tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647334797160181392.post973115705811033049..comments2024-03-29T10:23:35.192-04:00Comments on An English Girl Rambles from 2016 to ....: MORE OF SKYLINE DRIVE - COMMON MILKWEEDDeniseinVAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647334797160181392.post-88400258447331216372021-09-17T10:49:46.002-04:002021-09-17T10:49:46.002-04:00They were everywhere along our drive. Good to see...They were everywhere along our drive. Good to see :)DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647334797160181392.post-70832099834741638272021-09-17T10:47:55.087-04:002021-09-17T10:47:55.087-04:00I expect the next time I go out they will be too :...I expect the next time I go out they will be too :)DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647334797160181392.post-71433133920644498312021-09-16T20:16:45.638-04:002021-09-16T20:16:45.638-04:00There are several milkweeds out at the strip pit a...There are several milkweeds out at the strip pit area, but still not as many as there used to be. When I was a kid, they seemed to grow everywhere. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015780995837712115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647334797160181392.post-5622876365264055792021-09-15T16:59:56.661-04:002021-09-15T16:59:56.661-04:00I love the milkweed. Our haven't gone to seed ...I love the milkweed. Our haven't gone to seed yet, but soon!Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647334797160181392.post-42973301137835639662021-09-15T08:03:04.363-04:002021-09-15T08:03:04.363-04:00So happy you enjoyed Veronica :) Thank you! I ho...So happy you enjoyed Veronica :) Thank you! I hope your Wednesday is a happy one also. DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647334797160181392.post-17186273163124354612021-09-15T06:16:37.426-04:002021-09-15T06:16:37.426-04:00I enjoyed this interesting post about the milkweed...I enjoyed this interesting post about the milkweed - a plant I haven't seen before in my part of the world.<br /><br />Happy Wednesday, Denise.Veronica Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14411581380408080378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647334797160181392.post-9827401872496402962021-09-15T00:50:12.834-04:002021-09-15T00:50:12.834-04:00Thank you Cloudia and I think he is too :)Thank you Cloudia and I think he is too :)DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647334797160181392.post-26578677324259788122021-09-15T00:49:24.561-04:002021-09-15T00:49:24.561-04:00That’s very interesting Carol. I must do a search...That’s very interesting Carol. I must do a search for Florida milkweed. DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647334797160181392.post-4442020940946809902021-09-15T00:47:56.957-04:002021-09-15T00:47:56.957-04:00No, I didn’t see any butterflies around, maybe pas...No, I didn’t see any butterflies around, maybe past their season as you suggested. Their blooms have also come and gone. I didn’t see any caterpillars either. I have to find out more about their habits. Thanks for asking :)DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647334797160181392.post-29465259621303471422021-09-15T00:40:37.156-04:002021-09-15T00:40:37.156-04:00Thank you Sheri :) That would be interesting to f...Thank you Sheri :) That would be interesting to find out about your town’s first settler. You have a good September week also. DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647334797160181392.post-3796221605616783832021-09-14T21:52:51.308-04:002021-09-14T21:52:51.308-04:00Always a pleasure D! Greg is sweet.Always a pleasure D! Greg is sweet.Cloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647334797160181392.post-32756650150542310642021-09-14T20:05:47.191-04:002021-09-14T20:05:47.191-04:00the milkweed I've seen here in central Florida...the milkweed I've seen here in central Florida didn't look like that but similar and had lovely flowers butterflies loveCarol @Comfort Spring Stationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18308702098757071897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647334797160181392.post-35682645679757021652021-09-14T19:14:27.368-04:002021-09-14T19:14:27.368-04:00I didn't realize that's what milkweed look...I didn't realize that's what milkweed looks like. I don't see any butterflies in your pictures though. Is that because it's no longer the season for them?Great-Granny Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00984367859984906071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647334797160181392.post-81205940398871334242021-09-14T18:27:18.829-04:002021-09-14T18:27:18.829-04:00An interesting post about the Milkweed in your are...An interesting post about the Milkweed in your area. I often wonder about the first<br />settlers in my area too. Our town is named after the first settler, so I would like to find out more.<br /><br />Have a good September week, Denise.<br /><br />~SheriRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647334797160181392.post-60056957621319824062021-09-14T17:13:31.511-04:002021-09-14T17:13:31.511-04:00Glad you found it interesting Christine, thank you...Glad you found it interesting Christine, thank you :)DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647334797160181392.post-75727176377992790132021-09-14T17:13:14.143-04:002021-09-14T17:13:14.143-04:00Hello John, thank you very much. I am thinking of...Hello John, thank you very much. I am thinking of planting them in my garden specifically to help the monarchs, but would have to find out more as we have several animals in the area, pets and wildlife. As we have no fencing I wouldn't want to harm any of them. I think the wildlife know not to touch them though, including birds.DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647334797160181392.post-60785317833531011472021-09-14T15:57:35.747-04:002021-09-14T15:57:35.747-04:00Interesting about the milkweed being poisonous exc...Interesting about the milkweed being poisonous except to the Monarchs.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720030744345215307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647334797160181392.post-76893584351951037732021-09-14T15:12:37.588-04:002021-09-14T15:12:37.588-04:00Hello Denise,
A super extension to your previous ...Hello Denise,<br /><br />A super extension to your previous Skyline post. I personally have never seen Milkweed it certainly does not sound a friendly plant but good it helps the Monarch caterpillars<br /> My best wishes,<br />John<br />Titus John Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02257227880929684276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647334797160181392.post-26037363273381219152021-09-14T14:46:06.637-04:002021-09-14T14:46:06.637-04:00Cieszę się, że uznałeś to za interesujące. Dziękuj...Cieszę się, że uznałeś to za interesujące. Dziękuję Ci :)DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647334797160181392.post-58964721225739992352021-09-14T14:44:49.355-04:002021-09-14T14:44:49.355-04:00Hi Sandra, I am note sure if milkweed grows that f...Hi Sandra, I am note sure if milkweed grows that far south. I will have to do more research. The days seem to be getter cooler, though it is in the 80s here today. Thank you, hope things continue in the right direction for you :)DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647334797160181392.post-56404986592663993962021-09-14T14:43:05.835-04:002021-09-14T14:43:05.835-04:00They do indeed, thank you William :)They do indeed, thank you William :)DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647334797160181392.post-77667335536272979342021-09-14T14:42:24.940-04:002021-09-14T14:42:24.940-04:00Obrigado pelo seu comentário gentil. Um abraço e u...Obrigado pelo seu comentário gentil. Um abraço e uma boa semana contínua :)DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647334797160181392.post-74962162891144151552021-09-14T13:28:52.196-04:002021-09-14T13:28:52.196-04:00Shudder, shudder, shudder, lol! That's scary ...Shudder, shudder, shudder, lol! That's scary about your friend Sue. I know they carry Lime Disease and wonder if that's what your family friend had. I echo your sentiments on the milkweed :)DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647334797160181392.post-39510334532556542021-09-14T13:27:44.944-04:002021-09-14T13:27:44.944-04:00Thank you Anni :) and probably one of the things i...Thank you Anni :) and probably one of the things in nature that I am not fond of are those ticks.DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5647334797160181392.post-91107054701536849682021-09-14T13:24:34.968-04:002021-09-14T13:24:34.968-04:00They certainly do :) I remember your posts from B...They certainly do :) I remember your posts from Big Meadows Eileen, and have enjoyed them very much. Thank you, and take care and have a happy day also.DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.com