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

San Antonio classes teach gardeners to grow native milkweed, supporting monarch butterfly migration and population health.

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

Answer: The concern about the tropical milkweed species (Asclepias curassavica) is that planting it in warmer states like Arizona can allow monarchs to breed here over the winter, thus increasing ...

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

With its charismatic appearance and awe-inspiring migrations, it's not surprising that the monarch butterfly motivates ...

Social media users were amused by the discovery of the culprit in the viral clip, with one saying: "can't blame him." ...

Do you recognize this herb garden demon? I've dislodged it everywhere I see it, but it keeps coming back! What to do?

We start with a red Tropical Sage, then Pink Swamp Milkweed. "So, we’ll be ready for the monarchs to come and eat," explains Camacho. Last is Twinflower, to flow over the pot.

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