As scientists stress the importance of providing as much of this valuable plant as possible, gardeners often ask: Does ...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is taking steps to list monarch butterflies as threatened species and designate seven ...

By planting at least five milkweed plants, you can create a welcoming habitat for monarchs while enjoying the vibrant colors and long-lasting blooms these plants offer. Let’s make 2025 the year we ...

In 2023, more than 16,000 butterflies were counted at one local grove. The most recent count was a tiny fraction of that.

The number of monarch butterflies spending the winter in the western United States dropped dramatically this year even as federal officials move to extend protections for the beloved pollinator. The ...

Gardeners can counteract both of these problems. The orange milkweed is the only host plant for monarch caterpillars in the Plains states. Seeds can be ordered online and refrigerated for about 30 ...

Whether you’re planting in your yard, on a windowsill, or in a public space, you can help create more bird-friendly habitats with native plants. Find the best plants for your area (and where to get ...

The Western population of the monarch butterfly has declined to a near-record low with fewer than 10,000 found living in ...

Plant them in a sunny spot with good soil, and they’ll provide a robust and inviting environment for wildlife in your garden. Monarch Butterfly on Swamp Milkweed. Image by herreid via Depositphotos.

It was about eight months ago when construction worker Jeff Smith stumbled upon something in his garden that would quickly become his passion. “It was a complete accident, ” said the Buccaneer Point ...

An old state law had required all seeds go through a certification process before they can be shared, sold or donated – even homegrown milkweed pods. The Nature Conservancy — a nonprofit land ...