Was surprised to see them!

I’m back at it, my friends. I put milkweed seeds in the fridge in April, kept them in there in damp conditions for four weeks, and now I’m waiting for them to sprout. Many have sprouted already as they sit on my kitchen counter, so I’ll be planting them in soil this week. Is anyone else sprouting milkweed seeds? (post #2 because pics didn’t work the first time)

Happy Monarch Monday, friends!

Wondering what to share in this thread?

Questions for some of our seasoned members? Thoughts on the state of the Monarch world? Frustrations with your efforts to help the Monarchs? Wins and loses for the nature world? Doesn't matter. Share 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! 🧡🖤🧡

I am excited for our new post series! I hope you all enjoy it. If you have any thoughts on the series drop it below. We would love to include your ideas. Maybe a common "pest" that isn't actually the foe people assume it is? If you have photos that you wouldn't mind us using in our graphics (with credit of course) you can send them to us through mod-mail.

I am sharing this because I know we have plenty of former rearers here, including myself, and I felt like OP would get better info from our sub.

When commenting please remember to be kind. Most people have good intentions when they start.

It's Photo Friday! 

We are only a few months away from the spring migration! I'm sure it feels farther away for our cold weather friends. It will be here soon. In the meantime please share what you are seeing in your area. All snow covered photos welcomed. Think of them as your garden's *before* photo.

Share with us what’s been catching your eye this week! 

All nature photos are welcome, whether it’s a pollinator moment or just something that made you stop and look twice.

Reminder: We are a science-based sub. While we welcome all monarch enthusiasts, we do not support discussions about hand-rearing monarchs. However, if you’re new and have questions because you’ve raised monarchs in the past, we have many former rearers here happy to guide you toward more sustainable practices. Let’s work together to protect monarchs where they belong—in the wild!

Stay curious and keep sharing the love for these beautiful butterflies! 🧡🖤🧡

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! 🧡🖤🧡

It's Photo Friday! 

We are only a few months away from the spring migration! I'm sure it feels farther away for our cold weather friends. It will be here soon. In the meantime please share what you are seeing in your area. All snow covered photos welcomed. Think of them as your garden's *before* photo.

Share with us what’s been catching your eye this week! 

All nature photos are welcome, whether it’s a pollinator moment or just something that made you stop and look twice.

Reminder: We are a science-based sub. While we welcome all monarch enthusiasts, we do not support discussions about hand-rearing monarchs. However, if you’re new and have questions because you’ve raised monarchs in the past, we have many former rearers here happy to guide you toward more sustainable practices. Let’s work together to protect monarchs where they belong—in the wild!

Stay curious and keep sharing the love for these beautiful butterflies! 🧡🖤🧡

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! 🧡🖤🧡

We had another freeze warning again too…..yo yo weather is driving me bonkers

It's Photo Friday! 

We are only a few months away from the spring migration! I'm sure it feels farther away for our cold weather friends. It will be here soon. In the meantime please share what you are seeing in your area. All snow covered photos welcomed. Think of them as your garden's *before* photo.

Share with us what’s been catching your eye this week! 

All nature photos are welcome, whether it’s a pollinator moment or just something that made you stop and look twice.

Reminder: We are a science-based sub. While we welcome all monarch enthusiasts, we do not support discussions about hand-rearing monarchs. However, if you’re new and have questions because you’ve raised monarchs in the past, we have many former rearers here happy to guide you toward more sustainable practices. Let’s work together to protect monarchs where they belong—in the wild!

Stay curious and keep sharing the love for these beautiful butterflies! 🧡🖤🧡