Grow Milkweed Plants
59 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn support of growing milkweed plants I am sharing the value that native milkweed has for monarch butterflies. Your host, Brad Grimm, created a website dedicated to education about milkweed. Visit
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Get started taking action to find and grow milkweed. I'll warn you in advance, you may fall in love with this plant.
The podcast dedicated to all things milkweed related. Topics include Asclepias, Monarch butterflies, milkweed, gardening and pollinators.
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GMP 56: Bobby Gendron presents Asclepias
February 19, 2024 04:42 - 14 minutes - 16.6 MBRecorded January 2023. Boby Gendron presents Asclepias from across the western United States.
GMP 55: Asclepias fascicularis relocation project conclusion
December 31, 2023 07:42 - 31 minutes - 22.2 MBAsclepias fascicularis plants living dangerousely close to the highway where mowing was preventing it from reseeding the surrounding area. Seeds were collected and grown and planted back, along the fenceline to ensure the success of these plants into the future. Grow your own milkweed from seed. Order seeds now at growmilkweedplants.com/store
GMP 54: Understanding the Distribution and Abundance of Asclepias Prostrata in South Texas PHD Defence by Liz Gonzalez
August 22, 2023 23:48 - 37 minutes - 26.4 MBView the video presentation on YouTube at https://youtu.be/B6hDbCMm_bU Tweet inviting the public to watch the presentation live. https://twitter.com/elizabethRGV956/status/1682094411755270144?s=20
GMP 53: International Western Monarch Summit keynote speaker notes: Dr Gail Morris and many others
February 21, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBPresentation notes from the International Western Monarch Summit 2023. Dr Gail Morris, Southwest Monarch Study Coordinator. Divergent Migration Destinations and Overwintering Strategies of Monarchs in the Southwest. Patrick Anthony Guerra, University of Cincinnati. This or That? Orientation and Navigational Mechanisms of Monarchs who Migrate from Arizona to Overwintering in Either California or Mexico. Dr. Francis Villablanca, Cal Poly San Luis Obisps. Milkweed is not Milkweed is not M...
GMP 52: International Western Monarch Summit keynote speaker notes: Dr Myron Zalucki and many more
February 19, 2023 02:31 - 29 minutes - 20.8 MBSummarizing the events on the morning of day two of the International Western Monarch Summit 2023. Keynote speaker Dr. Myron Zalucki sets it straight that more data is needed on the Western Monarch Migration and milkweed distribution in the western United States. Becca Lucas is a member of the YAK TITʸU TITʸU YAK TIŁHINI (YTT) NORTHERN CHUMASH TRIBE OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY AND REGION. Presentation on enviromental stewardship of the Northern Chumash. This is our promise "Return the land t...
GMP 51: International Western Monarch Summit keynote speaker notes Dr. David James Washington State University
February 05, 2023 06:59 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBAfter a break of nearly two years. I have returned with great content to keep you plugged into the strides being made to support monarch butterflies. This eposide remineses about the 2020/2021 work done with Monarch Sanctuary Project near Austin Texas. In January monarch people from all around decended on San Luis Obispo, California for the International Western Monarch Summit 2023. On this episode I reference my hand written notes to share what I heard from Dr. David James during his presen...
GMP 50: National Plant A Flower Day
March 13, 2021 15:09 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBGMP 50: National Plant A Flower Day Sarah and I sow seeds and plant plants to enhance a habitat for The Monarch Sanctuary Project. Follow The Monarch Sanctuary Project on Facebook or Follow The Monarch Sanctuary Project on Instagram Watch the video on Facebook Guest host: Sarah Koschoreck Host: Brad Grimm
GMP 49: Western Monarch Count 2020
January 28, 2021 03:21 - 18 minutes - 8.48 MBGMP 49: Western Monarch Count 2020 1914 Monarchs counted in the 2020 Western Monarch Count. See the data: https://www.westernmonarchcount.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/WMTC-Data-1997-2020_1.12.2021.pdf Host: Brad Grimm
GMP 48: Zone 8b Mild Winter Milkweed Growing and Seed Starting
January 24, 2021 14:45 - 29 minutes - 33.8 MBWinter be damned. I'm gonna grow milkweed right thru the frost. Arizona milkweed and Aquatic milkweed are the number one stunners of the season. Tropical's persist, or die, depending on the duration of freezing weather. Seed starting tips: put is soil and wait, put in soil cover with lid and wait, clip and water germinate, don't clip and water germinate. So there isn't one best way. Try different ways and see how the seeds start best for you. I learned that Aquatic milkweed likes to sit ...
