I continue to be grateful if I get a chance to raise any Monarchs. I'm also always hoping to find Black Swallowtail eggs, but the predators snap them up faster than I can find them. I usually get to at least see a number of Red Admirals and Eastern Tiger Swallowtails flitting about high up in the trees, so I know my woods are providing whatever they need. Every year I expand my native host and nectar plants and cross my fingers.

Martha

I am going to have a great year raising a few Giant Swallowtail. The orange tree has loads of new growth.

Look what I discovered this morning! Two weeks ago this area was covered with ice and snow! Was pulling leaves aside to look for milkweed sprouts and was surprised with this. Spring has sprung at my house ... one of the first things to bloom for me, Virginia BlueBells. The little buds are pink but will turn a lovely blue when they open. It will really make my day when the milkweed begins to sprout! ~Mary

What a thrill!

Jane

I am hoping to raise giant swallowtails as well! I bought citrus tree for them as well as Rue plants (for giant and black swallowtails) I raised very few black swallowtails. It was very surreal and loved it. I have b