Great Spangled Frittillaries share the landscape of Buddleia. Far away from Flower Hill Farm an enchanting city nourishes a friendship before only known through the virtual world. Endearment abides as we take in the nectar of Venice. Venetian intrigue with the delightful and dear Hattatts! … [Read more...] about Great Spangled Fritillary Butterfly Friends
Painted Lady and American Lady Butterflies in Purples and Greens
Twenty-twelve was a wonderful year for butterflies here at Flower Hill Farm. All over the northeast butterfly enthusiasts were reporting sightings of Painted Ladies in numbers never recorded this far north before. Painted Lady Vanessa cardui (above) American Lady Vanessa virginiensis (below)Painted Ladies in the butterfly magnet Buddleia. Painted Lady nectaring in our native Ironweed also a fabulous butterfly magnet. American Lady (above) formerly … [Read more...] about Painted Lady and American Lady Butterflies in Purples and Greens
Painted Lady and American Lady Butterflies in Purples and Greens
Twenty-twelve was a wonderful year for butterflies here at Flower Hill Farm. All over the northeast butterfly enthusiasts were reporting sightings of Painted Ladies in numbers never recorded this far north before. Painted Lady Vanessa cardui (above) American Lady Vanessa virginiensis (below) Painted Ladies in the butterfly magnet Buddleia. Painted Lady nectaring in our native Ironweed also a fabulous butterfly magnet. American Lady (above) formerly 'American Painted … [Read more...] about Painted Lady and American Lady Butterflies in Purples and Greens
Glimpses of October From My Windows ~ Atmosphere and Light
Glimpses of October from my windowsmisty morning skies wearing layers of shadowy waves melt between perfectly bright beautiful days of light and those of rain showers falling as trees unfasten colorful leaveseach floating and uniquely flying to a destiny akin to a runaway kite.A one thousand foot wide mass of stormmoves towards this land with a voice of wind powertoo strong to harness for energy, oh most frightening form.October retreats trembling along with inhabitants along the coast … [Read more...] about Glimpses of October From My Windows ~ Atmosphere and Light
