The Viceroy Limenitis archippus, is a bright orange butterfly with black veins, cleverly mimicking the bad tasting and tummy aching (for the birds) milkweed butterflies. It is classified as a Mullerian mimic of the Monarch butterfly.Therefore upon first sighting the Viceroy, an observer may believe it to be a Monarch butterfly. There are many differences, however . . . such as size and hue intensity . . . but the easiest way to identify the Viceroy, is to note the thick black vein … [Read more...] about Flower Hill Farm BUTTERFLIES OF 2011 ~ Favorite Viceroy
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
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
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
Gathering Wildflowers Fields and Meadows Gone To Sleepy Seed
Growing seasons greena field and meadow withdrawlife filled colors fadequiet and stillnesswithin November landscapesnew life floats and waitsWildflowers for Gailgathered from this season pastbrighten up our dayThis 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 was also … [Read more...] about Gathering Wildflowers Fields and Meadows Gone To Sleepy Seed
