Gardeners are embracing native plants more and more for their environmental benefits, But native annuals are often overlooked ...

They are extremely difficult to get rid of. Experts issue warning over dangerous insects spreading rapidly across US: ...

E vening primrose is a pretty native flowering plant that seems perfect for a cottage garden or to fill in a raised bed. But ...

Preparing a successful Kansas City spring and summer garden means timing your planting to handle wild temperature swings, as late frosts can damage tender plants like snapdragons and magnolias.

Ever wonder what the Plains Indians used for food? If you answered bison or buffalo, you are partially correct. There's no ...

photo by: University of Kansas Visitors learn about individual native plants and their uses at a tour of KU's medicinal garden. The public can celebrate the summer solstice with a guided tour of ...

Because monarchs will only lay eggs on milkweed plants, Burnett recommends growing Kansas native milkweed, including common milkweed, butterfly weed, and swamp milkweed.

Monarch butterflies are the most recognizable butterflies in the world. With their brightly colored orange and black wings, these beautiful and large butterflies make their way across Kansas each ...