Wednesday Wonder

Posted on Jul 29, 2009 | 2 comments

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The butterflies arrived so late this year, but finally, there are lots of wings in the garden. This little guy was willing to pose for a picture….

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  1. Cindi July 30, 2009

    Finally seeing caterpillars but very few monarchs. I have been growing sunflowers this year. One flower has been completely picked apart by the goldfinches.

    • Leigh July 31, 2009

      Thanks for visiting Cindi! It’s so strange to see the milkweed untouched. But I’m keeping an eye out…thinking it may be important for those monarchs heading back south soon? I always mean to grow sunflowers and have forgotten the past two years. This year I did lots of old fashioned zinnias and the goldfinches just tear them up once they’ve gone to seed – and also the liatris, which is just covered with bees and pollinators when blooming. (And I could share some this fall if you want!)