Marie, Maybe they are late this year on PEI. I notice for a few years, they appear to be smaller. Other large butterflies have been a no show this year. May
Hooray!! I'm always thrilled when I see a monarch. A number of years ago our garden was on the local 'garden tour' and we had some milkweed in one of our flower beds. One of the so-called 'master gardeners' took me aside and informed me that we had a 'noxious weed' and that we needed to remove it. I informed her that it was staying and about the need for the monarchs. She wasn't happy and the next thing I knew there was a by-law officer parked across the street peering in. Luckily he went away but I was prepared to do battle. Now the powers that be have thought better of the noxious classification and milkweed is acceptable again.
Maryanne, Your garden must have been gorgeous. It is amazing with all the press about the decline of Monarch butterflies, some people still think milkweed needs to be removed. May
It is, indeed, a thrill to see a butterfly on the plants and flowers. And they flutter about so quickly, it's hard to get a picture of them. So glad you saw one on your milkweed plant this week. : )
I haven’t seen a monarch on this island. They are here though. It would be a thrill.
ReplyDeleteMarie,
DeleteMaybe they are late this year on PEI.
I notice for a few years, they appear to be smaller. Other large butterflies have been a no show this year.
May
Hooray!! I'm always thrilled when I see a monarch. A number of years ago our garden was on the local 'garden tour' and we had some milkweed in one of our flower beds. One of the so-called 'master gardeners' took me aside and informed me that we had a 'noxious weed' and that we needed to remove it. I informed her that it was staying and about the need for the monarchs. She wasn't happy and the next thing I knew there was a by-law officer parked across the street peering in. Luckily he went away but I was prepared to do battle. Now the powers that be have thought better of the noxious classification and milkweed is acceptable again.
ReplyDeleteMaryanne,
DeleteYour garden must have been gorgeous.
It is amazing with all the press about the decline of Monarch butterflies, some people still think milkweed needs to be removed.
May
It is, indeed, a thrill to see a butterfly on the plants and flowers. And they flutter about so quickly, it's hard to get a picture of them. So glad you saw one on your milkweed plant this week. : )
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Sheri,
DeleteI hope the milkweed is helpful to the butterflies. The bees were all over the flowers when they were in bloom.
May
I don't think I've seen a monarch this year. Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteJeanie,
ReplyDeleteI hope the Monarchs appear soon. I wonder if the Canada wildfires slow their move north.
May