Monarchs visiting!
At last! So many of us have been worried because we had seen only very few monarchs throughout the summer. And now they are making their...
First two California natives transplanted
Since there is some rain in the weather forecast, I figured it's a good time to start transplanting the California native seedlings I've...
And now they are chrysalides
So far, we have discovered two monarch chrysalides around the patio. This one attached itself to the bottom lip of a large flower pot....
Monarchs need more than milkweed
Remember, monarchs need more than milkweed! Milkweed is the only host plant for monarch butterflies. Adult monarchs must consume nectar...
Mama Monarch encounters Monarch caterpillar
Mama monarch was making the rounds of milkweed plants, laying eggs. Then she encountered a very large monarch caterpillar, minding its...
It's official. The monarch butterfly is endangered
Monarch butterflies cluster at the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary to begin their wintering in Pacific Grove, Calif., in 2021. (Melina...
Bolinas rancher helps to bring back Monarch butterflies
https://youtu.be/KqMsgACFnlk A rancher in Bolinas, California is creating a butterfly habitat to help the Monarch population as well as...
One of our first Monarch caterpillars this year
Here is one of several Monarch caterpillars currently munching on our milkweed. This one is on the leaf of a native Showy milkweed. The...
Butterflies are back!
Hooray, it's Spring! The front yard is bright with native plants in shades of purple, lavender and orange. Shortly after the blooming...
