Milkweed for the Monarchs

In my last post, "Poster Child of Pollinators: Monarch Butterflies" I introduced you to the beautiful monarch butterflies that are a vital part of the ecosystem. They are necessary for the reproduction of almost all flowering plants and for the pollination of about one-third of our food plants. But pollinators, including monarchs, are also in danger … Continue reading Milkweed for the Monarchs

I Planted Milkweed…

And the monarchs came! Last fall at our WI cabin, I scattered milkweed seeds from native milkweed that had sparsely grown in what I call the "loop" in the center of the circular driveway. It's a native area anchored by three Hop Hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana) trees. There's lots of advice on how to collect milkweed … Continue reading I Planted Milkweed…