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Life Lived Outside The Kerby's Nursery E-Newsletter February 27, 2020 | ||||||
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The Weekly Special |
House Plant Care New Arrivals | Upcoming Events Kerby's 40th Birthday Celebration |
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A Sneaky Caterpillar
by Joey Bokor
Many of you have raised monarch butterflies at home. It's so exciting, no matter your age, to watch
a tiny caterpillar explode in size, transform into a chrysalis and then emerge as a beautiful butterfly.
We've been butterfly parents over the last few weeks as monarchs descended upon our butterfly garden.
Even with some of the cooler nights recently, the number of butterflies in our yard has been incredible.
![]() So, the other morning, I was moving the screen enclosure that we use for caterpillars and as I lifted it, movement behind it made me jump. Our house is a little older and occasionally a lizard sneaks in, so I figured that's what it was. Then I looked closer and there was a newly emerged monarch butterfly, stretching its wings and ready to fly. ![]() I looked at the enclosure in my hand and every chrysalis was still green and intact. So, where did this beautiful intruder come from? Did he just happen to venture into the house? That seemed unlikely. I realized that we had another critter keeper with a top that didn't shut completely and that maybe this monarch escaped as a caterpillar. And sure enough, when I looked directly above the new butterfly, there was an empty chrysalis hanging from the bottom of the raised blinds. ![]() This butterfly is in luck, because we just completed the brand-new butterfly house at the nursery and so he got to join a bunch of his pals among the bright, blooming flowers. The next time you are in the nursery, come check it out and witness little miracles of nature in action. But maybe you aren't quite ready to be a butterfly parent. Perhaps, becoming a plant parent is more your speed. If you're ready to take the leap, come out this Saturday at 10am for our free house plant seminar. We'll teach you all about selecting, caring for and repotting plants that thrive indoors. And after the seminar, wander through Dwell - The Houseplant Shop at Kerby's. You'll find beautiful plants and pots just perfect for making you a Plant Parent. |
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Kerby's 40th Birthday Celebration
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The Weekly Special If you need a place to start your house plant collection, look no further than the easy-care sansevieria. They come in a variety of leaf shapes and patterns and this week only, they are all 10% off. Sizes and Prices Vary In Store Only - Expires 3/4/2020 | ||||||
![]() Bring Nature Indoors with houseplants. There are so many to choose from that pretty soon, you'll have your own urban jungle. Come check out Dwell - The Houseplant Shop at Kerby's today. ![]() |
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Kerby's Nursery 2311 S. Parsons Ave. Seffner, FL 33584 (813) 685-3265 www.kerbysnursery.com |
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