Archive for June, 2020
Passiflora
Sunday, June 28th, 20202020 June 27
Saturday, June 27th, 2020Found on Cut Dianthus in Kitchen
It is not uncommon to find ladybugs on greens purchased at the Farmers’ Market; sometimes several days after being refrigerated.
Unearthed Sansevieria 2019 August 28
2020 June 27
Lovely Pale Yellow Dianthus
Was in a six pack of white dianthus.
Some Type of Origanium
I have two plants, the other one has hairy foliage.
Succulent Gift From My Mother
Purchased from the grocery store during one of our many shopping trips.
Found in the Orchard
This type of plant generally has a blue flower. Should know for sure, soon.
Monarch Chrysalis
Friday, June 26th, 2020Planned to move the plant rack from the deck to a space in the courtyard for potted succulents. I removed all of the plants.
When I flipped the rack over to brush off all leaves and debris I found a Monarch Chrysalis.
Apparently, one of the eight Monarch caterpillars made it through to the chrysalis stage.
Didn’t finish cleaning the plant rack. Didn’t want to disturb the chrysalis. Also, left the plant rack empty to prevent giving the chrysalis a shower while watering plants.
Nature controls gardening. Gardening teaches patience.
Butterfly and Bee
Thursday, June 25th, 2020
Gulf fritillary Butterfly
Hibiscus and Bee
Lichen Growth on Sculpture and Mold on an Orange
Thursday, June 25th, 2020The sculpture was made while an undergrad at Ohio State University in the 80s. Unfortunately, the top rim of the smaller piece was chipped during a move. The pieces were designed to be placed in different positions while still having a dialogue. They were fired multiple times using lithium and lead glazes.
Naturally Occurring Blue-Green Found on Orange
My choice of glaze surfaces occurred before my interest in mold and lichen growth.
Growth Found in Pot of Soil in the Garage
Wednesday, June 24th, 2020Transplanted dianthus from the pot to the garden. Then placed the pot of soil in the garage. The pot had been under the bird feeder. Apparently, birdseed is resilient.
Moved the pot outside for the birds. The Towhees often nibble my seedlings, even in the greenhouse. Maybe this will be a treat for them.
New Blooms Today
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020Dianthus
Hibiscus
Brugmansia
Evening Primrose
Still Blooming
Unexpected Cactus Flower
Sunday, June 21st, 2020
Cactus 2020 April 27
Hummingbird
Wednesday, June 17th, 2020
Jerusalem Cricket or Potato Bugs
Saturday, June 13th, 2020Found under one of my potted plants today.
It did not appear to like being disturbed. It tried to find a quick space to burrow into.