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some images from my walk this morning. It's been a lot nicer now that it's cooled a bit though it is still quite warm. And everything is in that summer supercharged life mode.
Again, my Milkweed brings all the Monarchs to the yard! This poor plant has been under constant siege by Oleander Aphids. I spray them, they die, more come in...ugh!
I did count 14 monarch caterpillars on the plant this morning! A few look like they're going to cocoon in place, some seem to be chilling, a few are having a salad, and one was heading out on a big adventure!
July 2022: Friday Off
I’m a little concerned about the absence of ladybugs & lacewings predating on these aphids. The hoverfly larva & jumping spiders have been doing their best to pick up the slack:
This little lady was super fast at hopping from flower to flower. This was the best photo that I manage to take:
Remember that tiny six inch tall grapevine that I posted earlier in the year:
Out at Plot 420:
Painted Lady & the Silver-spotted:
About a week’s worth of squash from Plot 420. My queen cooked them tonight for dinner. The flavor was amazing. If you’ve only had squash from a grocery store, you don’t know what you are missing:
