Monarch Mid January

The weather has been unusually warm of course.  I had a cool visit from a Monarch today, hungry for what a little marigold had to offer. You can tell this is a female Monarch by the absence of the scent glands (black dots on the back part of the wings). Basil rooting on the right. A spectacular day.

Fractal Cauliflower

I planted a variety pack of Cauliflower in one of my raised beds this fall and had a Romanesco Cauliflower come up.  I love these things.  Having been a fan of Fractal Geometry for years, this is the perfect vegetable for math people!

Sad Day for the Garden

Some critter got into my greenhouse and munched my tomato and eggplant seedlings down to nubs.  time to start over.  I may have to resort to buying sets this spring.  Can't figure out what type of thing did this.

Blooming Vanda Brought Into The Kitchen To Enjoy

Gulf Fritillary Butterfly

The Gulf Fritillary Butterflies really love our Passion Vine and have made quite a home here