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a bunch of butterflies sitting on top of yellow flowers with the words how to raise and release monarchs

Are you interested in raising monarchs at home? Butterflies are very important garden pollinators and the monarch butterfly population in particular has been rapidly declining for a number of years. Monarchs (and butterflies in general) really are the most remarkable creatures. The caterpillar has this incredible potential for transformation. They spend their days nourishing their

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a caterpillar is sitting on the branch of a tree in front of a house

Raising butterflies is a fun summer activity to do with kids! Swallowtail butterflies are a fun species to raise inside from caterpillars to butterflies. Find them on their native host plants and watch as they grow and change!

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Butterfly Care Tips: How to create the perfect habitat

Bring the magic of butterflies into your home with this beginner’s guide to raising butterflies! Learn how to nurture caterpillars through their transformation into beautiful butterflies. This step-by-step guide is perfect for anyone looking to experience the wonder of nature up close, whether for a fun family project or a unique educational experience. 🔹 What You’ll Discover: Step-by-Step Instructions: Easy-to-follow guide for beginners Butterfly Care Tips: How to create the perfect…

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Hand with 2 monarch butterflies on it ready for release

How to raise monarch butterflies from caterpillars or even eggs. Keeping them safe from predators & disease can help the species flourish again! Here's how to raise monarch butterflies from egg through the caterpillar stage, while in their chrysalis and when to release your monarch butterfly!

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a butterfly sitting on top of purple flowers with the words how to raise butterflies at home

You don't have to sit around and wait for these friendly pollinators to come to you; you can actually raise butterflies at home. Follow these gardening tips to help you raise and bring butterflies into your garden this spring and summer. #gardening #gardenideas #garden #flowergarden #growingflowers #marthastewart

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the butterflies and caterpillars of north america poster is shown with their names

Butterfly gardens are a beautiful and easy way to attract a variety of winged visitors to your backyard. They provide a peaceful and colorful environment, and help support local butterfly populations.

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a person holding a green cup filled with caterpillars on top of a plant

A detailed, step-by-step guide with photos and videos showing you how to successfully raise Monarch butterflies at home.

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butterflies and flowers with the words 60 butterfly larvial host plants on it's side

These plants are essential for butterflies to survive, providing a place to lay their eggs. See the entire list of host larval plants.

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some kind of tree that is made out of orange and yellow popsicles with caterpillars on them

Emergency meals when the milkweed gets scarce (cubed butternut squash on bamboo skewers)...not good for young ones (lacks protein) but will work in a pinch to prevent starvation when trying to get hold of more milkweed.

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