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Black swallowtail caterpillar

Found this beautiful guy on my fennel. Should I let him be or should I bring him inside to keep him safe?

u/Cutlercutie — 1 month ago

Fall cover crop zone 6b

I’m new to the subject of cover crops. I recently started a vegetable garden as had mixed results mainly because of sandy poor nutrient soil. What is a good cover crop to plant in September or October? I been reading about buckweed and winter rye and clover crops but was wondering what has worked the best

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u/Cutlercutie — 2 months ago

Tobacco Hornworms!!!

On the positive side the birds love them! Put 5 in the feeder and they were gone in minutes!

u/Cutlercutie — 3 months ago

Just the beginning!!

Any suggestions on host plants? I have lots of nectar plants all season long. I’m planting 14 milkweed. I have pussy toes and a black cherry tree. What else can I do here in Connecticut

u/Cutlercutie — 3 months ago
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How long till they bloom?

I’m working on creating a butterfly garden. I just planted some milkweed. I have butterfly weed, swamp, and whorled milkweed. They are small 3 inch plugs. Will it be years till they bloom?

u/Cutlercutie — 3 months ago

Beginning

I am in the process of starting a butterfly garden. What has worked for you? Should I start with host plants or nectar plants or both? I have 150 square feet to work with. I expanding a garden that already has lots of nectar flowers, annuals(zinnas cosmos queens Anne’s lace), dahlias, herbs, bulbs( blazing stars allium) etc I’m in zone 6b Connecticut I have a few butterflies now seen in the pics but not many.

u/Cutlercutie — 3 months ago

Is this cats ear clipped?

Recently spotted this kitten. Very shy and hungry. Caught some pics on the trail camera. I’m wondering if it’s a tnr because of the ear.

u/Cutlercutie — 3 months ago