Imagine a prairie. How many plant species do you see? Maybe you're picturing yellow coneflowers, some little bluestem, perhaps a few asters. But plant ecologists at the University of Illinois ...

While honeybees experience a national moment in the spotlight of conservation efforts, other types of bees — particularly those that call the Midwest home — are invariably being pushed to the margins.

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We pick seven native self-seeding flowers to plant in August that will attract pollinators, including coreopsis, bee balm, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: Reddit A small yard in the Midwest is offering a big dose of gardening inspiration after one Redditor shared photos ...

URBANA, Ill. — Imagine a prairie. How many plant species do you see? Maybe you’re picturing yellow coneflowers, some little bluestem, perhaps a few asters. But plant ecologists at the University of ...

ELKHORN — The Kettle Moraine Land Trust will host a garden program and book signing event Sat., June 23,?in Elkhorn. Co-authors Charlotte Adelman and Bernard L. Schwartz will present a Powerpoint ...

Three containers grow native plants, including columbine (left). Many plants native to the Kansas City area can thrive in container gardens on balconies, porches and roofs. Carol Davit courtesy of ...