Milkweed plants are not just another pretty flower in your garden; they play a crucial role in supporting the declining monarch butterfly population. Monarch butterflies rely on milkweed as a host plant for their larvae. To help these support monarch populations, it’s important to harvest milkweed seeds so you can grow more milkweed in your …
Gardening
As autumn leaves begin to fall, it’s tempting to clear away the debris to maintain a tidy garden and yard. Before you reach for that rake, consider leaf litter’s vital role in nurturing your garden and supporting a diverse range of wildlife over the winter months. I have more than 20 trees in my yard, …
Finding butterfly eggs can be an exciting and rewarding experience, especially if you choose to bring them inside to raise the caterpillars. In the wild, caterpillars only have a 2-10% survival rate, so bringing them inside may help butterfly conservation efforts. It’s also a really fun way to give your family a front row seat …
Growing milkweed is the holy grail of butterfly and pollinator gardening, and this guide will answer the most asked questions about our favorite plant! What is milkweed and why is it important? Milkweed is a perennial plant native to North America. There are over 100 types of milkweed. It’s an important plant because it’s the …
Lemon trees, host plant for the giant swallowtail, are a fun addition to a butterfly garden and can easily be grown in pots. With a little patience, you can learn how to grow a lemon tree from lemons on your own! Growing lemon trees from lemons is such a fun planting project. And a great …
Container gardens are a great alternative to planted gardens for a variety of reasons. Whether you don’t have the yard space or just want the easier maintenance, you can easily create a container butterfly garden in planters. While it may not seem like it initially, plants that make up the best butterfly gardens can also …
