Rob noticed this caterpillar beginning to form a chrysalis on a shepherd’s crook in the garden. We had seen a large 5th instar crawling around yesterday, a few feet from the milkweed plant. It must have assumed the J position … Continue reading →
Dear Monarch neighbors,At last, I finally found a chrysalis on the back of a rocking chair on my porch. I will keep looking and will hopefully find a few more. Here’s some chrysalis information for you to ponder: The gold spots … Continue reading →
Hello Monarch buddies!Welcome to August. I am glad Jody finally saw a Monarch. I saw another Monarch butterfly today. The caterpillars, though disappointingly fewer in number than the previous two summers, have been harder to find. Sometimes I try to … Continue reading →
Hello from Miller Road.I have no Monarch activity on milkweed – they haven’t blossomed yet. I have seen Monarchs and I believe Yellow SwallowTails flitting among the day lilies in my yard. I keep checking for eggs. Thanks for the great photos … Continue reading →
Dear Monarch friends and neighbors,I think the heat is speeding up caterpillar activity. I have briefly checked the progress of Monarch eggs over the past few days (Last week I found only 21 total on 6 plants). This evening, I … Continue reading →
Hello Monarch Friends,Thank you Judy for the information. I saw our first two yesterday play around the garden-that orange was so brilliant. I looked under many a field grown milk weed today for that white dot/pin head egg but didn’t … Continue reading →
Dear Monarch friends,Several days ago, I sent you a photo of the lone Monarch butterfly gracing my garden. I guess all you need is one female looking for a good place to lay an egg! I have scoured my plants … Continue reading →
One Monarch Butterfly arrived today, and is enjoying the nectar from a Swamp Milkweed!-Judy Continue reading →
Dear Monarch Neighbors,Have you seen any Monarch butterflies yet? My Swamp Milkweed plants are tall, sturdy and ready to flower, but so far no Monarch butterflies have visited my hilltop garden. Stewart McDermet sent me the link to the Forests … Continue reading →
Dear Dummerston Monarch friends,Like you, I am waiting patiently for the Monarchs to return. I am hoping that will happen within the next couple of weeks. In the meantime, I am spending way too much time watering, while also enjoying … Continue reading →
