Aug 28, 2018
I still laugh about the first time I "found milkweed". It was actually dogbane. I revisit this location and walk along the Truckee river in Reno Nevada. Learn about the different kinds of leaf damage on milkweed leaves. Milkweed bugs make a living on the leaf and we meet both the small milkweed bug and red...
Aug 14, 2018
Fall monarch migration is beginning now. Monarch's keep warm in Mexico and California. If they were people we would call them snow-birds. Are you ready for winter? Check out these parkas insulated with the fibers of milkweed plants. Asclepias clothing is light, hypoallergenic and renewable. Plus it will keep you...
Jul 6, 2018
Water germination of milkweed seeds was introduced to me by Francisco Julich. I recommend following Francisco on Instagram at jardimdeborboletas he is based in Brazil.
My understanding of water germination of milkweed seeds was expanded by Dr. Steven Broyles who is a professional on the subject of milkweed.
I credit...
Jun 27, 2018
Paco's Reserva de Flora y Fauna
The monarch butterfly isn't the only butterfly that uses
Asclepias plants as their host. Queen butterflies and Soldier
butterflies are a common sight in tropical regions like Mexico and
central America.
The summer is the slow season for milkweed butterflies in...