The mammoth Monarch Butterfly migration is underway. Sightings are reported along rivers and hillsides, fields and meadows, gardens and parks by lucky viewers seeing hundreds of these skilled navigators flying south. Here at Flower Hill Farm there are numerous fresh Monarchs floating about the gardens each day. I have counted up to thirty on one Buddleia, while several are scattered feeding on Ironweed, Phlox and Liatris. Yesterday I noted the pink florets of Sedum 'Autumn … [Read more...] about Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle: A Metamorphosis ~ Part One ~ The Capable Caterpillar
Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle: A Metamorphosis ~ Part One ~ The Capable Caterpillar
The mammouth Monarch Butterfly migration is underway. Sightings are reported along rivers and hillsides, fields and meadows, gardens and parks by lucky viewers seeing hundreds of these skilled navigators flying south. Here at Flower Hill Farm there are numerous fresh Monarchs floating about the gardens each day. I have counted up to thirty on one Buddleia, while several are scattered feeding on Ironweed, Phlox and Liatris. Yesterday I noted the pink florets of Sedum 'Autumn Joy' dotted … [Read more...] about Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle: A Metamorphosis ~ Part One ~ The Capable Caterpillar
Flower Hill Farm BUTTERFLIES Of 2011 ~ Favorite Monarchs
The much beloved and admired Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus begins this series of my favorite butterflies from the gardens of 2011. I so look forward to their return each summer and delight in finding their tiny etched eggs on milkweed plants. It is more exciting when I see the female actually fastening her eggs. I should truly love to be a butterfly . . . a Monarch emerging in late summer, so I could fly to Mexico. Ah . . . to have the courage of a butterfly! I should wish … [Read more...] about Flower Hill Farm BUTTERFLIES Of 2011 ~ Favorite Monarchs
Flower Hill Farm BUTTERFLIES Of 2011 ~ Favorite Monarchs
The much beloved and admired Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus begins this series of my favorite butterflies from the gardens of 2011. I so look forward to their return each summer and delight in finding their tiny etched eggs on milkweed plants. It is more exciting when I see the female actually fastening her eggs. I should truly love to be a butterfly . . . a Monarch emerging in late summer, so I could fly to Mexico. Ah . . . to have the … [Read more...] about Flower Hill Farm BUTTERFLIES Of 2011 ~ Favorite Monarchs
Deeper Into Green A Monarchy Morphs
Little Monarch caterpillars do not stay little long. Growing strong each day stretching towards one's destiny searching for one's self It may take some time finding a place to feel safe life can then unfold Can you see what does not quite fit in this photograph? To see its story told . . . visit Native Plants and Wildlife Gardens. Hidden within all growth reveals inner beauty the curtain rises Throwing off old garb crumpled up caught by jade leaf growth comes from within A … [Read more...] about Deeper Into Green A Monarchy Morphs
