How to recognize Common Milkweed and why it is important for you to know! (Monarch Butterfly!)

[@yamilaleonpino8598]

This is real concern for the enviroment through education and sharing knowledge. Nothing to do with what politicians say they do for the planet. Your videos are amazing. Thanks for what you do. Blessings!!❤

[@natureatyourdoor]

Thank you for your support and encouragement!

[@sandylynnnaturephotography]

It started with just one wild milkweed plant volunteering in a spot near my front patio, and now there's quite a few plants in that area. I'm excited for the arrival of Monarch caterpillars munching on the leaves. 😊

[@natureatyourdoor]

That is awesome! Great to hear! 🙂

[@janetellis6135]

Love your teaching!!!

[@natureatyourdoor]

Thank you! Glad you enjoy it!😀

[@JeffreyCotle]

Hi Frank from Pennsylvania student Jeff. Awsome video. I do not have any wildlife from the game lands to report. Just from my backyard. I have more humming birds than I have ever had before. They love the wildflowers. And the crabapple trees I planted are the fullest I've ever had. The rabbits are happy. I'll be off work until September. . God bless my friend. BEST TEACHER EVER. 😊

[@natureatyourdoor]

Monarch egg video comes Saturday my friend..

[@lalaland962]

I remember my mom yelling at my brother and me for tearing open the pods when we were little. We had no idea what they were, all we knew is we'd discovered something fun to do.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Lol! 😄

[@desireeisaryk9181]

Trying to identify weeds, trees and everything ive seen my whole life and sadly ignored, that is until now. Great video, first time watcher but for sure not my last so thank you. You know you stuff from what i can tell, cant wait to ask you things.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Welcome aboard! I am always available to answer questions!

[@debraaurandt4228]

My backyard full of them... wait for the monarchs..❤

[@natureatyourdoor]

Awesome!!!

[@auntsuesue]

I have common milkweed growing but no Monarch caterpillars. Same thing last year. I do have Milkweed Tussock moth caterpillars. They are really neat looking!

[@natureatyourdoor]

I just started filming some tussock moth new borns... and Saturday and episode on finding monarch eggs! Stay tuned!

[@dalebabbitt6185]

I have a great place to "build a stand", but will they survive in the Northeast?

[@danielmartens156]

Does well in my zone 5a yard.

[@natureatyourdoor]

Absolutely! What state do you live in! Very hardy tough plant!

[@danielmartens156]

@@natureatyourdoor West central Vt.

[@natureatyourdoor]

@@danielmartens156 I am sure it will be fine! Are you seeing it on fence rows on rural roads?

[@natureatyourdoor]

@danielmartens156 check out this range Map! It thrives up to article circle! Also a great read! Let me know how it goes!

[@JimE6243]

How invasive is the Common Milkweed? Is it something that if I start a patch of it on my one acre lot, my subdivision neighbors are going to hate me for it? What if I change my mind and don't really want it? Thanks. JimE

[@natureatyourdoor]

I think it is actually difficult to establish by seed. Your patch will grow by underground stolen. It is a native species so by definition can not really be called invasive but nor is it an "aggressive colonizer. It is easy to eliminate overall slow grower so I'd say a 100 per cent non threat to neighbors. But very good question!

[@JimE6243]

@@natureatyourdoor Thanks Frank. I'll give it a try. JimE

[@natureatyourdoor]

@JimE6243 you bet! Let me know how it goes and send me questions any time as you develop your "stand"! Good luck!