Animals-and-Pets
Birds & Blooms
Revel In Spring
Readers share shots of birds taking a dip, raising their young and more.
3 min |
April/May 2019
Birds & Blooms
Legendary Tulips
Quirky facts about these popular spring bloomers.
1 min |
April/May 2019
Birds & Blooms
Blaze Orange
Tempt colorful nectar-loving Baltimore orioles with sugar water and ripe fruit.
2 min |
April/May 2019
Birds & Blooms
Sanctuaries
Easy ways to attract feathered friends to a yard of any size.
3 min |
April/May 2019
Birds & Blooms
10 Cutest Birds
While beauty and charm is in the eye of the beholder, these chipper, pint-size fliers will surely bring a smile to your face.
3 min |
February/March 2019
Birds & Blooms
Multiply Your Plants
Follow these steps to grow more of your favorites for free.
2 min |
February/March 2019
Birds & Bloom
Go For Indigo
With a little landscape planning and their favorite seed at your feeder, you can enjoy this bunting’s brilliant beauty.
2 min |
August/September 2018
Birds & Bloom
Welcome, Caterpillars
Grow host plants to help the next generation of butterflies and moths survive and thrive.
4 min |
August/September 2018
Birds & Bloom
Zucchini For Days And Days
Try these tricks when this high-yield veggie just keeps producing
2 min |
August/September 2018
Birds & Bloom
Eight Shades Of Orange
Eye-catching orioles come decked out in warm hues and build unique, pouch-shaped nests that hang from branches. Get to know each member of this colorful clan.
4 min |
April/May 2018
Birds & Bloom
5 Secret Hummingbird Hot Spots
The West is best when it comes to hummingbirds. Variations in terrain and rainfall create diverse habitats that attract up to 17 species. At these must-visit parks, the odds are high you’ll see many types of hummingbirds, including a few rare ones.
3 min |
June/July 2018
Birds & Bloom
Backyard Showers
Attract more hummingbirds to your space with moving water.
2 min |
June/July 2018
Birds & Bloom
Toughest Bird On The Block
Get to know the feisty rufous hummingbird.
2 min |
June/July 2018
Birds & Bloom
Moth Or Butterfly?
Use these clues to confidently ID the winged creatures you find in your backyard. Here’s a hint: Look at the antennae!
2 min |
February - March 2017
Birds & Bloom
Adventures In Beekeeping
It’s easy to go from zero to bee hero. Follow this newbie’s journey to learn how to get your backyard abuzz.
4 min |
February - March 2017
Birds & Blooms
Bee-hind The Buzz
Learn the sweet truth about these honey producers.
1 min |
August/September 2019
Birds & Blooms
Hummingbirds At Home
A dream of finding an active nest came true.
2 min |
June/July 2019
Birds & Blooms
Quick Fixes For Poor Soil
Layer your way to a more productive garden in just one season.
2 min |
June/July 2019
Birds & Blooms
Illuminating Lunas
Learn more about this beautiful celestial moth.
1 min |
June/July 2019
Birds & Blooms
West Coast Cuties
Full feeders and fanciful flowers keep Anna’s hummingbirds in backyards year-round.
2 min |
June/July 2019
Birds & Blooms
Southwest Hot Spots
Explore nature in southeastern Arizona.
1 min |
June/July 2019
Birds & Blooms
Plant A Hot Spot
Fuel late-season hummingbirds with these fall-blooming nectar picks.
3 min |
June/July 2019
Birds & Blooms
The State Of Monarchs
Explore the silver lining of butterflies in limbo.
2 min |
August/September 2019
Birds & Blooms
Invite More Butterflies
Colorful, easy-to-grow plants for a nectar-packed garden.
3 min |
August/September 2019
Birds & Blooms
Grow A Desert Oasis
Easy ways to combat drought, extreme temperatures and rock-filled soil.
3 min |
August/September 2019
Birds & Blooms
Summer Birds! Attract Goldfinches And Other Bright Visitors
Colorful hummingbirds and other unexpected sightings are the highlight of the season.
2 min |
August/September 2019
Birds & Blooms
Must-See Butterflies And Summer Blooms
Readers captured the brief moments when these fast-flying garden guests paused among summer foliage.
2 min |
August/September 2019
Birds & Blooms
The Sequence Of Spring Migration
From early arrivals like blackbirds to latecomers like flycatchers, find out when your favorite fliers will pass through.
3 min |
February/March 2019
Birds & Blooms
Blooms Galore - Purples, Pinks And Yellows, Oh My!
Flowers are the true stars of the growing season, and they shine in these reader snapshots.
2 min |
April/May 2019
Birds & Blooms
Hottest Plants Of 2019
Snap up these new favorites full of dazzle and function.
3 min |