At the beginning of 2024 I set the intention of creating regular posts here — if not monthly, then at least bimonthly. I got into a routine of posting regularly in 2023 and was determined to continue the momentum. I have failed miserably. I am very good at setting intentions. I’m the Countess of Want…
Month: July 2024
From Hungry Caterpillar to Majestic Monarch
This is an exciting update on my last post. At that time, seven voracious Monarch larvae were making quick work of my milkweed plants. The runt of the litter sadly died while it was still in an early larval stage. Five others fed until they were quite large, then disappeared overnight — presumably on a…