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Birds & Blooms
Jewels of the Desert
Learn about this tiny yet dramatic Southwest native, the Costa's hummingbird
2 min |
February/March 2024
Birds & Blooms
A Peony for Every Garden
Follow this guide for the best tips on when to plant, transplant and pamper these popular, lasting blooms
3 min |
October/November 2023
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Moth TALES
Readers share cool snapshots of these mysterious fliers
1 min |
October/November 2023
Birds & Blooms
The Lowdown on Ladybugs
Find out why they're not actually bugs and other curious facts
2 min |
October/November 2023
Birds & Blooms
AWARD-WORTHY Owl's
THESE EIGHT BIRDS OF PREY DESERVE TO BE RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR STANDOUT CHARACTERISTICS
3 min |
October/November 2023
Birds & Blooms
Time for a Trim
10 perennials you can cut back every fall (and five to leave alone)
2 min |
October/November 2023
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Daylily Delights
Unique blooms to lure hummingbirds and butterflies
3 min |
October/November 2023
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Nature's Nut Managers
Learn about Clark's nutcrackers and how their food-caching ways help out
1 min |
October/November 2023
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In the Details
Easy ways to differentiate between male, female and immature hummingbirds
2 min |
August/September 2023
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Ask the Experts
Pros offer tips to help struggling plants, protect baby birds and more
5 min |
August/September 2023
Birds & Blooms
REACHING NEW HEIGHTS
Easy to grow and guaranteed to add bursts of showy blossoms to any garden, gladioluses, the classic summer bloomers, are making a comeback
4 min |
August/September 2023
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Midair Masters
MEET THE BIRDS NAMED FOR THEIR ABILITY TO CATCH INSECTS ON THE FLY
4 min |
August/September 2023
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Sedums Galore
Splashy succulents transform outdoor spots from dull to dazzling
3 min |
August/September 2023
Birds & Blooms
Go for Green
To find this vibrant, bold-patterned jay, you'll have to head way south
2 min |
August/September 2023
Birds & Blooms
CONNECT WITH NATURE
Everyone feels pain as we age, but CBD can help you deal with it
3 min |
August/September 2023
Birds & Blooms
Grow a Caterpillar Cafe
Support the next generation of butterflies by nurturing their favorite host plants for larvae to munch on
3 min |
June/July 2023
Birds & Blooms
Keep hummingbirds happy + healthy
Whether you're aiming for a welcoming return or to attract new visitors, follow these tips to create a safe haven
4 min |
June/July 2023
Birds & Blooms
Curious Caterpillars
Dig into cool facts about these creeping crawlers
1 min |
June/July 2023
Birds & Blooms
The Birds Next Door
How to enjoy close-up connections with feathered neighbors
3 min |
June/July 2023
Birds & Blooms
Flying Jewels
Hummingbirds are back, delighting readers from coast to coast
2 min |
June/July 2023
Birds & Blooms
Zoom In
Find out what makes a hummingbird's tiny body so special
1 min |
June/July 2023
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Perk Up Your Plants
Four smart ways to use coffee grounds in the garden
2 min |
June/July 2023
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Nectar-Rich Shrubs
Hummingbirds simply adore these flowering bush picks
3 min |
June/July 2023
Birds & Blooms
Western Gems
Iridescent purple bow ties are the telltale signs of black-chinned hummingbirds
2 min |
June/July 2023
Birds & Blooms
Humming Along
The next time you're near a patch of flowers and you think you see a hummingbird zip by, TAKE A CLOSER LOOK! It just might be a hummingbird moth, a lesser-known but important pollinator.
1 min |
June/July 2023
Birds & Blooms
Love's in the Air
Six fascinating ways birds showcase their special bonds
1 min |
February/March 2023
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Eye-Opening Optics
The power of backyard nature, magnified
2 min |
April/May 2023
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Savvy Shopping
Make the most of your next trip to the garden center
2 min |
April/May 2023
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Beautiful and Bold Bullock's
Spot and attract these orioles in the western U.S. during breeding season
1 min |
April/May 2023
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THE Wonder OF WARBLERS
With more than 50 species found in North America, enthusiasts clamor and gather for a chance to spot the energetic little birds during spring migration. Follow these amazing facts to appreciate them even more.
2 min |