Chris Amendt operates a nonprofit dedicated to protecting monarch butterfly habitat and was stunned to see numerous trees in ...

Winter means absolutely nothing for southern rust. It overwinters in the tropics, moving back into the Corn Belt during ...

The Western Monarch Count is underway, a community science project that aims to understand population changes for the orange ...

The community science initiative, known as the Western Monarch Count, is led by the Xerces Society, a conservation nonprofit ...

Geranium (Pelargonium) are one of my favorite plants to grow in containers during the summer month. They bring flowers unlike any other plants in bright beautiful colors for months. But it can be ...

During the summer months, the voles are largely solitary. However, throughout the long, harsh winters, they form small huddling groups of around four in the nesting chambers of their underground ...

Moving herbs indoors can save you money and help you grow larger herb plants. The best herbs for overwintering are slow-to-grow herbs that aren't winter hardy like bay. It's often easier to regrow ...

In a bright spot in a conservatory, geraniums can be overwintered with ease. Photo: Getty Images/Douglas Jenkinson Choosing the right location will reward you with a bounty of bright geranium blooms ...

Protect outdoor lavender with a row cover or a cloche and ensure excellent drainage. Overwinter potted lavender indoors in a sunny spot. Water indoor lavender sparingly during winter and don't ...

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