Rain rescue

Great time to emerge, in the midst of the first wave of rain. I moved her so she would be more protected under the eaves.

Left behind

We saw some bedraggled monarchs flitting about last week...and today surprised to find this --->

November in Texas!

Monarch 3-step

1) Hang upside down

2) Wiggle around, get settled in...

3) Hang out for the next 10-14 days!

(I swear the neighbors think I'm nuts...especially since these are 3 different ones scattered around "Jardin de Peggy")

Chow down!

Look at these bums hanging out, stuffing themselves...They are just about ready to go cocoon! There's four of them on this stalk alone.

Time for another garden tour

A couple cooler nights last week didn't help these guys any. Fare-thee-well pink primrose. the photo actually makes it look better.

And you, heliotrope! This isn't a vanity shot. I've had to almost physically stop my husband from yanking you out. You better prove everyone wrong and come back. Please?!

These guys have adjusted well -- New leaves and buds!

The pink jasmine is getting closer to opening, bet next week!

The milkweed/buddelia -- means the monarchs will soon be here, too.

Our Bradford Pear tree. It's a male, so it will get a few blossoms, but with mostly leaves soon. The female trees are the ones that are totally white floral - gorgeous!

The beginnings of Club Fig, our Celeste Fig tree. We call it Club Fig because sometimes those figs over-ripen and ferment before we get a chance to pick them. Then the fun begins with drunk squirrels and birds!

Even from 10 feet away, you can smell the sweet fragrance! Which is about how far you need to be, because of all the bees! Look closely by the lower right flowers. Those are bees inside! Bzzzzz!