The Butterfly Garden Boutique

In attempt to stave off the weekly  Sunday blues, and because it was somewhat cooler and drier than it had been, I attempted to go for a walk along the Canal, between the Sagamore Bridge and Scusset on August 19th.  Unfortunately that particular part was uncomfortably hot with no breeze at all, so I cut the walk short.

Christmas Tree Shop.  The old fashioned windmill is at the shop, the modern windmill is way behind it, on Otis AFB.

It's ragweed season now.

I decided to leave and go to see the Butterflies of Cape Cod  (f/k/a The Butterfly Garden Boutique) in Bournedale. I checked my wallet to make sure I had enough money for the admission.  Turns out I had nothing to worry about....it was only $1.00.  Yes that's right, ONE DOLLAR.  I highly recommend this place.  It's easy to find, very peaceful and the price is right.

Their butterfly house is quite small but filled with pretty flying jewels.  They have a revolving exhibit and I missed the lunar moths last month.  They have swallowtails getting ready to hatch!  This day there were mostly monarchs.

They like to eat rotting bananas.  I remembered that from the butterfly garden in Victoria, BC.

This caterpillar looks like he's hugging the stem.  "I love you, leafy stem!"

I treated myself to a pressie.  There were 2 small baskets of these and I had a hard time choosing one because. of all the different colour selections.  They are made by women in Guatemala and the money earned goes towards their village co-op.  And a steal at only $9.95 for the work that goes into them.

The proprietor told me they are looking for local artists to sell butterfly themed items in their gift shop.  I raced home and dumped out my charm stash to see what I had.  I found 6 large charms and 3 small ones.  I made necklaces and bracelets out of them.

I went back up to her shop a few days later and she agreed to carry my stuff there on consignment! I'm so excited!!  Wish me luck!