Come spring they'll reverse course ... Once the garden gets going, just relax and let the flowers grow. For Hanlon, the butterflies serve a practical value: as pollinators for the flora that ...

As the summer garden winds down, it’s time to think about spring flowers, and the best way to ramp them up would be to plant bulbs now. We’re all familiar with tulips, daffodils and hyacinths ...

Blanca grew up in Colombia, which is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. She’s been a nature enthusiast since she was very little, drawn in by flowers, plants and insects. Back then, ...

Lean into fall with these fun leaf crafts that are perfect for preschoolers, toddlers and even adults. Easily DIY garland, ...

About 150 species of butterflies have been documented in Ohio, but none are better known and more beloved than the iconic monarch. The large orange and black butterflies are conspicuous ...

3. Sumac (rhus): Few shrubs can beat sumac for its intense red, yellow, orange and gold leaf color, but it’s velvet-covered stems, spring flowers and wonderful staghorn terminal tip make this compound ...

An experiment to grow new forests in central Mexico offers hope that the crucial winter habitat for millions of migrating monarch butterflies could survive into the next century. While moving a ...

Some of the the entries in the Levin Garden Club annual flower show that took place in August. Spring has truly arrived for the Levin Garden Club with the annual flower show held in August and an ...

Back when innerspring mattresses ruled the market, using box springs was a no-brainer. The flexible, spring-filled mattress bases allowed for flexible support while lifting the mattress to a then ...

Texas is home to countless treasures, but one of its most iconic is disappearing before our eyes — the monarch butterfly ... Then, in the spring, they make the return trip north, laying eggs ...

Anna Gibbs was the spring 2022 science writing intern at Science News. She holds a B.A. in English from Harvard College and a master’s in science, health and environmental reporting from New ...