Making Butterfly Feeders
3 Materials
$2
10 Minutes
Easy
I've been wanting to make some Butterfly Feeding Stations.
Yay, I completed a few!
Perfect for the back gardens where the Butterflies usually show up
and one in the front garden that draws them there now.
These feeding stations stay up through the season to supplement fading blooms.
All feeders are made using wine bottles (free)
and 12" - 13'' plates ( .25 - .50 at garage sales).
But you can make them any size you'd like.
All were secured together with GE Silicone II adhesive
It took maybe 10 minutes to adhere bottles to plates.
But they were left to cure for 2 days.
I wanted to be sure they were securely bonded.
Feeders were then placed over rods or
dowels tapped securely into the soil.
My butterflies seemed to love grapes cut in half with a splash of water. I also offer over ripe bananas and watermelon pieces!
I leave the decaying fruits in place for days!
Every once in a while I give them a sip of Gatorade,
they love it!
These make wonderful platform feeders for birds too.
I have noticed Mocking Birds helping themselves to the fruit also.
It's OK, I like to share :)
I had a feeling this would happen, that's why I made more than one ;)
To see more photos and info: http://dragonflytreasure.blogspot.com/2017/08/butterfly-feeders.html
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
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I want to try this butterfly feeder...Love butterflies!
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I'm so glad your inspired! It's easy, enjoy ♥ and have fun :)
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Yes I love butterflies that is how I know my daughter is still with me
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That's awesome
When out thrifting and I find an angel or anything blowing a kiss, I know it's from my Mom. They always seem to pop up when I need them the most. 
These signs touch and warm our heart in so many special ways. 
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Frequently asked questions
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You don't have any issues with bugs when leaving the fruit outside?
What about the squirrels? Do they like it? We have tons of them around.
Where is a good place to put a butterfly feeder if you dont have a flower garden or any outdoor plants