A Mini-Guide to Gardening for Monarchs (ebook)
by Britt Drews and Kristen Nicholson of Blue Stem Natives
 
The first mini-guide in a series about gardening with native plants.
 
The beautiful Monarch butterfly is considered a gateway species in the world of conservation, attracting attention with its lovely colors and impressive migration. “A Mini-Guide to Gardening for Monarchs” is an introduction to the fascinating life cycle of the Monarch butterfly, and provides valuable tips for building a successful garden designed to support this threatened creature.
Featured are simple garden designs for different sun and soil types, and a host of plant suggestions, suitable for gardens across the Northeast.
 
Sections
Part 1: Introduction to the Monarch. Everyone loves a Monarch, but why are they threatened? How can host plants help them and the larger world of Lepidoptera.
Part 2: Building a Successful Monarch Garden. Best practices and tips to avoid common mistakes when building a garden to support Monarchs.
Part 3: Native Milkweeds. Plants in the genus Asclepias are essential to the survival of the Monarch.
Part 4: Nectar Plants. A Monarch garden must have milkweed but should also include other nectar providing plants. The more the merrier.
Part 5: Garden Designs. Designing a garden bed can be daunting, we took the work out of it! Monarch garden designs for dry to moist soil and sun to shade.
Part 6: Resources. Links, videos, and recommendations to keep learning about our beautiful and majestic Monarch.
 
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