A patch of brightly colored garden flowers with butterflies - Molishka/Shutterstock There's just something magical about a garden full of blossoms and butterflies. And while there are many ways to ...

Butterflies are common throughout the world; however, there is more to them than meets the eye. From optical illusions in their wings to generation-spanning migrations and caterpillars committing ...

Founded just seven months ago, Beautiful Butterflies, Inc. is already making its colorful presence known. The charitable organization is still trying to find its legs, but its 11 members have already ...

As we begin the month of July, we find ourselves in an interesting moment in the year. Most of the birds have already had their first round of chicks, and some species may try for another round of ...

Potting soil has a limited lifespan. After a year or two, the plants in the pot will have used up most, if not all, of the nutrients. Depending on the size of the pot, some or all of it will need to ...

For centuries, butterflies have captivated our imagination with their beauty and mystery. These mystical little creatures undergo a stunning transformation—from a humble caterpillar to a magnificent ...

MIDLAND, MI — Looking for an escape from winter without leaving the state? Visit Butterflies in Bloom at Midland’s Dow Gardens. Beginning Friday, March 1, the Dow Garden’s Conservatory will be ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu. I have found some bizarre caterpillars on my satsuma tree. They are mottled ...

Have you ever walked through a local botanical garden and longingly wished you could have your own butterfly garden at home? As it turns out, it’s not too difficult to reimagine a butterfly haven in ...

There's just something magical about a garden full of blossoms and butterflies. And while there are many ways to attract butterflies to your garden — including putting out fruit for butterflies to ...