Milkweed is the only host plant of monarch butterflies, meaning it’s the only plant on which monarchs will lay eggs and eat. Milkweed also provides a food source for many other pollinators.

But the big obstacle was finding the right equipment for farmers to plant the milkweed and other flowering plants like purple coneflower, wild bergamot and black-eyed Susans. “No farmer is going to ...

Their study, "Functional and evolutionary insights into chemosensation and specialized herbivory from the genome of the red ...

Growing an avocado tree indoors from a seed can be a rewarding project. It's a simple process that requires patience, as it can take anywhere from five to 13 years for the tree to bear fruit.

All Ohioans can play a role in supporting monarchs by planting milkweed. Milkweed is the sole host plant for monarchs and is beneficial at every stage of the insect’s life cycle. Early fall is a great ...

Studying the secrets of how the common red milkweed beetle can safely feed on a toxic plant helps illuminate the ecological, evolutionary and economic impact of insect-plant interactions from a ...

If you want to add a touch of beauty to your home, growing Gloxinia flowers indoors is a great choice. These plants are known ...

Growing lettuce indoors in winter — even year-round ... The soil allows me to grow seeds with hulls, such as sunflower and buckwheat seeds, and maintains enough moisture for the plants ...