Change Today: Monarch Chrysalis Turns Black
Perhaps today will be the day this monarch emerges?
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Change Today: I See Orange!
Well two days ago, I wasn't sure if this monarch was even alive, but today I noticed a big difference!!! Could it really be that this little butterfly will survive???…
Monarch Caterpillar Sheds Skin and Starts Pupa Stage
On Monday, after about three days in the "J" position (see the post for images), this Monarch caterpillar straightened out and began to shed its outer skin. In the time…
Monarch Caterpillar in the "J" position
Monarch caterpillar hanging in the "J" position on the milkweed plant in the garden. I've been watching this caterpillar for the past week munching away on the milkweed plant (which…
Fall Garden: Growing Lettuce in Raised Beds
Growing lettuce is easy and one of my favorite fall veggies. It is good for you, easy to grow and keeps producing through the winter. That's one thing about living…
An Olive Orchard Grows in Texas
I was saddened to read of the passing of Sandra and the closure of Sandy Oaks. She was a remarkable woman who built a beautiful destination. Hopefully, this post shows…
Monarch and the Oak Leaf
This Monarch Butterfly is resting on the leaf of an oak. It seems to like this particular spot to rest at, as I observed this on several occassion during the…
Bee Happy
Bees. For some... it can send them running in the opposite direction. For me, it sends me running in with my camera. My Garden Insectary is a magnet for bees…
Garden Insectary for Butterflies and Bees
The area on the left side of the driveway is quickly becoming overgrow with native vines and perennials. While I would like to manicure it a bit, I am relucant…