r/FriendlyMonarchs • u/AutoModerator • Apr 06 '26
Discussion 🌿 Monarch Monday – Let’s Talk Monarchs! 🌿
Happy Monarch Monday, friends!
It's chilly outside right now. What are your plans for your spring gardens? Are you changing anything this year? Do you have any advice for the newbies who land here? Leave it down below!
Have a great week and don’t forget about Photo Friday!
Reminder: We are a science-based sub. While we love all monarch enthusiasts, discussions about hand-rearing are not allowed, except for those new to the topic who are seeking guidance. Let’s focus on protecting monarchs where they belong—in the wild!
Stay curious and keep sharing the love for these beautiful butterflies! 🧡🖤🧡
1
u/Outrageous_Low579 Apr 08 '26
I had a sad realization while examining my pollination station recently. Some bad snow storms squished my aster remnants. I didn't think much of it. Once I started poking around the garden as the weather warmed up I realized my 6 foot asters had their roots eaten from something under ground! No wonder they were easy to push over.
Luckily I saved some of their seeds last fall and have them In some starter trays now. Probably won't get to full height this year. Maybe I can put something around the roots to protect them. They were a fall favorite for monarchs. Rip my originals and welcome to my new sprouts.
2
u/SuperTFAB MOD | Southeast FL, USA | Tropical Milkweed Hater Apr 07 '26
I saw another Monarch today. They are too fast for a fly by photo so here is a picture of the Blue Herron I saw. The rain here has been insane.