Category: Butterflies & Moths

Green roof design has come a long way in popularity and technical capability in the last couple of decades. These…

Spring is quickly approaching, and that means pollinating insects will soon be stretching their wings and looking for sustenance. 

From reducing our food costs and carbon footprint to diversifying our nutrient intake, the benefits of growing our own food…

I sat down with design and bulb expert (both in the Gardens Aglow sense AND in the popping-up-from-the ground sense)…

Last summer, five giant trolls emerged from the woods at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. These trolls are nature’s protectors—the Guardians…

When we think pollinators, we tend to picture the fuzzy yellow bees and brilliant orange butterflies that buzz and flitter…

Over the last couple of years, our hort team began seeing black, disfigured masses at the centers of echinacea flowers….

If you’ve spent time in our Native Butterfly and Moth House this summer, you’ve probably noticed some changes there. Built…