A butterfly’s life is fragile at the best of times. But these are hardly the best of times. Indeed, all the indicators and experts agree: The butterflies are now enduring very serious challenges.

A stunning black butterfly rests gently on a green leaf, displaying its wide wings with subtle white markings. The natural background highlights its delicate details and elegant shape, creating a calm ...

Don't kill the dandelions in your yard just yet. If you're strict about the appearance of your lawn, getting rid of those sunshine-yellow flower heads speckling your otherwise blemish-free grass may ...

Bosnian British author Morris debuts with the stirring story of a community’s heroic efforts to maintain its humanity during the siege of Sarajevo. In spring 1992, as sectarian tensions boil over, ...

From coastal plains and swamps to rolling hills and the Blue Ridge Mountains, South Carolina’s diverse geography supports a unique array of wildlife. To honor native animals, South Carolina has ...

Growing flowers that self-seed in the garden is a fun and rewarding way to grow plants. There is a sense of anticipation as plants return from one year to the next, often with surprising variations in ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A sure sign that spring is around the corner—Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park is gearing up for the 31st year of Butterflies Are Blooming! As spring rolls around, ...

MR. KIRBY, on p. 340 of your last issue, says (in criticism of Mr. Furneaux) that this insect “would not frequent open ground at a distance from trees.” I suppose there are not now many Englishmen who ...