One of the most eye-catching butterflies flitting about East Texas gardens during summer and fall is the Gulf fritillary. With brilliant orange wings marked by black on top and shimmering silver spots ...

Fall is the season of Gulf Fritillaries in the Lowcountry. These medium-sized orange butterflies are often confused with Monarchs (Danaus plexippus), but it’s fairly easy to tell the difference.

One of the most beautiful butterflies to visit the garden is the gulf fritillary. With its orange, almost tangerine, elongated wings adorned with black spots, this butterfly brings to mind the exotic ...

While there are numerous species of butterflies that are considered to be beautifully colored, it is usually only those that are colorful and large that garner much of attention from folks. One such ...

A: Several passionflower species produce fruit, but hybrids often don't. Or perhaps you have a pollination problem. Many fruiting types need a pollinator. Avoid using pesticides that harm bees, which ...

Passion is a curious concept. It combines intensity and desire, in its purest sense, to create an obsessive need. There is, figuratively and literally, a fine and not always obvious line between ...

While there are numerous species of butterflies that are considered to be beautifully colored, it is usually only those that are colorful AND large that garner much attention from folks. One such ...