From Milkweed to Monarchs with Kay MacNeil (2015)
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2015
- Kay MacNeil, Presenter, is the Butterfly Chairman for Garden Clubs of Illinois.- NOTE: See the 2018 update of this informative video at • 2018 Update_From Milkw... .-In this 2015 video Kay describes what it takes to create a welcoming garden to support monarch butterfly life. Through intriguing close-up videos, she shows the cycle of the monarch from chrysalis to its emergence as a butterfly. A "Call to Action" caps the presentation with information about how to acquire milkweed seeds; see the updated "Call to Action" information in the 2018 video. Before the Credit roll, there's a list of monarch-favored plants and a recap of the resources mentioned in the video. For garden club or education programs, order the 2018 DVD with chapter markers plus downloadable, printable plant photos & literature on the DVD-ROM. To order the 2018 DVD, send an email to The Tramble Co. Productions, at tramble894@gmail.com; subject line: monarch DVD.
I've raised about 70 butterflies. I started by babysitting my daughter's classroom project. I love watching them grow in different stages. I also have milkweed all over my backyard. I just love it. Please keep up the good work and keep others informed.
Thanks for your post. Seventy monarchs - how exciting! The monarch moms must love your backyard. Your milkweed plants provide a wonderful place for laying their eggs. Check out the the 2018 updated video with the section on the Monarch Nursery.
A great presentation from a woman who says 'We should be doing more for the Monarchs and shows you how in such a way that it's hard to say 'no.'
I applaud you for what you're doing for our world. And you are beautiful. Thank You. PS I'm keeping my milkweed alive.
❤ I have successfully raised 180 caterpillars to butterflies since June. I have about 30 in chrislyis right now. It all started with one milkweed plant. Now I have 5 areas in my yard of milkweed. I even bought 25 tags and started tagging last week! Makes me soooo good.
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Very informative video. I am so glad I picked up a copy of Suburban Woman and found the article, 'What is This?! Yes, it is a Monarch Butterfly'.
I don't recall smelling my milk weed last year, but this year I have more and man does it smell wonderful !!!!!!!
Loved your information , glad I found you. ADN
Hi Kay I really loved your introduction and that costume I just love it! Your video was so informative and your garden looks amazing so full of butterflies that seem to be in nectar heaven!!
Thank you!🦋🦋🦋❤️❤️❤️
Hi Ana, Thanks for your kind thoughts. Much appreciated. I hope you'll tell others about our video. Thanks,
Kay Macneil
Amazing footage thank you for sharing your knowledge about the Monarchs.
23:15 The "working of the mouth parts" is important so they can eat! When a butterfly comes out of the chrysalis, it's proboscis is in two parts instead of one. The butterfly must zip the two pieces together like a zipper! Then it can suck up nectar from beautiful flowers.
Thank you for the information and adding the comment.
I just found two caterpillars on my milkweed plants today. Brought them in just like you said.
Peter, did you see the updated 2018 video. There are several new sections, including the Monarch Nursery, that you might enjoy.
I'm learning to butterfly garden down in Texas. I've got about 20 germinated milkweed plants I'm planning on introducing for the first time in spring. Thanks for the videos.
What a treasure trove of information!!!!
Thank you - did you view the updated 2018 video? Some repeats from the original but also new "words of wisdom from Kay" re raising monarchs.
I have small stand of asclepisous tuberosa in my garden. It's got to be one of my favorite plants.
I bring the eggs in and hatch them because usually the spiders grab them as they're small. There are ways to move them and you don't have to touch them to transfer them to new leaves. Yes, they are tiny but grow pretty quickly :-)
I just brought in my milkweed plant, then bought an organic one at nursery for my monarch catepillars. First time I've seen this and first time I let milkweed grow out front. One of mine was wandering around and almost lost track on the floor. I believe he is forming his hanging U shape now in screened enclosure. It's hard to know when they start getting cranky and wander all over the plants. This was the fattest one that did this behavior. I have a bunch more that I must prepare containers for them to hang from. For now, they are on the milkweed inside my patio enclosure. I'm amazed to see this happening in winter. I'm in Southern California and the temperature can drop to freezing once New Year approaches but it hasn't yet. Going a bit nuts taking care of them. I also have yellow sulphur catepillars on my sulphur bush I bought from the Nursery. There's 7 of them and 4 have turned into their strange looking crysalis. I'm learning all I can from you and others as 3 of my monarch catepillars died and I don't know why. I still have 11 I'm caring for and they seem to be ok.
