We had quite a bit of milkweed in the pasture, and obviously the Monarchs found it. We have small, young Monarchs on the flowers and flitting...
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We have a lot of Gulf Frittilary butterflies since we have their host plants and plenty of nectar for them. They are colorful, flighty, and enjoy...
The native ruellia (aka Mexican petunia, Ruellia brittoniana) is in full flower now. We have it in the yard, in the barn lot, in the pasture, and...
September is Hunger Action month. One in eight Americans go hungry, including children and the elderly. With cut-backs in federal aid, charities...
We have two feeders, zinnias, salvia greggii, and tropical sage, all of which the hummingbirds love. Here are a couple of photos of red throated...
[IMG]We lived near Rochester NY for many years, but never knew the Monroe County sheriff had such a sense of humor. Every sheriff we met was...
My behavior is entirely inappropriate for my age.
Two evenings ago we saw this approaching across the fields. In a drought situation, this is prettier than a painted pig! [ATTACH]
After waffling between "Gallery" and "Fruit and Vegetable" forums for this post I finally made up my tiny little mind. Here is a photo of the...
We noticed this Ruby-throated hummingbird on a brick. It was about 10 a.m., and that house wall faces northwest, so hadn't been in the sun. We've...
[ATTACH] Gravity will win and Buddy will end up on the porch floor. Perhaps we need a larger table. Smaller cat is not an option.
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[IMG] Sometimes wildlife in the garden is pretty wild, and it's best not to mess with it.
Today is Canada's 151st birthday and all our Canadian members have reason to celebrate. Happy Canada Day!
Swallowtails have been visiting our zinnias, but they flutter around so much that they are hard to photograph. My patient husband who is quick on...
We have three cats, and recently have had to give them a three day series of worming medicine (the vet refused to make a house call). My husband...
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