AS the Migration Season Concludes
I am one of the lucky ones. Living in Louisiana, I am able to watch the Flutter (Refers to the fluttering motion of wings; commonly used for monarchs in flight.) or the Kaleidoscope (The most commonly cited official collective noun for butterflies, evoking their colorful, shifting patterns in flight. Frequently specified for monarchs) later into the season. And/or a Bivouac (Similar to roost; denotes a temporary resting aggregation, often during migration.). I still have visitors, of course, a few, compared to the past weeks, when dozens came every day, among the “Pollinator Gardens” and the Milweed that still has blooms on it. Fortunately, our Cosmos, Orange and Sulfur, and the Zinnias, in multiple varieties and colors, are still in full bloom. Of course, now there is a great challenge being orchestrated by the “Bumblebees” and the “Honey Bees.”
WOW, imagine being down in the high-elevation forests of central Mexico, or more specifically, the UNESCO-listed Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, looking over the Roost (Specifically for a resting cluster, such as monarchs huddled on trees during migration) or Colony (Formal term for established overwintering sites; denotes large, stable populations spanning multiple trees).
Now we can “reorganize” our Gardens. Take the plans for transplanting, thinning, and removal into action mode. Remembering to consult recommendations as to not move or prune any plants out of the optimum time. For most of our plants, this is a good time to prune or move. Take care during the transplant. I like to water, actually saturate the plants and roots prior to digging them up. Then place them into a container filled with water, then I move them to their new location, this method allows me to dig up all of the desired plants and then move them to the new locations and plant. Or you may choose to move each one straight to the new location, one by one. The use of saturation and the container of water helps guard against dehydration. Once I have completed my last step, I will ensure they are all properly watered and hydrated in their new home.
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