Fall is the perfect time to plant a butterfly-friendly garden here in Sacramento. With warm soil and mild weather extending well into November, your plants will have plenty of time to establish roots before the cooler months of winter and the heat of next summer. At The Secret Garden, we…
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Get ready to flutter into a world of vibrant colors and delicate wings at The Secret Garden’s much-anticipated Annual Butterfly Fest! This year, we’re celebrating the enchanting Gulf Fritillary butterfly over two consecutive weekends: September 14/15 and September 21/22. Whether you’re a seasoned butterfly enthusiast or just looking for a…
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…and why you should. A butterfly garden is the perfect way to create an environmentally friendly habitat in your very own outdoor space. While pollinators (like butterflies, hummingbirds and bees) are indeed beautiful to look at, they are also a key factor in sustaining ecological agriculture. Unfortunately, many pollinator species…
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Every summer, hundreds of Gulf Fritillary butterflies migrate to The Secret Garden for our passion vine and lay their eggs. We feel so lucky to experience their annual visit and we want to share the magic with all of you! Join us in the nursery as we honor these mesmerizing…