The photo above is of a Polyphemus Moth that we caught as a caterpillar. We put it in a box with a leafy twig, upon which it promptly built a fine cocoon. We kept it until it emerged as a beautiful moth. The large "eye" on each of its lower wings earned it it's name, after the cyclops in the Greek legend of Polyphemus.

Here I will share information on wildflowers, mushrooms and outdoor activities of skiing and stone arch building.  Enjoy!

LINKS TO EACH TOPIC PAGE:

Wisconsin Wildflower Photo Gallery

Making Maple Syrup

Mushroom Hunting

Making Apple Cider

Building a Stone Arch by hand

Making Traditional Scandinavian Wooden Skis at Home

Click here to visit the Argobuilder's POETRY page. "The Woods of Arcady..": the first four words of "The Song Of The Happy Shepherd" by Yeats.

And some photos from the yard:

September 2018; a bee on wild Aromatic Aster

A delicate crocus shows strength and resolve, blooming through a late April snow in Wisconsin. Beautiful.

This is the same flower early the next morning, it tucked itself in for the night, protecting itself with its wrapped up petals.

Picking cherries in our orchard in 2017. Note the nice tall meadow in the orchard, along with the wild flower area in the background, all of which harbors a healthy web of life.

Fresh Tart Organic Cherries!