I learned a great deal from your video. I planted tubers of ice ballet and soulmate this spring and they have grown well but no flowers this year. Looking forward to next year though.
Amazing footage! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with others.
Thank you for your comment. Happy that you enjoyed the video. I passed on your comment to Kay MacNeil, Presenter. Jeanne (videographer/editor)
Hi Jazmarz, I noticed that your comment was on the 2015 video. Have you viewed the 2018 Revised video, recently posted? About one-third of the video remains from the 2015 video with the addition of three new sections: The Monarch Butterfly Nursery, Managing Escapees (chrysalis that get out of the enclosure), & updated information on "Call to Action" - where to get milked, etc. plus additional resources added to the credit roll. Jeanne
😂... unintentional intentional humor.
I had to put this in one of my favorite playlists. 👍👍
Well, Thank You!!! Glad it made U laugh. I always think gardening is a little boring so if I'm giving a program, I think some laughs are needed to keep the viewer awake.
There is MORe of the Same in 2018 Update Kay Macneil Milkweed To Monarchs-I just added More information.
If you have any groups to show it to, DVDs are available for sale.
Check out my website www.MilkweedForMonarchs.info. And pass on my website and youtube video to all of your monarch loving friends.
Thanx again for the compliment!! Much appreciated.
Kay MacNeil
Soooo in depth. Thank u :)
My dad did the same thing in Iowa by the Mississippi River
im doing a project about butterflys
You might like to watch 2018 Update Kay MacNeil Milkweed To Monarchs ua-cam.com/video/YnCsTYhwSP4/v-deo.html. Let me know if I can help with your project.
Kay MacNeil
I really liked this video
Thank you, Brandon. Did you see the 2018 update? There's added content about creating a monarch nursery and managing escapees!
Hi Jeanne
I visited Kay at her house many years ago. But we have moved to Florida a couple years ago.
Wondering if Kay is still raising Monarchs??
Have a great weekend.
Thanks
Sandra Melendez
I have always wanted to do this but it always seemed like intimidating process. With the little land we have ,the time I have, love for butterflies and this video. I am willing to give it a try.
Thank you for your comment. Yes, you can plant milkweed on a small plot. Please see the updated 2018 video for additional content.
@@jeannelewin4754 Thank you for your response will plant some to help the Monarchs and will check out other video. Keep up the good work!
I'm in missiouri and found out this week there is a vineing milk weed vine called Honeyvine
Wondering if using a rooting hormone on Milkweed cuttings to start a plant would harm caterpillars the feed on them?
Hi Jeanne How is Kay doing? She gave me some butterfly weed seeds at a seed exchange and in 2017 and I now have 2 areas with flourishing milkweeds in summer that were home to monarch caterpillars in 2019 . Thanks again
Rosemary, Here's a response directly from Kay!
Happy New Year to You!
I'm always delighted to hear success stories. Efforts like ours have to definitely be helping those monarch numbers go up.
You can always contact me at kaymac60423@yahoo.com or 815-469-1294 if you have questions. New web site- MilkweedForMonarchs.info
Nice to hear from you,
Kay MacNeil
You do a great job with these videos, they've helped me through my very first monarch odyssey this summer and I now have 6 chrysalides and 12 more in their later instars. Just wondering, why not line the top of the container with some kind of removable screening so you don't have to pull the silk etc? I raised mine idkvidislly in jars with stem cuttings and the jars are topped with window screening...I would be petrified to pull the silk down I haven't even moved my 2 day old chrysalides yet even though I just have to cut out and hang their section of screening!
Hi A. I am a bit mixed up. I never pull an chrysalises loose. We probably need to talk. Email me at Kaymac60423@yahoo.com or send me your phone number and I'll call U or call me at 815-469-1294. I put window screening on top of my big pretzel jugs.
Kay MacNeil
I meant to comment on Mr Lunds video
Kay MacNeil, I had someone from the county fumigate and my caterpillars died. That being said I'm sad and not sure if my milkweed plant would be safe for future caterpillars? Should I take out the milkweeds and replant?