GMP 47: RIP Tropical Milkweeds
October 20, 2020 21:18 - 38 minutes - 43.6 MBRIP Tropical Milkweeds: Putting Your Garden To Bed This Autumn Monarchs are in northern Mexico. Right on schedule for Day of the Dead. Not all tropical milkweed are created equal. Why native milkweed won't thrive in a subdivision (paid link) Try Audible and Get Two Free Audiobooks Bringing Nature Home, Updated and Expanded: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants Arizona milkweed finally has a pollinator on the flowers. Western honey bee is moving from goldenrod to late bl...
GMP 46: A Dose of Milkweed with Danny Sanchez
April 19, 2020 22:47 - 41 minutes - 69.5 MBA Dose of Milkweed with Danny Sanchez Danny began gardening at an early age. Take a look at one of Danny's earliest experiences in the garden. Danny's passion for gardening has only grown over the years. Guest: Danny Sanchez instagram @adoseofdannysgarden facebook Danny Sanchez YouTube A Dose of Danny Host: Brad Grimm Music licensed by Epidemic Sound
GMP 45: Blood Avocados And The Cartel
February 29, 2020 04:59 - 27 minutes - 31.9 MB2/28/2020 Grow Milkweed Plants Podcast Episode 45 For complete show notes visit www.growmilkweedplants.libsyn.com Two tour guides at a monarch reserve in Mexico have been found dead. Foul play is suspected. https://www.mimorelia.com/localizan-sin-vida-a-raul-hernandez-guia-turistico-de-la-mariposa-monarca/amp/ LA Times reports that a bloody war is brewing over "Blood Avocados". Is no one safe anymore? https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2019-11-20/mexico-cartel-violence-avoca...
GMP 44: Giant Milkweed and Hawaiian Monarchs of Kauai Hawaii
January 19, 2020 09:51 - 49 minutes - 56.3 MB44 GMP PODCAST SHOW NOTES Rotary Club of South Reno Octoberfest silent auction. Check their events calendar for details about upcoming event tickets. renosouthrotary.com/ Air Carrier used for the 2019 trip to Lihue (LIH) Kauai, HI was Alaska Air alaskaair.com Ground transportation used was Dollar car rental dollar.com Accommodations used Ali’i Kai Resort, Princeville aliikairesort.com Top 5 places to look at Calotropis plants in Kauai: #5 Calotropis gigantea and C...
GMP 43: Tucson Area Milkweed
January 08, 2020 04:30 - 58 minutes - 66.8 MBMILKWEED HIT LIST ✔️ Asclepias asperula https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/62298 ✔️ Asclepias nyctaginifolia https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/62294 ✔️ Asclepias tuberosa https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/47912 ✔️ Asclepias linaria https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/62295 ✔️ Asclepias hypoleuca https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/158742 ✔️ Asclepias nummularia https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/158751
GMP 42: Asclepias welshii aka Welsh's milkweed at the Coral Pink Sand Dunes
December 06, 2019 06:49 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBNestor R and Brad G wander the Coral Pink Sand Dunes in search of the rare Welsh's milkweed. Plant page: growmilkweedplants.com/welshii Observation: inaturalist.org/observations/30008278 Google's top six results for Asclepias welshii Wikipedia Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center USDA Plant Guide (.PDF) USDA Plants Profile U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service A. welshii (.PDF) Grow Milkweed Plants - Asclepias welshii Host Brad Grimm Unspoken guest: Nestor Robles
GMP 41: Florida milkweed rundown and some fun over asclepias in Nevada
July 13, 2019 20:57 - 44 minutes - 50.4 MBWhat you will hear in this episode. Asclepias cryptoceras grows in a remote location on a shale slope in the Great Basin east of Reno NV. Three experts and me have an unplanned meeting in the mountains and talk milkweed over a rare milkweed. Cocoa Beach Florida has sun and fun but I take a time-out under an umbrella to talk about the diverse number of locally native milkweeds in central Florida. Guests: Anurag Agrawal, Elizabeth Pringle, Aramee Diethelm Host: Brad Grimm
GMP 40: Oh snap! Las Vegas has a lot of milkweed.
