We spoke with three garden experts on different reasons to allow plants to go to seed, including benefits for wildlife, for your garden, and for yourself.

A user on the r/NativePlantGardening forum posted a stunning picture of a Common Buckeye butterfly on a vibrant purple ...

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 ...

Monarchs are heading to wintering grounds in Mexico. Save the dates for the 2026 monarch and milkweed classes with free ...

Grow milkweeds for monarch butterfly caterpillars. Milkweed seeds require a cold, moist process called stratification in ...

Crowding around the tables to get a view of tiny Western redbud, the California buckeye and dozens of other plants, they were ...

If you have harvested milkweed seeds from existing plants, the typical perennial varieties that need cold stratification include common milkweed, swamp milkweed, whorled milkweed, butterfly weed, and ...

Those who love gardening tend to prefer quality over ritzy bling. This Gift Guide list is heavy on handsome, useful items for plant lovers that won't break the bank even if you opt to choose two or ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Today) - Enjoying a stroll across campus this fall likely includes the happy sighting of a monarch butterfly — or dozens of them. The iconic orange and black pollinators are ...

Tip: Only collect seeds from healthy, pesticide-free plants, and avoid harvesting in protected natural areas unless you have permission. Gently open the pod: Use your fingers to pry open the seam if ...

A 12-year-old girl is helping monarch butterflies by raising them and planting a specialized garden. Monarch butterflies were listed as threatened in 2024 due to habitat loss and pesticide use.