Despite what you might think, not every milkweed plant is the same, and not every species is right for your garden. It's a common mistake to pick a random type of milkweed to grow in your garden ...

Butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) is one of the tamer milkweeds with lots of ornamental appeal. This adaptable milkweed is hardy in zones 3-10 and was named the 2017 Perennial Plant of the Year.

Teague Weybright, Santa Monica Community Garden Program Coordinator comes to SMC, sharing his knowledge of Monarch ...

The monarch butterfly population in the eastern United States has declined sharply — an estimated 80% loss since the 1990s.