Campbell’s work centers on the Karner blue butterfly ... while bringing a pop of color from native species like violets, butterfly weed, goldenrod and azalea. Native plants require less ...

New housing and shopping areas are often desirable improvements to any human community. But what benefits one species can be ...

Spring will officially arrive on Thur 20. Some pointers to consider as you continue your landscape activities this month ...

Blossom by blossom the Spring begins.” Algernon Swinburne. “Spring has returned. The Earth is like a child that knows poems.” ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Iowa’s neighbors to the north ...

To ensure longevity, remove all leaves from the flower stalks when harvested, and hang them upside down in a shady spot for two weeks.

Plant butterfly milkweed, blue mist flower, Porter weed ... Use one or a combination of the red, white, pink or violet ...

Selective focus of violet blue flower Summer lilac (Vlinderstruik) Buddleja davidii, - Wut_Moppie/Shutterstock ...

Annual statice is available in a plethora of colors including lemon yellow, apricot, orange, blue, purple ... green and gently serrated with pale violet to pinkish-white flowers.

I opened my eyes and sat on the forest floor, watching as thousands of monarchs rose into the blue sky in clouds of orange smoke ... the closest town to the UNESCO-designated Monarch Butterfly ...