If you have harvested milkweed seeds from existing plants, the typical perennial varieties that need cold stratification ...

The population of essential milkweed plants has decreased over the past decades. Help restore their numbers by collecting ...

Liz Partsch provides a step-by-step guide on how to plant milkweed in the fall to support native species and pollinators ...

Swamp milkweed, a member of the milkweed family, plays a vital role in supporting the monarch butterfly population. Its flowers, which attract bees and butterflies, bloom in shades of soft mauve, pink ...

Tip: Only collect seeds from healthy, pesticide-free plants, and avoid harvesting in protected natural areas unless you have permission. Gently open the pod: Use your fingers to pry open the seam if ...

The first of this year's southbound monarch butterflies are arriving at their overwintering grounds in central Mexico, though some still have yet to pass through Rogers County. A local native wildlife ...

Volunteers plant hundreds of milkweed plants in hopes of supporting the dwindling Western monarch population in California.

As you prepare your garden for winter, you might want to start planning for the year ahead with plants that we predict will ...

For years, planting milkweed was the go-to way to help monarchs. Now, scientists say it may be fueling a parasite that’s ...