The genus Asclepias has become incredibly important in recent years and we have witnessed the Monarch Butterfly population decline substantially. However, there is one genus of plants that can ...

The iconic orange-and-black butterflies may be on the verge of collapse, after scientists documented a troubling decline this ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A couple of years ago, I wrote about starting seedlings in milk jugs. That article was one of the most widely read pieces I’ve written, with several kind readers emailing me that ...

If you want to DIY a hummingbird haven while also supporting native and migrating butterfly species, we have great news. Many of the plants you can grow to attract butterflies also appeal to ...

One of the joys of gardening is finding the right plant for the right place in the garden. In my garden I have tons of different micro climates that demand careful selecting to ensure the plants I ...

Gardeners often plant milkweed with the hope of helping butterflies, but not all milkweed species have the same effect. Scientists have found that one common variety, tropical milkweed, can actually ...

Tropical milkweed was added to Florida's invasive species list in June 2025. This non-native plant hosts a parasite that harms monarch and queen butterflies. Florida has 21 native milkweed species ...

As their name suggests, many milkweed species produce a milky-white substance that can be seen if their stem is broken. Milkweed flowers are often fragrant and produce nectar for a wide array of ...

Some plants win your heart through their beauty, others through their ease of cultivation, and still others through their ability to attract birds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. But ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Monarch butterfly in garden - Anne Katherine Jones/Shutterstock If you've always wanted to curate your own monarch butterfly ...