In today’s garden world, attracting pollinators isn’t just a trend—it’s a vital practice for maintaining a healthy ecosystem.

You can support butterflies by doing these things: garden with natives and nectar plants; offer host plants; don’t use ...

Lepidoptera, as they are known to scientists, are familiar creatures that are not only welcome guests in many gardens, they are also essential to certain flowering species' survival.

The Courier Express, in collaboration with Lola M. Smith, MS, assistant teaching professor in biology at Penn State DuBois, is republishing a series of work completed by college ...

Discover flower varieties Illinois homeowners love for adding instant outdoor charm, vibrant color, and natural beauty that ...

November in the South is marked by mild days and cool nights—perfect weather for plants to set down roots. Discover which ...

Long before it grows its classic black and orange wings, the Monarch butterfly begins its life among the hooded flowers of milkweed. As caterpillars, they cannot eat anything else. Alongside ...