Got Milk ~ weed?

Monarch Butterfly Caterpillar on Milkweed
Originally uploaded by javadoug

So many of us are graced with this amazing visitor to our garden.

~ Monarch ~ The Wanderer Butterfly

To help them in their migration, some people plant a milkweed garden.

Do you have room for milkweed in your country garden? If you live in the city, you can plant a few pots of milkweed on the patio.

For more information about planting your own Monarch Butterfly Garden look here. They will send you seeds and full instructions to help you get started.

Butterflies like:
*sunny locations
*shelter from wind
*nectar-rich blooms
*host plants where they can lay eggs
*moist sand or mud for 'puddling'
*flat rocks or other light colored flat surfaces for basking

Monarch Butterflies Eat and Thrive on Milkweed

Different types of Milkweed

Milkweed Handling Hazards

Got Milk...weed?