| Some moments with butterflies | |||||||||
| . | |||||||||
| (Photos taken by me on 2020 May 14 Thu and 31 Sun) | |||||||||
| Version: 200514Th | |||||||||
| . | |||||||||
| One day, while observing the wild plants and grass growing in the empty plot beside our home, I noticed a yellowish-colored little butterfly. As I wandered around randomly, admiring the plants and lost in thought, the butterfly kept fluttering near my feet, following my every move. Suddenly, an idea struck me: to catch the butterfly and show it to my niece. I quickly scanned my surroundings, searching for something to catch it with, and spotted a clean, empty plastic box. | |||||||||
| . | |||||||||
| I grabbed the plastic box and began chasing the quick and clever butterfly. After a brief pursuit, I finally managed to catch it. Once I had captured the delicate creature, I quietly entered my home and transferred it to a larger, more attractive plastic box and made airholes in the lid for ventilation. | |||||||||
| . | |||||||||
| I wanted to keep this adventure a secret, so I could surprise my niece with the captured butterfly. When I finally revealed it to her, she was utterly astonished and delighted beyond words. She enthusiastically played with the butterfly, gently moving the box up and down. While playing with the butterfly she asked about how to feed and hydrate the butterfly. So, I explained that butterflies sip nectar from flowers and drink water, and then I placed a variety of fresh flowers in the box and added a small dish of fresh water for the butterfly to enjoy. Soon after, she asked me to set the butterfly free. I had caught the butterfly in the morning, and by evening, I released it back into our lawn, where it flew away freely. | |||||||||
| . | |||||||||
| Following are two of many photos I took of that above mentioned little butterfly. | |||||||||
| . | |||||||||
| . | |||||||||
|
|||||||||
| . | |||||||||
|
|||||||||
| . | |||||||||
| . | |||||||||
| . | |||||||||
| A few days after releasing the little butterfly, I was sitting in our lawn one evening when I spotted a new butterfly flitting over the flowers of various plants. Perhaps inspired by my previous adventure, I swiftly grabbed a plastic box and cautiously approached the butterfly, moving slowly and deliberately. After careful calculation, I made a precise grab and captured the butterfly. This time, the butterfly was slightly larger and had a darker hue. | |||||||||
| . | |||||||||
| Once again, I surprised my niece with the new butterfly, and she was thrilled to see a different species. She delightedly played with it, mesmerized by its flight as it fluttered around the plastic box. After some hours, at my niece's request, I released the butterfly back into our lawn, returning it to the exact spot where I had captured it just hours earlier. | |||||||||
| . | |||||||||
| Following are three of many photos I took of that above mentioned butterfly. | |||||||||
| . | |||||||||
| . | |||||||||
|
|||||||||
| . | |||||||||
|
|||||||||
| . | |||||||||
|
|||||||||
| . | |||||||||
| . | |||||||||
| . | |||||||||
| I found these images in HDD of my PC already edited so I decided to upload them on different sites. | |||||||||
| . | |||||||||
|
|||||||||
| . | |||||||||
| . | |||||||||
| If there are any mistakes in this post then I will remove them whenever I will know about them. | |||||||||
| . | |||||||||
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Some moments with butterflies - 200514Th
China rose of our lawn - 200513We
| China rose of our lawn | |||||||||
| . | |||||||||
| (Photos taken by me on 2020 May 13 Wed) | |||||||||
| Version: 200513We | |||||||||
| . | |||||||||
| Currently, we have two China rose "Hibiscus rosa-sinensis" plants in our lawn, both of which produce stunning red flowers and have beautiful white and green leaves. The flowers are quite large, measuring around 5 inches in diameter, and are truly eye-catching. Even when they're not in bloom, the leaves themselves are attractive and add a touch of elegance to our lawn. | |||||||||
| . | |||||||||
| Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, commonly known as China Rose, is a stunning evergreen shrub native to East Asia. Its large, showy flowers are a vibrant shade of red, pink, orange, yellow, or white, with ruffled petals and a prominent stamen column. The blooms are up to 6 inches in diameter and appear singly or in clusters, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. The plant's dark green leaves (our plant's leaves have white and green patterens) are ovate-shaped and glossy, providing a beautiful backdrop for the vibrant flowers. China Rose is a popular ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical gardens, valued for its striking appearance, low maintenance, and adaptability. | |||||||||
| . | |||||||||
| Following are photos of flowers of above mentioned China rose plant. | |||||||||
| . | |||||||||
| . | |||||||||
|
|||||||||
| . | |||||||||
|
|||||||||
| . | |||||||||
|
|||||||||
| . | |||||||||
|
|||||||||
| . | |||||||||
|
|||||||||
| . | |||||||||
|
|||||||||
| . | |||||||||
|
|||||||||
| . | |||||||||
|
|||||||||
| . | |||||||||
| . | |||||||||
| . | |||||||||
| I found these images in HDD of my PC and decided to edit and upload them on different sites. | |||||||||
| . | |||||||||
|
|||||||||
| . | |||||||||
| . | |||||||||
| If there are any mistakes in this post then I will remove them whenever I will know about them. | |||||||||
| . | |||||||||
Monday, May 4, 2020
Artistic green DIY by my niece - 200503Su
| Artistic green DIY by my niece |
| . |
| (DIY during COVID_19 LockDown) |
| Version: 200503Su |
| . |
| During this ongoing COVID-19 lockdown, my niece (studing in 1st-class/grade) and I are determined to stay busy and engaged. We regularly brainstorm for indoor activity ideas that cater to her interests. This time, she settled on a fantastic project - planting seeds! To ensure her safety, I provided her with options that didn't require going outdoors. |
| . |
| Under my constant elderly guidance, she took the following steps to achieve her goal: |
| . |
| First, I helped her create mini planters by making holes in both ends of six eggs. The wider end had a larger hole, while the narrower end had a tiny hole for water drainage: |
| . |
| Next, she unleashed her creativity by painting the empty eggshells with different attractive colors and patterns. |
| . |
| Then, she filled the eggshells with the good soil that I carefully brought from our lawn. |
| . |
| After that, she joyfully sowed the following seeds in the eggshells: Sunflower, Tomato, Green Chilies, Watermelon, and Coriander. |
| . |
| My niece demanded that I also plant some seeds in a planter made of eggshells. So at her request I planted a few cuttings of Office-time plant in an eggshell planter. |
| . |
| After sowing seeds my niece placed the eggshell planters in a soil-filled container and placed it indoors, away from direct sunlight. |
| . |
| Every two days, she diligently watered the seeds, eagerly awaiting the results. |
| . |
| And then, the miracle happened! One by one, the seeds sprouted, and my niece's excitement kept reaching new heights throughout the entire project. Her enthusiasm was inspiring, and we both celebrated each tiny triumph. |
| . |
| Following are photos of eggshell planters with seedlings during different stages. |
| . |
| . |
|
| . |
|
| . |
|
| . |
|
| . |
|
| . |
|
| . |
|
| . |
|
| . |
|
| . |
|
| . |
|
| . |
|
| . |
|
| . |
|
| . |
| . |
| This lockdown gardening adventure not only kept us busy but also taught us valuable lessons about patience, nurturing, and the joys of watching something we care for grow and thrive. |
| . |
| Our this gardening activity was actually a full of fun adventure during this ongoing COVID-19 lockdown. We are glad that we made an effort in this direction. |
| . |
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)