She did a number on my milkweed
Mar 6, 2018 16:24:39 #
Mar 6, 2018 16:30:49 #
RockyMountainCanoneer
Loc: Rocky Mountains, U.S.
As well it should, after all milkweed is the preferred fare for the Monarch caterpillar.
Mar 6, 2018 16:37:10 #
TonyF
Loc: Bradenton, FL
Exactly. We're trying to find some seeds that are not treated with insecticide. Defeats the whole purpose.
Mar 6, 2018 17:03:18 #
Mar 6, 2018 17:05:06 #
TonyF
Loc: Bradenton, FL
photophile wrote:
She will reward you as a lovely butterfly.
There were 9 caterpillars at yesterday's count.
Mar 6, 2018 20:48:50 #
I know the feeling, Tony and am not able to grow it as fast as they eat it, and then last season lost at least half of ours to a milkweed wilt!
Mar 7, 2018 12:23:01 #
Mar 7, 2018 13:31:33 #
TonyF
Loc: Bradenton, FL
fotofinish wrote:
A girl has to eat before she emerges as a beautiful woman 🐛...🦋
Mar 7, 2018 16:54:44 #
Mar 7, 2018 17:09:12 #
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