Attracting Butterflies

The "super-generation" of butterflies that migrates to Mexico each year is simply amazing. Learn about the monarch migration journey.

Watching butterflies is a delight at any age, but finding them can be a challenge. Get tips to make butterfly...

Butterflies aren't just for summer. Here’s what to look for as the habits of these irresistible charmers change with the...

With snow already on the ground in some areas and the cold winds of winter starting to blow in others,

When I spotted this beauty this morning I said ‘wow’-it was such a stunning butterfly especially as it fed on

We’ve been having an exciting couple of weeks at the butterfly exhibit where I work. About a month ago, we

Monarchs undertake the longest known butterfly migration. Learn how they do it.

It takes more than nectar to increase the variety of species in your garden. Learn about butterfly host plants and...

Fuzzy flower heads contain hundreds of tiny nectar-filled florets, attracting butterflies from near and far.

Do you know what is better then a garden bed filled with colorful perennials?  One that is filled with perennials

It’s not an exaggeration to say that there are basically always butterflies in my Central Florida yard. We have a

When most people see a flash of orange from a passing butterfly, they automatically assume it’s a monarch. There are

How to Make a Butterfly Garden Planter

Ah, the poor Viceroy (Limenitis archippus) butterfly. Everybody always thinks it’s a Monarch, when it’s really very beautiful and special

At the butterfly exhibit where I work, our guests frequently point out pairs of butterflies that seem to be “stuck

At the butterfly garden where I work, I get asked pretty much every day which nectar flowers are best for...

Some folks still have snow on the ground, but others are starting too see signs of spring. A friend of

It’s no secret that most salvia species are great nectar providers for butterflies and hummingbirds. One of my favorites is

Anytime a hurricane threatens here in the South, we get a lot of questions at the butterfly free-flight exhibit where

Simple Butterfly Photography Tips

One of my favorite groups of butterflies are known as the “Anglewings” due to their interesting wing shapes, reflected in

If you’re a good butterfly gardener, your garden is filled with nectar plants. If you’re a great butterfly gardener, your garden

Most people are familiar with the beautiful Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus). It can be found throughout most of the country,

During spring migration, keep your eyes peeled for the common and stunning Red Admiral butterfly.

I love to have fresh herbs to pick when cooking. Nothing better than their just-picked flavor and heady fragrance. Since

If you live in the Southeast, perhaps you’ve seen one of these beauties floating through your gardens. It’s the Giant

I saw my first Eastern Black Swallowtail butterfly the other day, and it immediately sent me running to my parsley