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Birds & Blooms
modern mini MAKEOVERS
THE SHRUBS IN GRANDMA’S BACKYARD MAY BE HUGE, BUT THEY’RE CLASSICS FOR A REASON. CHECK OUT WHAT THE NEXT GENERATION OF TRADITIONAL SHRUBS HAS TO OFFER.
4 min |
August/September 2021
Birds & Blooms
FLUTTERING FAVES
Readers capture stunning PHOTOGRAPHS of common visitors—plus a few rarities.
3 min |
August/September 2021
Birds & Blooms
Bonding Through Birds
Kindness spreads through this Kentucky nursing facility, but it starts with feathered friends at a window.
3 min |
December 2020/January 2021
Birds & Blooms
Junco family tree
Meet the many variations of this beloved snowbird and popular wintertime visitor.
4 min |
December 2020/January 2021
Birds & Blooms
Watering Made Easy
Keep houseplants satisfied with systems that do the work for you.
2 min |
December 2020/January 2021
Birds & Blooms
Voice of the Northwest
A haunting call and fancy feathers make this thrush stand out.
2 min |
December 2020/January 2021
Birds & Blooms
Seasonal Snacking
Watch birds change their eating habits as colder weather rolls in.
2 min |
December 2020/January 2021
Birds & Blooms
Houseplant Rescue
Help is here! The Birds & Blooms garden pro offers solutions to the most common indoor plant problems.
4 min |
December 2020/January 2021
Birds & Blooms
How Birds Get Named
Meet the committee in charge of naming and organizing birds.
3 min |
October/November 2020
Birds & Blooms
What is your favorite owl and why?
Readers share special memories and the species they think is most interesting.
1 min |
October/November 2020
Birds & Blooms
At the Edge of Lake Erie
Try these three activities at Point Pelee National Park.
1 min |
October/November 2020
Birds & Blooms
Prime Time For Planting
Find Out Why Fall Is Perfect For Late-Season Gardening.
4 min |
October/November 2020
Birds & Blooms
The Ultimate NOMADS
RANDOM MIGRATIONS ARE JUST ONE CROSSBILL QUIRK LEARN MORE FUN ODDITIES OF THESE WANDERING SPECIES.
4 min |
October/November 2020
Birds & Blooms
MOTH TALES
Butterflies may get all the glory, but these reader photos prove that moths are just as beautiful.
1 min |
October/November 2020
Birds & Blooms
Midnight Blooms
Dark petals add mystery all year, not just on Halloween.
4 min |
October/November 2020
Birds & Blooms
Create a Fall Focal Point
Add a creative highlight to any outdoor area with these container garden ideas.
2 min |
October/November 2020
Birds & Blooms
The Flying Checkerboard
Find out how to attract boldly patterned red-headed woodpeckers.
2 min |
October/November 2020
Birds & Blooms
Ask the Experts
Pros offer solutions for hungry birds and identify mystery plants.
4 min |
October/November 2020
Birds & Blooms
Grow a Memory
Pay tribute to a special person or occasion by planting something meaningful.
2 min |
June/July 2020
Birds & Blooms
Triple Attraction
With traits that appeal to the big three, birds, butterflies and bees, these powerhouse blooms are top options for a wildlife-friendly garden. From easy-to-grow annuals to hardworking perennials, there’s something for every landscape.
2 min |
June/July 2020
Birds & Blooms
The Mountain Hummingbird
Listen and look for broad-taileds in their high-elevation homes.
2 min |
June/July 2020
Birds & Blooms
Bird Supermoms
Female hummingbirds amaze with incredible maternal skills.
3 min |
June/July 2020
Birds & Blooms
Traveling Back in Time
See ancient and avian sights at Bandelier National Monument.
1 min |
June/July 2020
Birds & Blooms
Totally Tubular
Plant these flowers and watch hummingbirds flock.
3 min |
June/July 2020
Birds & Blooms
Hummingbird Tales
ZIP! ZOOM! SNAP! YOU HAVE TO BE QUICK TO CAPTURE PHOTOS OF THESE TEENSY BIRDS, BUT MANY BIRDS & BLOOMS READERS WERE REWARDED WITH MEMORABLE MOMENTS.
3 min |
June/July 2020
Birds & Blooms
SHUTTER BUG MAGIC
Four readers share their tips for spectacular hummingbird photos.
3 min |
June/July 2020
Birds & Blooms
Eastern Gems
Find out why ruby-throated hummingbirds are tiny marvels.
1 min |
June/July 2020
Birds & Blooms
Ask the Experts
Identify mystery birds, plants and eggs with advice from our pros.
6 min |
June/July 2020
Birds & Blooms
Best of the Southwest
Three can’t-miss attractions at Desert Botanical Garden.
1 min |
April/May 2020
Birds & Blooms
Cognitive Capabilities
Think birds lack smarts? Think again!
2 min |