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Monarchs
I’ve been letting the (wild aka weeds) milkweed grow in my garden, and finally this year I had a significant population of monarch caterpillars. After the first few were eaten by birds (according to the internet, birds have to learn that monarch caterpillars are poisonous due to their milkweed diet by trying a few, it’s […]
Flora and Fauna in my garden
My garden is what I call “cottage garden” style — flowers and vegetables and fruits all mixed up wherever they will fit. A neverending battle against twitch grass and dandelions and other weeds the seeds of which blow in from neighbouring properties. Fragrant milkweed and stargazer lilies right now are delightful, attracting insects. Monarch caterpillars […]
Lisa in Port Hope 