A southeast Iowa woman has a goal of creating a little local haven for kids and their families who are dealing with grief.

It can be very disheartening when you spend time and money trying to create a beautiful garden but half of your plants end up ...

The next time you need to freshen up the paint on your house or apply a bit of cosmetic glitter before heading out for the ...

These plants are commonly known as butterfly gingers — so named because the petals of their flowers look like butterfly wings. A honeysucklelike scent radiates from the uniquely shaped flowers, ...

Hundreds of butterflies drifted and floated about inside the large enclosure, sometimes resting on the walls, which are made ...

Researchers take inspiration from nature to find longer lasting, safer colors for cosmetics, food coatings, and paints.

Necklace pod (Sophora tomentosa) is a wonderful evergreen and flowering plant, which has a high tolerance for salt and low ...

Scientists and gardeners highlight native plants' role in sustaining native insects. Monarch butterflies rely on native ...

When you look out over your garden, you aren't just looking at a collection of plants; you are looking at a vital rest stop ...

When you look out over your garden, you aren’t just looking at a collection of plants; you are looking at a vital rest stop ...

The monarch butterfly population has seen a significant increase over the past two winters. Milkweed plants are the only host ...

Tucked along the North Shore about 20 miles from downtown Chicago, the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe is the kind of place ...