Animals-and-Pets
Birds & Blooms
Ready to Fly
For birders, spring migration is something to look forward to and be celebrated, but how do birds know when it's time to begin their travels?
2 min |
December 2025 / January 2026
Birds & Blooms
COOL AS A Camellia
When temperatures drop, most plants wait out the chilly months, but camellias put on a show. Discover how to have these beauties thriving in your yard.
2 min |
December 2025 / January 2026
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Festive Feathers
Readers braved the winter chill to capture these snowy snapshots of the season's most beautiful birds
2 min |
December 2025 / January 2026
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Winter Gems
With raspberry-red feathers, pine grosbeaks cheer up chilly landscapes wherever they land
2 min |
December 2025 / January 2026
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the mysterious lives of NIGHTHAWKS
These creatures of contradiction aren't hawks and aren't the most active at night, but they are worth knowing
3 min |
December 2025 / January 2026
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Adventure Awaits
Pack your bags, get on board and find your next vacation destination in these captivating photos from far-flung travels
2 min |
December 2025 / January 2026
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It's All in the Needles
Get to know the greenery to identify these conifers
1 min |
December 2025 / January 2026
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Christmas Tree Do's and Don'ts
These pro tips will help you get the most out of this classic holiday fixture
2 min |
December 2025 / January 2026
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Trailing Houseplants
Simple, easy-to-grow plants for hanging containers
3 min |
December 2025 / January 2026
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Better Off with Bats
Rethink the unsung heroes of the night and why you should support them
2 min |
October / November 2025
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Late Bloomers to Love
Keep garden colors going strong with fall perennials
3 min |
October / November 2025
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IN THE COMPANY OF OWLS
On any given morning, you'll find A.J. Berard trekking through the woods and mountains of Montana with a 45-pound pack and his Siberian huskies.
3 min |
October / November 2025
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Tree TLC
Discover tips for planting and tending to trees, from the roots up
2 min |
October / November 2025
Birds & Blooms
EASY. BREEZY Black-Eyed Susans
Planting rudbeckia, with petals aglow in honeyed yellow, fiery orange and velvety burgundy, is like sprinkling sunshine throughout the garden.
3 min |
October / November 2025
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Social and Adaptable
Find out how the house finch became a backyard regular
1 min |
October / November 2025
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Tales from the UNDERSTORY
The dense forest floor is the perfect setting to nest and forage
3 min |
October / November 2025
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Tracking Tiny Travelers
Small, numbered rings reveal the secrets of hummingbird migration
2 min |
June/July 2025
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The Dirt on Millicompost
Learn how to use millipedes to increase soil health
2 min |
June/July 2025
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THE PERFECT PAIRING
Learn the best ways to use an abundance of blooms to attract more birds and beautify your feeder space
3 min |
June/July 2025
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ULTIMATE GUIDE TO Hummingbirds
Enjoy the whirr of tiny wings when you create a space that these majestic fliers want to return to again and again
4 min |
June/July 2025
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Ask the Experts
The pros share their knowledge and answer reader questions
6 min |
June/July 2025
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DOING IMPORTANT WORK
Readers share photos and show appreciation for tiny pollinator powerhouses that play a huge role in supporting biodiversity and keeping ecosystems healthy
2 min |
June/July 2025
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Nutrient Knowledge
Get the scoop on how fertilizers boost your soil
1 min |
June/July 2025
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Pollinator Magnet
Create a hummingbird hot spot with this interesting flower
1 min |
June/July 2025
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The Hotter, the Better
Try these heat-tolerant picks that hummingbirds love
3 min |
June/July 2025
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Going the Distance
The tiny rufous hummingbird has a tendency to travel far and wide
2 min |
June/July 2025
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Picture Perfect
Readers share their most unforgettable hummingbird snapshots
4 min |
June/July 2025
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SUPER MOMS
Whether they are laid-back layers or helicopter moms, multiple parenting styles emerge among mothers in the bird kingdom.
2 min |
April/May 2025
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IN FULL BLOOM
Talented readers share their snapshots of striking florals
2 min |
April/May 2025
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The Science of Bird Poop
An expert breaks down the complex chemicals of bird waste BY EMILY HANNEMANN
2 min |