You can’t go wrong with providing books on favorite topics to the gardeners and butterfly enthusiasts on your Christmas gift list. Here are some titles to consider. For a general garden reference book ...

Q: We are thinking about planting a butterfly garden but don’t know where to begin. Can you offer some suggestions? A: Butterfly gardens can be attractive to both butterflies and gardeners if a few ...

Dew glistens on the light pink powder puffs that cascade from numerous trees. Rare coontie plants sprout from the ground, passion vine twists and climbs upward. Throughout the greenery and bursts of ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Want to encourage more butterflies in your backyard or garden? Consider planting in concert with the lifecycle of butterflies in your region! Avid butterfly gardeners typically know their way around a ...

Butterfly gardening is a gardening trend that involves planting specific types of plants and flowers that attract butterflies. Its purpose is not only to enhance the beauty of the garden but also to ...

It is later than recommended to plant the seeds of spring blooming wildflowers, but it is better to plant the seed now than wait a whole growing season. Plant the seed in full sun where it can make ...

Spring has just begun, and if you have a green thumb, you might be looking forward to your yearly gardening activities. As temperatures get warmer and the skies get sunnier, many critters will be out ...

While butterflies will visit lots of different flowers, there are some that actually draw them. This can be for several reasons. Most commonly, there are some plants, such as dill, or milkweed, that ...

For a spring project that can get your family working and learning together -- and also help some beautiful insects -- try a backyard butterfly garden. With just a little planning, you can create an ...