The water fountain needed work. I always have to clean it halfway through summer. I took it apart. The deerflies were flying. I wore pants.
We've really hard water. There are always deposits that build up on the pump. I cleaned it out.
That looks a lot better!
I found more! I spotted our one Monarch laying more eggs. They eat a hole once they hatch, which is a good sign. The leaves are covered in aphids, the wasps and ants eating the aphid poop. It doesn't seem to matter to the caterpillar, I think.
The Tiger Lilies are in full bloom.
The Cedar Waxwings zoom about, peeping their pipsqueak sounds, like a little squadron.
Cinnamon was watching for mice friends. Fred was feeding. We haven't only seen Fred for the past few days. I am hopeful but not optimistic.
We had a nice storm yesterday afternoon. There was smoke from the fires out west. It cleared the air. I took a panoramic photo for fun.
We're on the edge of a storm today.
Hari Om
ReplyDeleteYes, as August approaches, one can feel just the wee hint of the turning year... YAM xx
I remember fondly when that lady brought her Monarch caterpillars to the park and we could watch them ‘hatch’ (wrong word) and fly off. It was a wonderful experience.
ReplyDeleteIt's looking lovely at Crumbly Acres! I do love cedar waxwings and haven't seen one in ages. That's a beauty. Interesting about the caterpillars and good news. Love your milkweed. How lovely, all of it.
ReplyDeleteSo nice to see your butterflies. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteI finally saw a Monarch yesterday. There seem to be fewer butterflies around this year.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your growing Monarch family, I've only seen a couple of them this year. But I saw a Black Swallowtail on my parsley, but wasn't able to get a very good picture, your photo is terrific.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you've got the butterflies there. I miss seeing them, not being out in gardens much this year. We also have a rainy day today. And it does make temperatures a bit more manageable. Hope Fred's little one is safe.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous summer photos today, the lilies & butterflies! We have hard water, too.
ReplyDeleteWow, you made that fountain like new again. My milkweed doesn't look as good as yours, but mine are all in pots.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen any of the brighter butterflies but lots of the yellow type.
ReplyDeleteLove the flowers, the waxwings and the butterflies.
ReplyDeleteTake care, Happy Friday! Have a great weekend.
Sigh… and the brand new tomato plant I put in the garden now has mealworms. I know my daughter in Illinois is looking forward to fall. It’s been way too hot there.
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