What do milkweed, monarchs, and a Buffalo park event have in common? The answer may surprise you—and inspire you.

Milkweed can grow in a wide variety of environments from roadsides and abandoned lots to the edge of fields, meadows, and ...

Petersen noted that while mowing might seem counterintuitive, overall environmental management sometimes means cutting plants ...

As I crisscross the county this summer to share environmental experiences with students, I can’t help but notice all of the ...

Milkweed may seem like a weed because of its name, but it’s actually an incredibly important plant. The leaves of milkweed are the primary food source for monarch caterpillars. The flowers provide ...

Maureen Dime’s magical garden in Del Mar has become a welcome spot for hundreds of monarch butterflies. Over the last 13 ...

Despite some conservationists’ concerns, UC Davis researchers show that tropical milkweed has minimal impact on California monarch butterflies’ migratory patterns.

In order to survive, they must lay their eggs and have their caterpillars feed on milkweed. This perennial herb (yep, this pretty flowering plant is technically an herb) should be on every gardener’s ...

Description There are many species of Milkweed that grow in the Great Lakes region. The small five-​petalled flowers grow in ...

Milkweed isn’t just a nectar source; it’s the only plant where monarchs lay their eggs and where caterpillars feed and grow.