tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234638737434402459.post4382267137115597793..comments2014-03-08T14:44:41.022-05:00Comments on Butterfly Tales: Butterfly Tales 2010Chevyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240315018055182119noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234638737434402459.post-64583622192306613022013-05-07T08:36:22.520-04:002013-05-07T08:36:22.520-04:00Chevy, I will never tire of your posts and enthusi...Chevy, I will never tire of your posts and enthusiasm for butterfly's or photography. Thanks for sharing your gift with us! <br />-eyemknotmartha (aka Laurie)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234638737434402459.post-19490096404529772952012-03-17T11:09:32.170-04:002012-03-17T11:09:32.170-04:00Karen,
This is so cool. Keep my up to date on ...Karen,<br /><br /> This is so cool. Keep my up to date on when I can bring Grace by!<br /><br />JoeCoffee Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18259576230715152237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234638737434402459.post-53552357325192058402010-08-18T21:41:42.683-04:002010-08-18T21:41:42.683-04:00Karen your photographs are expectional and your ca...Karen your photographs are expectional and your captions very informative. iI have learned so much by following you and like to thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11473650868537503289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234638737434402459.post-55833739134977346942010-08-18T21:39:37.407-04:002010-08-18T21:39:37.407-04:00I enjoyed reading your caption with every picture....I enjoyed reading your caption with every picture. truly amazing <br />and your photography is so profesionally done. none<br />I've learned so much from you and like to thank you for it all.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11473650868537503289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234638737434402459.post-53272450148783519742010-08-01T23:21:20.451-04:002010-08-01T23:21:20.451-04:00wherever I go I look for milkweed to feed my vorac...wherever I go I look for milkweed to feed my voracious caterpillars! I have had luck ( found 25 plants!)at a golf course that was turned into a housing development. Because of the financial situation all the homes were not built so I take a walk in the area which has gone "wild." <br /><br />Try also near railroad tracks, bike paths, and under high tension wires! <br />I have started with 5 eggs and 5 tiny caterpillars that someone gave me. I have already released 15 monarchs, have 5 chrysalis that will soon "hatch" and have about 20 caterpillars in various stages that I am raising. <br />What happens is that when I find the milkweed, I always check it for any eggs. Then I end up raising them! The friend who got me started in helping the Monarchs willhave released about 1000 butterflies by the end of the season!<br />Good luck to all of you who are helping the Monarchs!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02771701485582900205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234638737434402459.post-56293426105735274292010-08-01T23:13:00.199-04:002010-08-01T23:13:00.199-04:00I find milkweed in many places. If I can log on, ...I find milkweed in many places. If I can log on, I wll share them with you!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02771701485582900205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234638737434402459.post-5221675008373020982010-07-31T11:34:08.310-04:002010-07-31T11:34:08.310-04:00Hi Linda,
I'm sorry, I just saw your comment....Hi Linda,<br /><br />I'm sorry, I just saw your comment. I'd be happy to share some milkweed with you!<br /><br />Can you please write to my regular email address.<br /><br />chevymom0@yahoo.comChevyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240315018055182119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234638737434402459.post-50269431729422593232010-07-29T14:29:09.023-04:002010-07-29T14:29:09.023-04:00Karen - such an interesting article. My neighbor ...Karen - such an interesting article. My neighbor and I each got a large milkweed plant, complete with two caterpillars (one large, one medium) from a street vendor at Wyandotte Street Fair. Problem was the lady didn't realize she gave us milkweed with eggs on it...I know have to chrysalis (13 days and 5 days) and now have two medium and five little caterpillars. Plant is shot really-no one seems to carry milkweed. Is it possible to buy milkweed from you or do you know where it is available? - LindaLinda Schaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10613932236277343069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234638737434402459.post-58520714131340731432010-07-09T18:42:07.012-04:002010-07-09T18:42:07.012-04:00An incredible lesson in the life cycle of these
a...An incredible lesson in the life cycle of these <br />awesome butterflies. Am so excited for you. <br />Mary More from 365http://www.photographicpointofview.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15106848894654998944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234638737434402459.post-20541828851899798682010-07-09T10:23:35.725-04:002010-07-09T10:23:35.725-04:00what an immense garden you must have if you have 5...what an immense garden you must have if you have 50-60 plants. I am just getting started so I only have a few of the swamp and silk varieties that are small. I tried transplanting 5 large common milkweed plants ( 3 feet tall) but they are droopy and I wonder if they will even take... I'll keep working at this!<br />DonnaDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02771701485582900205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234638737434402459.post-80122657220086037172010-07-09T07:33:38.323-04:002010-07-09T07:33:38.323-04:00Thank you again everyone!!
