Find out if planting a butterfly bush in your garden is a good idea—and why you may choose to consider alternatives ...

In the fall when flowers are more scarce, pollinators will be especially happy to find these nectar- and pollen-rich flowers ...

Some tips for a flourishing butterfly-friendly pollinator garden It doesn’t matter how big or small you plan to make your butterfly garden; any size will do. Here are some tips for creating a ...

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum spp.) A real standout in the early spring and fall, these cool weather-loving plants bring loads of color to your flower garden.

Creating a butterfly garden is a delightful way to bring vibrant colors and lively activity into your outdoor space. Not only do butterflies add beauty, but they also play a crucial role in ...

"Ladybugs generally prefer to feed on nectar and pollen from plants with tiny, flat flowers," says David Mizejewski, ...

Firefly habitats are declining, but you can help to create a safe space for them in your garden by growing plants that ...

The Missaukee Conservation District is hosting our fall native plant sale! This year, we are offering native plant garden ...

Let’s begin creating a personal Monarch butterfly habitat, starting by making our garden areas into a tantalizing feasts -- a veritable smorgasbord for them. Do this by learning the plants which ...

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Oregon botanist Suzie Savoie uses wildflowers to transform home gardens into water-wise, fire-resistant pollinator havens.

Over the past 40 years, about 450 butterfly species have declined at an estimated rate of 1.6 percent a year across the western U.S, according to a report published in the journal Science in March ...