23.4 Tai Chi Area 1
This section of the front yard will become a level grassy or other ground cover that can be played upon. I'm setting it up to be a rectangle oriented so the long side is on the north south line. Initially thought of putting a sundial here, but the pines will continue to grow and I doubt we'll have full sun anywhere in this section except in the mornings and middle of the day.
Read MoreButterfly and red clover and sun
For many years, the scientific way to collect butterflies was to catch them with a net, kill them and carefully mount them in climate controlled viewing boxes. I have seen some truly amazing collections of the incredibly varied insect population around the world. However, I have no desire to kill and pin butterflies into a specimen display case. I'd rather try to get a decent photograph. Although my father and his twin brother were consummate butterfly collectors in their day, I'm sure both would welcome the ease with with a decent photograph can be taken with a cell phone.