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 ...

Of the two forms of this species, the summer form (seen here) is a candidate for the most beautiful of our local butterflies. Credit: PHOTO BY BILL DANIELSON As we begin the month of July, we find ...

The perfect plants to attract these pollinators and create a biodiverse yard ...

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 ...

One of the most beautiful butterflies to visit the garden is the gulf fritillary. With its orange, almost tangerine, elongated wings adorned with black spots, this butterfly brings to mind the exotic ...

Although there are over 17,500 species of butterflies in the world, only about 4% of them can be found in the US, with the most often sighted being the cabbage white butterfly. Therefore, it’s no ...

The National Garden Bureau has selected several plants under its "Year of" program. A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the Year of the Angelonia, NGB's chosen annual. The organization dared go where ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD)-It would not be springtime without a visit to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, to check out all the beautiful butterflies. You can visit the Butterflies Are ...