Gardening

Saving Monarchs and Promoting
Milkweed Growth through Residential and Commercial Gardens.

Last of El Rosario's Colony Leaves for the Season
March 23, 2025

Links to Monarch Resources

• Monarch Watch - Rearing Monarchs
• Monarch Watch - Milkweed Guide
•  Asclepias curassavica (Tropical Milkweed)
• Journey North Maps

 

I'm passionate about gardening and its impact on our health and well-being. I enjoy having butterfly, hummingbird, and vegetable gardens. Gardens solely for aesthetic appeal often neglect the environment's health, as many imported trees and plants offer little value to local bees, birds, and insects. To foster a thriving ecosystem, we must nourish pollinators with local native plants.

Visiting the Native Plant Society of Texas (Houston Chapter) is a wonderful way to deepen your understanding of the importance of native plants in sustaining local ecosystems. Their events and meetings provide opportunities to learn from experienced gardeners, botanists, and conservationists passionate about preserving biodiversity. You can explore plant sales, workshops, and guided nature walks that showcase how native species can flourish in your own garden. Joining this community fosters connections with like-minded individuals, all working together to create greener, more sustainable spaces for pollinators and wildlife.