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city of angels city of angels Attract Monarch Butterfl ies: We should all consider add- ing milkweed plants to our gardens for the monarch butterfl ies. I watch the monarchs sometimes on my walks, fl itting about my neighbors' yards, looking for that splash of color that means one thing: nectar, and looking for that special plant, the Milkweed (As- clepias), that is the only plant they can lay their eggs on to raise the next generation (called a host plant). When the young cat- erpillars emerge, they will devour the plant, consuming as many as 20 leaves each; it will be their food and their safety until they emerge as butterfl ies. So, plant milkweed for the youngsters and a variety of nectar-rich fl owers for the adults. (Important: Plant the variety of Milkweed (Asclepias) that is native to your region – NOT the Tropical Milkweed. For most of us in Los Angeles, that would be the Narrow-Leaf Milkweed for coastal regions.) Attract Native Bees: Having more bees in your yard is the an- swer to a fl ourishing vegetable garden. Native (wild) bees do not sting, so don't be afraid to attract them. For an easy-to-grow bee magnet, plant the wonderfully aromatic Rosemary plant. Did you know this herb helps improve memory retention? Not remem- bering the past, but future-memory, remembering what you have planned for tomorrow! Anything that helps me with my To-Do List is a welcome addition to my garden. Go Organic: One more important thing to mention: Your gar- den will NOT support butterfl ies and other pollinators if you are spraying chemicals. Resources: One source of native wildfl ower seeds is the Theodore Payne Foundation. They also raise native plants, like Salvia and Milkweed. http://store.theodorepayne.org/SFNT. html. For more resources on fi nding native plants, visit your local chapter of the Native Plant Society http://www.calscape. org/plant_nursery.php Photo top left: Kathy Vilim, Photos Courtesy of Las Pilitas Nursery Discover how to use Energy, or Prana, to create immediate change on a spiritual and physical level! Master Co will guide you in learn- ing to tune in, feel and harness the subtle energy that directly affects your body, mind, emotions and even your spiritual experiences. June/Jully 2018 9