Blissful Monday GPODers!
It’s formally fall within the Northern Hemisphere and our gardens are already reflecting the change of seasons. Late bloomers are unfurling and foliage colours are starting to shift, however pollinators are nonetheless busy. To have a good time these very important creatures which might be onerous at work in our gardens for your complete rising season, Stephanie Stewart in Averill Park, New York has shared some unbelievable pollinator photographs. Stephanie has shared the attractive flowers she grows and the pollinators that take pleasure in them a few occasions prior to now (Try these posts right here: Stephanie’s Coneflowers and Stephanie’s Favourite Pollinators), and immediately she’s sharing the busy pollinators she was capable of {photograph} this summer time.
It’s been an unusually dry summer time in Averill Park, NY. My gardens are affected by lack of water as we’ve conserved our effectively water. It’s fantastic to see the pollinators visiting each perennials and annuals within the backyard.
Stephanie Stewart
Monarchs (Danaus plexippus) and swallowtails flutter from flower to flower, at all times a pleasure to look at!
The goldfinches (Spinus tristis) are very within the zinnias, stripping the petals and leaving seed heads for one more feast.
The hummingbirds and hummingbird moths (Hemaris thysbe) are very lively as effectively.
An japanese tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) loved Stephanie’s vivid pink zinnias—fortunate to snag this snack earlier than a goldfinch has its method with it!
Stephanie has an unbelievable assortment of coneflowers (Echinacea spp. and cvs., Zones 4–9) in a blinding assortment of colours. And as this visiting monarch signifies, these vibrant blooms are simply as attractive for butterflies and different pollinators as they’re to gardeners.
Thanks a lot for sharing this assortment of unbelievable pollinators which have visited your backyard, Stephanie! You captured some magical moments of actual backyard concord this summer time.
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