Elliot with a Bunnicula Eye
In PS Express–Click Red Eye, Click Pet Red Eye, Tap Eye.
Bunnicula Eye Corrected
Elliot is our rescue bunny. We put concrete forming tubes on the sofa to prevent her from tearing up the sofa.
Now she shreds the inside of the tube rather than the sofa.
Gorgeous day at the beach!
Field Seen on Drive to Beach
A Little Bit Closer
What can they be?
Trees? Grapevines?
It was high tide, very few stones on beach that were not under water. Not a holey stone to be found. Does that mean it will be an unlucky year? If I were superstitious, maybe.
About the frames on the images–I am trying out some of the frame options available on the Snapseed app. Seem awfully fussy, drawing attention to themselves. “Hey look at me, Look at me!”
Another example of Look at Me. Bob popped over to check on me.
She often carries stuff around in her beak–a chip, shredded paper, a whole Kleenex, hay…
I was away for a few weeks. When I returned, the first garden task was to cut the milkweed plants to the ground. I cut the first one. And just as I was about to cut the second plant I saw a small monarch caterpillar. Shouldn’t really be here in December. The temperature was to drop to the high 30s, so I cut some milkweed leaves and placed them and the caterpillar in a small jar.
Every day I clean the jar. Then replace the dried milkweed leaves with fresh cut leaves.
The caterpillar is still small, but I suspect it is twice the size it was when I found it.
I hope that it completes the caterpillar part of the cycle before I run out of milkweed leaves.
2017 December 29 Update
When cutting leaves for the little cat, I found another one. I brought it in. Now there are two.
2018 January 02 Update
Ran out of Milkweed leaves to feed to the Monarch caterpillars. Google search found several Monarch sites suggesting the use of slices of squash, pumpkin, and cucumbers as an alternative food source.
Sliced Squash
Squash in New Jar Set Up
Caterpillars in Jar with Squash
An Hour in New Home
Caterpillar Tasting Squash
2018 January 04 Update
2018 January 05 Update
Caterpillar Eaten Squash
Fresh Squash and Clean Room
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Elliot checked out the stuffed bunnies under the tree. Took a bite of the tree. Then rearranged the bunnies so she could sit on the red mat.
Been checking the second Monarch chrysalis daily since finding it October 16, 2017.
Monarch Chrysalis Attached to an Angel Wing Begonia Leaf
Today when I was removing unwanted cabbage moth caterpillars from one of my variegated Brugmansia, I found another Monarch chrysalis. It may be newly formed since it still has its skin attached.
Monarch Chrysalis Attached to Variegated Brugmansia Leaf
Morning October 19, 2017
I have yet to see the full transformation from caterpillar to chrysalis. There is a fun video of the transformation on the Monarch Butterfly Garden site. It is amazing to watch!
Yes, the Brug has spider mites. Everything loves Brugs. When I am certain the Monarchs have continued on their journey, I can treat the Brugs.
Terrarium
February 5, 2017
When the fungus began taking over the terrarium, I removed all of the plants.
Terrarium
June 6, 2017
Terrarium Detail
June 6, 2017
Interesting that the fungus appears changed and there are now plants as well.
Terrarium with Plants
October 18, 2017
Terrarium with Plants
December 29, 2017
Terrarium Detail
December 29, 2017
Two Datura–different foliage, different flowers, and different seed pods.
Datura Ballerina Double Purple
Datura Ballerina Double Purple, October 18, 2017
Datura Ballerina Double Purple Seed Pod
Volunteer Datura
Volunteer Datura, October 18, 2017
Volunteer Datura With Seed Pod
Volunteer Datura Pod
Volunteer Datura Seed Pod
Found a New Monarch Chyrsalis
Monarch Chrysalis Attached to an Angel Wing Begonia Leaf