While native plants can positively benefit the curb appeal of your garden, it also directly supports the animals and insects in the area.

The Decatur, Franklin and Ripley County Soil and Water Conservation Districts are helping landowners plant pollinator habitats and replace invasive plants and shrub species by offering the “Keep the ...

As the warmer weather beckons, thoughts turn to gardening, whether for food, beauty or both. On Thursday evening, pollinator ...

Neck surgery in 2005 put Amy Ottilige’s life on hold. She was “bored,” until she noticed a monarch butterfly fluttering outside her window. The simple observation changed her life.

Incorporating native plants into your garden is a fantastic way to support local wildlife and create a sustainable ecosystem.

I shared that my garden goals for this season were to decrease water usage and create an eco-friendly landscape. To achieve ...

Mounting scientific evidence indicates that native plants provide a far more complete set of vital services to our ecosystems ...

Many typical community gardens may contain raised beds for fresh spring vegetables and possibly the ever-helpful ladybug, the ...

including native plants, the Michigan Pollinator Initiative at Michigan State University said. Bees play a key role in the ...

Learn the differences between native and perennial plants, including their definitions and how climate affects their growth.

Join Sonoma Ecology Center for the annual Spring 2025 Native Plant Sale at Sonoma Native Plant Nursery—this Saturday, April ...

The eighth annual Keweenaw Native Plant Symposium is set for 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday on Zoom. Everyone is invited and the event is free. To register, visit keweenaw.wildones.org. Keynote speaker Kim ...