tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post7896510903194418856..comments2024-03-27T16:38:59.108-05:00Comments on clay and limestone: They're BackGailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-91135688151296232612009-07-18T10:40:17.525-05:002009-07-18T10:40:17.525-05:00Man, no wonder it was hard to photograph the swall...Man, no wonder it was hard to photograph the swallowtail with your camera flitting around everywhere! ;-) I love the swallowtails, too. I haven't seen them much this year, but instead I have tons of dragonflies, which I haven't had in large numbers before. :)Monica the Garden Faeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369882350990949968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-69984237695749893822009-07-15T03:23:57.928-05:002009-07-15T03:23:57.928-05:00My Phlox are just coming out i love them but we do...My Phlox are just coming out i love them but we don't get swallow tailed butterflies in UK so I look forward to you capturing a shot.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12905137222286141548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-13506171206444071472009-07-14T22:09:26.398-05:002009-07-14T22:09:26.398-05:00Sometimes those winged critters can be so misleadi...Sometimes those winged critters can be so misleading... they must laugh at us swooping up and down and in and out trying to get the angle ... and then just as we do... they flit away again. So fun to capture all the other little buzzing critters along the way though. <br /><br />So happy the Swallotails are back in your garden. You will be in the right place at the right time before you know... please share when you are.<br />MeemMeemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-40584896269463623122009-07-14T22:07:42.905-05:002009-07-14T22:07:42.905-05:00If I were a butterfly, I'd never leave your Ph...If I were a butterfly, I'd never leave your Phlox. Here it's the Coneflowers that draw the butterflies. I saw the first Monarch Butterfly today, as I was pulling out of the driveway, again cameraless.Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-85864952921354166982009-07-14T17:23:26.581-05:002009-07-14T17:23:26.581-05:00The phlox is looking lovely, even without the swal...The phlox is looking lovely, even without the swallowtails, enjoy time out waiting to photograph them.<br />KKaren - An Artists Gardenhttp://www.artistsgarden.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-64491539561009175202009-07-14T15:05:49.922-05:002009-07-14T15:05:49.922-05:00When you want to photograph butterflies, they'...When you want to photograph butterflies, they're not around. When your camera's not around, butterflies are. And so it goes. At least they've returned!Dig, Grow, Compost, Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111150807638669133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-12642085037415288262009-07-14T14:49:55.035-05:002009-07-14T14:49:55.035-05:00Butterflies really do bring a smile don't they...Butterflies really do bring a smile don't they? :-)<br />Good Luck!<br /><br /><br />MichelleMichelle Leglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10404294925839643003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-60779763838135092572009-07-14T14:16:19.735-05:002009-07-14T14:16:19.735-05:00Oh yes Gail... I can easily picture you trying to ...<b>Oh yes Gail...</b> I can easily picture you trying to get your picture! I have been there many times... although not with the swallow tail butterfly. <br /><br />Recently it was the tails and the rest of the swallow bird that was my quest... wonderfully I succeeded second time round :-D <br /><br />Fingers crossed in your quest... we'll all look forward to seeing the results :-DShirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12956905954971466579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-81484281575413981212009-07-14T14:06:31.900-05:002009-07-14T14:06:31.900-05:00Hi Gail....my, the phlox look so healthy, they wil...Hi Gail....my, the phlox look so healthy, they will soon have those butterflies calling...<br /><br />Patience is the order of the day....I have a feeling you will get a photograph this year.....<br /><br />Good to see the bees and ladybirds......Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-86431957917710213982009-07-14T13:55:54.856-05:002009-07-14T13:55:54.856-05:00I'm glad they're back! And I saw some butt...I'm glad they're back! And I saw some butterflies today as well, I've been wondering where they had gotten to.<br />KatarinaKatarinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06622903367597082775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-91340592091194964302009-07-14T11:50:12.734-05:002009-07-14T11:50:12.734-05:00I hope your patience pays off...I would love to se...I hope your patience pays off...I would love to see your pics of the beauties. Meanwhile I'll enjoy your phlox! Kimthe inadvertent farmerhttp://sweetgrace.typepad.com/the_inadvertent_farmer/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-84940155940724269762009-07-14T10:25:04.802-05:002009-07-14T10:25:04.802-05:00Those flying little creatures are impossible to ca...Those flying little creatures are impossible to catch! But I did enjoy your lovely phlox!nilla|utanpunkthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451815536296784337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-44325030584729643502009-07-14T10:08:59.764-05:002009-07-14T10:08:59.764-05:00Too funny Gail! Your phlox are lovely! I am sure...Too funny Gail! Your phlox are lovely! I am sure they will be back multiple times and you will have tons of pictures!Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-44944069236409631642009-07-14T09:31:56.230-05:002009-07-14T09:31:56.230-05:00Do you think the wet spring we've all (many of...Do you think the wet spring we've all (many of us) had has effected the butterfly population? I am goinjg to ask the gardeners on my neighborhood listserv if they have noticed an butterfly presence! I do remember that after the middle of July I saw more butterflies and then the caterpillars arrived on the fennel! I can't wait for The Boys Of Summer to return! gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-1811637321536269762009-07-14T08:38:14.930-05:002009-07-14T08:38:14.930-05:00My phlox is blooming but no butterflies. This tim...My phlox is blooming but no butterflies. This time last year it was covered in tiger swallowtails. I'm hoping they will come.<br />MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-90401834450875752322009-07-14T08:35:29.132-05:002009-07-14T08:35:29.132-05:00Hi Gail, I do hope they return tomorrow. Seeing ...Hi Gail, I do hope they return tomorrow. Seeing one at least means there might be caterpillars soon too. Your phlox are fabulous, they are the stars right now in our garden as well. :-)<br />FrancesFranceshttp://fairegarden.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-2946702524193342522009-07-14T08:35:08.054-05:002009-07-14T08:35:08.054-05:00After they've seen your beautiful phlox, they&...After they've seen your beautiful phlox, they're sure to come back--maybe they were off telling the rest of the family to come:) I've seen only a few butterflies here so far, and none of them seem the least interested in landing anywhere for long. I've chased them around the yard, but they're faster than I am!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-84296137839778978732009-07-14T07:29:27.464-05:002009-07-14T07:29:27.464-05:00I chased mine from the backyard into the front to ...I chased mine from the backyard into the front to get a shot, lol. Be patient, you'll find some that will pose prettily. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-78017394927325557842009-07-14T07:22:08.476-05:002009-07-14T07:22:08.476-05:00I so want to answer everyone but this thumb is sti...I so want to answer everyone but this thumb is still aching! LISA, Have at it! I sent you the photo! I am going to go sit outside on the Waiting Bench, camera in hand! GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-42296431520179520962009-07-14T07:14:23.243-05:002009-07-14T07:14:23.243-05:00The phlox looks great, the butterflies are on thei...The phlox looks great, the butterflies are on their way! I've seen Black swallowtails out and about down here, it's just a matter of time for your garden!Dave@TheHomeGardenhttp://www.growingthehomegarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-27418978346054931372009-07-14T07:02:13.825-05:002009-07-14T07:02:13.825-05:00This ALWAYS happens to me! Just the other day a ze...This ALWAYS happens to me! Just the other day a zebra swallow cleverly evaded me. I haven't seen any of the other swallowtails yet, but my camera and I will be waiting!Lzyjohttp://wormandflowers.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-67041380202549476062009-07-14T06:48:07.990-05:002009-07-14T06:48:07.990-05:00Gail! How odd! I saw our first one yesterday, but ...Gail! How odd! I saw our first one yesterday, but he was in the neighbors yard. He took one little sip from our yard and went right back to hers!Don't the caterpillars eat parsley? Is it too late to put some plants out?Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03840964031964028578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-31916691062683428862009-07-14T06:36:39.756-05:002009-07-14T06:36:39.756-05:00I can just see you dasing to the house for your ca...I can just see you dasing to the house for your camera. Now will be the time not to go out without it. Doesn't your heart just leap for joy to see these ephemeral creatures flitting through the garden.?! Your phlox photos are lovely. I would like to paint your beetle on the clover if you wouldn't mind.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-3714170296299195752009-07-14T06:13:07.542-05:002009-07-14T06:13:07.542-05:00Gail girl .. right now I would love ANY butterfly ...Gail girl .. right now I would love ANY butterfly that I could take a picture of .. there seems to be a shortage of them in the neighborhood ? .. did I already say how much I love Cole's picture on the sidebar ? .. and YES about the drumstick allium by TES would be awesome girl .. I ordered Purple Sensation and now wished I ordered MORE of them ? LOLCanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-25295338164826048912009-07-14T05:46:40.596-05:002009-07-14T05:46:40.596-05:00Oh the swallowtails will be back for sure. Get us...Oh the swallowtails will be back for sure. Get us a good photo, we'll be waiting.... Love the phlox.Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976608531478457839noreply@blogger.com