Milkweed is beautiful, easy to grow, and necessary for butterflies to survive. Here's how to grow and care for milkweed the ...

University of Illinois Pollinatarium Director Leslie Deem. University of Illinois Pollinatarium Director Leslie Deem. Tinthonia rotundifolia, Mexican sunflower. Monarch feeding on Tinthonia.

Aug. 6—Butterflies have invaded the Freeborn County Fair as part of a new exhibit. "You can come in and feed live butterflies," said Annette Holt, a staff member of the Butterfly Encounter ...

It is easy enough to cater to the butterflies' needs by mixing some mashed up bananas with some pancake syrup and a dash of baker's yeast. Butterflies have a 'sweet tooth.' Overripe fruit is a ...

It’s all about the pollen. Every pollen-producing flowerpot helps support bees and butterflies, even those in cities surrounded by more concrete than natural landscapes. Researcher Kevin ...

This week on Backyard Farmer we hear about plants that attract and feed butterflies and see a green roof project here in Lincoln. Host Kim Todd and the panel of experts answer landscape ...

The event includes feeding butterflies in their new butterfly house, cutting fresh flowers and enjoying bubble play. Starting Friday, visitors can enjoy 3 acres of you-pick flowers, a new ...

Butterfly lovers were able to get an up close look at the insect and even feed them during a butterfly feeding on July 23 inside the butterfly house at Miller Nature Preserve in Avon. Families ...

Feed butterflies, cut from 3 acres of fresh flowers, and enjoy bubble play and farm attractions at Port Farms during Blooms, Bubbles and Butterflies.