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written by Jackie Edwards
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https://www.saveourmonarchs.org/blog/archives/04-2018
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Bloom succession- plants that start blooming at different times of the year- is a huge component to planning a thriving pollinator garden. It creates a...
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https://www.saveourmonarchs.org/blog/archives/06-2018
Blog Archives - Save Our Monarchs
In the wild, Monarch eggs and larvae have a very small chance of survival. Several studies have documented mortality rates of over 90% during the egg and larva...
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https://www.saveourmonarchs.org/blog/archives/03-2018
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Although the name might be deceiving, you do not have to be a professional scientist or even come from a scientific background to become a citizen scientist....
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https://www.saveourmonarchs.org/blog/archives/06-2019
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1. Isolate Your Caterpillar If there is a chance of infection, move your caterpillar or chrysalis to an area by itself where it cannot infect other...
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https://www.saveourmonarchs.org/blog/archives/11-2019
Blog Archives - Save Our Monarchs
There are many species of butterflies and moths that endure the winter in their native range. Did you know that the luna moth, wooly bear, fritillary and...
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https://www.saveourmonarchs.org/blog/archives/10-2020
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There are SEVERAL reasons to leave the leaves. They add nutrients to your soil , acting as a natural fertilizer as they decompose over the winter and resulting...
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https://www.saveourmonarchs.org/blog/archives/10-2018
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We have received so many pictures and stories of successful School Pollinator Garden Projects and we want to encourage everyone to start one in their...
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Blog Archives - Save Our Monarchs
Rebecca Chandler Garden Educator, Naturalist and Ethnobotanist
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https://www.saveourmonarchs.org/blog/archives/10-2019
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The good news is that in 2018-2019 the migration from Mexico to the US was up 140% over the previous year, the first time since 1992 that there has been an...
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https://www.saveourmonarchs.org/blog/archives/06-2020
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Finding monarch eggs and caterpillars is an exciting experience, especially if it's your first time! It can be a bit more difficult to find immature life...
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https://www.saveourmonarchs.org/blog/archives/03-2021
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It's good to establish some rules that will be posted next to your stand. Specify if there are any plants or seeds that are not accepted. Make it simple and...
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https://www.saveourmonarchs.org/blog/archives/04-2020
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Gardening helps you meet physical activity recommendations that make you healthier and happier! According to a 2017 study published by the Sustainability...
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https://www.saveourmonarchs.org/blog/archives/12-2019
Blog Archives - Save Our Monarchs
Co-written by Jennifer Dawson and Rebecca Chandler
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https://www.saveourmonarchs.org/blog/archives/09-2023
Blog Archives - Save Our Monarchs
Sedums are easy-keepers and produce beautiful star-shaped flowers from mid-summer to well into Fall! The pollinators love them and they add a beautiful splash...
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https://www.saveourmonarchs.org/blog/archives/03-2019
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Rearing monarchs in the classroom or at home is a highly valuable educational tool for teachers, parents, and citizen scientists. This activity helps students...
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https://www.saveourmonarchs.org/blog/archives/05-2020
Blog Archives - Save Our Monarchs
Learning some of the most common butterflies in your area will help you to understand what kinds of butterflies you are attracting to your yard. If your goal...
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It is among the most important food sources for monarch butterfly caterpillars ( Danaus plexippus ) in the northeastern and midwestern United States. Not only...
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https://www.saveourmonarchs.org/blog/archives/09-2019
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https://www.saveourmonarchs.org/blog/archives/09-2018
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Fall is a great time to collect your Milkweed seeds and there are many things you can do with your harvested seeds. You can save them for next year, give them...
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https://www.saveourmonarchs.org/blog/archives/02-2020
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Milkweed, Monarchs and More , was created to be a field guide and provide basic background information for volunteers in the citizen science Monarch Larva...
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Host Plants: Dill, parsley, fennel, carrot Preferred nectar sources: Golden alexanders (Zizia aptera and Z. aurea), Common Milkweed. Joe-Pye Weed,...
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https://www.saveourmonarchs.org/blog/archives/02-2019
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Federal Status: Endangered Host plant: Wild lupine (Lupinus perennis) Historical Range: Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire,...
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https://www.saveourmonarchs.org/blog/archives/01-2019
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The young shoots, flower buds, immature fruits, and roots of butterfly milkweed were boiled and prepared as a food-source by various indigenous groups of...
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https://www.saveourmonarchs.org/blog/archives/08-2023
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Written by Ryan Castillo Edited by Rebecca Chandler
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https://www.saveourmonarchs.org/blog/archives/06-2023
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Written by Jackie Edwards Edited by Rebecca Chandler
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https://www.saveourmonarchs.org/blog/archives/07-2019
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The oleander aphid ( Aphis nerii), sometimes called the milkweed aphid, is a common pest of milkweed plants. It is a non-native bug, most likely originating in...
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https://www.saveourmonarchs.org/blog/archives/04-2019
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1. Allow the newly emerged adult 3-4 hours to inflate and dry their wings. Do not touch them when their wings are still wet or it may damage them. 2. When the...
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https://www.saveourmonarchs.org/blog/archives/01-2021
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Each Milkweed seed packet contains 25-30 Asclepias syriaca milkweed seeds with instructions for planting. As the name implies, Common Milkweed is a widespread...
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https://www.saveourmonarchs.org/blog/archives/02-2023
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Make sure to arrive between late morning and early afternoon for best chance at midday sun and a truly magical monarch experience as they fill the skies in...
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https://www.saveourmonarchs.org/blog/archives/08-2018
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Although pesticides can be helpful in managing garden pests, they also have a number of drawbacks including: potential toxicity to humans, pets and...
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https://www.saveourmonarchs.org/blog/archives/07-2018
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It might be the act of slowly sneaking up on them or the knowledge that they could flit away at any moment, but I always feel a sense of accomplishment after...
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