The Metamorphosis of Butterflies from 2014 came together from my finally digging through archives of Flower Hill Farm photographs from last summer. Witnessing the metamorphosis of butterflies is a treasured ritual I share with thousands of other individuals who hold dear these remarkable beings. Raising butterflies nourishes my imagination and opens it to change and an ever present sense of wonder. Hour by hour and day by day convey countless small miracles to observe – bringing light and hope … [Read more...] about Metamorphosis of Butterflies from 2014
Monarch Butterflies Wild About The Gardens
Throughout the summer and fall Monarchs and other butterflies readily flutter to native plants in the garden and seem to prefer them over most all others . . . with exception to our taller than usual butterfly bush. Joe-pye weed, Eupatorium purpureum L. is a favorite plant of mine for its large sculptural quality. Butterflies, moths and bees love the sweets hidden within numerous tiny florets. Liatris is another favored native and great pollinator attractor. Ironweed, Veronia … [Read more...] about Monarch Butterflies Wild About The Gardens
Monarch Butterflies Wild About The Gardens
Throughout the summer and fall Monarchs and other butterflies readily flutter to native plants in the garden and seem to prefer them over most all others . . . with exception to our taller than usual butterfly bush.Joe-pye weed, Eupatorium purpureum L. is a favorite plant of mine for its large sculptural quality. Butterflies, moths and bees love the sweets hidden within numerous tiny florets. Liatris is another favored native and great pollinator attractor. Ironweed, … [Read more...] about Monarch Butterflies Wild About The Gardens
A Few Wildflowers From Summer and Fall 2011
Native Wild Blueberry and Bombus (Bumble Bee) Erigeron annuus Eastern daisy fleabane ~ ? Mystery Most Common ~ Fleabane ? Geranium maculatum, Wild Geranium Tradescantia virginiana, Virginia Spiderwort Amsonia tabernaemontana (Eastern bluestar) Thermopsis villosa (Carolina bushpea) Field of Dancus pusillus (American wild carrot) and Daucus carota (Queen Anne's Lace) Eastern Black Swallowtail Caterpillar eating Wild Carrot Verbascum chaixii ? and Common … [Read more...] about A Few Wildflowers From Summer and Fall 2011
A Few Wildflowers From Summer and Fall 2011
Native Wild Blueberry and Bombus (Bumble Bee)Erigeron annuus Eastern daisy fleabane ~ ?Mystery Most Common ~ Fleabane ?Geranium maculatum, Wild Geranium Tradescantia virginiana, Virginia SpiderwortAmsonia tabernaemontana (Eastern bluestar)Thermopsis villosa (Carolina bushpea)Field of Dancus pusillus (American wild carrot) and Daucus carota (Queen Anne's Lace)Eastern Black Swallowtail Caterpillar eating Wild CarrotVerbascum chaixii ? and Common Milkweed Asclepias syriacaLittle Skippers … [Read more...] about A Few Wildflowers From Summer and Fall 2011
