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Want to grow orchids but afraid you're not up to the challenge? It's easier than you think! Learn the ins and outs of orchid care 101.

The giant swallowtail butterfly is large and stunning. Learn what host plants this species requires, and what the caterpillars and butterflies look like.

Attract Pipevine Swallowtail Butterflies to Your Garden Want to see a pipevine swallowtail butterfly in your own garden? Try planting native pipevines host plants to draw them in. The pipevine swallowtail seems like a drab black butterfly, until you get a glimpse of the iridescent blue lower wings of the male flashing in the sun. Once you see that, I promise, you’ll be hooked and want to attract this butterfly to your own garden! Here’s what you need to know about their life cycle and host plants. Jill Staake The pipevine swallowtail ( Battus philenor) flies across most of the U.S., with...

Warbler Migration Tips for Every Type of Birder Every editorial product is independently selected, though we may be compensated or receive an affiliate commission if you buy something through our links. Even casual birders get excited during warbler migration season! Try these tips to identify the most warblers this spring. Courtesy Sheri Douse Northern parula There are many different kinds of birders. Some travel the world to find rare, exotic species. Some prefer to stay home, watching the visitors to their backyard feeders. Others are up at dawn, hiking the trails at the park with binocul...

24 of the coolest winter science experiments and activities Jill Staake We Are Teachers Ah, winter! Love it or hate it, in many places it means months of freezing temperatures with lots of ice and snow. Why not embrace the cold weather and use it to explore the world of winter science experiments? This list includes great projects for kids of all ages. No snow or ice where you live? Many of these can be done indoors, using a freezer instead.  1: Did you know that every snowflake has six sides? Or that they form from water vapor, not raindrops? There’s lots to learn about the science of sno...