dulci I'm so happy for you, yes the Lord will lead you though. I'm not on the site very much anymore because I just don't have the time. But was looking around today and saw your wonderful porch. (before) and then read your story. God can always find someone worse off them myself and your story has just inspired and renew me. (I guess I was setting here at work feeling sorry for myself) I too have a wonderful Daughter and three grandchildren but her choice of men has not been the best so I moved them into my home. Seems all I pay for is Attoney fee for her and now one for the grandchildren. Ex is really bad man, But I know that God will find and end to this 2 year battle where we all can be happy in the end. Sorry. Just wanted to say God Bless you and please keep the pictures coming. I so enjoy watching your progress. I agree with Seamommy on the PURPLE DOOR AWARD God bless Betty from Indiana

Moth mullein is one of those wildflowers that are also, rarely, garden plants. Mine first showed up as a volunteer in a flower bed that had been lawn for 50 years. No idea where the seed came from....

Not a sage, this shrub has a very open and airy habit. Some in my neighborhood are a little taller than the walls. Also they bloom late in the season -- in the fall. azreo, how well does your vine do in our climate? I have one coming and will have to plant it now. Not the ideal time I know. Hopefully I will be able to get it through the summer. In what exposure do you have yours?

Wow, MissSherry, I didn't realize the chrysalises were so like the Monarch! I know in the past you posted pics of the cats and the adults - you're the only one I know who has raised these elusive beauties! I managed to accidentally subdue one that was resting on the ground and I didn't see it when I was watering. With the wings wet, it was not able to fly away and I brought it in the house to show my daughter and GD. About that time it began to recover and we about went crazy trying to catch it so it could be released outside! The GLs are a prime example of the "startle" effect IMHO. They blend in so well with their surroundings that they are entirely unnoticable until they open their wings quickly and disappear in flight! Gorgeous butterflies, and as you say, very shy. I don't recall if they nectar or are attracted to rotting fruit, etc. I have never seen them on the fruit feeder, if that is the case, but I have several that hang out in the backyard. Susan