Gardening under the Florida sun: New Beginings

Monday, April 20, 2009

New Beginings

Hanging upside down, they dry out and pump blood into their new wings.

Doesn't take long and they're ready.

Take off!

It always seems so magical, watching them go from tiny eggs to beautiful butterflies.

9 comments:

Granny Annie said...: Nothing more beautiful!; April 20, 2009 at 9:06 AM
Unknown said...: I am so envious! My caterpillar on the milkweed is gone.....did a bird get it?; April 20, 2009 at 9:21 AM
Big Shamu said...: This is so awesome. Do you have just monarchs or are there others?; April 20, 2009 at 10:42 AM
threecollie said...: The are amazing! Thank you for sharing.; April 20, 2009 at 10:50 AM
Unknown said...: Did you grow/raise them yourself?Incredible!!!; April 20, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Dani said...: Granny Annie, you are so right!

Darla, it was probably wasps. They are quite the good little hunters when it comes to caterpillars.

Shamu, right now that's it. We had Red Admirals mating yesterday, so hopefully she'll lay some eggs on the false nettle that I have planted.
They're the coolest looking caterpillars!

Threecollie, do you have butterflies out yet or is it still too chilly?

C&J, yep, they're my little babies all right. :); April 20, 2009 at 11:33 AM
Unknown said...: It IS magical!! Beautiful! You are so blessed!; April 20, 2009 at 4:41 PM
R.Powers said...: Dani,
You are the coolest thing.
That is so neat!; April 21, 2009 at 2:50 PM
Corner Gardener Sue said...: You have a nice set up there! Lovely pics!; April 27, 2009 at 9:33 PM

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