This blog is about my garden and the outdoors. I am new to photography but I am trying to show some of the pretty things that grow here in Michigan. I love the wild things who visit me and I dont mind if they eat a bit here and there. I like it more if they let me take their picture. As time goes on I think I will try to show you around the beautiful area that I live in as well as my garden. I try to use my own pictures as much as possible but will also use pictures from the web. If I inadvertently use your photo or work without permission please email me and I will remove it or give credit if you prefer. I will give credit when I know who the owner is. I would ask that anyone using my pictures do the same.
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Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Bugs and Butterfly...............

FINALLY my Butterfly garden has visitors. I ventured outside against my better judgement. It's so hot. I am hoping it rains tonight. We had a good storm last night so I didn't put the sprinklers on today. It's so hot, in the high 80's today and into the 90s by weeks end. My Milkweed is really doing well and spreading, good news aye!.

They are spreading, I also have a "weed" garden by the road. I was going to pull it all out this year but there are so many bugs and Bees there that I hesitate to do so. Maybe when it cools down I will try to tame it down some. Meanwhile I am happy there are shady spots I can stand in and take pictures. I think what I will do is thin it out and then spread wildflower seeds for next year. I must get it looking a bit better than it does.



There were two battling Monarchs the last few days. It's funny but when I stand with my camera I swear they fly up to my face to see what I am doing. Maybe they are courting and wanting privacy?. They just seem curious.


Today another Butterfly showed up, I couldn't get a good picture but I am pretty sure it will be back. My camera froze again.


Some of the bugs today are probably pests but hey, they have to eat and wildflowers are allowed.



I know I don't want them on my Roses but still, they are pretty.

The scent of the Milkweed is like Lilac.I think tiny bugs live inside, aphids anyone?

There is also a pair of white butterfly that have been visiting since the very early Springtime and they have found the Milkweed now.


No great shots today. We did get the van back today so Gerry and me will go for a drive tomorrow maybe. Get out of the heat for awhile in the car haha. I think Gabby and Reina are babysitting tomorrow so most likely it will be just us for the day

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