Wow. Walked into the garden this morning and I was really surprised at the number of butterflies. Luckily, I managed to get all of the watering done fairly early and before they got moving. I don't think I have a way to get video, which is kind of sad. There are a ridiculous number of butterflies in the garden today, and to see them all moving is really a wonder. There are still more emerging from chrysalis as I type. Today will be a busy day.

Anyway, here is a shot of the recently remodeled garden taken from the third floor of another building in the museum. I have more pictures but I'm having some technical difficulties. I hope to have them up later today.

I must apologize for being away so long, but I have been working diligently on major improvements to my butterfly garden. What once was a dreary breezeway is now a fully functional, well equipped and beautiful classroom. Where the screens and doors were time-worn on the enclosure, they have all been replaced with new materials. Blank walls have been covered in colorful banners of inspirational butterfly oriented quotes. The pond has been given new life with waterfalls and new plantings.

The whole of the butterfly garden now appears transformed and I am working on the last few pieces of this metamorphosis. Benches, metal art pieces, donor plaques, aquatic plants, plumbing repairs. Soon it will all be done.

It is a great thing to have a dream for a place, of what it could be some day, and then to slowly bring that dream to reality. The BioWorks Butterfly Garden @ MOSI is beautiful!

And now, any questions about all things lepidoptera?