Monarch Moment Scenes from the Southwest Also known as the Artichoke

Also known as the Artichoke agave

but once they bloom there is no way to miss them

The title of this piece was the topic for the day

The hummingbirds certainly seem to swarm around the tall saguaro in our back yard when it is in bloom

ability to hang upside down or at odd angles and crazy skills at getting out of tight spots (cocoons) - make them the perfect choice for the “acrobat” topic

Monarch Moment Scenes from the Southwest Also known as the ArtichokeWatercolor on canvas framed 10 x 12 Our monsoon season this past summer had a surprising result a baby boom of butterflies. They were EVERYWHERE. Many different varieties were abundantly represented. I planted some zinnias in my patio pots and the butterflies regularly stopped by for a snack. So fun to watch.