Butterflies, like bees, play a crucial role in pollination by transferring pollen between flowers, aiding plant reproduction.

Dill is a short-lived plant that typically yields leafy harvests for several months before eventually beginning to blossom.

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Fresh dill is available from supermarkets and ethnic grocers. Dried dill is a perfectly acceptable substitute to fresh, and is even preferred in some Middle Eastern dishes. Use only the leaves of ...

And, if you don’t just want butterfly cameos, but rather a consistent presence in your yard, make sure that when one plant stops blooming, another begins. They’ll also favor your yard if you ...

Leave for 5–10 minutes to dry. Place a dill head (or fronds) into each sterilised jar. Add a teaspoon of dill and mustard seeds and a garlic clove to each jar. Put the vinegar, 200ml/7fl oz ...

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