The
squash is about done but this one growing end seems determined to put
on one last burst.
When
I went out to the compost pile last evening I was greeted by a dozen
or so of these beauties. I think it is a type of fritillary but
couldn't identify it exactly.
The
plumeria and the bromeliad don't seem to mind the heat.
edit: thanks to TexWisGirl, I have identified the butterfly as a tawny emperor.
your bromeliad is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteand i think that butterfly might be a hackberry emperor - not certain, tho!
well, that was clue enough. it's actually a tawny emperor. thanks TexWisGirl!
ReplyDeleteYour growing things, beautiful! Sunshine- what a concept! Lovely bugs, even the watermelon rind looks pretty.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is one beautiful plant. I have never had a bromeliad to bloom but then my thumb is black.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, Ellen. I really need to start composting. :/
ReplyDeleteFlutterbys are truly a gift of beauty. I love it that they are attracted to the sugar in the melons. Nothing goes to waste.
ReplyDeleteI never realized how pretty squash is as a plant
ReplyDeletethe flutterbys are beautiful, they make me think of autumn due to their colors
I love autumn
What lovely pics from your yard.
ReplyDeleteYou mentioned enjoying a cardinal nest. I had one I enjoyed in a botany lab seven stories up.It was there for many years since we kept the windows open.
Such lovely butterflies. So nice of them to pose for you. Your squash is pretty much done? Ours has scarcely begun.
ReplyDeletegreat pictures, even the compost one is full of lovely colours and shapes! Squash are the weirdest plants, though. I am not ever quite sure that I really like the look of them!
ReplyDeleteWho knew the tawny emperor likes watermelon??
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures.
Marvellous places, compost heaps.
ReplyDeleteOh yes Ellen, I read your blog. I did say "some' of you...
My courgettes/zucchinis are only just going in! It's been a terrible summer here! Just rain, rain, and more rain. The slugs are vicious!
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