Such shelters can be found between rocks, in deep grass, or other such natural hiding places. I highly recommend reading Rick Mikula s excellent article, Butterfly Houses . Following my research on butterfly houses or hibernation boxes for the sake of the butterfly, I was fairly convinced I really didn t need one. However, one thing became very apparent to me. Gardeners are not the only people inquisitive about the use of these charming houses or boxes.
Entomologists continue to seek new methods of preserving the mystical flying flowers.
The writer reports that butterfly boxes may offer shelter from predators and severe weather, as well as a place to hibernate or nest. He advises gardeners to place their butterfly boxes about four feet above ground and making sure they have a southern exposure in the wintertime. You will find simple instructions on how to build a butterfly box here. As a gardener, I have many differing viewpoints from those of my next door neighbor. You see, I am equally as curious as my husband is practical.