needrain said: just a couple of fennel plants isn't enough grazing to support the number of BST caterpillars that show up.
I'm constantly having to remove eggs and a lot of baby cats just to have enough food supply to sustain a couple so they are able to reach maturity.
tx_flower_child said: I've changed my mind. I realized that having one or two milkweed plants just isn't enough. If I had the space and some extra money, then I could create a field of milkweed.
tx_flower_child said: I've changed my mind. I realized that having one or two milkweed plants just isn't enough. If I had the space and some extra money, then I could create a field of milkweed.
tx_flower_child said: I've changed my mind. I realized that having one or two milkweed plants just isn't enough. If I had the space and some extra money, then I could create a field of milkweed.
porkpal said: We have yet to grow any Monarchs to maturity here. Stink bugs (or a look-alike relative) always devour the caterpillars! I hope the milkweeds growing in the pastures are doing a better job than the ones we planted near the house.