Becoming a butterfly farmer can be a fascinating and educational experience for kids. It allows them to learn about the life cycle of butterflies, their habitat requirements, and the importance of conservation.
Butterfly Farming
Anything that Grows Butterflies falls under “Butterfly Farming”
Do Butterflies Go Muddin’?
Why would anyone wonder if butterflies go muddin’? The answer might surprise you!
How Can Native Nurseries Best Germinate Sandhill Milkweed Seeds?
If you’re a commercial growing operation or native nursery germinating Asclepias humistrata, here are some recommended methods.
What is the Larval Host Plant of the Tiger Swallowtail?
Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) and the Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) are commonly utilized by Eastern Tiger Swallowtail caterpillars.
How Can I Create a Monarch Butterfly Waystation?
A Monarch Butterfly Waystation is a designated area that provides essential resources for monarch butterflies during their migration and breeding cycles. Creating a Monarch Butterfly Waystation involves meeting certain requirements to ensure the availability of food, shelter, and breeding habitats for monarch butterflies. Here are the key elements typically needed […]
In Which U.S. States are Sandhill Milkweed Native?
Sandhill Milkweed is adapted to well-drained soils and can tolerate dry conditions, making it well-suited to the sandy environments found in these southeastern states.
What is a Larval Host Plant?
A “larval host plant” refers to a plant species that serves as a food source for the larvae of certain insects or butterflies.
Benefits of Growing Purple Passionvine (Passiflora Incarnata) in the Yard or Garden
Growing Passiflora incarnata, or Maypop, in your yard or garden can offer several benefits from ornamental to medical.