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Choose native milkweeds for your garden

by Beth Bolles
April 27, 2026

Although Tropical milkweed is widely grown and sold, gardeners have several native milkweed species they can plant instead. Learn about the issues with Tropical milkweed and three native selections with UF IFAS Extension Escambia County. https://youtu.be/MeH6B-zNRWc READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Growing Milkweed, Invasive Plants, Native Milkweed, Panhandle Gardening

Monarchs and Milkweed: An Important Update

by polkmg
October 2, 2025

Ahhhh, monarch butterflies… Their life cycle and fascinating migration patterns, as well as their striking beauty make them intriguing and beloved to gardeners and scientists alike. The following blog post covers some of the latest ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes,
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Butterflies, Milkweed, Monarch, Native Milkweed, Native Plants, Polkgardening, Polkmg, Tropical Milkweed

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