many parts of the world in which it is non-native. [18] In such settings, the plant feeds many native butterflies and other adult pollinators, but not many of their larvae. [19] As B. davidii is invasive in some areas, [20] plantings of the species are controversial. [19] [21] [22] To prevent seeding and to promote further flowering, its blossoms need to be removed (" deadheaded") as soon as they are spent. [18] Asclepias syriaca". Butterfly gardening & all things milkweed. Archived from the original on July 7, 2015 . Retrieved July 7, 2015. germination: seed requires cold moist period.

Gorgeous photographs of butterflies and plants dress up the text and graphs, making it a pleasure to read."—Jean Greenlaw, Denton Record-Chronicle ABOUT 'THE BUTTERFLY GARDEN': When twenty-five-year-old Erin flees London for Cornwall and takes a job at Hookes End, a huge house clinging precariously to the Cornish cliffs, all she knows about it are the stories people tell. The owner, reclusive novelist and butterfly enthusiast Maggie, has kept the curtains of her dusty house drawn for many years. But now she is dying, and Erin, seeing the shadows that cross Maggie’s face, wants to help in any way she can. Erin feels lost, she has dreams, but she is going through a moment where she is not sure what she wants and if what she always wanted will make her happy, maybe its time to find a new goal and try new things. Stokes, Donald W.; Stokes, Lillian Q.; Williams, Ernest H. (1991). The Butterfly Book: An Easy Guide To Butterfly Gardening, Identification, And Behavior. Boston: Little, Brown and Company. ISBN 0316817805. OCLC 1028872325 . Retrieved August 3, 2021– via Internet Archive.

Secrets and pain go hand in hand in this emotional story by debut author Sophie Anderson. Erin's troubled life grows even more disconcerting when she takes on a job helping novelist and butterfly enthusiast Maggie write her last book. Maggie is dying from a brain tumor and this book that Erin is working on is like none other like Maggie had ever written.The main characters in The Butterfly Garden are the FBI agents Vic and Eddison, and a girl who survived all of the cruel and vile things that happened at the Garden. At first, she tells them that her name is Maya and that the man who held her and multiple other girls captive, the Gardner, gave her that name. Maya eventually reveals that her name is Inara and the names interchange throughout the story. The story bounces between the Garden where she is referred to as Maya and the interview room where the FBI try to piece together what has happened at the Garden where she is referred to as Inara. While predominantly recommending regionally native plants, the book includes information on non-native plants. It also features informative interviews with experienced butterfly gardeners from across the United States. These gardeners share a wealth of information on plants and practices to draw butterflies to all kinds of gardens—from small suburban gardens to community plots and larger expanses. It is set over/includes multiple time lines. When books show what has happened in the past and what is happening in the present I find it really helps the reader (if it is well done) understand why things are happening and what has lead to the present activities and decisions. It also shows the bigger picture. a b c Hanula, James L.; Ulyshen, Michael D.; Horn, Scott (October 2016). "Conserving Pollinators in North American Forests: A Review" (PDF). Natural Areas Journal. 36 (4): 427–439. doi: 10.3375/043.036.0409. S2CID 12503098.

Vogt, Benjamin (February 19, 2015). "Great Design Plant: Asclepias Incarnata for a Butterfly Garden: Beautiful swamp milkweed makes it easy to help monarchs and other pollinators in eastern U.S. gardens". Palo Alto, California: Houzz. Archived from the original on May 7, 2021 . Retrieved July 5, 2021. It feel very realistic, the characters are so human, they make mistakes, hide things and want to be better,DISCLOSURE: Thank you to Bookouture via Netgalley for providing a digital ARC of The Butterfly Garden by Sophie Anderson for review. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own personal opinions.