The Monarch Butterfly, Danaus Plexippus, is a very recognizable butterfly. If you have not had the pleasure of observing one, ...

Around St. Patrick’s Day, grocery stores or floral shops sell “shamrock” plants. This imposter is a plant from the genus Oxalis, a member of the wood sorrel family. It hails from mountainous regions ...

Homeowners can support insect populations by creating pollinator habitats in their yards, even small changes like planting a tree can help.

Photos of some of the most common furry caterpillars you'll find in your garden, plus which ones are likely to become pests, ...

On June 8, 2011, the journal Nature published a commentary by 19 ecologists who urged conservationists to “assess organisms ...

Grow milkweed (Asclepias) to support monarch butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees while adding color, fragrance, and beauty to your landscape. You’ll find native milkweeds throughout North and South ...

As the snow melts and I enter the melancholy often brought on by mud season, I find myself seeking comfort in the words of ...

The caterpillars of monarch butterflies are specialist feeders on milkweeds, but there are many different species of milkweeds they can use, and these plants differ a lot in how toxic they are.

A fascinating new book is an eye-opening journey into the many ways ants, apes, bees, bears, and other animals know how to heal and what we can learn about healing ourselves.

You’ll find native milkweeds throughout North and South America. In recognition of this garden star’s attributes, 2025 has been deemed the Year of the Asclepias by the National Garden Bureau.