Colorful butterflies can add beauty, color, life and interest to your backyard. Besides the well-known monarch, there are more than 150 different butterfly species that may be seen in the Midwestern ...

Discover the characteristics of butterflies and their relatives, their life cycles and the magic of metamorphosis. Get the latest tips on butterfly gardening and learn about the common native species ...

To encourage butterflies, plant both nectar plants (for feeding adult butterflies) and larval or "host" plants (where butterflies lay their eggs and caterpillars feed after hatching). Create garden in ...

If you're green fingered, try growing plants that'll attract butterflies. A few on the list include Honeysuckle, Lavender, Primrose and Thyme. For those who aren't so great at keeping plants alive you ...

SOMERSWORTH — Join Wendy Berkeley from the NH Farm to School program for a seed starting program on Wednesday, April 12, at 5 p.m. at the Somersworth Public Library. You’ll enjoy decorating your own ...