Around this time last year, my wife noticed some black spots on the parsley and dill growing in our garden at home. I didn’t ...

Not all bugs are bad. In fact, some can benefit your garden. So don't be so quick to try to get rid of every insect you see ...

The third week of June has been designated National Pollinator Week by the Pollinator Partnership (pollinator.org). Though ...

Celebrate National Pollinator Month this June by creating and maintaining a garden that attracts and supports these important ...

Jeffery Starn and Jessica Hamel submitted this photo of an Anise Swallowtail (Papilio zelicaon) that was taken during a hike ...

Close up of caterpillar on parsley branch. Image via Depositphotos. Caterpillars have developed an extraordinary ability through millions of years of evolution to consume plants that could be fatal to ...

Cardinals make their home in one area year-round. Attract these colorful chirpers to your home by planting one or more herbs ...

Tolerate a bit of damage on parsley, dill and fennel as the swallowtail caterpillars dine on the leaves. These vigorous plants will recover once the caterpillars transform into beautiful butterflies.

Get rid of tomato worms fast with effective, natural methods to protect your plants and keep your garden thriving all season ...

Like dill, annual marigolds, especially French marigolds, are often grown as companion plants in food gardens to attract beneficial insects and keep pests at bay. Not only do these plants appeal to ...

Watching as a butterfly floats across your yard can feel magical, as if it’s reminding you to slow down and enjoy the view. But as it turns out, routine visits by these ethereal insects can be more ...