Animals-and-Pets
Birds & Blooms
Along the Water's Edge
"Known for their fondness for life in wet habitats, wading birds can be found near lakes, swamps and more. Dive into these amazing reader photos."
3 min |
February/March 2022
Birds & Blooms
Early-Blooming Shrubs
Greet spring with pretty plants that shine all season.
4 min |
February/March 2022
Birds & Blooms
A true blue Trio
Find out which of the three North American bluebirds call your area home, and learn how to win them over with the right food and habitat.
4 min |
February/March 2022
Birds & Blooms
Busy Bees
Fuzzy, gentle and efficient, mason bees are champion pollinators. Here's why you want to attract them to your garden.
3 min |
February/March 2022
Birds & Blooms
Pet-Safe Greenery
Eye-catching houseplants that won't harm curious dogs or cats.
4 min |
December 2021/January 2022
Birds & Blooms
Easy as One, Two, Tree!
Seven things to do before adding a new sapling to your property.
2 min |
February/March 2022
Birds & Blooms
Eyes on Irises
There's more to this floral family than can be seen in the backyard.
1 min |
February/March 2022
Birds & Blooms
Perks of Propagating
A step-by-step guide to multiplying your most prized succulents.
3 min |
December 2021/January 2022
Birds & Blooms
Cold Weather Cuisine
Choose high-energy foods to keep backyard birds well fed during winter.
2 min |
December 2021/January 2022
Birds & Blooms
Berry Delight
Use firethorn sprigs to welcome guests this holiday season.
1 min |
December 2021/January 2022
Birds & Blooms
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
Birds & Blooms
Degrees of Hibernation
How garden visitors snooze away the coldest months.
3 min |
December 2021/January 2022
Birds & Blooms
CREATING WINTER Interest
8 bold plants sure to provide a wonderland of color, form and beauty.
2 min |
December 2021/January 2022
Birds & Blooms
Dive into the Facts
Learn about anhingas, the sleek birds that hunt underwater.
1 min |
December 2021/January 2022
Birds & Blooms
SUMMER-LONG Singers
VIREOS MAY BE INCONSPICUOUS, BUT THEY’RE EVERYWHERE THIS SEASON. LOOK UP AND LISTEN.
4 min |
August/September 2021
Birds & Blooms
Natural Beauty
Admire these priceless moments captured by readers.
2 min |
August/September 2021
Birds & Blooms
West Coast Coppers
Plant flowers and use multiple feeders to attract Allen’s hummingbirds.
2 min |
August/September 2021
Birds & Blooms
Plentiful Plants Await
Three must-see stops within Montreal’s botanical garden.
1 min |
August/September 2021
Birds & Blooms
Grow for Impact
Try these plants for intrigue that extends beyond a flower’s petals.
4 min |
August/September 2021
Birds & Blooms
Puddlin' About
The surprising reason butterflies flutter so quickly to a bit of standing water.
2 min |
August/September 2021
Birds & Blooms
Make Snails Slink Away
Seven nontoxic ways to keep slugs and snails from running roughshod over your garden.
2 min |
August/September 2021
Birds & Blooms
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
Birds & Blooms
FLUTTERING FAVES
Readers capture stunning PHOTOGRAPHS of common visitors—plus a few rarities.
3 min |
August/September 2021
Birds & Blooms
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
Birds & Blooms
Junco family tree
Meet the many variations of this beloved snowbird and popular wintertime visitor.
4 min |
December 2020/January 2021
Birds & Blooms
Watering Made Easy
Keep houseplants satisfied with systems that do the work for you.
2 min |
December 2020/January 2021
Birds & Blooms
Voice of the Northwest
A haunting call and fancy feathers make this thrush stand out.
2 min |
December 2020/January 2021
Birds & Blooms
Seasonal Snacking
Watch birds change their eating habits as colder weather rolls in.
2 min |
December 2020/January 2021
Birds & Blooms
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
Birds & Blooms
How Birds Get Named
Meet the committee in charge of naming and organizing birds.
3 min |