The Majesty of Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa): A Desert Bloom with a Monarch’s Calling
June 20, 2025
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Plant More Milkweed. Start with Showy.
We cannot live in a world where the Monarch Butterfly does not exist. Period
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A lovely and accurate ecological message for current and future generations. These connections to nature, as crucial to our own wellbeing as humans on this planet, are expressed with thoughtfulness and creativity in this story.
Overreliance on pesticides have driven Monarch butterflies to the edge of extinction. They must be protected under federal law, under the Endangered Species Act, and we as a society must reject the chemical industry's future for our food, and instead adopt a more sustainable one. Ms. Parrish's book does vital public service in teaching the next generation these important lessons.
I had a monarch butterfly once that I raised just like Johnny Butterflyseed did! I really enjoyed the story of saving the monarch butterflies and teaching other kids how to raise and care for them. I think monarch butterflies are important because they are so beautiful and teach us about our world.
Plant More Milkweed!
Plant More Milkweed!
Monarch Butterflies cannot reproduce without Milkweed
If you don't see Milkweed plants, you will not likely see Monarch Butterflies.
If you plant Milkweed, you will likely see Monarch Butterflies every day!
If you don't see Milkweed plants, you will not likely see Monarch Butterflies.
If you plant Milkweed, you will likely see Monarch Butterflies every day!
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Plant to Restore, Not to Decorate
June 20, 2025
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Every spring, the big box stores roll out a rainbow of seedlings under fluorescent lights: petunias, marigolds, zinnias, and “pollinator blends” designed to catch your eye. They’re planted in tight rows, surrounded by mulch dyed red and black, and watered by timer. The neighbors compliment the blooms. The yard wins
Introducing “UnCommon Milkweed” – A Monarch Superhost for Zones 3–8
June 14, 2025
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At Johnny Butterflyseed, we’re thrilled to announce our newest native seed offering: UnCommon Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca) — a powerful larval host plant for the endangered Monarch Butterfly: Native to the eastern and central U.S., A. syriaca is one of the most important milkweeds for supporting Monarch caterpillars. It produces
The Cult of Consensus: How iNaturalist Betrays the Spirit of Citizen Science
June 11, 2025
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Since 2020, I’ve contributed to iNaturalist in good faith—as a naturalist, an ecologist, and someone who values the interconnectedness of all living systems. I joined the platform under the impression that it would amplify local knowledge and expand our collective understanding of biodiversity. What I found instead was an interface-driven
Misidentification of Swallowtails in the Absence of Host Plants: A Case Study from the Lake Wales Ridge
June 11, 2025
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In the world of citizen science and digital naturalism, there’s a growing reliance on photographic evidence for species identification. Platforms like iNaturalist have democratized biodiversity data collection, but they’ve also opened the door to misidentification when context is ignored—especially ecological context. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the frequent
Creating an Ecological Haven for Warblers: A Gardener’s Guide
April 23, 2025
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By Johnny Butterflyseed Florida is home to a dazzling variety of Warblers—small, energetic songbirds that rely on healthy, interconnected ecosystems to thrive. While these birds are often associated with forests and wetlands, gardeners and landscapers have a unique opportunity to create an ecological space that supports warblers year-round. By planting
