Butterfly FAQ: Is it OK to relocate a Monarch chrysalis after its formed? Answer: Yes, and here's some tips on what to keep in mind when you do.
Happy first birthday to the Texas Butterfly Ranch blog, where we love the whole life cycle. Read on to learn how we came about blogging and how our education continues.
Brutal summer a test for some flowers, but not Cowpen Daisy, Purple Mistflower and Native Lantanas. Check out our Biography of Cowpen Daisy for cultivation tips.
Milkweed for Monarchs seedpods are ready for harvesting in Texas gardens and along highways. Gather seeds now to make butterfly host plants for tomorrow and beyond. The silky milkweed fluff is an intriguing material once used in aviation lifejackets, too. Who knew?
On the conseqence of caterpillars, Dr. David L. Wagner sings their praises--food source for birds and mammals, flavor agent in our favorite foods, and essential threads in our wildscapes.
In the butterfly garden, a Cowpen Daisy update: first blooms appear on one of our favorite host and nectar plants. Butterflies not far behind.
Monarch Watch released its State of the Monarch Population report last week and the news was not good. Texas gardeners can help by planting more milkweed.
Austin Butterfly Forum members shared tips on how to raise caterpillars and nurture them into butterflies at an informative session at Zilker Gardens recently.
Ever wonder about the best way to raise caterpillars [...]
Tips from the Llano River on how to find Monarch butterfly eggs and caterpillars plus a tour of the Texas Hill Country attest to the enduring resilience of native milkweed plants.
