A Grand Strand woman has turned her backyard into a sanctuary for butterflies, earning her the nickname “butterfly whisperer.

We know about migrating species of butterflies, but they don't all fly south for the winter. Several overwinter in their home habitat and could use your help.

Dandelions aren't just weeds, they're important food sources for bumblebees, house finches, hover flies, numerous colorful butterflies, and more.