tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post5350614796190356133..comments2024-03-27T22:17:28.911-05:00Comments on PlantPostings: Wordless monarch greetings from Sarasota, Fla.Beth at PlantPostingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-7359954928068869492013-04-04T10:45:11.941-05:002013-04-04T10:45:11.941-05:00I hope to add Milkweed this year. I haven't in...I hope to add Milkweed this year. I haven't in the past because my garden is primarily shady. But I'm going to switch up the potager garden a bit this year and make a place for Milkweed--probably Purple Milkweed or Swamp Milkweed.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-51141369103120169812013-03-30T10:31:19.411-05:002013-03-30T10:31:19.411-05:00Very cool video! It's so dramatic. :o) I add m...Very cool video! It's so dramatic. :o) I add more milkweed to my garden every year and have been seeing increased numbers of monarchs as a result. They're one of my favorite butterflies. :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-19642671185495390482013-03-30T10:14:03.811-05:002013-03-30T10:14:03.811-05:00Thanks, I enjoyed the video, too. There are so man...Thanks, I enjoyed the video, too. There are so many videos about Monarchs, but this one seemed good for a Wordless Wednesday. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-82873821222974564382013-03-30T10:13:11.292-05:002013-03-30T10:13:11.292-05:00I remember reading about your Monarch project, and...I remember reading about your Monarch project, and I really enjoyed it! I saw a few Monarchs last summer, but I'm hoping that by adding Milkweed I'll see more this summer. I don't have a lot of sun, but I will plant a few Milkweed plants. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-82555696898231277652013-03-30T10:11:27.207-05:002013-03-30T10:11:27.207-05:00Hi Carolyn: I left a comment on your blog about th...Hi Carolyn: I left a comment on your blog about the Fling. I'm thinking it might be too late to sign up?Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-88863625436530678002013-03-30T10:10:44.868-05:002013-03-30T10:10:44.868-05:00Yes, that was a favorite in our house, too! I'...Yes, that was a favorite in our house, too! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-91211961269722291182013-03-29T14:19:13.119-05:002013-03-29T14:19:13.119-05:00Forgot to mention that no matter how many times I ...Forgot to mention that no matter how many times I see this... it is magical! Don't you just love how awesome nature is? Thank you for sharing this!Carolyn ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/05722229442110193733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-80431717348879779602013-03-29T14:14:58.585-05:002013-03-29T14:14:58.585-05:00Loved this post... it brought back sweet memories ...Loved this post... it brought back sweet memories of my own encounters. Click on the Label "Monarch" on my blog to see my own dream come true. A sweet son captured Monarch Caterpillars for me and we documented their journey. There's also a link on my side bar for how to certify your gardens as a Monarch Waystation. If we all do our part, these beautiful little creatures will flourish once again.Carolyn ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/05722229442110193733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-40367043595209472102013-03-29T07:31:06.089-05:002013-03-29T07:31:06.089-05:00That was so cool. I have to show it to the rest o...That was so cool. I have to show it to the rest of the family. Are you going to the fling? Let me know next time you comment on my blog in case I forget to come back and check.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-42158434335907502282013-03-28T22:02:36.940-05:002013-03-28T22:02:36.940-05:00I loved the video! It reminded me of one of my chi...I loved the video! It reminded me of one of my children's favorite books when they were small: The Very Hungry Caterpillar!debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-602811122997205022013-03-28T21:09:03.165-05:002013-03-28T21:09:03.165-05:00Thanks! I was partially inspired by your recent po...Thanks! I was partially inspired by your recent post about Monarchs. Now I'm carefully planning what Milkweed variety to plant. I don't have much sun in my garden, so I have to be strategic about adding new plants. We're back from Florida now--it was very pleasant. ;-)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-10141097923085120472013-03-28T12:18:03.335-05:002013-03-28T12:18:03.335-05:00Great post and great video! So jealous that you ar...Great post and great video! So jealous that you are down in Florida.