Firstly, rain. I should just get that one out of the way now. It’s making work (mowing, or any soil related tasks, which turn into mudbaths) almost unpleasant. But everything is so lush and fresh, so I can deal with wearing my waterproofs for that.
I would like to talk about Gerald, though.
…and this morning I found another, Donald, though I won’t be able to tell the difference, or they’ll eat each other or something…
So now I am keeping two Jersey Tiger Moth (Euplagia quadripunctaria) caterpillars in my greenhouse, and they seem very happy with radish leaves, of which I have enough.
I remember there were lots of these moths last summer – so many they became “boring”! They’re beautiful and I’m looking forward to seeing my little ones make the transformation.
Photos: Gerald,
2: Gerald again.
3: From Wikipedia, this is what a JTM looks like as an adult. :)
4: Ohhhhhhhhhhh my venus fly trap (Dionaea muscipula) is flowering!!
5: And Hippeastrum ‘Pinky’ is just delicious. <3
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Hippeastrum 'Pinky' Blooming and Greenhouse garden
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Greenhouse garden and Aeonium 'Zwartkop' 'Snape' Growing
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Broad Bean 'Aquadulce' , Dwarf French Bean , Runner Beans (check cultivar) , Pea 'Kelvedon Wonder...
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Comments
flowerweaver wrote:
Oooh, Gerald and Donald are going to be very handsome when they grow up! Neat that your Venus Flytrap is blooming, too.
Posted on 02 May 12 (about 1 year ago)
anelson wrote:
Gerald and Donald are adorable! And so photogenic.
Posted on 02 May 12 (about 1 year ago)
Amarylis wrote:
I was going to ask if you had a photo of the adult butterfly, or I was going to look it up myself, when I noticed you had, thoughtfully, provided one! I hope you have success in getting them to change into their adult form!
Posted on 03 May 12 (about 1 year ago)
Tralamander wrote:
Thank you very much, flowerweaver, anelson and Amarylis. :)
Posted on 04 May 12 (about 1 year ago)
LillyPilly wrote:
Very cute, I think they are almost better looking than the grownups! And the baby african violets are pretty sweet, too, but I’m a sucker for the Lamprocapnos. Just lovely.
Posted on 04 May 12 (about 1 year ago)
Ihadoneofthose wrote:
More inventive with your friend names than me! They look fantastic can’t wait to see their progress. I’m aiming to make the whole garden more bee, butterfly and moth friendly this year. Any tips gratefully recieved.
Posted on 07 May 12 (about 1 year ago)
Tralamander wrote:
Thank you very much, LillyPilly. :)
And thank you, Ihadoneofthose, I think a good range of colours and things with flat flowerheads (such as Achillea, Sedum and things from the daisy family) is a good start for insect-friendly gardening. I think my favourite insect plants are Buddleia davidii, Echinacea purpurea, Sedum spectabile and Leucanthemum vulgare. :)
Posted on 07 May 12 (about 1 year ago)
Motherhen wrote:
I had no idea that venus fly traps could flower! Well done!
Posted on 07 May 12 (about 1 year ago)
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