This weekend wasn’t a beach weather weekend. But we took a walk anyways and I was able to see the patch of wild iris that I look forward to seeing every year at this time. The patch increases every year and is truly joy to see.
While we walked on the road we came across a large patch of milkweed and sure enough the monarch caterpillars were feeding. This year I started some milkweed from seed and I plan to plant these plants when they are a little bigger. I want it for my garden to attract the monarchs which are always such a joy to see. It is always good to walk with a friend as she points out what you don’t see. I don’t think I would have seen the caterpillars if she hadn’t pointed out the milkweed to me.
On our way up north we made a detour to Gladwin to Stone Cottage Gardens. I came away with a Santolina plant and a Heuchera with some variegated leaves. Stone Cottage Gardens is well worth going to as the gardens are beautiful and just fun to walk through.
I have been laying more newspapers and mulch at my parents’ house. I got a little “help” from a squirrel who decided to dig right in that area. I guess that is how it goes. Contending with wildlife is definitely a gardener’s life.
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