Need courage? Look to butterflies. They live their short lives to the fullest after completely transforming themselves from a crawling caterpillar to a winged work of art. Some migrate hundreds of ...

I went to Block Creek Natural Area in the Hill Country to study birds, but I wound up being pleasantly distracted by a multitude of butterflies. The fields were blanketed with wildflowers - nodding ...

A ruby-throated hummingbird hovers near ornamental flowers, attracted by nectar in the plants. Dear EarthTalk: I'd like to have a garden that encourages bees and butterflies. What's the best approach?

Q. I saw an unusual plant blooming in what was called a “nectar garden.” It had butterflies and hummingbirds all around it. There were no labels on any of the plants in the garden. Can you identify it ...