{"product_id":"butterfly-puddler-prairie-dock-leaf","title":"Butterfly Puddler - Prairie Dock Leaf in Goldenrod Shino","description":"\u003cp\u003eNot only is this a stunning accent piece for your garden, this stoneware puddler will also serve an important purpose in providing your pollinators with critical water and nutrients! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis product\u003cstrong\u003e is not rated for freezing temperatures. \u003c\/strong\u003eBring inside when weather is below freezing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Puddling?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eButterflies gather around damp areas to sip mineral-rich water, known as puddling behavior. The butterflies use their proboscis to sip up essential nutrients from the \"puddle\". Included in these nutrients are minerals, salt, and amino acids for hydration, reproduction and other biological functions. These areas can attract a gathering of butterflies, providing a place for social interaction and potential mating opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing Your Puddler: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYou can use a mix of sand, gravel, compost or top soil, then add water until it is moist but not standing water. Do not allow standing water to pool up in your puddler, as this will attract mosquitos. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Place your Puddler:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlace your puddler in a spot with partial sun or dappled shade, preferably in your pollinator garden or someplace by a rich nectar source that will lure them in. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Pottery: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStoneware pieces are individually handmade using actual leaves from native and\/or garden plants, in this case Prairie Dock (\u003cem\u003eSilphium terebinthinaceum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cem\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e that the artist collects herself (many from her own garden). Each piece is then bisque-fired, glazed, high-fired, and finished by the artist personally, making each one a unique work of art. (\u003cstrong\u003eSlight variations in color, glaze and size will occur.\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade Stoneware\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in medium and Large\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium - approximately 6.25\" W x 10\" L x 2.75\" H at highest edge of the leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge - approximately 8.5\" W x 12\" L x 3.5\" H at highest edge of the leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDWASH ONLY!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in the USA. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Cat Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":71007396561149,"sku":"BCP-BP-PD-GS-med","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":71007396593917,"sku":"BCP-BP-GS-Lrg","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/4008\/8136\/files\/prairiedockpuddlermedgolden_029a46a2-4fa7-4a54-aaba-2da22e852036.jpg?v=1786045093","url":"https:\/\/nature-niche.com\/products\/butterfly-puddler-prairie-dock-leaf","provider":"Nature Niche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}