Wildflower Update: The fall nectar flow is peaking. The hills of our farm are yellow with goldenrod and wingstem blooms. I planted some Tennessee conefowers earlier this summer and they are blooming now (above).
Pollinators and Wildlife: Lots of pollinators working this week ... I was outside for only a couple of hours on Sunday and saw three monachs gliding to the southwest on a light NE wind. We have seen a steady flow of Monarchs for a month. Above a Twany Emperor (Asterocampa clyton) resting briefly in our garden. Below, a couple of Painted Ladies (Vanessa cardui) visiting a butterfly plant and a zinnia. The third and last flight of Painted Ladies started last week.
Below a Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia) and a Io Moth caterpillar (about 3" long).
Work on the Farm: Still planting food plots will next year be native plant plots. Our community turnip/mustard patch is coverd with 2-3" plants ... greens available in early October if we get some rain. Buckwheat is blooming in our early food plots.
Hiking, wildflower/wildlife photography, birdwatching and native plant research available on request. The Kentucky Wildflower Farm will be offering seed from locally collected native plant species in 2015. ... kywildflowerfarm@gmail.com
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