If you have harvested milkweed seeds from existing plants, the typical perennial varieties that need cold stratification ...

The iconic monarch butterfly is declining across North America. You can help make a difference by providing the species with its food plant: milkweed. A monarch butterfly gliding over a field on ...

Many gardeners will tell you that aphids are the bane of their existence. According to a new study from the University of Florida, these tiny pests also pose problems for the iconic monarch butterfly.

Yes, we have monarch butterflies in the Inland Northwest, but they aren’t common. Monarch butterflies are an iconic representative for pollinator conservation. Much has been written about preserving ...

Volunteers plant hundreds of milkweed plants in hopes of supporting the dwindling Western monarch population in California.

For years, planting milkweed was the go-to way to help monarchs. Now, scientists say it may be fueling a parasite that’s ...

Mayors or community leaders who take the pledge must commit to carrying out at least three of the 30 available actions listed ...

HACKENSACK, N.J. — Plant some milkweed in your yard this year — and you can help save the monarch butterfly. Monarch butterflies, well-known for their unique migration from across the United States ...

If you are planting milkweed to attract monarch butterflies, you are already ahead of the game. But even the most well-meaning gardeners can make critical mistakes when planting milkweed that may send ...

Monarch butterflies are returning to Michigan for the summer after migrating from Mexico. Michiganders can support monarch butterflies by planting milkweed, tracking sightings, and donating to ...

Today's Bug of the Week were once thought to be a problem for another insect that is facing an uncertain future. But it turns ...