Florida’s native palms play a crucial role in the state’s ecological balance, especially as larval hosts for several butterfly and moth species.
Activities
Growing Swamp Milkweed in Containers or Raised Beds
Growing Asclepias incarnata in containers or raised beds offers a flexible solution for gardeners with limited space or those wanting to control soil quality. Here’s a guide to successfully cultivating Swamp Milkweed in such settings.
Florida Milkvine (Matelea floridana): A Jewel in the Butterfly Garden
Embracing the Florida Milkvine and other native plants is a step towards a more sustainable, biodiverse, and beautiful Florida.
Arguments Against a Monarch Butterfly Decline
The decline of Monarch butterflies, particularly in North America, is a well-documented phenomenon, with multiple studies providing evidence of this decline over the past few decades. However, like many ecological topics, the specific causes, extent, and implications of the decline can be areas of debate and research.
Regions of Mexico
Mexico is divided into 32 federal entities: 31 states and 1 federal district (Mexico City). The country can be divided into several regions.
Regions of Canada
Canada is divided into 10 provinces and 3 territories, which can be grouped into regions.
Regions of the United States
The United States does not have “official” regions in the same way it has official states. However, for various purposes (such as census data collection, geographic studies, and administrative reasons), the country is often divided into regions. Johhny Butterflyseed uses the common regional division as set by the U.S. Census […]
Balancing Top-Down Thinking with Grassroots Efforts: The Milkweed Paradigm
On one hand, we have the top-down approach, where larger institutions and governmental bodies wield vast resources and regulatory powers. On the other, there are grassroots efforts, where individuals and communities make direct interventions.