The video on which you commented is 2015. The 2018 Revised video "From Milkweed to Monarchs" was recently uploaded. About one-third of the video remains from the 2015 video with the addition of the following three new sections: The Monarch Butterfly Nursery, Managing Escapees (chrysalis that get out of the enclosure), & updated information on "Call to Action" - where to get milkweed, etc. plus additional resources added to the credit roll. Details on handling the chrysalis' are in the section "Managing Escapees." If you order the 2018 Revised DVD, the chapters are defined and allow the viewer to select specific areas in the presentation. Jeanne Lewin, videographer/editor/producer
i live in southern calif. What kind of milkweed can i grow for my area ? Thanks for helping this most beautiful species !!
Hi Mary,
I understand that our Illinois perennial milkweeds asclepias syriaca (common milkweed) swamp milkweed (a. incarnata and butterfly weed (a. tuberose) will work in your area.
Tropical milkweed for sure will grow in your area. Just be sure to cut it off once a year and start a new one. There is a virus called OE that is detrimental to monarchs and multiplies the older the plant is. Cutting the old one and restarting a new one helps with that.
Look for a native plant sale in your area. They will give U good advice.
Good Luck and thanks for writing.
Kay MacNeil
Jeanne Lewin, is the same true for other milkweed plants, that it’s best to cut them off once a year to prevent the spread of the virus?
Thank you ! I have found a native nursery that can heip. So thank you ! Is the virus you nentioned where i need to cut and start over only a concern with tropicals ? Thannks qgaib. I am jealous of all you larvae and space. Here in la land is too expesive. But i do what i can. U r awsune !
What type of milkweed is on your containers? Looks like Swamp milkweed. Does that work as well?
I do love this video but just saying they can lay eggs on the top of leafs
True
I've read that the milkweed beetle is bad for the monarch caterpillars because they kill the caterpillars. Is that not true? I live in Illinois as well, Centralia, and I just started raising Monarchs this year. I love watching the caterpillars change and turn into beautiful Monarchs. I have been collecting the milkweed seed and going to start a milkweed bed in my yard. I have about 3 acres of ground out back that I have dedicated to basically wildlife refuse. I dug a pond and stocked with different fish types, and have planted flowers that the butterflies love as well as the hummingbirds.
I have found that the Monarchs here seem to only like the common milkweed plant. I can't get them to eat any other type of milkweed. Why do you think this happens? Thanks for the video. And I'm wondering if you are still heading this program you spoke about. Today my husband and I are going to the Monarch Butterfly Round Up at the Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge where we will be catching and tagging Monarch Butterflies. This will be an awesome experience I think. Keep up the great work Saving The Monarch!!!
Bridget, thank you for the comment. Have you viewed the 2018 Revised video, recently posted? About one-third of the video remains from the 2015 video with the addition of three new sections: The Monarch Butterfly Nursery, Managing Escapees (chrysalis that get out of the enclosure), & updated information on "Call to Action" - where to get milkweed, etc. plus additional resources added to the credit roll. The 2018 video "Call to Action" section may answer your questions. Kay is the Chair Person for Save the Monarchs, Garden Clubs of Illinois. Jeanne Lewin, Videographer/editor/producer
No I have not seen that I will check it out. I plan to next year make my own screen house to keep the caterpillars etc in so I dont have any escapees as I did his year when I found a newly hatched Monarch in my craft room on the floor and found the chrysalis under my desk. How it made it there Ill never know. But a caterpillar got out somehow and crawled up there. I was shocked to say the least. lol but thanks for the new info.
Hi. Just to let you know that Monarch butterflies will lay eggs on citrus tree leaves and hatch caterpillars that eat those leaves. I know this because I've found one on our lemon/orange hybrid (named Pipsqueak - www.citrustogrow.com.au/citrus-range/pipsqueak/ tree and two on our orange tree in Melbourne Australia this summer. I currently have one Monarch caterpillar eating a leaf on the orange tree. Apparently if they can't find milkweed they will lay eggs on citrus trees. So that opens up a lot more opportunities, right? Anyway, I planted some milkweed seeds today in small pots with my grandchildren. I obtained them on ebay.
"Darn milkweed" 🤣
I feel like such a fool since I cut off the seed pods on my milkweed out front before I watched your video or realized I had catepillars on them. But I have some baby milkweed growing and when they produce seeds, I'll send some to you. They are tropical. Red base with yellow flower on top.
you forgot honey vine milkweed
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See Kay MacNeil’s 2018 REVISED video From Milkweed to Monarchs at ua-cam.com/video/YnCsTYhwSP4/v-deo.html