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Music in the Dark
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Music in the Dark

When the sun sets, a night symphony begins-meet a few of the insect players.

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October/November 2022
OUT & ABOUT OWLS
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OUT & ABOUT OWLS

LUCKY READERS PHOTOGRAPHED THESE MAJESTIC AND USUALLY NOCTURNAL-BIRDS DURING THE DAY.

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October/November 2022
flowing into FALL
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flowing into FALL

PLAN A LANDSCAPE THAT FLOURISHES BEYOND JUST SPRING AND SUMMER FOR A SPACE BOTH YOU AND THE VISITING WILDLIFE WILL LOVE

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October/November 2022
BLACK BEAUTIES
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BLACK BEAUTIES

BRIGHT, COLORFUL BIRDS get all the glory, but these captivating coal-colored creatures are fun to encounter, even if some of them are a bit spooky looking.

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3 mins  |
October/November 2022
Wade into Nature
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Wade into Nature

Experience autumn hues through readers' camera lenses.

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2 mins  |
October/November 2022
Bulb Basics
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Bulb Basics

How to plant tulips in fall for a bounty of spring colors.

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1 min  |
October/November 2022
Best-in-Show Hydrangeas
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Best-in-Show Hydrangeas

These champs offer up the classic shrub's most impressive attributes.

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October/November 2022
Invest in Next Spring
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Invest in Next Spring

Plant these bulbs in fall for carpets of color the following year.

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4 mins  |
October/November 2022
Sap Tappers
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Sap Tappers

Listen for drumming as the yellow-bellied sapsucker looks for sweet treats in the trees.

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2 mins  |
October/November 2022
A woodpecker's world
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A woodpecker's world

From tree-climbing downies to ground foraging flickers to sap-loving sapsuckers, woodpeckers delight and entertain us with their unique markings, fascinating flight patterns and distinctive drumming sounds. Here are fun facts to enrich your viewing of these dashing birds.

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August/September 2022
Zoom in on - Butterflies
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Zoom in on - Butterflies

Photographing the fast fliers requires patience, but these snapshots from readers prove it's worth the wait.

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August/September 2022
Easy Breezy Gardening
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Easy Breezy Gardening

Seven tips for a beautiful low-maintenance yard with minimal fuss and effort.

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2 mins  |
June/July 2022
Light Up the Night
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Light Up the Night

Discover what makes lightning bugs so eaptivating.

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2 mins  |
August/September 2022
Ask the Experts
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Ask the Experts

Summer plants that monarchs love, hummingbird habits and more!

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5 mins  |
August/September 2022
Golden Moments
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Golden Moments

The haze of summer offers prime conditions for bird-watching.

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2 mins  |
August/September 2022
Succulents for Pollinators
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Succulents for Pollinators

Discover drought tolerant plants that provide nectar for bees, butterflies and birds.

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2 mins  |
August/September 2022
Best New Dahlias
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Best New Dahlias

One-of-a-kind introductions that offer a variety of blooms and sizes.

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4 mins  |
August/September 2022
Scrub, Rinse, Repeat
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Scrub, Rinse, Repeat

What you should use to clean feeders and how often to do it to keep birds healthy.

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2 mins  |
August/September 2022
oops! COMMON TOMATO MISTAKES
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oops! COMMON TOMATO MISTAKES

Vine-ripe tomatoes are some of summer’s great joys —here’s how to avoid 11 missteps and harvest a bumper crop.

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3 mins  |
August/September 2022
Hummingbird tales
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Hummingbird tales

EACH EVENING during our family vacation in Ridgedale, Missouri, a female ruby-throated hummingbird passed through the branches of a tree just off our porch. I brought my camera out one night in anticipation of her arrival and, sure enough, there she was. I hung over the railing to grab a series of images. The light and the lovely bird were amazing and the blooms looked like fireworks. It's a great memory from a wonderful trip with family.

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June/July 2022
Defending Their Turf
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Defending Their Turf

Why hummingbirds guard their territories so fiercely.

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3 mins  |
June/July 2022
Hummingbird Magnets
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Hummingbird Magnets

Attract these busy fliers with nectar-packed salvias.

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5 mins  |
June/July 2022
Ask the Experts
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Ask the Experts

Solving hummingbird mysteries, plant problems and much more.

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5 mins  |
June/July 2022
mini marvels
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mini marvels

HUMMINGBIRDS HAVE TRAITS THAT MAKE THEM ENTERTAINING, BUT THOSE SAME QUALITIES HELP THEM THRIVE.

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June/July 2022
perennial nectar favorites
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perennial nectar favorites

Attract more hummingbirds year after year with flowers that require less time, maintenance and money.

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4 mins  |
June/July 2022
Small and Feisty Fliers
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Small and Feisty Fliers

Meet Calliope hummingbirds and attract them with native plants.

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2 mins  |
June/July 2022
Growing Trends
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Growing Trends

Spring, the season of new garden beginnings, is upon us. Here are the crazes that four industry pros forecast for this year.

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April/May 2022
A Thrill of Color
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A Thrill of Color

Buntings always stand out in a crowd-learn where to find them and the field marks that set these birds apart.

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4 mins  |
April/May 2022
Greet Grosbeaks
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Greet Grosbeaks

Attract rose-breasted grosbeaks with insects, fruits, seeds and plenty of room to perch.

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2 mins  |
April/May 2022
Flights of Fancy
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Flights of Fancy

Painted lady butterflies rival monarchs in their migratory journeys.

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2 mins  |
April/May 2022