Today brought unexpected finds in searching for younger Monarchs. Continue reading “Our growing foster family.”
Our growing foster family.
Statuses
I’ve almost exceeded last year’s egg count
When I found three more eggs today, I realized I’m already near to my entire season’s count last year. Continue reading “I’ve almost exceeded last year’s egg count”
Finally seeing more Monarch visitors
I also found another egg. [Later in the day edit: plus three more just a bit ago–no time to update the image.] Continue reading “Finally seeing more Monarch visitors”
And we’re off!
Just like the start of a race, I’m feeling a bit frantic trying to get back into the swing of Monarch Guardianship. I’m pretty confident I’ll find a comfortable stride soon, but I’m not there yet!
I was not expecting this…
I went out to look for more eggs, and found this!
Garden Growth–7th July, 2019
Marvelous weather, a nice breeze with low 80s°F. Glad for no rain. Continue reading “Garden Growth–7th July, 2019”
Garden Growth–4th July, 2019
Somehow my brain remembered to pull up the month o’ posts from last year, and WOW…suddenly I realized exactly how far behind I am in finishing just about any type of post lately, compared to last. Sadly, not just this month. I’ll keep trying to do better. Continue reading “Garden Growth–4th July, 2019”
Garden Growth–19th May, 2019
The rains were a bit heavier in the morning that we thought they would be, but the afternoon skies cleared and we made the best we could of the time available. Temperatures quickly climbed to a high of 76°F, and what feels to us a sudden change meant our bodies were not yet acclimated to the warmth as we worked outside. I was especially grateful for the time I could work in the shade. Continue reading “Garden Growth–19th May, 2019”
Garden Growth–10th May, 2019
Just enough rain to feel it was ok to not do much outside. Left the cold frames closed due to slow to warm temperatures. Although earlier the day was cool, long after dark it was still in the upper 50s°F. Continue reading “Garden Growth–10th May, 2019”