Ross Roenigk

Hi everybody! This week’s challenge is to plant a flower or (even better) a tree, in your garden (if you have one) on your balcony, or in your backyard! Remember, every tree we plant helps save our earth!

We are seeing Monarchs flittering around Ventura, California (north of Los Angeles along the coast; we have a number of overwintering sites here). It appears that the warmer weather has brought them out to nectar. We are learning about native milkweed. Here in our area, Narrowleaf (asclepias fascicularis) and Kotolo (asclepias eriocarpa) grow…[Read more]