I was outside watering yesterday – no rain in the forecast for at least 4 days, the drought continues – and I stopped to check out the milkweed. This isn’t something I do religiously, but I do like to see if there are any monarch caterpillars in sight.
I saw three of them! I don’t think I’ve ever seen two at the same time, let alone three.
All of them were chomping on the leaves.
Most of the caterpillars I encounter are on the large group of milkweed that grows at the bottom of the big garden bed. There’s also some milkweed growing on the far side of the porch, but I’ve never seen a caterpillar there. (Doesn’t mean there aren’t any, of course, just that I’ve never seen one.)
This group of milkweed is where I’ve seen Monarch butterflies laying eggs.
I’m happy to know we’ll see at least three new Monarch butterflies emerge this season.
I took a video of one of them eating and it’s on my Instagram Stories, if you’re at all interested.
Today, I work with Jim in the afternoon. Should be fun!
Okay, my friends. I’m off to do some more prep, make Don finish his deductions, and water everything. Again.
Stay safe.
Happy Monday.