Best Milkweed Podcasts (2024)

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GMP 57: Summer of Milkweeds 33:06

4M ago33:06

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July 4th, 2024 In this episode we Recap Pollinator Week June 17th-23rd Order Milkweed Across the USA!: POM POM Paradise! Your purchase supports the show and you can enjoy the milkweed from Spring thru Winter between the pages of the book. Shoutout to listener Mindy Frohlich and the staff at Millcreek Gardens! Member Questions from Grow Milkweed Pla…

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GMP 56: Bobby Gendron presents Asclepias 14:30

9M ago14:30

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Recorded January 2023. Boby Gendron presents Asclepias from across the western United States.By Brad Grimm, Bobby Gendron

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GMP 55: Asclepias fascicularis relocation project conclusion 31:50

10M ago31:50

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Asclepias fascicularis plants living dangerousely close to the highway where mowing was preventing it from reseeding the surrounding area. Seeds were collected and grown and planted back, along the fenceline to ensure the success of these plants into the future. Grow your own milkweed from seed. Order seeds now at growmilkweedplants.com/store…

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GMP 54: Understanding the Distribution and Abundance of Asclepias Prostrata in South Texas PHD Defence by Liz Gonzalez 37:49

1y ago37:49

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View the video presentation on YouTube at https://youtu.be/B6hDbCMm_bU Tweet inviting the public to watch the presentation live. https://twitter.com/elizabethRGV956/status/1682094411755270144?s=20By Brad Grimm

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GMP 53: International Western Monarch Summit keynote speaker notes: Dr Gail Morris and many others 28:09

1+ y ago28:09

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Presentation notes from the International Western Monarch Summit 2023. Dr Gail Morris, Southwest Monarch Study Coordinator. Divergent Migration Destinations and Overwintering Strategies of Monarchs in the Southwest. Patrick Anthony Guerra, University of Cincinnati. This or That? Orientation and Navigational Mechanisms of Monarchs who Migrate from A…

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GMP 52: International Western Monarch Summit keynote speaker notes: Dr Myron Zalucki and many more 29:46

1+ y ago29:46

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Summarizing the events on the morning of day two of the International Western Monarch Summit 2023. Keynote speaker Dr. Myron Zalucki sets it straight that more data is needed on the Western Monarch Migration and milkweed distribution in the western United States. Becca Lucas is a member of the YAK TITʸU TITʸU YAK TIŁHINI (YTT) NORTHERN CHUMASH TRIB…

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GMP 51: International Western Monarch Summit keynote speaker notes Dr. David James Washington State University 27:20

1+ y ago27:20

27:20

After a break of nearly two years. I have returned with great content to keep you plugged into the strides being made to support monarch butterflies. This eposide remineses about the 2020/2021 work done with Monarch Sanctuary Project near Austin Texas. In January monarch people from all around decended on San Luis Obispo, California for the Interna…

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GMP 50: National Plant A Flower Day 32:07

3+ y ago32:07

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GMP 50: National Plant A Flower Day Sarah and I sow seeds and plant plants to enhance a habitat for The Monarch Sanctuary Project. Follow The Monarch Sanctuary Project on Facebook or Follow The Monarch Sanctuary Project on Instagram Watch the video on Facebook Guest host: Sarah Koschoreck Host: Brad Grimm…

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GMP 49: Western Monarch Count 2020 18:08

4y ago18:08

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GMP 49: Western Monarch Count 2020 1914 Monarchs counted in the 2020 Western Monarch Count. See the data: https://www.westernmonarchcount.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/WMTC-Data-1997-2020_1.12.2021.pdf Host: Brad GrimmBy Brad Grimm

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GMP 48: Zone 8b Mild Winter Milkweed Growing and Seed Starting 29:32

4y ago29:32

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Winter be damned. I'm gonna grow milkweed right thru the frost. Arizona milkweed and Aquatic milkweed are the number one stunners of the season. Tropical's persist, or die, depending on the duration of freezing weather. Seed starting tips: put is soil and wait, put in soil cover with lid and wait, clip and water germinate, don't clip and water germ…

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GMP 47: RIP Tropical Milkweeds 38:09

4y ago38:09

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RIP Tropical Milkweeds: Putting Your Garden To Bed This Autumn Monarchs are in northern Mexico. Right on schedule for Day of the Dead. Not all tropical milkweed are created equal. Why native milkweed won't thrive in a subdivision (paid link) Try Audible and Get Two Free Audiobooks Bringing Nature Home, Updated and Expanded: How You Can Sustain Wild…

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GMP 46: A Dose of Milkweed with Danny Sanchez 41:10

