Friday, May 4, 2012

They're at it again

It feels more like winter than autumn at present.  This morning the first thing I did was light the pot belly stove but I was still cold so lit the wood burner in the sitting room as well.  A neighbour just told me it was down to three degrees C. last night.

In spite of this the Monarch Butterflies are optimistic and yesterday I noticed eight caterpillars on a small bush that only reaches to my hip.  It will be interesting to see whether they survive.  If they reach the chrysalis stage I can always bring them indoors.



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  1. Joanne NoragonMay 5, 2012 at 4:42 AM

    Our spring is going so nicely, finally, I can only hope the same for your fall.

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  2. MollyMay 5, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    Sue, just catching up with my blog reading. Hope the Monarch butterflies survive too.

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  3. Hopes HandcraftsMay 7, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    I've had the monarch's flittering around in my garden enjoying the marogolds I have planted :0) You are kind to bring "them" indoors when they reach the chrysalis stage, Sue (I'd do that too)

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  4. gzMay 8, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    Wet and cold here- I've seen a few dead bumblebees-obviously a lack of food and too cold.

    Hi, nice to meet you!

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  5. KimMay 10, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    It feels more like winter than spring here! That's such a lovely thing to do - butterfly nurturing.... everyone should do it! :)

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