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.
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Hari Om
Yes, 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.
It'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.
So nice to see your butterflies. Linda in Kansas
I finally saw a Monarch yesterday. There seem to be fewer butterflies around this year.
Congratulations 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.
So 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.
Gorgeous summer photos today, the lilies & butterflies! We have hard water, too.
Wow, you made that fountain like new again. My milkweed doesn't look as good as yours, but mine are all in pots.
I haven't seen any of the brighter butterflies but lots of the yellow type.
Love the flowers, the waxwings and the butterflies.
Take 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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