Black Swallowtail Papilio polyxenes I will be sharing more of the magical Monarch Butterfly Metamorphosis . . . but first I want to go back to earlier this spring and share the striking Black Swallowtail Butterfly and its metamorphosis with you. A male Black Swallowtail from last year . . . the first one I had the joy to raise. I was delighted to eyed this female ovipositing this May. She may have overwinter here in her pupa. Once she flies away, I discover an egg attached to … [Read more...] about Black Swallowtail Metamorphosis Misty August Garden
Black Swallowtail Metamorphosis Misty August Garden
Black Swallowtail Papilio polyxenes I will be sharing more of the magical Monarch Butterfly Metamorphosis . . . but first I want to go back to earlier this spring and share the striking Black Swallowtail Butterfly and its metamorphosis with you. A male Black Swallowtail from last year . . . the first one I had the joy to raise.I was delighted to eyed this female ovipositing this May. She may have overwinter here in her pupa. Once she flies away, I … [Read more...] about Black Swallowtail Metamorphosis Misty August Garden
Flower Hill Farm BUTTERFLIES OF 2011 ~ Favorite Fritillaries Part Two ~ Surprise Ending!
Flower Hill Farm's Fritillary parade ends with Great Spangled Fritillaries dipping into purple petals. Buddleia Black Knight, considered a noxious weed by many, barely survives in my northern garden. It is a magnet for butterflies, thus its common name of Butterfly bush. The complimentary colors are very striking enhancing the longwing butterflies beauty. There are many old-fashioned ideas and ways of being that I aspire to. I do not, however, care for the old-fashion nets that … [Read more...] about Flower Hill Farm BUTTERFLIES OF 2011 ~ Favorite Fritillaries Part Two ~ Surprise Ending!
Flower Hill Farm BUTTERFLIES OF 2011 ~ Favorite Fritillaries Part Two ~ Surprise Ending!
Flower Hill Farm's Fritillary parade ends with Great Spangled Fritillaries dipping into purple petals. Buddleia Black Knight, considered a noxious weed by many, barely survives in my northern garden. It is a magnet for butterflies, thus its common name of Butterfly bush. The complimentary colors are very striking enhancing the longwing butterflies beauty. There are many old-fashioned ideas and ways of being that I aspire to. I do not, however, care for the old-fashion nets that people take … [Read more...] about Flower Hill Farm BUTTERFLIES OF 2011 ~ Favorite Fritillaries Part Two ~ Surprise Ending!
Gathering Wildflowers Fields and Meadows Gone To Sleepy Seed
Growing seasons green a field and meadow withdraw life filled colors fade quiet and stillness within November landscapes new life floats and waits Wildflowers for Gail gathered from this season past brighten up our day This cold and dreary day will pass, while warmer sunny days are forecast for Thanksgiving and throughout the weekend. May you all have a safe and happy holiday weekend. Let's not forget that when our ancestors first visited this land, it was filled with native wildflowers and … [Read more...] about Gathering Wildflowers Fields and Meadows Gone To Sleepy Seed
