| Author | Content |
mwperry
Brandon, MS (Zone 8a)
August 29, 2008 7:32 PM Post #5483870
| GREAT JOB, Marna. Not only well-written, but outstanding photographs. I hope every DG gardener reads the article.
I once read about buttterflies, "[i]t's their gentle nature, striking colors, or graceful flight" that makes them special. . . And if one actually lands on you, somehow you feel honored, as if you were singled out as an especially trustworthy companion." Don't you know that is true as you view the colorful beauties you captured in your photos.
BTW, I'm glad to know your real name. Mrs_Ed is hard to type!
Martha
This message was edited Aug 30, 2008 9:34 AM |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL (Zone 5a)
August 29, 2008 7:38 PM Post #5483888
| Thanks so much Martha! I enjoyed taking those pictures and gathering the others from all of you that submit to bug files. I only wish I had more variety up here for photography.
Hee. I could have told you my name. Looks better in SERIF type (Mar-na vs. Ma-ma!).
|
mwperry
Brandon, MS (Zone 8a)
August 29, 2008 8:03 PM Post #5483968
| Haha. Marna -- Mama -- very easy to type. I've already heard compliments on your article over in Mid-South forum.
Martha |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL (Zone 5a)
August 29, 2008 8:05 PM Post #5483979
| Well thanks much for telling me. How can you NOT like butterflies! |
Kelli
L.A. (Canoga Park), CA (Zone 10a)
August 29, 2008 9:02 PM Post #5484169
| Nice article, and if it's any comfort to you, I've seen more butterflies than usual this year. |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL (Zone 5a)
August 29, 2008 9:57 PM Post #5484339
| Yay Kelli! |
mellielong
Lutz, FL (Zone 9b)
August 29, 2008 10:05 PM Post #5484376
| Cocoon? COCOON? Have I taught you nothing, LOL! It's a chrysalis!
Sorry, I couldn't resist. : )
Melanie (who corrects the volunteers at MOSI about the same thing) |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL (Zone 5a)
August 29, 2008 10:57 PM Post #5484586
| Melanie, I don't know WHAT you are talking about! (hee). Corrected, thanks.
Please tell our readers what insect makes cocoons… |
beckygardener
(Becky) in Sebastian, FL (Zone 10a)
August 30, 2008 3:07 AM Post #5485616
| Bravo, Marna!
You did a great job on the article and I am sure it will educate a lot of folks about butterfly gardening! The photos you collected from DG friends were awesome and beautiful! Thanks for writing such a wonderful article!
Keep those articles coming! :-) |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL (Zone 5a)
August 30, 2008 2:45 PM Post #5486755
| Thanks Becky! Anytime you have an idea, let me know! Researching for an article is a great way for me to learn so much! |
mellielong
Lutz, FL (Zone 9b)
August 30, 2008 3:55 PM Post #5486964
| Moths make cocoons with the silk they spin. Butterflies make a chrysalis which is actually like a layer of skin they create. They molt for the last time, the old skin comes off, and poof! They're a chrysalis! It's one of the differences between moths and butterflies. Now we're all educated. : ) |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL (Zone 5a)
August 30, 2008 4:02 PM Post #5486990
| Yay Education!!
|
