Beautiful design Happy 4th you. Read both volumes of the books what a wealth of Monarch knowledge. Where may I order a kritter keeper? I now feel more comfortable with bringing in the eggs I had only 5/10 survive first attempt. I over watered, etc. I’m looking forward to future successful emergence and releases. To date we have had 4 males and 3 females.😊
Had lots of black swallowtail caterpillars I’m May. Saw many butterflies. Sadly now, NONE for a long time. An occasional white cabbage one. Other than that, not a one. This is Manville, NJ. I have read they are stepping up mosquito control in this state. I I wish they would inform the public that it kills just about all bugs, not just mosquitos. If you ask me, that is not control. It’s massacre! Same on garden supply containers. They tell you the pesky bugs the stuff kills. Not a word about the beneficial ones it kills. And it makes me crazy when I see caterpillars listed! People don’t realize every caterpillar is either a butterfly or a moth! We need mass education about these things!
Cindy Rosesays
Hi Tony, I hope you don’t mind but I would like to use this for my profile pic on facebook for the next few days. Beautiful!!
Hi, Tony,
The “patriotic” butterflies are beautiful! The last of our first-generation monarchs have been gone now for four weeks (as of last Friday). But the sweet little crippled monarch is still cookin’ in her big cage. So cute: this morning she was just sitting on the floor looking kind of sad. I put in a cotton ball soaked in peach juice, sort of nudged her toward it, and she jumped on, immediately began to eat! I love this little creature. She emerged from her chrysalis on June 1st … so she’s been around awhile.
Happy Fourth,
Pam Selbert
Hi Marilynn, the northern migration has ended. Now, we’re just waiting for the population to grow…you could see them at any time. good luck!
Simonne Robinsonsays
Beautiful Tony! Thanks.
Lots of Monarchs, and Swallowtails in my New Orleans butterfly garden! My milkweed is thriving, I have it in pots; large and small. The seeds drop and more plants are coming up thru the gravel.
kim starrysays
I purchased some milkweed seeds on line. They did not sprout. I have never seen milkweed in the big box stores. I really wanted to grow milkweed for the butterflies. I was wondering if you have any suggestions since yours is doing so well?
Hi Kim, big box stores are not where I’d recommend looking for milkweed plants because many buy from growers who use pesticides. Check out these pesticide-free nurseries that will ship to your door, both plants and seeds:
I’ve a question concerning milk weed,
My spouse tells me there is a species for milkweed that has become taboo for the butterfly garden. Is this the case and if so, which one?
Hello, I live in northern CA, so far I have only seen one Monarch, this yr I have lots of milkweed but I’m worried the season will pass without getting any cattipillars to enjoy it😞 Any ideas about where they are?
Hi Judy, the first monarchs are definitely north of you at this point, but there are far less reports of the western population so it’s hard to say. Try checking out some of our western resources for more info:
So Love the beautiful design!
Gorgeous butterflies, Tony
Happy 4th ! And thank you for all you do for all of us,
Donna Lynn Hawkinssays
Dear Tony
Always enjoy your butterfly page.
I live in southern Indiana, have not seen any butterflys around here.???
Could it be the farmers spraying.?
We had some very heavy rains and my milkweed did not make it, I’m sick about it.
Donna
Hi Donna, I always worry about spraying when people aren’t seeing butterflies, but it’s still early. I’m hoping there are lots of sightings in the next couple weeks as the second generation mates and starts laying eggs…
Janet VonGuntensays
Love it. Thanks
Carlos Ruizsays
Spectacular butterflies !
Marysays
Lovely, where can I purchase something like this???
