Looking to start or expand on a monarch waystation in the spring? You can get a head start now with your fall cleanup. Simply collect the fallen leaves from your yard and place them in a bin. (You can easily build one out of discarded wooden pallets). Allow the leaves to sit and “cook,” and with a little time you’ll have a nutrient-rich mulch for your native plants, an incredible substance called “black gold.”

More Videos on Butterfly Migration

To learn more about how you can help butterfly migration in the U.S., be sure to check out the videos below:

Learn How to Create Your Own Butterfly Garden

Did you know that Heather Andrews has an online course that will teach you how to create your very own butterfly garden on the brand new Gardening Know How Learning Channel? To learn more and to sign up today, click here.

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