Got Enough Milkweed?
"There were 85 eggs on 11 plants!" exclaimed Mrs. Abernethy on Monday when monarchs appeared in her Tennessee garden. Only when milkweed is in short supply do monarchs lay so many eggs on such a small plant. This week, explore the question everyone was asking as monarchs arrived where milkweed was just emerging: Will there be enough milkweed to feed the hungry caterpillars?

Image: Aubrie Abernethy