Nectar-rich blooms are a lifeline for butterflies. Create a summer garden for these colorful flitting pollinators by sowing ...

Many seed beans were hammered by heat and drought at harvest last year, leading to variable seed quality this season. Knowing your warm/cold germ scores and using seed treatments at planting can help ...

Experts recommend harvesting lavender right when its buds are starting to open, as this is when the plant's oils are the most concentrated. "Cut the entire flower stems," says Pollak. "To dry, bundle ...

In most regions, April brings warmer weather, thawed soil, the end of frosts, and more sunlight. In short, April is a great ...

Fortunately, incorporating a robust mix of native species, flowers, and other noninvasive ground cover species like clover ...

Flowers from June to July: Delphiniums offer pastel beauty and need fertile, well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny location ...

URBANA, Ill. — As populations of bees and butterflies decline in the Midwest, native prairie restoration becomes crucial. A ...

Ditch Harmful Chemicals: It’s essential to avoid pesticides and herbicides that harm butterflies and other pollinators. Opt for organic gardening methods instead, for a garden that’s better for ...

When you're selecting flowers for your containers, consider choosing some with an amazing fragrance like sweet William, ...

“And then the next step is, we're going to seed the area with a pollinator seed mix. So, it’s a mix of wildflowers and grasses that support pollinator foraging.” Mashig said the new plan aims to ...

Available seed packets come in a variety types, including vegetable, pollinator seeds and herbs. Individuals interested in picking up seed packets can go to the Berkeley County Library System ...