Butterfly Garden at the W.T. Bland Public Library

Unbeknownst to many, there's a beautiful butterfly garden tucked in the side yard of the W.T. Bland Public Library located in Mount Dora thanks to one young man's idea and the support of the community.

This garden is the result of an Eagle Scout project created by Nicholas Ignao. The Mount Dora Library Association helped to fund this project and Boy Scout Troop 19 helped install the plants. Additional support was provided by the Lake Hills Garden Club and the Garden Club of Mount Dora. What a great community effort!

There's a nice array of native plants

and walkways to meander down.

There's lots of butterflies drifting from bloom to bloom, 

And, lots of pretty plant color combinations.

So many butterfly favorites to choose from such as this Aster.

More winding pathways with lovely mosaic stepping stones.

Nicholas did a great job creating this butterfly paradise, and it's beautifully maintained.

The bees are happy in this garden, too.

So, next time you drive by the library, take a few minutes to stop and take a stroll through this somewhat of a secret gem of a butterfly garden tucked in the side yard of the W.T. Bland Public Library.  You'll be glad you did!