SUMMER-LONG Singers

VIREOS MAY BE INCONSPICUOUS, BUT THEY’RE EVERYWHERE THIS SEASON. LOOK UP AND LISTEN.

Natural Beauty

Admire these priceless moments captured by readers.

West Coast Coppers

Plant flowers and use multiple feeders to attract Allen’s hummingbirds.

Plentiful Plants Await

Three must-see stops within Montreal’s botanical garden.

Grow for Impact

Try these plants for intrigue that extends beyond a flower’s petals.

Puddlin' About

The surprising reason butterflies flutter so quickly to a bit of standing water.

Make Snails Slink Away

Seven nontoxic ways to keep slugs and snails from running roughshod over your garden.

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.

FLUTTERING FAVES

Readers capture stunning PHOTOGRAPHS of common visitors—plus a few rarities.

Bonding Through Birds

Kindness spreads through this Kentucky nursing facility, but it starts with feathered friends at a window.

Junco family tree

Meet the many variations of this beloved snowbird and popular wintertime visitor.

Watering Made Easy

Keep houseplants satisfied with systems that do the work for you.

Voice of the Northwest

A haunting call and fancy feathers make this thrush stand out.

Seasonal Snacking

Watch birds change their eating habits as colder weather rolls in.

Houseplant Rescue

Help is here! The Birds & Blooms garden pro offers solutions to the most common indoor plant problems.

How Birds Get Named

Meet the committee in charge of naming and organizing birds.

What is your favorite owl and why?

Readers share special memories and the species they think is most interesting.

At the Edge of Lake Erie

Try these three activities at Point Pelee National Park.

Prime Time For Planting

Find Out Why Fall Is Perfect For Late-Season Gardening.

The Ultimate NOMADS

RANDOM MIGRATIONS ARE JUST ONE CROSSBILL QUIRK LEARN MORE FUN ODDITIES OF THESE WANDERING SPECIES.

MOTH TALES

Butterflies may get all the glory, but these reader photos prove that moths are just as beautiful.

Midnight Blooms

Dark petals add mystery all year, not just on Halloween.

Create a Fall Focal Point

Add a creative highlight to any outdoor area with these container garden ideas.

The Flying Checkerboard

Find out how to attract boldly patterned red-headed woodpeckers.

Ask the Experts

Pros offer solutions for hungry birds and identify mystery plants.

Grow a Memory

Pay tribute to a special person or occasion by planting something meaningful.

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.

The Mountain Hummingbird

Listen and look for broad-taileds in their high-elevation homes.

Bird Supermoms

Female hummingbirds amaze with incredible maternal skills.

Traveling Back in Time

See ancient and avian sights at Bandelier National Monument.