4+ y ago41:10

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A Dose of Milkweed with Danny Sanchez Danny began gardening at an early age. Take a look at one of Danny's earliest experiences in the garden. Danny's passion for gardening has only grown over the years. Guest: Danny Sanchez instagram @adoseofdannysgarden facebook Danny Sanchez YouTube A Dose of Danny Host: Brad Grimm Music licensed by Epidemic Sou…

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GMP 45: Blood Avocados And The Cartel 27:52

4+ y ago27:52

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By Brad Grimm

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GMP 44: Giant Milkweed and Hawaiian Monarchs of Kauai Hawaii 49:12

5y ago49:12

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By Brad Grimm

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GMP 43: Tucson Area Milkweed 58:25

5y ago58:25

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By Brad Grimm

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GMP 42: Asclepias welshii aka Welsh's milkweed at the Coral Pink Sand Dunes 1:26:23

5y ago1:26:23

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Nestor R and Brad G wander the Coral Pink Sand Dunes in search of the rare Welsh's milkweed. Plant page: growmilkweedplants.com/welshii Observation: inaturalist.org/observations/30008278 Google's top six results for Asclepias welshii Wikipedia Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center USDA Plant Guide (.PDF) USDA Plants Profile U.S. Fish & Wildlife Servi…

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GMP 41: Florida milkweed rundown and some fun over asclepias in Nevada 44:04

5+ y ago44:04

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What you will hear in this episode. Asclepias cryptoceras grows in a remote location on a shale slope in the Great Basin east of Reno NV. Three experts and me have an unplanned meeting in the mountains and talk milkweed over a rare milkweed. Cocoa Beach Florida has sun and fun but I take a time-out under an umbrella to talk about the diverse number…

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GMP 40: Oh snap! Las Vegas has a lot of milkweed. 1:06:01

5+ y ago1:06:01

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Monarch Population Status The Xerces Society Western Monarch Thanksgiving Count 1997-2018 The Western Monarch Thanksgiving & New Year’s Counts Second New Year’s Count Supports Monarchs Movement Between Sites This master gardener is luring monarchs to Las Vegas Host: Brad Grimm Guests: Anne Marie Lardeau, Glenda Bona, Nestor Robles, David Dewenter R…

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GMP 39: Milkweed butterflies of the Rio Grande Valley 50:17

6y ago50:17

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Jet down to Oleander Acres to see if milkweed really is bigger in Texas.By Brad Grimm

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GMP 38: Tahoe-Pyramid Trail Exploration 34:02

6y ago34:02

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I still laugh about the first time I "found milkweed". It was actually dogbane. I revisit this location and walk along the Truckee river in Reno Nevada. Learn about the different kinds of leaf damage on milkweed leaves. Milkweed bugs make a living on the leaf and we meet both the small milkweed bug and red milkweed beetle. Support the show by click…

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GMP 37: Milkweed clothing. Is it the next big thing or just a fad? 45:37

6y ago45:37

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Fall monarch migration is beginning now. Monarch's keep warm in Mexico and California. If they were people we would call them snow-birds. Are you ready for winter? Check out these parkas insulated with the fibers of milkweed plants. Asclepias clothing is light, hypoallergenic and renewable. Plus it will keep you warm thru the winter! Mason bees and…

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GMP 36: Water Germination of Milkweed Seeds 40:22

6+ y ago40:22

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Water germination of milkweed seeds was introduced to me by Francisco Julich. I recommend following Francisco on Instagram at jardimdeborboletas he is based in Brazil. My understanding of water germination of milkweed seeds was expanded by Dr. Steven Broyles who is a professional on the subject of milkweed. I credit Francisco and Steven with being …

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GMP 35: Mazatlan's Milkweed and the Monarch's Extinction 52:30

6+ y ago52:30

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San Juan milkweed Paco's Reserva de Flora y Fauna The monarch butterfly isn't the only butterfly that uses Asclepias plants as their host. Queen butterflies and Soldier butterflies are a common sight in tropical regions like Mexico and central America. The summer is the slow season for milkweed butterflies in Mexico. Due the the heat and it's dryin…

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GMP 34: California Pipevine Experience at San Francisco Botanical Garden 28:29

6+ y ago28:29

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Show notes in progress.By Brad Grimm

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GMP 33: April Showers bring May Milkweed 🤯 25:33

6+ y ago25:33

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Three main topics discussed. One Gallon Greenhouse update including forward looking statement for the upcoming growing season. Water Germination of milkweed seeds. The easiest way to go from seed to plant in the fastest time possible. Recap of Milkweed Madness winners and a tease at whats to come in the 4th annual Milkweed Madness free seed giveawa…

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GMP 32: Lynn Rosenblatt, author of MONARCH MAGIC and MONARCH BUDDIES dedicates 20 years to "POM-POM Paradise!" 36:55

