Logo top_log8

The BUZZ in the Garden

Sponsored by Rockwell Collins and Texas Cooperative Extension

This garden project was funded by Rockwell Collins through their Green Communities Grant Program. Our Extension Horticulturist, Melissa Clifton, designed a butterfly garden habitat to compliment the planned development of a butterfly hatchery at the Abilene Zoological Gardens. Ms. Clifton submitted the proposal to Rockwell Collins and the grant was awarded. Only sixteen grants were awarded in 2006 with two of these being international grants and only two other grants were awarded across the state of Texas in 2006. Volunteers with the Big Country Master Gardeners and employees of Rockwell Collins assisted in the installation of this butterfly garden habitat.

Picture BUZZ-Before
BEFORE
This area served as a blank canvas to design a wildlife habitat.

AFTER
The garden was planted with a variety of plants that attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Check back for pictures at a later date.

Powered by GroveSite
Submit Feedback

Contact: Melissa Clifton Sturdivant
CEA-Horticulture
Taylor County Extension Office
1982 Lytle Way
Abilene, TX 79602
Ph: 325.672.6048
Fax: 325.672.9148
11/20/2009 10:23p