Although not specifically by design, many of the plants in my gardens are attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies.

Male cardinals with their bright red feathers can make your yard festive all year round. They feed on caterpillars, which can ...

However, more research is needed to fully support their digestive benefits. Fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare Mill) are long, thin, pale green seeds with a sweet, licorice-like taste and scent.

Also don’t forget butterfly caterpillars. I have Foeniculum vulgare (fennel) and Petroselinum crispum (curly leaf parsley) that many enjoy. Most of these plants will provide season after season ...