The genus Asclepias has become incredibly important in recent years and we have witnessed the Monarch Butterfly population decline substantially. However, there is one genus of plants that can ...

Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a vibrant, low-maintenance native plant that supports pollinators in the garden. It's part of the milkweed family, and, like its relatives, it "supports a whole ...

Monarch butterflies are classified as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. There is a difference between threatened (the previous classification for monarchs) and ...

If you want to DIY a hummingbird haven while also supporting native and migrating butterfly species, we have great news. Many of the plants you can grow to attract butterflies also appeal to ...

The native plant I am most excited about in my "unlawned" front yard this spring won’t be showing up in beauty pictures anytime soon. But one morning this week, I was elated to discover that the ...

Grow milkweed (Asclepias) to support monarch butterflies, hummingbirds and bees while adding color, fragrance and beauty to your landscape. You’ll find native milkweeds throughout North and South ...

Monarchs are always welcome visitors to the garden, but it is important to know your options for butterfly and caterpillar health. Milkweed is a flowering perennial that attracts monarch butterflies ...

We have conducted a number of monarch butterfly and milkweed classes over the last three years. The classes hosted over 450 attendees and distributed 900 milkweed seeded containers to gardeners in the ...