Animals-and-Pets
Birds & Blooms
Berry Delight
Use firethorn sprigs to welcome guests this holiday season.
1 min |
December 2021/January 2022
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Birding In A Winter Wonderland
There's no need to go into hibernation this season. Use these easy tricks to see even more fliers when the mercury drops.
4 min |
December 2021/January 2022
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Degrees of Hibernation
How garden visitors snooze away the coldest months.
3 min |
December 2021/January 2022
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CREATING WINTER Interest
8 bold plants sure to provide a wonderland of color, form and beauty.
2 min |
December 2021/January 2022
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Dive into the Facts
Learn about anhingas, the sleek birds that hunt underwater.
1 min |
December 2021/January 2022
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SUMMER-LONG Singers
VIREOS MAY BE INCONSPICUOUS, BUT THEY’RE EVERYWHERE THIS SEASON. LOOK UP AND LISTEN.
4 min |
August/September 2021
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Natural Beauty
Admire these priceless moments captured by readers.
2 min |
August/September 2021
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West Coast Coppers
Plant flowers and use multiple feeders to attract Allen’s hummingbirds.
2 min |
August/September 2021
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Plentiful Plants Await
Three must-see stops within Montreal’s botanical garden.
1 min |
August/September 2021
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Grow for Impact
Try these plants for intrigue that extends beyond a flower’s petals.
4 min |
August/September 2021
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Puddlin' About
The surprising reason butterflies flutter so quickly to a bit of standing water.
2 min |
August/September 2021
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Make Snails Slink Away
Seven nontoxic ways to keep slugs and snails from running roughshod over your garden.
2 min |
August/September 2021
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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
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FLUTTERING FAVES
Readers capture stunning PHOTOGRAPHS of common visitors—plus a few rarities.
3 min |
August/September 2021
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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
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Junco family tree
Meet the many variations of this beloved snowbird and popular wintertime visitor.
4 min |
December 2020/January 2021
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Watering Made Easy
Keep houseplants satisfied with systems that do the work for you.
2 min |
December 2020/January 2021
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Voice of the Northwest
A haunting call and fancy feathers make this thrush stand out.
2 min |
December 2020/January 2021
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Seasonal Snacking
Watch birds change their eating habits as colder weather rolls in.
2 min |
December 2020/January 2021
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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
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How Birds Get Named
Meet the committee in charge of naming and organizing birds.
3 min |
October/November 2020
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What is your favorite owl and why?
Readers share special memories and the species they think is most interesting.
1 min |
October/November 2020
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At the Edge of Lake Erie
Try these three activities at Point Pelee National Park.
1 min |
October/November 2020
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Prime Time For Planting
Find Out Why Fall Is Perfect For Late-Season Gardening.
4 min |
October/November 2020
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The Ultimate NOMADS
RANDOM MIGRATIONS ARE JUST ONE CROSSBILL QUIRK LEARN MORE FUN ODDITIES OF THESE WANDERING SPECIES.
4 min |
October/November 2020
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MOTH TALES
Butterflies may get all the glory, but these reader photos prove that moths are just as beautiful.
1 min |
October/November 2020
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Midnight Blooms
Dark petals add mystery all year, not just on Halloween.
4 min |
October/November 2020
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Create a Fall Focal Point
Add a creative highlight to any outdoor area with these container garden ideas.
2 min |
October/November 2020
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The Flying Checkerboard
Find out how to attract boldly patterned red-headed woodpeckers.
2 min |
October/November 2020
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Ask the Experts
Pros offer solutions for hungry birds and identify mystery plants.
4 min |