May 11, 2019 23:36 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBMonarch Population Status The Xerces Society Western Monarch Thanksgiving Count 1997-2018 The Western Monarch Thanksgiving & New Year’s Counts Second New Year’s Count Supports Monarchs Movement Between Sites This master gardener is luring monarchs to Las Vegas Host: Brad Grimm Guests: Anne Marie Lardeau, Glenda Bona, Nestor Robles, David Dewenter ROYALTY FREE MUSIC by BENSOUND
Oh snap! Las Vegas has a lot of milkweed.
May 11, 2019 23:36 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBMonarch Population Status The Xerces Society Western Monarch Thanksgiving Count 1997-2018 The Western Monarch Thanksgiving & New Year’s Counts Second New Year’s Count Supports Monarchs Movement Between Sites This master gardener is luring monarchs to Las Vegas Host: Brad Grimm Guests: Anne Marie Lardeau, Glenda Bona, Nestor Robles, David Dewenter ROYALTY FREE MUSIC by BENSOUND
GMP 39: Milkweed butterflies of the Rio Grande Valley
October 27, 2018 08:49 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBJet down to Oleander Acres to see if milkweed really is bigger in Texas.
GMP 38: Tahoe-Pyramid Trail Exploration
August 28, 2018 20:04 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBI still laugh about the first time I "found milkweed". It was actually dogbane. I revisit this location and walk along the Truckee river in Reno Nevada. Learn about the different kinds of leaf damage on milkweed leaves. Milkweed bugs make a living on the leaf and we meet both the small milkweed bug and red milkweed beetle. Support the show by clicking thru the E-Z Straw amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/2MXtQWh E-Z Straw is the perfect mulch for busy professionals who have a large con...
GMP 37: Milkweed clothing. Is it the next big thing or just a fad?
August 14, 2018 19:05 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBFall monarch migration is beginning now. Monarch's keep warm in Mexico and California. If they were people we would call them snow-birds. Are you ready for winter? Check out these parkas insulated with the fibers of milkweed plants. Asclepias clothing is light, hypoallergenic and renewable. Plus it will keep you warm thru the winter! Mason bees and summer leaf cutter bees do 10x the pollination work that a honeybee does plus they don't have a hive to protect so they don't sting. This ...
GMP 36: Water Germination of Milkweed Seeds
July 06, 2018 18:48 - 40 minutes - 73.9 MBWater germination of milkweed seeds was introduced to me by Francisco Julich. I recommend following Francisco on Instagram at jardimdeborboletas he is based in Brazil. My understanding of water germination of milkweed seeds was expanded by Dr. Steven Broyles who is a professional on the subject of milkweed. I credit Francisco and Steven with being first to share the water germination method in my blog post Water Germination of Milkweed Seeds. Looking for a simple guide to help you grow...
GMP 35: Mazatlan's Milkweed and the Monarch's Extinction
June 27, 2018 23:57 - 52 minutes - 96.6 MBSan Juan milkweed Paco's Reserva de Flora y Fauna The monarch butterfly isn't the only butterfly that uses Asclepias plants as their host. Queen butterflies and Soldier butterflies are a common sight in tropical regions like Mexico and central America. The summer is the slow season for milkweed butterflies in Mexico. Due the the heat and it's drying effect on the milkweed in the area I did not see any milkweed butterflies during my visit. December and January are the rainy seas...
GMP 34: California Pipevine Experience at San Francisco Botanical Garden
May 02, 2018 18:45 - 28 minutes - 52.2 MBShow notes in progress.
GMP 33: April Showers bring May Milkweed 🤯
April 28, 2018 02:22 - 25 minutes - 46.8 MBThree main topics discussed. One Gallon Greenhouse update including forward looking statement for the upcoming growing season. Water Germination of milkweed seeds. The easiest way to go from seed to plant in the fastest time possible. Recap of Milkweed Madness winners and a tease at whats to come in the 4th annual Milkweed Madness free seed giveaway. royalty free music by: Ben Sound at bensound.com
GMP 32: Lynn Rosenblatt, author of MONARCH MAGIC and MONARCH BUDDIES dedicates 20 years to "POM-POM Paradise!"
