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Nov

28

2023

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Arrival of mid Autumn

Garden, Monarch Butterfly, Naturebutterfly garden, butterfly habitat, Monarch butterfly, Monarch Caterpillar, Pollinator Garden

With the arrival of mid Autumn our weather has changed from the warm temperatures suitable for the arial activities of the Monarch Butterfly north of the 29th latitude, much less the 32nd of the “Pinckard Monarch Butterfly Ranch’s Garden”. All of the Monarch supplies and habitats have been cleaned, sanitized, and stored for the “Off Season.” We started working on the Gardens, both the Butterfly and Pollinator. All of our “Potted Plants” are moved into the security of the garage for their overwintering, including artificial lighting, airflow, and watering. Thorough weeding and deadheading of the gardens are completed. Many of…

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Jul

10

2022

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By Hugh Pinckard

Tiny Tim our “Special” Monarch Butterfly

Garden, Monarch Butterfly, Naturebutterfly habitat, Monarch butterfly

Tiny Tim is our "Special Needs" Monarch Butterfly. He is one of the five(5) of our second batch of sixteen(16) Monarchs. More on the others later; this is Tiny Tim's Story. <img width="360" height="240" src="https://pelicanprose.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_1717-360x240.jpg" alt="Underdeveloped Monarch Butterfly" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/pelicanprose.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_1717-scaled.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1 360w, https://i0.wp.com/pelicanprose.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_1717-scaled.jpg?zoom=2&resize=360%2C240&ssl=1 720w, https://i0.wp.com/pelicanprose.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_1717-scaled.jpg?zoom=3&resize=360%2C240&ssl=1 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px" /> Good Morning and Happy 4th of July. The day started off just as any other in the live of a Monarch Butterfly Rancher. We have five(5) Chrysalis hanging in the "outdoor habitat" and five(5) in the "indoor habitat." These fellas did not get the predawn start of their six(6) predecessors…

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Nov

30

2021

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By Hugh Pinckard

Lazarus the Monarch Butterfly

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I'm just an Egg <img src="https://pelicanprose.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MonarchEggCloseUp-150x150.jpg" alt="Monarch Egg" width="150" height="113" /> One November day, my mother places me on the underside of a Milkweed plant leaf. Monarch Butterfly eggs are only laid on the Milkweed plant; however, there are around one hundred (100) varieties. I am only the size of the head of a straight pin. I will stay in my shell for one to five days (1-5). I will begin to grow and develop. As I grow, I will break out and the shell will become my first meal; as I will eat it before moving onto eating leaves.…

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Oct

23

2021

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By Hugh Pinckard

Pinckard Monarch Butterfly Ranch

Garden, Monarch Butterfly, Naturebutterfly garden, butterfly habitat, caterpillar, chrysalide, chrysalis, Monarch butterfly

This all started back in July; every year I try to spend quality time with my grandchildren. My Mother and I try to plan "grand adventures" so that we have quality time and make memories. This year, after our ocean cruise was cancelled, we took a week, traveled to Branson, MO, stayed at a "Dude Ranch" in Northern Arkansas. We day tripped to "Silver Dollar City" and another to ride the "Branson Scenic Railway" and a short visit to the "Butterfly Palace". We stayed at the ranch for quite time, relaxing, game-time, and horseback/trail riding. I tell you all of…

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