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-48950869921600331952013-03-28T11:44:47.032-05:002013-03-28T11:44:47.032-05:00Yes, it's very sad. It was encouraging to see ...Yes, it's very sad. It was encouraging to see so many Monarchs at the botanical garden's butterfly garden! It shows how helpful and important Milkweed is in encouraging the increase of Monarch populations. I'm planning to plant Milkweed to feed Monarchs, and maybe some Pentas to attract them, too. ;-)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-32999645019364357382013-03-28T10:52:27.603-05:002013-03-28T10:52:27.603-05:00Thanks, Donna. We had a wonderful week there, but ...Thanks, Donna. We had a wonderful week there, but believe it or not, I was glad to get back to the Midwest. And now we have all of spring and summer to enjoy! Cheers!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-22615538530657722452013-03-28T10:51:36.719-05:002013-03-28T10:51:36.719-05:00Thanks, Lula! Back home this week. But we did have...Thanks, Lula! Back home this week. But we did have a wonderful vacation last week! It's always liberating to go from cold, gloves, coats and shivering, to warmth, short sleeves, and sunshine! Coming back was hard, but now we have all of spring and summer to look forward to!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-45899990798665839342013-03-28T10:47:50.264-05:002013-03-28T10:47:50.264-05:00Yes, it did. After hearing about how the Monarch n...Yes, it did. After hearing about how the Monarch numbers are way down, it was thrilling to see so many of them in one place. I hope the trend turns around and that Monarchs make a comeback. It would be truly sad to lose these beauties!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-16178090003540825592013-03-28T10:46:34.922-05:002013-03-28T10:46:34.922-05:00Well, darn that is frustrating. Sorry about that, ...Well, darn that is frustrating. Sorry about that, Helene! Yes, it's a fun video of a Monarch--from egg to caterpillar to butterfly, set to music. Weird that they wouldn't allow it to be seen in Europe. Oh well, another lesson learned, I guess. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-87169883269299896992013-03-28T09:30:26.906-05:002013-03-28T09:30:26.906-05:00Lovely! I have heard that the monarch butterflies...Lovely! I have heard that the monarch butterflies numbers were WAY down this year in Mexico where a lot of them stay for the winter. So, I am hoping to see a few myself this year. Looks nice and warm in Florida!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-27452709675844392452013-03-28T07:46:03.789-05:002013-03-28T07:46:03.789-05:00A pretty and colorful photo, Beth. Florida would b...A pretty and colorful photo, Beth. Florida would be a great place to be right about now. The warm sunshine would be delightful. I would be enjoying it as much as that Monarch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-41510426683756829282013-03-28T04:26:05.442-05:002013-03-28T04:26:05.442-05:00Beth, so happy you are having perfect time in FL!!...Beth, so happy you are having perfect time in FL!!! beautiful shot. Enjoy the warm weather!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-37397287483606333362013-03-28T04:17:19.666-05:002013-03-28T04:17:19.666-05:00Beth this must have lifted your spirits...how wond...Beth this must have lifted your spirits...how wonderful...I know it lifted mine.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-52793893079397813102013-03-28T01:29:03.233-05:002013-03-28T01:29:03.233-05:00Lovely photo from the Botanical Gardens Beth, but ...Lovely photo from the Botanical Gardens Beth, but the YouTube video doesn't work for us in Europe, the National Geographic has put some sort of restriction on it so we can't see it. Shame, never seen that on YouTube before. It just says: “The uploader has not made this video available in your country. Sorry about that.” <br />Never mind, I am sure it was a lovely video :-)HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-34050865212800693372013-03-27T21:35:32.319-05:002013-03-27T21:35:32.319-05:00Yes, it was perfect! And we picked the perfect wee...Yes, it was perfect! And we picked the perfect week to get out of the Midwest. Now all of spring and summer to look forward to!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-66212186420172607582013-03-27T21:33:25.539-05:002013-03-27T21:33:25.539-05:00Thanks, Sue. We had a great time. I got my plant f...Thanks, Sue. We had a great time. I got my plant fix, which should hold me until spring hits here ... if it happens soon!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-56916842159679252532013-03-27T21:32:10.809-05:002013-03-27T21:32:10.809-05:00Thanks, Loredana. I'm glad you enjoyed them. I...Thanks, Loredana. I'm glad you enjoyed them. I sure enjoyed seeing so many Monarchs at the Botanical Garden.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.com