Posted on Jul 29, 2009 | 2 comments
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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Finally seeing caterpillars but very few monarchs. I have been growing sunflowers this year. One flower has been completely picked apart by the goldfinches.
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!)