April 02, 2018 09:07 - 36 minutes - 67.6 MBLynn Rosenblatt, author of MONARCH MAGIC and MONARCH BUDDIES dedicates 20 years to "POM-POM Paradise!" Connecticut teacher and author LYNN ROSENBLATT devoted twenty-five years to teaching energetic and spontaneous first and second grade children. She empowered students through a global teaching approach and welcomed student creativity and spontaneity. Her websites http://www.lynnrosenblattbooks.com/ and MonarchButterflyUSA continue that work. Lynn’s latest book Monarch Buddies: Munch-A-B...
GMP 31: Milkweed Madness
March 08, 2018 04:28 - 22 minutes - 43.1 MBRegister now for Milkweed Madness. Listen to The Garden Path Podcast with Misti Little. I was a guest on her show. Look for Ep. 3-18: Grow Milkweed Plants | Brad Grimm Host: Brad Grimm Intro Music: sunny - Bensound.com Outro Music: acusticbreeze - Bensound.com
GMP 30: Conversation with Anurag Agrawal author of Monarchs and Milkweed
February 01, 2018 07:50 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBAnurag Agrawal author of Monarchs and Milkweed speaks to us on the topics that are most interesting to us. Book title - Monarchs and Milkweed: A Migrating Butterfly, a Poisonous Plant, and Their Remarkable Story of Coevolution Grow Milkweed Plants podcast - Season 3 Episode 3 Read the recent blog posts by todays guest. Click on the titles which are links to monarchs and milkweed in Oxaca Mexico and the surrounding area. Monarchs & Milkweed in Mexico – Pt 1 Posted on January 16, 20...
GMP 29: Winter sown. Garden grown.
January 12, 2018 23:39 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBWinter sown. Garden grown. Use milk jugs to grow milkweed plants starting in the winter. Grow Milkweed Plants podcast - Season 3 Episode 2 Step two of winter sowing milkweed seeds in a one gallon greenhouse. My YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/5VMLrbqBauU How many monarch butterflies in the western population? See for yourself at https://www.westernmonarchcount.org Numbers should be released very soon. The 2017 Western Monarch Thanksgiving Count runs November 11th - December 3rd ...
GMP 28: Grow Milkweed Plants is a verb. Lets get started!
October 26, 2017 08:00 - 22 minutes - 21.4 MBSorry for the long delay between episodes. I'm back and this episode is full of awesome content that will get you thinking about and growing milkweed plants. Episode timeline... 2:15 NRCS.USDA.GOV link to Regional Pollinator Efforts - Monarch Butterfly NRCS encourages farmers to plant pollinator strips to help the monarch butterfly. Seeds recommended included eight species of native milkweed which would directly make a positive contribution to monarch butterfly habitat. 7:00 Featu...
GMP 027: Asclepias cryptoceras, jewel of the foothills.
May 31, 2017 20:35 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBJewel milkweed. Join me as we go explore the plant in-person. Host: Brad Grimm
GMP 026: Milkweed sap; my heart loves you - but my eyes are blinded by you
May 24, 2017 18:52 - 27 minutes - 45.5 MBVocabulary word: Phenology Cautionary tale of blindness. Milkweed sap poses a serious health risk to humans. Learn about the risks and how to safely work with milkweed. Milkweed Madness 2017 winners have received their prizes. I'll tell you what the prizes were, who donated some of the prizes and what you can do to make Milkweed Madness even greater in 2018. Monarch butterflies have advanced north and are passing thru southern Maine and have reached Canada, spread out around the great ...
GMP 025: Play Milkweed Madness 2017
March 10, 2017 20:55 - 6 minutes - 6.38 MBVocabulary word: DIAPAUSE Milkweed plant donation by Cat R of Green Thumb Gardnes, on Instagran @hbgtg or https://www.instagram.com/hbgtg/ REGISTER NOW FOR MILKWEED MADNESS 2017 (press and hold here for link) or Visit growmilkweedplants.com/milkweedmadness game registration closes on March 12 at midnight. host: Brad G.
