It is the cecropia moth (Hyalophora cecropia).
I haven't been able to spend much time working in the flower garden lately, what with all the harvesting and processing that's been going on here....
The veggie gardens 1 & 2 have done their job and are being cleaned and planted with green manure and I am accepting that this the next to last...
Werll, the kernmis that comes to our city every year ended yesterday and traditionally the monday after it is Lapjesdag. "Lapjes" are pieces of...
So very sorry to hear this news, Deanna. I wish you and your family strength during this ordeal. It's just terrible. I hope that he will soon be...
Beautiful blocks, Dooley. Boy, I can hardly wait to see the result.
You are welcome. I can't wait to see what you harvest. It5's always so exciting, I would advise you to buy your taters through a garden center...
Very nice-looking hostas indeed! They look so heal;thy and slug-free, the blooms are pretty too. It was like getting a birthday prezzie wasn't it?
I've got my fingers crossed for you. That dog is looking really healthy and happy. He's a great helper.
Ok, Biita...I see what you do. BTW...do you recall which type of broad bean those are? There are so many different kinds, and I'm always on the...
You know Biita...you don't need to fertilize this type of bean per se; except for a little nitrogen as the plant is developing (only). This is...
The Anya is a 'tater that was bread from a 'Pink Fir' and a 'Desiree'. it is technically known as a "second early" and can be lifted from July....
My bride has made those griddle cakes before...in fact I have a real weakness for them. :oops:
You know Gardengater--I have done quite a bit of reading upon this subject and interviewed a number of folks...as well as tried all sorts of...
At your service, ma'am (doffing my hat as I bow deeply). :) I have seen where folks buy a pack of mixed wildflowers or something and sprinkle...
I lined one of the paths in my garden with these this year--so you know I like 'em. :wink: Yours looks really healthy and happy. I hope you can...
Every shot a jewel. Really.
Oh yes...yes, yes, yes! This collection is supurb. You still have alot going on there, Droopy. That Clematis tangitica(?) looks splendid. The...
You take the one on the right, I'll take the one on the left.
What spectacular cloud fotos, Dooley. I could just look and look at them. I really lie them alot because we get skies like that here often. There...