Changing and falling leaves are a sure sign of fall, and so are milkweed seed pods starting to dry out in preparation of being harvested. Milkweed is the only host plant of monarch butterflies ...

The striking orange-and-black monarchs, known for their remarkable migration to and from Mexico each year, only lay their eggs in milkweed plants, of which there are many types in the United States.

In addition to swamp and butterfly milkweed, I have other native seeds that require 30 days of cold stratification, like lanceleaf coreopsis and Joe Pye weed, that I put in the refrigerator—this ...

Growing milkweed from seed is an easy way to make your garden a monarch landing ... Bradford Grimm sells milkweed seeds for 74 types of Asclepias and hosts a podcast called "Grow Milkweed Plants." 1.

Become familiar with common milkweed to avoid harvesting pods from similar plants such as hemp dogbane and swamp milkweed. Pods will appear slightly gray, begin to dry and have brown seeds inside.

Plant common milkweed about 18 inches apart; their rhizomatous roots will quickly fill in the space between plants. ... Remove the seed pods before they open to reduce spreading. ...

NWF’s survey results also showed that 14 percent of people use 10 or more bags to get rid of their leaves each year, which adds cost and diverts additional landfill space to yard waste.

HAZLETON | The Fontana Interpretive Nature Center is offering free milkweed seeds to support the declining monarch butterfly population.

They launched "Project Milkweed," which gives people a chance to plant common milkweed or red milkweed at home.People can sign up to get free seeds online, and shipments will be made during the ...

HAZLETON — Fontana Interpretive Nature Center is offering free milkweed seeds from four species harvested within the county. Seeds are best if scattered/planted now. Like many native plants ...