More monarchs on the way!

so cool!

Wow!!! This are pretty amazing. Great job!!! I did not know you had to cover them. I really need to do some research on these and try them next year.

@Fiona: oh you dont have to haha but I do because I worry they get too hot. I keep them in a habitat to protect them from predators and have found it helps quite a bit. I searched habitats on Amazon and waited until I found ones that were under $15! Most habitats are $20+. My biggest issue right now are ants attacking the chrysalis. I've put the entire habitat into a container with water to prevent the ants from getting to the habitat and spinkled cinnamon to ruin their trails. I think some ants are still in the planter itself so I try to just squish em as I see em. I have learned a lot since I started doing it this season. Most people just let nature run its course though haha

@Tiki60: thank you!! I was def not as prepared as I wouldve liked haha

@candiceemoe :
A habitat sounds great to keep the predators from eating them. What does your habitat look like?

@AJ: its very basic, just a white mesh box from amazon haha if you look them up you'll see exactly what I have likely! Unfortunately it does not prevent ants which like to eat the defenseless chrysalis. So I am really trying my best to keep the ants away. Despite being a very tight mesh, the ants manage to still get in

@AJ: here's a photo

Y'all are all doing wonderful with these monarch butterflies. I love plants and nature but not sure how much of a green thumb I have. Besides that, it is hard to find time to dedicate to the garden.

@candiceemoe :
Thank you. Those look great!! Would Amdro Ant Bait sprinkled around the outer base of the mesh habitat work? Or, maybe Diatomaceous Earth?

This post reminds me I need to check the plants in our back flowerbeds.