Things were looking encouraging last week. One of the squash had blossoms.
The lilacs were starting to come out.
And the fruit trees were blossoming.
But when Andy went up Sunday moths were swarming the fruit trees. Andy didn’t take a picture then, but yesterday he took pictures of individual ones. This is the best picture.
Does anyone know what kind it is? Andy captured one and phoned the county extension for guidance, but they haven’t phoned back. It doesn’t bode well for the trees.
May 19, 2020
I didn’t know about moths being bad! maybe it’s pollinating from the flowers?
it will be interesting to find out. I hope it’s not bad.
See today’s post. 😀
Is it a “codling moth?” They are about a half inch or so, and do serious damage to fruit trees.
See today’s post. 😀
I hope the squash is a success! That lilac is beautiful…
As for the moth, I have no idea. In all my years at the orchard, I never noticed a moth on a blossom. If the county extension tells Andy what it is, let us know. I am really curious.
See today’s post. 😀
I’ve never seen moths attack fruit trees. Hopefully, you can treat the trees with a safe, non-pesticide spray.
See today’s post. 😀
Love the color of your lilacs.
I do too. They’re such a deep color.
I’m sorry but every year about this time I have to say . . .
Spring has sprung,
The grass has riz,
Where last year’s
careless drivers is.
I love it! 😀
the good thing about the vegetables that they are protected from the usual munching critters who roam your land…the lilac looks wonderful as well…
We’ll have to see if destructive insects attack the veggies. Years ago we had a lush garden outside but had to give it up because the animals did all of the harvesting. That’s when we built our first greenhouse, which was mainly a walled garden with a glass roof.
Everything looks great except for that moth. I haven’t a clue what kind it is. Hope you hear back about what if anything can be done.
See today’s post. 😀
I’ve never seen any moths in our garden, so I’m also curious as to whether they cause damage or not. The only fruit tree we have is a quince bush and I haven’t ever seen any moths on it.
This is the first time we’ve seen them on the fruit trees. See today’s post. 😀
i did not know moths are bad for plants or trees. so sorry, all of yours are so beautiful
These aren’t the bad guys. See today’s post. 😀
We don’t know anything about moths, but we hope they don’t damage the fruit trees. Mom got a couple of photos of our neighbor’s peonies. If you want to send your email address to theoppackATgmail.com, she will send them to you. They are so pretty.
Bet those lilacs smell so sweet.
Woos, Lightning and Timber
Thank you!