Archive for August, 2007

Compass Plant flowering

Monday, August 20th, 2007

compassflowerThe Compass Plant has finally flowered!  I threw down this seed four years ago and have watched it mature from its cotyledons to now its first flower.  I almost flowered a couple weeks ago, but was devistated to see that the bud was broke off.  But today, I am proud to post its first flower.

Spicebush Swallowtail caterpillars getting bigger

Saturday, August 4th, 2007

sbcaterpiller2I went out today and checked on the Spicebush caterpillars today.  They are getting bigger and turning into a pretty green and yellow.  The fake eyespot is very distinct now which make them look even goofier.  There are only a few of the caterpillars compared to the couple dozen eggs that the butterly laid.  I hope the few left will survive so I can continue to watch them transform.