We often watch for stop-over Monarch butterflies as they migrate south in August – October in this region. They show us that animals (and plants) need a suitable place to live. In our Northern Plains location of the middle-United States Monarch flyway to Mexico, September is a good month for Monarch sightings. Native Agastache is … Continue reading
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A Pollinator Question
On this mild 81-degree F. day in early September, the significant needs of viable plants in our yards and gardens are being met. Let’s consider a topic that may impact harvest. Vines of cucumbers and squash in the home garden have had many flowers this season and unusually few vegetables. Are there enough pollinators? Mosquitos … Continue reading
Return Of The Monarch Butterfly
We at Plant Exchange are fans of pollinators! Monarchs and other pollinators benefit flowers as they collect their food. They enhance our gardens. This week we tribute pollinators like this Monarch on fall blooming Agastache. Mary Ann King is a Master Gardener who writes about Monarchs here: http://www.yankton.net/river_city/article_f3a77d7c-f7b3-11e5-99d1-4f28b42942f1.html Thanks to new and loyal “Followers” and … Continue reading
A Place Butterflies Call Home
Staff at Lewis & Clark Recreation Area decided to install butterfly habitat and native grasses to encourage more Monarch and other butterflies to the state park for the enjoyment by visitors. Of course, what benefits the Monarch also helps the environment for all. Butterflies need food, shelter, and safety while they go through their life … Continue reading
Monarch Butterfly photos from National Geographic
This Monarch gathers nectar and pollinates blue asters in fall. If you’d like to see National Geographic photos that show the emergence of a Monarch butterfly from a chrysalis to adult, the link is below. Monarchs and other butterflies are pollinators of our favorite summer flowers. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/great-migrations-educator-resources/gallery/monarchs/#/monarch-butterfly-emerges_24313_600x450.jpg
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