6+ y ago36:55

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By Brad Grimm

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GMP 31: Milkweed Madness 22:26

6+ y ago22:26

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Register now for Milkweed Madness. Listen to The Garden Path Podcast with Misti Little. I was a guest on her show. Look for Ep. 3-18: Grow Milkweed Plants | Brad Grimm Host: Brad Grimm Intro Music: sunny - Bensound.com Outro Music: acusticbreeze - Bensound.comBy Brad Grimm

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GMP 30: Conversation with Anurag Agrawal author of Monarchs and Milkweed 27:31

7y ago27:31

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Anurag Agrawal author of Monarchs and Milkweed speaks to us on the topics that are most interesting to us. Book title - Monarchs and Milkweed: A Migrating Butterfly, a Poisonous Plant, and Their Remarkable Story of Coevolution Grow Milkweed Plants podcast - Season 3 Episode 3 Read the recent blog posts by todays guest. Click on the titles which are…

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GMP 29: Winter sown. Garden grown. 21:34

7y ago21:34

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Winter sown. Garden grown. Use milk jugs to grow milkweed plants starting in the winter. Grow Milkweed Plants podcast - Season 3 Episode 2 Step two of winter sowing milkweed seeds in a one gallon greenhouse. My YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/5VMLrbqBauU How many monarch butterflies in the western population? See for yourself at https://www.we…

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GMP 28: Grow Milkweed Plants is a verb. Lets get started! 22:56

7y ago22:56

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Sorry for the long delay between episodes. I'm back and this episode is full of awesome content that will get you thinking about and growing milkweed plants. Episode timeline... 2:15 NRCS.USDA.GOV link to Regional Pollinator Efforts - Monarch Butterfly NRCS encourages farmers to plant pollinator strips to help the monarch butterfly. Seeds recommend…

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GMP 027: Asclepias cryptoceras, jewel of the foothills. 16:42

7+ y ago16:42

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Jewel milkweed. Join me as we go explore the plant in-person. Host: Brad GrimmBy Brad Grimm

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GMP 026: Milkweed sap; my heart loves you - but my eyes are blinded by you 27:09

7+ y ago27:09

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Vocabulary word: Phenology Cautionary tale of blindness. Milkweed sap poses a serious health risk to humans. Learn about the risks and how to safely work with milkweed. Milkweed Madness 2017 winners have received their prizes. I'll tell you what the prizes were, who donated some of the prizes and what you can do to make Milkweed Madness even greate…

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GMP 025: Play Milkweed Madness 2017 6:59

7+ y ago6:59

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Vocabulary word: DIAPAUSE Milkweed plant donation by Cat R of Green Thumb Gardnes, on Instagran @hbgtg or https://www.instagram.com/hbgtg/ REGISTER NOW FOR MILKWEED MADNESS 2017 (press and hold here for link) or Visit growmilkweedplants.com/milkweedmadness game registration closes on March 12 at midnight. host: Brad G.…

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GMP 024: Arizona Milkweed & the Queen Butterfly 23:16

8y ago23:16

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Arizona Milkweed & the Queen Butterfly Arizona has about thirty native milkweed species that are host to both the monarch butterfly and the queen butterfly. On episode 24 I take you to Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area where I see my first Queen butterfly. Locations visited: Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area Desert Botanical Garden Discover but…

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GMP 023: Australia Wanderer Butterfly 25:33

8y ago25:33

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In Australia the Wanderer Butterfly is found on the East coast from Brisbane thru Bundaberg. www.growmilkweedplants.com/23 Host: Brad Grimm Music by Gary Thomas, Breath on the album DidgeridooBy Brad Grimm

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GMP 022: Milkweed Jacket Keeps Canadians Warm 18:47

8y ago18:47

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Congratulations to my brothers family on the birth of their new baby Rosemarie Sarah Grimm! Peaces - Handmade jewelry & adornments with a nature-theme, perfect for wearing your essential oils! How a Quebec company used a weed to create a one-of-a-kind winter coat Support monarchs and the show by ordering milkweeds from Grow Milkweed Plants View the…

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GMP 021: Mid-season Monarch Butterfly Rearing Supersode 6:34

8y ago6:34

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The Biggest Little Butterfly Garden In The World has been raising and releasing the monarch butterfly since 2014. In this episode you will hear: Season start dates Season totals (or totals to date) Biggest single release date of the season Learn about monarch tagging programs Thank you for listening! Host: Brad G. Follow on social media @growmilkwe…

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GMP 020: California Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly 41:24

8y ago41:24

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Monarch butterflies in the East are passing the 49º Latitude aka USA/Canada border and beginning the migration South toward Mexico. Learn where they will be in the next month and when they traditionally arrive in Mexico. Tim Wong is saving the California Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly by growing the host plant, California Pipevine. I travel to Gold…

