Animals-and-Pets
Birds & Blooms
Incredible Eggs
Fun facts about these tough yet fragile wonders
1 min |
February/March 2024
Birds & Blooms
Life Well Lived
Surprising facts about bird life spans
2 min |
February/March 2024
Birds & Blooms
nectar-rich natives
Create a hummingbird haven, no matter where you live, with plant picks best suited for your region
4 min |
February/March 2024
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TIMING IS everything
8 steps for setting up your seed-starting journey just right
4 min |
February/March 2024
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BRAVEST BIRDS ON THE BLOCK
Friction inevitably takes place among backyard visitors, and scientists share how to help create some calm
3 min |
February/March 2024
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Spring into Action
Bird activity abounds as the season of renewal arrives
3 min |
February/March 2024
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Welcome Bluebirds
Offer a safe haven for these popular nesters
1 min |
February/March 2024
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Low Upkeep, Big Beauty
Roses can be finicky divas, but the Drift collection is turning a new leaf
2 min |
February/March 2024
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Downsized Shrubs
Freshen up your front yard with these short, stylish bushes
3 min |
February/March 2024
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Jewels of the Desert
Learn about this tiny yet dramatic Southwest native, the Costa's hummingbird
2 min |
February/March 2024
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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
Birds & Blooms
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
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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
Birds & Blooms
Daylily Delights
Unique blooms to lure hummingbirds and butterflies
3 min |
October/November 2023
Birds & Blooms
Nature's Nut Managers
Learn about Clark's nutcrackers and how their food-caching ways help out
1 min |
October/November 2023
Birds & Blooms
In the Details
Easy ways to differentiate between male, female and immature hummingbirds
2 min |
August/September 2023
Birds & Blooms
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
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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
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Curious Caterpillars
Dig into cool facts about these creeping crawlers
1 min |
June/July 2023
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The Birds Next Door
How to enjoy close-up connections with feathered neighbors
3 min |
June/July 2023
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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 |