Animals-and-Pets
Birds & Blooms
Better Off with Bats
Rethink the unsung heroes of the night and why you should support them
2 min |
October / November 2025
Birds & Blooms
Late Bloomers to Love
Keep garden colors going strong with fall perennials
3 min |
October / November 2025
Birds & Blooms
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
Birds & Blooms
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
Birds & Blooms
Social and Adaptable
Find out how the house finch became a backyard regular
1 min |
October / November 2025
Birds & Blooms
Tales from the UNDERSTORY
The dense forest floor is the perfect setting to nest and forage
3 min |
October / November 2025
Birds & Blooms
Tracking Tiny Travelers
Small, numbered rings reveal the secrets of hummingbird migration
2 min |
June/July 2025
Birds & Blooms
The Dirt on Millicompost
Learn how to use millipedes to increase soil health
2 min |
June/July 2025
Birds & Blooms
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
Birds & Blooms
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
Birds & Blooms
Ask the Experts
The pros share their knowledge and answer reader questions
6 min |
June/July 2025
Birds & Blooms
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
Birds & Blooms
Nutrient Knowledge
Get the scoop on how fertilizers boost your soil
1 min |
June/July 2025
Birds & Blooms
Pollinator Magnet
Create a hummingbird hot spot with this interesting flower
1 min |
June/July 2025
Birds & Blooms
The Hotter, the Better
Try these heat-tolerant picks that hummingbirds love
3 min |
June/July 2025
Birds & Blooms
Going the Distance
The tiny rufous hummingbird has a tendency to travel far and wide
2 min |
June/July 2025
Birds & Blooms
Picture Perfect
Readers share their most unforgettable hummingbird snapshots
4 min |
June/July 2025
Birds & Blooms
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
Birds & Blooms
IN FULL BLOOM
Talented readers share their snapshots of striking florals
2 min |
April/May 2025
Birds & Blooms
The Science of Bird Poop
An expert breaks down the complex chemicals of bird waste BY EMILY HANNEMANN
2 min |
April/May 2025
Birds & Blooms
Heralds of Spring
Snapshots of the energetic songbirds that captured readers' hearts
2 min |
April/May 2025
Birds & Blooms
New Plants for 2025
Stunning fresh picks for your beds and containers BY WENDY HELFENBAUM
3 min |
April/May 2025
Birds & Blooms
Converting to Clover
Learn the basics about this increasingly popular, pollinator-friendly lawn option
1 min |
April/May 2025
Birds & Blooms
Ask the Experts
Readers get answers to puzzling bird and garden situations
5 min |
April/May 2025
Birds & Blooms
Small Spaces, BIG FLAVOR
INCLUDE THESE COMPACT FOOTPRINT FRUIT PLANTS IN YOUR CONTAINER GARDENS AND MIXED BORDERS FOR A TASTY HARVEST
3 min |
April/May 2025
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Basics of Hydroponics
Use these top tips and plant picks to have a successful soil-free garden
3 min |
December 2024/January 2025
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Rooted in Resilience
These hardy perennials will thrive in most zones
1 min |
December 2024/January 2025
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Social and Supportive
Brown-headed nuthatches take a helpful approach to raising their young
2 min |
December 2024/January 2025
Birds & Blooms
All About Owl Pellets
And why you should give a hoot about them
2 min |