Gardening can protect monarch butterflies – Muddy River News

"There is no need for a large garden, a couple of native plants in a pot is enough," says Vanina Gernetti, the early-level teacher and psychopedagogue who shares her experience in social networks as a lover of urban butterflies. Her project, which began with a birthday gift in pandemic, shows that it is not only possible to attract these precious insects in a city, but also that it is not as difficult as we believe. In this note, stories and tip…

Gardening in Round Rock

Spring is the season for gardening! Check out this list of local shops, groups, and resources to help you get started, find ideas, or take your garden to the next level. Plant a Seed…Read One of our featured displays this month on the 3rd floor of the library is gardening themed. Come see what books we have on display today or you can check it out from home here: Williamson County Master Gardeners The Master Gardeners are volunteers trained by T…

Gardening can protect monarch butterflies – Muddy River News

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – With spring around the corner, University of Missouri Extension field horticulturist Kelly McGowan urges gardeners to consider how they can help monarch butterflies.Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) are one of the most popular and well-known insects, but populations are declining. McGowan says declines can be attributed to many factors, including breeding habitat loss, changes in weather patterns, extreme weather during m…