Not sure, but that appears to be the final nymphal instar of a Cicada, it recently dug it's way out of the ground and will be shedding that form...
You have a few days to add your caption to this picture. We will then have a poll to decide the best one. Only one caption per member and try to...
Thanks all. I got myself so wrapped up in making entries on PlantStew that I forgot about putting the next caption photo up. Will do that right now.
Oh well, wet and coldish are two words that generally do not ever describe the weather here except sometimes in Dec or January.
Spiders are not my friend, at least the ones that rejoice in biting me and making me miserable, but CONGRATS on having your pictures published
Hi, without a photo or knowing where you saw the caterpillar it is hard to make an accurate guess. Try this site and see if you can find it there.
Okay, I finally got the courage to look at your photos and they are stunning. So many bright colors and gorgeous blooms.
Everything looks so good Droopy. Cappucino Lily is on my want list and the Ligularia I will have to check out too. Oh, I hope the weather...
Gaylyn you would have to find a Whole Foods or a health food store or order it from http://www.amazon.com/Bach-Remedies-Res ... B00016QT7Q
Good morning all. Not quite 100 degrees recently but the high humidity is making up for that deficiency and bringing the heat index to well over...
Some I do and some I don't so usually I click on PlantStew and enter in the common name to get the Latin name and info on the plant
That one appears to be a Zinnia violacea (Elegant Zinnia)
Try some of the Bach Rescue Remedy. Put 2-3 drops on a cloth and rub it on his nose if you can, it works wonders on scared, angry, anxious,...
I think the yellow one is a Dahlia too http://www.dahlia.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=69
Nope not watermelon leaves or cucumbers or squash. Almost like a gourd leaf actually.
I did the first spraying of NEEM oil last night on all the plants, infected or not. I know the infected ones will die soon but I just hate the...
Good morning all. Hot, muggy, miserable weather here lately. Temps have stayed below the 100deg mark, except for today that is, but when it's 99...
Hi Sharon, welcome to GardenStew from north Texas. Photos, we would love to see photos of your gardens, hens, rabbits, etc. We love photos. :wink:
Wow, you have an amazing veggie garden there. I am in awe of what you accomplish there every year. Your lotties must be almost full time jobs...
Happy Birthday Wannabe Hope you have a fantastic day, birthday dinner this evening and many, many more birthdays that we can help you celebrate.