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I spy a butterfly. It's actually difficult to miss such a large and gorgeous tiger when one visits the garden. And it's more difficult to pass up the opportunity to snap a few shots when one is here.
I need to take some time to design some signs to be made for the butterfly host plants in my yard. That way I can remember which tree goes with which butterfly. Or better yet, I won't have to remember I can read the sign :) I've gotten the vines down as to what butterfly goes with each and what each vine is called. With the trees, I'm always asking myself is that the red bay, the swamp bay or the other bay... Wait, what's the name of the other bay. Then I have to look it up :)
Regardless, I have at least three types of bay trees in the yard and I believe the birds have brought yet another. There are two volunteer trees out there. One is fine where it is, the other will have to be relocated. Since I have no idea what type it is other than some sort of bay; I will have to steal a leaf to take to the native nursery and see if they can give me a clue.
I just love a good mystery. May your day be filled with a whole lotta joy and a little bit mystery. Happy snapping.
I spy a butterfly DSC_0318
I spy a butterfly. It's actually difficult to miss such a large and gorgeous tiger when one visits the garden. And it's more difficult to pass up the opportunity to snap a few shots when one is here.
I need to take some time to design some signs to be made for the butterfly host plants in my yard. That way I can remember which tree goes with which butterfly. Or better yet, I won't have to remember I can read the sign :) I've gotten the vines down as to what butterfly goes with each and what each vine is called. With the trees, I'm always asking myself is that the red bay, the swamp bay or the other bay... Wait, what's the name of the other bay. Then I have to look it up :)
Regardless, I have at least three types of bay trees in the yard and I believe the birds have brought yet another. There are two volunteer trees out there. One is fine where it is, the other will have to be relocated. Since I have no idea what type it is other than some sort of bay; I will have to steal a leaf to take to the native nursery and see if they can give me a clue.
I just love a good mystery. May your day be filled with a whole lotta joy and a little bit mystery. Happy snapping.