GMP 024: Arizona Milkweed & the Queen Butterfly
November 23, 2016 17:49 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBArizona Milkweed & the Queen Butterfly Arizona has about thirty native milkweed species that are host to both the monarch butterfly and the queen butterfly. On episode 24 I take you to Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area where I see my first Queen butterfly. Locations visited: Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area Desert Botanical Garden Discover butterflies in the desert near Tucson by following Sergio Avila on twitter @savila2015 www.growmilkweedplants.com/24 Host: Brad Grimm
GMP 023: Australia Wanderer Butterfly
November 04, 2016 21:24 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBIn Australia the Wanderer Butterfly is found on the East coast from Brisbane thru Bundaberg. www.growmilkweedplants.com/23 Host: Brad Grimm Music by Gary Thomas, Breath on the album Didgeridoo
GMP 022: Milkweed Jacket Keeps Canadians Warm
October 25, 2016 00:44 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBCongratulations to my brothers family on the birth of their new baby Rosemarie Sarah Grimm! Peaces - Handmade jewelry & adornments with a nature-theme, perfect for wearing your essential oils! How a Quebec company used a weed to create a one-of-a-kind winter coat Support monarchs and the show by ordering milkweeds from Grow Milkweed Plants View the complete Show Notes by pressing and holding here! Host: Brad Grimm
GMP 021: Mid-season Monarch Butterfly Rearing Supersode
August 28, 2016 19:54 - 6 minutes - 9.14 MBThe Biggest Little Butterfly Garden In The World has been raising and releasing the monarch butterfly since 2014. In this episode you will hear: Season start dates Season totals (or totals to date) Biggest single release date of the season Learn about monarch tagging programs Thank you for listening! Host: Brad G. Follow on social media @growmilkweedplants Visit www.growmilkweedplants.com
GMP 020: California Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly
August 20, 2016 22:01 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBMonarch butterflies in the East are passing the 49º Latitude aka USA/Canada border and beginning the migration South toward Mexico. Learn where they will be in the next month and when they traditionally arrive in Mexico. Tim Wong is saving the California Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly by growing the host plant, California Pipevine. I travel to Golden Gate Park to meet Tim and learn about his amazing mission to preserve a rare butterfly species. Monarchs may be in Newport Beach but its ot...
GMP 019: Chasing Butterflies
July 19, 2016 22:50 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBConnect with Bryan Burks @BSburks who gave me a guided tour of the LA Arboretum @LAarboretum http://www.arboretum.org Discover more about monarchs via Monarch Arc and read the story by the VC Reporter featuring Juliana Danaus. The story is - The butterfly effect http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/story/detail/the_butterfly_effect/14163/ Featured song Chasing Butterflies by Karoline Host: Brad G Show brought to you by www.growmilkweedplants.com
GMP 018: Common Milkweed in Omaha Nebraska. Zorinsky Lake Park is host to three kinds of milkweed
June 20, 2016 06:37 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBBrad G. flys to Omaha Nebraska to discover that common milkweed is pretty common. Links mentioned in the show: THANK YOU RACHEL C. THE "ORIGINAL BUTTERFLY" AKA O.B. THE STORY OF AN ORGANISM: COMMON MILKWEED Raising Butterflies and Moths for Conservation Show Notes are available at www.growmilkweedplants.com/018 Host: Brad G. Original publish date: 6/20/16
GMP 017: Milkweed at large, seeking out native milkweed in Washoe County, Nevada
June 10, 2016 02:26 - 33 minutes - 15.8 MBMilkweed at large, seeking out native milkweed in Washoe County, Nevada - 017 View the complete show notes page at www.growmilkweedplants.com/017 Invitation to the Grow Milkweed Plants facebook group Local milkweed report Monarch Passion tee shirt at Teespring.com (Milkweed Planter) Mowing down a monarch and the apology Traveling to Omaha, NE to search for milkweed Outro music by Waylon Jennings, Omaha (affiliate download link) @growmilkweed on twitter growmilkweedplants on i...
