(and Why It Reveals Everything Wrong with the Current “Anti-Curassavica Crusade” in Florida) In early December 2025 I received an email that has unfortunately become all too common. A well-meaning gardener in Florida wrote to inform me that “tropical milkweed seeds” (Asclepias curassavica) had somehow contaminated the native milkweed seeds […]
Urban Butterfly Farming
Butterfly Shelter Plants for Cardinals
Here’s a list of southern shrubs that are known to attract and provide excellent nesting opportunities for Northern Cardinals:
Milkweed Mass Plantings: A Monarch Festival Movement to Revitalize Habitats
Milkweed Mass Plantings are community-driven events where large tracts of land are designated for planting milkweed en masse.
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones of Florida
In Florida, you’ll find a total of eight USDA subzones: 8a through 11b.
What Flowers Attract Butterflies?
Butterflies are attracted to a wide range of flowers, with the best options often being those that provide plenty of nectar.
What is the _Bare_Minimum_ I Gotta do to Help Monarch Butterflies?
It’s time to embrace your inner laziness and make a significant impact by simply scattering Milkweed seeds appropriate for your area.
Do Butterflies Go Muddin’?
Why would anyone wonder if butterflies go muddin’? The answer might surprise you!
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 […]