Monarch waystation garden

We cannot approach the end of Pollinator Week without celebrating monarchs. Today’s post discusses their current status and recommends ways that you can help these iconic, but threatened, butterflies. #PollinatorWeek

Yes, you read that right: drought-tolerant monarch waystation. Unless I'm adding a new plant I never water my waystation. In fact, our outdoor water spicket has been broken for two years. I have rain barrels but I only use that sacred water for my veggies, my milkweed seedlings, and when I'm establishing a new plant in the garden. Last summer Ipswich, MA had a water ban for months and it seems like we're headed that way again this summer. I've been obsessively watching the radar and every…

Are you interested in raising monarchs at home? Butterflies are very important garden pollinators and the monarch butterfly population in particular has been rapidly declining for a number of years. Monarchs (and butterflies in general) really are the most remarkable creatures. The caterpillar has this incredible potential for transformation. They spend their days nourishing their

A Monarch Waystation is a garden that provides food, habitat for the Monarch butterfly population. You can create one in Your Backyard!!

Many gardeners plant milkweed alone in patches, but there are many companion plants that grow well with milkweed and will attract and support more monarchs.

The iconic Monarch butterfly! We all know them and love them, but how can we help them? Here's how I created a certified Monarch waystation on my property.

Check out these flowers that attract monarch butterflies along with top tips to help local monarch butterfly populations.

Use our guide to make a monarch waystation in your yard. You’ll help save monarch butterflies while adding beauty to your garden.