A collage showing the cover of “Milkweeds of the United States” with a beautiful orange Asclepias tuberosa in bloom, written by Gene Thomas; a sample spread of species breakdowns including photos of flowers, foliage, range, etc.; amazing captures of honey bees finding danger in the unique flower structure.

If you love Asclepias too, I highly recommend this beautifully photographed #Booksky tribute to #MilkweedsForMonarchs. Must buy for US fans of #NativePlants, #butterflies & other #Pollinators. #gardening 🌱

A photo I took in the warmth of late summer of a swarm of Large Milkweed Bugs going to town on a pale brown split open Asclepias tuberosa seedpod spilling out its silky fluff surrounded by green foliage. White text overlay says “I LOVE YOU LIKE MILKWEED BUGS LOVE ASCLEPIAS”.

Kicking off Valentine’s Day early with a little tribute I made to my truest plant love, Asclepias!

#MilkweedsForMonarchs #NativePlants #butterflies #Pollinators #gardening #NoSpray #nature #wildife #invertebrates 🌱

Closeup of glass ornaments on a tree glowing with lights, one yellow puffer fish with puffy cheeks and pointy spikes and the other a snowy tree scene in frosted white on soft blue backlit by yellow lights.

Trying to get into the #Christmas spirit by decorating our tree even though I’m really thinking about all the #MilkweedsForMonarchs I’d rather be settling into winter sowing jugs for their cold wet winter’s nap instead.

#gardening #NativePlants #butterflies #ecosystem 🌱