Beautiful design Happy 4th you. Read both volumes of the books what a wealth of Monarch knowledge. Where may I order a kritter keeper? I now feel more comfortable with bringing in the eggs I had only 5/10 survive first attempt. I over watered, etc. I’m looking forward to future successful emergence and releases. To date we have had 4 males and 3 females.😊
Hi Elia, you can check out our suggested butterfly cages here:
Cages for Raising Monarch Butterflies
Had lots of black swallowtail caterpillars I’m May. Saw many butterflies. Sadly now, NONE for a long time. An occasional white cabbage one. Other than that, not a one. This is Manville, NJ. I have read they are stepping up mosquito control in this state. I I wish they would inform the public that it kills just about all bugs, not just mosquitos. If you ask me, that is not control. It’s massacre! Same on garden supply containers. They tell you the pesky bugs the stuff kills. Not a word about the beneficial ones it kills. And it makes me crazy when I see caterpillars listed! People don’t realize every caterpillar is either a butterfly or a moth! We need mass education about these things!
Hi Tony, I hope you don’t mind but I would like to use this for my profile pic on facebook for the next few days. Beautiful!!
That’s fine Cindy…enjoy and have a happy 4th!
Hi, Tony,
The “patriotic” butterflies are beautiful! The last of our first-generation monarchs have been gone now for four weeks (as of last Friday). But the sweet little crippled monarch is still cookin’ in her big cage. So cute: this morning she was just sitting on the floor looking kind of sad. I put in a cotton ball soaked in peach juice, sort of nudged her toward it, and she jumped on, immediately began to eat! I love this little creature. She emerged from her chrysalis on June 1st … so she’s been around awhile.
Happy Fourth,
Pam Selbert
No butterflies In my area yet? Is it to early?
Hi Marilynn, the northern migration has ended. Now, we’re just waiting for the population to grow…you could see them at any time. good luck!
Beautiful Tony! Thanks.
Lots of Monarchs, and Swallowtails in my New Orleans butterfly garden! My milkweed is thriving, I have it in pots; large and small. The seeds drop and more plants are coming up thru the gravel.
I purchased some milkweed seeds on line. They did not sprout. I have never seen milkweed in the big box stores. I really wanted to grow milkweed for the butterflies. I was wondering if you have any suggestions since yours is doing so well?
Hi Kim, big box stores are not where I’d recommend looking for milkweed plants because many buy from growers who use pesticides. Check out these pesticide-free nurseries that will ship to your door, both plants and seeds:
Suggested Milkweed Stores
I’ve a question concerning milk weed,
My spouse tells me there is a species for milkweed that has become taboo for the butterfly garden. Is this the case and if so, which one?
Thanks so much
Hi Cris, there is controversy (for years) over planting tropical milkweed:
Is Tropical Milkweed Killing Monarch Butterflies?
Super! Should be put on a USPS Stamp.
Great job Tony
glad you like it…Happy 4th Greg!
Hello, I live in northern CA, so far I have only seen one Monarch, this yr I have lots of milkweed but I’m worried the season will pass without getting any cattipillars to enjoy it😞 Any ideas about where they are?
Hi Judy, the first monarchs are definitely north of you at this point, but there are far less reports of the western population so it’s hard to say. Try checking out some of our western resources for more info:
Western Monarch Butterfly Resources
So Love the beautiful design!
Gorgeous butterflies, Tony
Happy 4th ! And thank you for all you do for all of us,
Dear Tony
Always enjoy your butterfly page.
I live in southern Indiana, have not seen any butterflys around here.???
Could it be the farmers spraying.?
We had some very heavy rains and my milkweed did not make it, I’m sick about it.
Donna
Hi Donna, I always worry about spraying when people aren’t seeing butterflies, but it’s still early. I’m hoping there are lots of sightings in the next couple weeks as the second generation mates and starts laying eggs…
Love it. Thanks
Spectacular butterflies !
Lovely, where can I purchase something like this???
Hi Mary, I’m glad you like the fourth of July butterflies. I will post if it becomes available, but right now it’s only posted on this page…
May I use this as a Facebook Profile picture on the 4th?
sure Ed…happy 4th!
Beautiful Design and words! Wish it were a t-shirt,or flag, I would use it on the 4th!! Thank you! Happy 4th!
Thank you for posting!
Fritillary in our flower garden and milkweed plants; hoping for monarchs on the Fourth!
Thank you. Beautiful design. .. <3
Beautiful! Love it.