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Butterfly Host Plant Myths and Facts

Plant it and they will come. Believe it or not, it really is that simple when it comes to butterfly host plants. Scatter dill seeds among your lovely pink cosmos, and soon you’ll see swallowtails.
As their name suggests, many milkweed species produce a milky-white substance that can be seen if their stem is broken.
Here are the best things to do, see, and eat, in Alys Beach on Florida’s 30A, whether you're staying or dropping in from a nearby beach town.
Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park is Central Florida’s best-kept secret – a vast, untamed wilderness where the horizon stretches farther than your last excuse for skipping leg day.
Invasive plants endanger native species, both plants as well as the insects and birds that depend on them. They also decrease ...
Avoid issues due to overcrowding, neglecting microclimates, ignoring light requirements, and more by following these tips for ...
Local beekeepers, educators, environmentalists and the general public will gather to celebrate the honey bee. Local ...
Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that native plants are essential for pollinators and other wildlife, help to ...
This week's Plant Pick of the Week is a butterfly-bush look-alike called chaste tree.
Florida seeds are in space to study plant resilience. Scientists hope DNA changes will help crops adapt to climate challenges and aid space missions.
Florida doesn’t automatically hold tree owners liable when their trees fall on neighbors’ property. Here’s what to know this hurricane season.