The iconic monarch butterfly has been declining for decades, and now the federal government is stepping in to stem the tide.

This is what I plan to do." Gardener's stunning photos highlight the value of critical winter planting strategy: '...wait ...

The movement to “rewild” yards and cultivate more naturalistic spaces through home gardening continues to gain momentum.

Hollies and possumhaws are December scene stealers in the garden, about as postcard perfect as plants can be for the holidays ...

I finally planted a few spring bulbs the first week in November. I didn’t keep any bulbs out for forcing. Mark gets tired of me digging a 2-foot-deep pit in his vegetable garden to keep pots of them ...

Over the years, I have evolved from just wanting my garden to be “pretty,” to working to create a true habitat where many ...

New research has found that the punishing summer temperatures and persistent drought conditions in much of Arizona and the Southwest are dealing a double whammy to trees attempting to regulate their ...

As an organization, University of Illinois Extension values inclusivity and acknowledges and respects the similarities, ...

Monarch butterflies, found throughout Arizona, could become one of the next species listed under the Endangered Species Act.

A $15,000 grant from Wells Fargo Foundation will help Grand Island Habitat for Humanity build homes in Grand Island. On Nov. 18, several Wells Fargo employees helped with the final cleanup of a ...

Stasha Wilks and Muscatine County Habitat for Humanity president Don Lampe had a bet about which of them would cry tears of joy first Saturday. It was hard to tell who won. On Saturday ...

Winter transforms our backyards into serene, snow-covered landscapes, but it doesn’t have to mean a halt to wildlife activity. As a passionate gardener, I've discovered that with thoughtful design and ...