Kelly
@kellyhoffman.bsky.social
Learner, teacher, traveler, dreamer.
🦋🐝🐛🐦⬛🌼(zone 8a)
🦋🐝🐛🐦⬛🌼(zone 8a)
The last blooms before frost. 70 year old chrysanthemums from my grandmother’s home.
November 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The last blooms before frost. 70 year old chrysanthemums from my grandmother’s home.
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1st rule of introvert club: you don't talk about introvert club.
2nd rule of introvert club: there is no introvert club.
2nd rule of introvert club: there is no introvert club.
October 17, 2025 at 7:17 PM
1st rule of introvert club: you don't talk about introvert club.
2nd rule of introvert club: there is no introvert club.
2nd rule of introvert club: there is no introvert club.
October 16, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The last black swallowtail caterpillar enjoying a fennel flower breakfast. I hope you have a wonderful day! #caterpillar #nature #garden #butterfly #joy
October 9, 2025 at 12:18 PM
The last black swallowtail caterpillar enjoying a fennel flower breakfast. I hope you have a wonderful day! #caterpillar #nature #garden #butterfly #joy
October 5, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Let’s talk Monarchs!! I currently have 11 caterpillars, 4 chrysalis and 1 emerged yesterday. The most Monarchs I have raised from my garden in the past 6 years. Is anyone else seeing more Monarchs?
September 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Let’s talk Monarchs!! I currently have 11 caterpillars, 4 chrysalis and 1 emerged yesterday. The most Monarchs I have raised from my garden in the past 6 years. Is anyone else seeing more Monarchs?
Update from Memphis: I walked 3 miles around East Memphis this morning. No one shot at me. I did visit a recently opened Asian bakery and got this lovely cinnamon bun!
September 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Update from Memphis: I walked 3 miles around East Memphis this morning. No one shot at me. I did visit a recently opened Asian bakery and got this lovely cinnamon bun!
I planted snapdragons because it is the host plant for the buckeye butterfly. This is the first time I have raised this species!
#butterfly #buckeye #nature #garden #joy
#butterfly #buckeye #nature #garden #joy
September 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I planted snapdragons because it is the host plant for the buckeye butterfly. This is the first time I have raised this species!
#butterfly #buckeye #nature #garden #joy
#butterfly #buckeye #nature #garden #joy
My neighbor is getting married today. Her table arrangements will be made out of flowers from all of the neighbor’s gardens. I love my community!
September 20, 2025 at 12:06 PM
My neighbor is getting married today. Her table arrangements will be made out of flowers from all of the neighbor’s gardens. I love my community!
September 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Hope this little fella makes you smile! They are all over my spicebush! #caterpillar #butterfly #nature #smile
September 9, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Hope this little fella makes you smile! They are all over my spicebush! #caterpillar #butterfly #nature #smile
Seeing more Monarchs in the garden as they migrate south through my area! I have plenty of milkweed but no caterpillars yet. #monarchs #butterfly #nature #beauty #joy
August 31, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Seeing more Monarchs in the garden as they migrate south through my area! I have plenty of milkweed but no caterpillars yet. #monarchs #butterfly #nature #beauty #joy
I teach at an urban university in a blue city in a red state. State law requires DEI policies/offices to be dismantled. Today there was a small peaceful protest by faculty, staff and students. They chanted “We will always be diverse.” I love my diverse students!
August 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I teach at an urban university in a blue city in a red state. State law requires DEI policies/offices to be dismantled. Today there was a small peaceful protest by faculty, staff and students. They chanted “We will always be diverse.” I love my diverse students!
Counted a dozen gulf fritillaries in the garden this morning! #butterflies #nature #garden #beauty #joy
August 22, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Counted a dozen gulf fritillaries in the garden this morning! #butterflies #nature #garden #beauty #joy
Look at this gorgeous visitor to the garden right now! Female Tiger Swallowtail! #Butterflies #Nature #Beauty #Joy
July 23, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Look at this gorgeous visitor to the garden right now! Female Tiger Swallowtail! #Butterflies #Nature #Beauty #Joy
July 21, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Look at this chrysalis of the variegated fritillary butterfly! Found 5 of these yesterday. Nature is awesome!! #LookforBeauty #Butterflies #Nature #Joy
July 17, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Look at this chrysalis of the variegated fritillary butterfly! Found 5 of these yesterday. Nature is awesome!! #LookforBeauty #Butterflies #Nature #Joy
Butterfly egg (Gulf Fritillary) casting a shadow. I hope you see some beautiful tiny things today! #butterfly #nature #insects #Beautiful #Joy #SundayYellow
July 13, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Butterfly egg (Gulf Fritillary) casting a shadow. I hope you see some beautiful tiny things today! #butterfly #nature #insects #Beautiful #Joy #SundayYellow
Excited to find this egg and 3 caterpillars of the variegated fritillary butterfly in the garden this morning! I hope you find some joy today too! #nature #butterflies #caterpillars #joy
July 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Excited to find this egg and 3 caterpillars of the variegated fritillary butterfly in the garden this morning! I hope you find some joy today too! #nature #butterflies #caterpillars #joy
Painted Lady on Lantana. Butterfly season has begun! #butterfly #butterflies #nature #beautiful #joy
July 3, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Painted Lady on Lantana. Butterfly season has begun! #butterfly #butterflies #nature #beautiful #joy
I’m blessed to live 15 minutes from Shelby Farms, a 4500 acre park located in East Memphis (5x bigger than Central Park). Lakes, river, trails, wildlife, in the middle of an urban area and enjoyed by our diverse community. Had a lovely paddle and a break from the heat last evening! #nature #kayaking
June 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I’m blessed to live 15 minutes from Shelby Farms, a 4500 acre park located in East Memphis (5x bigger than Central Park). Lakes, river, trails, wildlife, in the middle of an urban area and enjoyed by our diverse community. Had a lovely paddle and a break from the heat last evening! #nature #kayaking