Ditch Harmful Chemicals: It’s essential to avoid pesticides and herbicides that harm butterflies and other pollinators. Opt for organic gardening methods instead, for a garden that’s better for ...

Pollination is the first step of flowering plant reproduction: pollen moves from male flower parts to female flower parts, to fertilize the ovule and produce seeds.

According to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, honeysuckles compete with native plants for sunlight above and below ground, ...

A research team from Tel Aviv University discovered that urban Egyptian fruit bats give birth about two and a half weeks earlier than rural Egyptian fruit bats.

If you're struggling to attract pollinators to your yard, check that you aren't making some of these common gardening errors, ...

The ground is soft and wet, the official start of spring has passed and planting native species can bring beauty as well as ...

Dekalb County is advocating for the pollinators by creating an Indiana license plate to raise money and awareness.

Many delicious vegetable crops can be grown in raised beds, but some are better suited than others. Consider the overall size ...

Readers discuss dwindling butterflies, shrimping issues, animal testing and park spending. Rural coastal communities across ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

These late-blooming plants native to North America help feed butterflies — especially monarchs-— at a crucial point.

John Ball Zoo is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on opening day. Throughout March, the zoo is open from 10 a.m. to ...