Swamp milkweed, a member of the milkweed family, plays a vital role in supporting the monarch butterfly population. Its flowers, which attract bees and butterflies, bloom in shades of soft mauve, pink ...

Growing milkweed from seed is one of the easiest ways to help declining monarch butterflies. In December 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed monarch butterflies, whose numbers in 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 ...

My friend Diana, who has a degree in wildlife management, got into raising monarch butterflies back in 2020. She knew the statistics on the dwindling numbers of these gorgeous/iconic butterflies, did ...

Bring pollinators to every corner of your yard with these plants for wet soil. Grow camas, cardinal flower, and more perfect ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In recent years, the monarch butterfly population has decreased by ...

A close friend of mine talks about her flower beds and how she has grown to love many of the plants we call weeds. Throughout my career, it has been instilled in me to hate many plants that we have ...