Monarch Butterfly Flowers You Should Grow
A migration journey of a thousand miles (or more) starts with lots of monarch butterfly flowers. Grow these nectar plants for monarchs.
Swallowtail Butterflies: Everything You Need to Know
Big, vibrant and abundant swallowtail butterflies bring a flurry of eye-catching activity to backyards across the United States.
7 Small Butterflies You Should Never Overlook
Many butterflies are large and colorful, but don't ignore the beauty of a small butterfly. These tiny pollinators are about...
Attract Gulf Fritillary Butterflies With Their Favorite Plants
This orange-winged flier is a southern favorite. Discover how you can attract Gulf fritillary butterflies and provide for their caterpillars.
How to Identify a Red-Spotted Purple Butterfly
Discover where to find a red-spotted purple butterfly. See what they look like and what host plants to grow to...
Caterpillar Cafe: Grow Host Plants to Attract Caterpillars
Support the next generation of butterflies by nurturing caterpillar host plants for hungry larvae. Design a garden to feed caterpillars.
Meet the Gorgeous Great Spangled Fritillary Butterfly
Learn to identify a great spangled fritillary. Look for glints of silver on large orange wings to identify these butterflies...
16 Funny Butterfly Pictures You Need to See
Keep your cameras ready this spring. A funny butterfly moment could flutter into view at any moment.
Top 10 Swallowtail Host Plants and Flowers to Grow
Turn your backyard garden into a beautiful butterfly paradise with these perfect picks for swallowtail host plants and flowers.
Where Do Birds Go During a Rain Storm?
From thunderstorms to blizzards, we'll show you how to protect birds by turning your yard into a shelter.
How Does a Butterfly Survive Winter?
When the weather turns cold, you may wonder what happens to a winter butterfly. Find out where different butterflies go...
Attract Spicebush Swallowtail Butterflies and Caterpillars
Learn how to identify a spicebush swallowtail butterfly and caterpillar. Plus get tips to attract these pretty pollinators to your...
Meet the Lovely American Lady Butterfly
Learn how to identify an American lady butterfly and caterpillar. Plus, see how it looks different from a painted lady...
The Pros and Cons of Growing Common Milkweed
Common milkweed provides nectar for butterflies, and is the only food source for monarch caterpillars, but is it right for...
What (and How) Do Monarch Butterflies Eat?
If you want to help monarchs, you may ask what do monarch butterflies eat? Find out the answer and learn...
How Do Bugs, Moths and Butterflies Hibernate?
Do butterflies hibernate? Here's the answer. Also find out how your backyard bugs, like moths, dragonflies and beetles, spend the...
Tips for Watching and Photographing Butterflies
Watching butterflies is a delight at any age, but finding them can be a challenge. Get tips to make butterfly...
Monarch Butterfly Predators and Parasites to Watch For
Learn which monarch butterfly predators and parasites pose a real threat to their survival, and which are part of the...
Will Butterflies Visit Your Sugar Water Feeder?
Some butterflies will actually visit hummingbird feeders! Learn more about offering fruit and sugar water for butterflies.
Is Honeyvine Milkweed an Invasive Plant?
Honeyvine, or milkweed vine, is a native host plant for monarchs. But it can spread aggressively. Find out if it's...
Meet the Milkweed Tussock Moth and Caterpillar
Milkweed tussock moth caterpillars are some of the most interesting caterpillars you can find in the garden—just plant milkweed to...
How to Collect Milkweed Seeds From Pods
Milkweed is tricky to grow from seed. Learn how to save seeds from milkweed pods and when to plant seeds...
20 Must-See Pictures of Monarch Butterflies
Monarchs are among the most beautiful backyard visitors. Marvel at them with these gorgeous pictures of monarch butterflies.
What Does a Monarch Caterpillar and Chrysalis Look Like?
A monarch caterpillar isn't hard to find if you know what to look for! Here's how to spot a caterpillar...
All About Comma and Question Mark Butterflies
Study your punctuation and learn about the comma butterfly and question mark butterfly. Look at their wings to see how...
Is Tropical Milkweed Bad for Monarchs?
Should you avoid planting tropical milkweed for monarchs? Find out what garden experts say and find native milkweed varieties to...
Grow Showy Milkweed in Arid Conditions
For those living in arid climates, showy milkweed is a great way to help monarch butterflies. Here's how to grow...
11 Fascinating Monarch Butterfly Facts
Learn facts about the monarch butterfly, including how how to tell male and female monarchs apart and if monarchs are...