Donna, I get the milk...Thank you again everyone!! <br /><br />Donna, I get the milkweed from my butterfly garden in my backyard, so I don't have to go far LOL. <br /><br />I probably have 50 or 60 plants this year and I have 4 different varieties of milkweed to choose from. I don't think I could ever have a shortage. My only problem is that when I go out to gather food, there are always eggs or babies and I end up bringing them in the house LOL. I need more aquariums!Chevyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240315018055182119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234638737434402459.post-17290618912900884162010-07-08T00:20:25.556-04:002010-07-08T00:20:25.556-04:00Thank you soooo much for having documented in such...Thank you soooo much for having documented in such detail the transformation from egg to butterfly. The pictures were beautiful and the commentary great. I just started taking part in the process and find it fascinating. I am having trouble finding milkweed plants/leaves to feed my voracious caterpillars! I am afraid that I am going to drive off the road someday in my quest to find the plants while my little ones that someone gave me are just beginning to grow. Where do you find your plants that you feed them? Thanks again!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02771701485582900205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234638737434402459.post-44074735350638827222010-06-26T01:05:10.582-04:002010-06-26T01:05:10.582-04:00This is so great! This is my first year raising m...This is so great! This is my first year raising monarchs, I have about six babies currently and hopefully about ten more eggs - so far. I learned so much just from reading this! Hopefully I'll get some pictures as good as yours!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234638737434402459.post-52794494631727084662010-06-25T12:59:09.789-04:002010-06-25T12:59:09.789-04:00Chevy,
Amazing blog! Thanks for sharing.Chevy, <br /><br />Amazing blog! Thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234638737434402459.post-35837875538421774662010-06-25T07:11:19.542-04:002010-06-25T07:11:19.542-04:00Amazing photography! I raise monarchs every summer...Amazing photography! I raise monarchs every summer too but I've never been able to catch it on film (or whatever the digital term is!) like you have. Thanks for sharing this. you make me want to run out and start looking for eggs right now! (I thought it was too early - I'm surprised you found an egg in May! I've not seen many monarchs around Laingsburg yet) Jacquiejjsewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01706629243539701820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234638737434402459.post-76110451870238349722010-06-25T05:40:35.045-04:002010-06-25T05:40:35.045-04:00That is a great show. Thank you for that nature ed...That is a great show. Thank you for that nature education, with the beautiful pictures.<br />EdEdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216544692289137858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234638737434402459.post-41780971456608565472010-06-24T22:28:08.734-04:002010-06-24T22:28:08.734-04:00Wonderful job! The photos are great. I learned so ...Wonderful job! The photos are great. I learned so much just from reading your blog! ~LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133422561098298120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234638737434402459.post-41923331056462318102010-06-24T21:00:29.292-04:002010-06-24T21:00:29.292-04:00That's so cool! I never knew that you could e...That's so cool! I never knew that you could even tell the difference between a male and female monarch! I'm going to have to look now when I see one. :)Aaron, Angie, Hailey, Lexi, and Jacobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05763829573602524986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234638737434402459.post-68474450143858906732010-06-24T14:57:16.839-04:002010-06-24T14:57:16.839-04:00Wow, I am in awe of this wonderful little creature...Wow, I am in awe of this wonderful little creature's journey from catepillar into a gorgeous butterfly. Thank you for the glimpse. You are so talented. Bravo. Many blessings.Jesus Lives In Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216273583088221448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234638737434402459.post-22401850580975565682010-06-24T13:31:48.373-04:002010-06-24T13:31:48.373-04:00Thank you so much Chevy. As always, your blog is ...Thank you so much Chevy. As always, your blog is both beautiful and informational.krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885641483866119782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234638737434402459.post-34430796797134946992010-06-24T12:55:27.723-04:002010-06-24T12:55:27.723-04:00Karen, I thought your article along with the pictu...Karen, I thought your article along with the pictures were excellent. So well written! I too raised butterflies and love the entire process, even cleaning the poopy cages to some extent!<br /><br />This year my milkweed grew but, I only spotted 2 Monarchs this year. I was wondering why they were not coming around. Our winter in SW Florida was very cold for long periods at a time. Freezing cold to us and, I guess the Monarchs as well. I am glad you are raising them so perhaps I will see them when they make their way to Mexico in the winter. <br /><br />Great job - I will be watching for more posts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234638737434402459.post-14376532641241819222010-06-21T01:47:20.833-04:002010-06-21T01:47:20.833-04:00'Such' an amazing journey, Karen!! ... And...'Such' an amazing journey, Karen!! ... And the wonderful writing to go with 'perfect' photography ... Been hanging on every entry! :-)Jim Bruerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05243647318411052277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234638737434402459.post-10677261500121210462010-06-19T07:27:39.504-04:002010-06-19T07:27:39.504-04:00Thank you so much for the comments everyone! It...Thank you so much for the comments everyone! It's been 8 days today so it really should be within the next couple of days and we should have a butterfly. I'm always anxious for the first one to arrive!Chevyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240315018055182119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234638737434402459.post-57217239648307668582010-06-16T10:48:35.456-04:002010-06-16T10:48:35.456-04:00This is so fascinating!! I can't wait to show...This is so fascinating!! I can't wait to show Megan tonight, she will love this blog! We are hoping we luck out and have another one this year, since we missed the butterfly last year. I decided that I'll call in sick next time so we can witness it!Hickville91https://www.blogger.com/profile/14560952073743729599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234638737434402459.post-11360456240155706602010-06-15T15:50:07.870-04:002010-06-15T15:50:07.870-04:00Thank you for explaining about the gender. I was v...Thank you for explaining about the gender. I was very intrigued by it. Your photography is just exquisite!! I can't wait to see how the cycle continues. Beautiful job you do with this butterflies.Marcelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03349170617297228707noreply@blogger.com