In recent years, our unique Carpenter Natural Area in Cortez has endured various questionable management practices, particularly the cutting of native milkweed, sumac and willows, along the main path.

Rooting milkweed cuttings is also a good way to build your stock. Cut pieces of stem with three to four nodes, wash the sap off the ends and dip the bottom in a rooting hormone. Root it in water or ...