GMP 016: 1M Monarchs vs. a Mine, MexiRocks, Garden Vandalism & Jewel Milkweed
May 13, 2016 06:25 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB1M Monarchs vs. a Mine, MexiRocks, Garden Vandalism & Jewel Milkweed - Episode 016 View complete show notes page: http://www.growmilkweedplants.com/016 Learn about the threat that could deplete the water supply for the Oyamel Fir trees resulting in massive habitat destruction of the habitat that the monarchs overwinter on in Mexico. Learn how to order MexiRocks which directly support the citizens. MexiRocks is an alternative form of "butterfly tourism" that brings the monarch to your h...
GMP 015: Monarchs And Milkweed Are Done With Freezing Weather
April 05, 2016 00:00 - 10 minutes - 9.36 MBGrow Milkweed Plants Podcast Show notes: www.growmilkweedplants.com/015 Monarch deaths in Mexico on March 11, 2016 Cold moist stratification of milkweed seeds Milkweed Madness 2016 Host: Brad Grimm
GMP 014: Eastern Population and Milkweed Madness
March 02, 2016 23:48 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBHost: Brad Grimm @growmilkweed Content in this episode: Eastern Monarch Population in Mexico 2015/2016 Milkweed Madness seed giveaway If its good for the butterflies, it's good for me. Featured song: The Great Monarch Migration Visit "Milkweed Madness" free seed contest and enter to win! Visit the page that accompanies this podcast episode for expanded notes.
GMP 013: Western Monarch Butterfly Population 2015
February 11, 2016 00:29 - 10 minutes - 4.74 MBGMP Podcast Episode 013 - "Western Monarch Butterfly Population 2015" >page that accompanies this podcast< Featured content: Western monarch population count is 271,924 butterflies. Data collected at 187 overwintering locations from Mendocino county to San Diego county (most ever visited in one year). New overwintering sites located in Alameda and Marin Counties. Monarch breakup (think valentines day) marks start of spring migration. Outro music bump by Jeff & Paige Mighty Wolf ...
GMP 012: Braderfly at the Museum
January 25, 2016 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBGMP Podcast Episode 012 - "Braderfly at the Museum" >page that accompanies this podcast< Featured content: The nickname given to the host is revealed. Recap of the conversation with Gail at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History. Learn why there is no milkweed within ten miles of overwintering sites in Pacific Grove, CA. Start your milkweed seeds now using a mini greenhouse like I am featuring on todays show! Featured product: Gardman R687 4-Tier Mini Greenhouse Amazon's #...
GMP 011: Pacific Grove Monarchs
January 11, 2016 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBGMP Podcast Episode 011 - "Pacific Grove Monarchs" >page that accompanies this podcast< Featured content: Monarch butterflies overwintering at Pacific Grove Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary and Cooper Cabin at Andrew Molera SP. Featured products: Butterfly weed, Swamp milkweed and the groovy Pacific Grove Monarch sticker. Host: Brad Grimm
GMP 010: Yosemite Monarchs and More
September 11, 2015 04:17 - 15 minutes - 29.6 MBIf it's good for the butterflies; it's good for me. Visit growmilkweedplants.com to find milkweed native to your area. View the show notes page for this episode by pressing and holding this link: growmilkweedplants.com/010
GMP 009: Peak Monarch Breeding Season
August 05, 2015 01:59 - 12 minutes - 25.3 MBAugust is peak breeding season for monarch butterflies. Milkweed is tall as your head. Caterpillars are chomping away at leaves. Start planning next year's butterly garden today. Facebook groups mentioned: The Beautiful Monarch Open Group - Admin Holli Webb Hearn Raising Butterflies and Moths for Conservation Closed Group - Admin Mona L. Miller Grow Milkweed Plants Public Group - Admin (me) Brad Grimm Visit the show notes page for video of the monarch butterfly mentioned at the e...
GMP 008: Multi-State Milkweed Status
July 05, 2015 15:42 - 18 minutes - 36.9 MBPodcast brought to you by Brad Grimm at Grow Milkweed Plants Sources for monarch research tags: Monarch Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest This page includes the recovery of monarch tag #4130 that flew from Annabella in CA to Kendra in ID Southwest Monarchs Monarch Watch Tags ($15) To find more information about the rearing cage that I am using to raise a monarch from egg to butterfly visit the Grow Milkweed Plants Resources Page