Date: 05/10/2015

Number: 1

Hello, I have raised Monarchs for several years. I first started by ordering caterpillars through the mail, as well as tropical milkweed plants. After some research I started growing my own milkweed. I now grow tropical, swamp and common milkweed. My garden area is small put it holds plenty of milkweed. I soon had my first monarchs flying in and from there-eggs. I placed the leaves with eggs in containers until the caterpillars hatched then I put them in a small fish tank-feeding them daily until they formed chrysalis. Over the years I have released approximately 20 monarchs a year. Last year, unfortunately, I saw few monarchs and no eggs. However my sister in New Jersey raised over 20 Monarchs ( I introduced her to monarch raising!). So I am hoping they will be back in my area this summer. The Milkweed is looking healthy and I am keeping my eyes open!

Central Islip, NY

Latitude: 40.8 Longitude: -73.2

Observed by: Linda
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