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GMP 019: Chasing Butterflies 22:52

8+ y ago22:52

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Connect with Bryan Burks @BSburks who gave me a guided tour of the LA Arboretum @LAarboretum http://www.arboretum.org Discover more about monarchs via Monarch Arc and read the story by the VC Reporter featuring Juliana Danaus. The story is - The butterfly effect http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/story/detail/the_butterfly_effect/14163/ Featured song Ch…

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GMP 018: Common Milkweed in Omaha Nebraska. Zorinsky Lake Park is host to three kinds of milkweed 10:52

8+ y ago10:52

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Brad G. flys to Omaha Nebraska to discover that common milkweed is pretty common. Links mentioned in the show: THANK YOU RACHEL C. THE "ORIGINAL BUTTERFLY" AKA O.B. THE STORY OF AN ORGANISM: COMMON MILKWEED Raising Butterflies and Moths for Conservation Show Notes are available at www.growmilkweedplants.com/018 Host: Brad G. Original publish date: …

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GMP 017: Milkweed at large, seeking out native milkweed in Washoe County, Nevada 33:52

8+ y ago33:52

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Milkweed at large, seeking out native milkweed in Washoe County, Nevada - 017 View the complete show notes page at www.growmilkweedplants.com/017 Invitation to the Grow Milkweed Plants facebook group Local milkweed report Monarch Passion tee shirt at Teespring.com (Milkweed Planter) Mowing down a monarch and the apology Traveling to Omaha, NE to se…

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GMP 016: 1M Monarchs vs. a Mine, MexiRocks, Garden Vandalism & Jewel Milkweed 19:15

8+ y ago19:15

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1M Monarchs vs. a Mine, MexiRocks, Garden Vandalism & Jewel Milkweed - Episode 016 View complete show notes page: http://www.growmilkweedplants.com/016 Learn about the threat that could deplete the water supply for the Oyamel Fir trees resulting in massive habitat destruction of the habitat that the monarchs overwinter on in Mexico. Learn how to or…

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GMP 015: Monarchs And Milkweed Are Done With Freezing Weather 10:03

8+ y ago10:03

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Grow Milkweed Plants Podcast Show notes: www.growmilkweedplants.com/015 Monarch deaths in Mexico on March 11, 2016 Cold moist stratification of milkweed seeds Milkweed Madness 2016 Host: Brad GrimmBy Brad Grimm

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GMP 014: Eastern Population and Milkweed Madness 12:17

8+ y ago12:17

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Host: Brad Grimm @growmilkweed Content in this episode: Eastern Monarch Population in Mexico 2015/2016 Milkweed Madness seed giveaway If its good for the butterflies, it's good for me. Featured song: The Great Monarch Migration Visit "Milkweed Madness" free seed contest and enter to win! Visit the page that accompanies this podcast episode for expa…

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GMP 013: Western Monarch Butterfly Population 2015 10:06

8+ y ago10:06

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GMP Podcast Episode 013 - "Western Monarch Butterfly Population 2015" >page that accompanies this podcastBy Brad Grimm

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GMP 012: Braderfly at the Museum 11:08

9y ago11:08

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GMP Podcast Episode 012 - "Braderfly at the Museum" >page that accompanies this podcastBy Brad Grimm

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GMP 011: Pacific Grove Monarchs 11:01

9y ago11:01

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GMP Podcast Episode 011 - "Pacific Grove Monarchs" >page that accompanies this podcastBy Brad Grimm

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GMP 010: Yosemite Monarchs and More 15:41

9y ago15:41

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If it's good for the butterflies; it's good for me. Visit growmilkweedplants.com to find milkweed native to your area. View the show notes page for this episode by pressing and holding this link: growmilkweedplants.com/010By Brad Grimm

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GMP 009: Peak Monarch Breeding Season 12:47

9+ y ago12:47

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August is peak breeding season for monarch butterflies. Milkweed is tall as your head. Caterpillars are chomping away at leaves. Start planning next year's butterly garden today. Facebook groups mentioned: The Beautiful Monarch Open Group - Admin Holli Webb Hearn Raising Butterflies and Moths for Conservation Closed Group - Admin Mona L. Miller Gro…

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GMP 008: Multi-State Milkweed Status 18:55

9+ y ago18:55

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Podcast brought to you by Brad Grimm at Grow Milkweed Plants Sources for monarch research tags: Monarch Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest This page includes the recovery of monarch tag #4130 that flew from Annabella in CA to Kendra in ID Southwest Monarchs Monarch Watch Tags ($15) To find more information about the rearing cage that I am using t…

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