Celebrating the ordinary
It was great to go out in the yard today and find several colorful blooms, including these familiar wildflowers – click any image to see it larger.
I hope you’re enjoying some warmer weather and longer days, and also finding signs of spring.
A friend and I had a fun outing last week to the butterfly house at Luna’s Coffee, Wine and Butterfly Farm at 109 Springdale Drive, Nicholasville, KY 40356.
A bed of brightly colored zinnias leads to the butterfly house which is just outside the café.
When we walked in, the many monarchs immediately caught our attention – especially the two that were mating. I was impressed to learn that the owner, Web Barney, has already released 50 monarchs this year!
Continue reading “Visit the butterfly house at Luna’s”I’m looking forward to the Down to Earth Garden Club’s 2022 plant sale this weekend.
It has been the source of several of my native plants over the years, including these Ostrich Ferns in this recent photo from our backyard.
This year’s sale will include Native Plants, Wildflowers, Irises, Daylilies, Vegetables, and more: http://www.downtoearthky.com.
Saturday, May 7 from 9-12 a.m:
Woodland Christian Church parking lot
520 E. High St. (across from Woodland Park).
Google map
Hope to see you there!
Our native plant yard is now 16 years old, and we’re hosting a drop-in for anyone who is interested.
I still remember when we began, how much it helped to see other native plant gardens. We also enjoy visiting with others who are interested in encouraging butterflies and other valuable pollinators.
We’d be glad for you to join us!
Saturday, July 17, 2021
9 a.m. – 12 noon
Harry and Betty Hall
224 Leawood Dr., Lexington KY 40502
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Rain date: Saturday, July 24, 2021 – same time.
Questions? Contact me.
The tall, purple spikes of Blazing Stars (Liatris) are now the brightest spot in the backyard and we’ve been enjoying them immensely.
We aren’t the only ones who like these flowers. Various bees and other small insects are frequent visitors, as well as a hummingbird.
We’ve also been watching several Tiger Swallowtail butterflies as they float gracefully from one spike to another. Continue reading “Blazing Stars and Tiger Swallowtail”
