I f still-life painting is the art of arresting decay, then it makes a lot of sense that Rachel Ruysch grew up to become one ...

* What it is: Just about everyone short of discerning horticulturists thinks the chaste tree is a butterfly bush when they see one blooming this time of year. It’s easy to understand because chaste ...

Many butterfly species, including anise and black swallowtails, flock to fennel both for its nectar and to use it as a host plant for their very hungry caterpillars. Songbirds love the seeds, too! ...

Want to try butterfly gardening? Plant butterfly host plants to give caterpillars food and a place to grow through their lifecycle.