Penny's Garden 'o Plenty

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Penny's Garden o' Plenty also doubles as the de facto airport for butterflys in the tri-county area (Pike, Highland, and Ross county). I have never seen so many butterflies - and so many different kinds as well. It is a constant hub of activity. Imagine Chicago's O'Hare airport without the planes.




This is some kind of "moon" flower. The stalk is nearly four feet tall. This is what awaits your gaze at the end of the stalk. Please note how the thin purple trim around the edge of the plant mimics the solid purple in the center. Mother Nature kicks ass once again.




In Penny's side yard is another area called "Kevin's Garden." Much like its namesake, it is a work in progress. This is a photo of the aforementioned namesake seated on "Kevin's Bench."




Of course, if you like your "nature" just a little more active, you can visit with the 26 chickens (make that 24 . . . damn weasel) that were given to Penny for her birthday. "Peek-a-boo" appears to be the "game du jour" for this strapping young fellow.




Then again, if you like your "nature" considerably more mischievous, you can hang out with these three young whippersnappers. Penny's grandsons go by the names of Kade, Deegan, and Keegan. Each one of them is *at least* 100% boy. Please note the mini-lid on top of Kade's noggin.
























All photos by Penny

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